INTERVIEWS

It's important to document the history and legacy of our programs.  On May 18, 2017, a video legacy was created by interviewing past coaches. It was a magical day as Tom Ecker and Bob Vasile interviewed the man that started the cross country program at MU and was MU's first track & field coach of the modern era, Art Hulme. Current and future generations will now have a video history of how the programs got started, what the culture was like during those times, and how the programs reached the pinnacle of their sport.

Also interviewed that day was another icon, Art's successor and the most successful coach of any sport in MU history, Cy Fritz. All three parts of Cy's interview is below.

On March 25, 2018, Larry Warshawsky was interviewed.  Larry was head track & field coach at Millersville University from 1975-1985. During his career at Millersville, Larry also coached cross country, football, and baseball as well as being an educator. In his interview, Larry described how he got his start and what made his programs so successful. He compiled a record of 78-17-1, an 81% win percentage. He coached 10 All-Americans and a national champion. Unfortunately, Larry passed away on April 21, 2018, less than a month after this interview was conducted.

Lee Rhodes was a member of the very first Millersville University cross country team. He entered MU in 1956. On October 14, 2017, during the inaugural men’s cross country and track & field reunion, Lee shared his memories from those pioneering days.

Eugene “Cy” Fritz

Eugene “Cy” Fritz was Millersville University men's cross country head coach from 1969 to 1985. His record was 126-16-1 (.885). He guided the Marauders to IC4A titles in 1978 and 1981, and the PSAC championship in 1979. The 1981 season culminated in Millersville University's first NCAA Division II National Championship. Cy was head track and field coach from 1970-1974. He compiled a dual meet record of 41-3 (.932). He guided the 1970 team to a PSAC Championship. This interview was conducted on May 18, 2017.

Click the videos below to view Parts One, Two, and Three of the Cy Fritz interview.

Larry Warshawsky

On March 25, 2018, Larry Warshawsky was interviewed.  Larry was head track & field coach at Millersville University from 1975-1985. During his career at Millersville, Larry also coached cross country, football, and baseball as well as being an educator. In his interview, Larry described how he got his start and what made his programs so successful. He compiled a record of 78-17-1, an 81% win percentage. He coached 10 All-Americans and a national champion. Unfortunately, Larry passed away on April 21, 2018, less than a month after this interview was conducted.

OBITUARY

Lawrence (Larry) Warshawsky, 87, Associate Professor Emeritus of Millersville University died April 21, 2018 attended by family, friends and staff during his final day at the Mennonite Home, Lancaster, PA. Born May 13, 1930 in Bronx, NY, the son of Harry A. and Estelle (Schneider) Warshawsky and became the loving husband of Nancy (Tighe) Warshawsky.

When Larry was 9, the family moved to Greenfield, MA, where he graduated from Greenfield High School in 1948. In March of 1949, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served until November 1952. He held the rank of Staff Sergeant upon his discharge in November 1952. During his career, he graduated from Aircraft & Engine Maintenance School, and was an honor student when he then graduated from J-35 Jet Engine Specialist School at Chanute AFB, IL. Later, he was transferred to Donaldson AFB, SC in April 1951 where he performed aircraft maintenance and also had earned his wings as a flight engineer with over 1200 flying hours on B25's and C47's. After leaving the Air Force he moved west in January of 1953 and worked as an aircraft mechanic at Boeing in Seattle, WA for 18 months. He then left Seattle to attend Springfield College in Massachusetts in June 1954. Larry graduated from Springfield College with a BS degree in 1958 and later attended the University of Illinois and earned his MS degree in 1963. Both of his degrees were as a Physical Education major. He also studied physical education in various European countries while traveling extensively throughout Western Europe.

His early professional experience included: In 1967 and 1968 he was the offensive coordinator football coach at what was then Mansfield State College, PA. He taught and was head football, basketball and track coach at Corning-Painted Post, NY West High School from 1963 to 1967.

Larry coached and taught at Millersville University, from January 1969 until August of 1991, when he retired as Associate Professor Emeritus. Besides teaching various physical education courses on graduate and undergraduate levels, he coached the Track Team from 1971 until 1991, 11 of those years he was the head track coach that included 10 All-Americans. He was also an assistant football coach for 5 years at MU. As his coaching and teaching years were ending he received a Distinguished Service Award from Division 2 NCAA Track Coaches Assn. and was also recognized by PSAC Athletic Association of President and Athletic Directors upon his retiring.

In retirement he co-partnered Lancaster Bagels Company that helped to popularize bagels by opening the first Bagel Stand at Lancaster Central Market. Larry enjoyed extensive traveling with wife Nancy interrupted by Larry's heroic six month battle with Gillian Barre. When he recovered they continued their travels and enjoyed symphony concerts in New York City, Philadelphia, and the Fulton.

Larry will be lovingly remembered by, his son, David J. (O.D.), (Kim H.) Warshawsky of Lancaster and step-sons, John R. (Brenda) Ramsdell of Eugene, OR, Richard G. (Kelly) Ramsdell of Sarasota, FL and and his six grandchildren: Christopher, Amy, Keely, Maxine, Natasha, and Rachael. Also by his step children James H.K. Brown (Sandra), Edward T. Brown (Christine), Nancy Ann Brown and grandchildren James H. Brown, Kristofer Brown, Caitlyn Brown, Jimmy Brown and Jacklyn Martin.

Click below to view the Larry Warshawsky interview

Art Hulme

On May 18, 2017, Art Hulme was interviewed.  Art started the cross country program at MU and was MU's first track & field coach of the modern era. He was the head track & field coach from 1956-1969. He was the head cross country coach from 1957-1961, and again from 1965-1968. Sadly, Art passed away at the age of 97 on July 24, 2021. His obituary is below.

Art is the husband of Arline A. Griffin Hulme with whom he shared 71 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William J. and Marie Clara Lynch Hulme.

Arthur earned an undergraduate degree in Health and Physical Education from West Chester University where he excelled as an athlete on the football and track teams. His studies were interrupted by WW II serving our country as a 2nd and then 1st Lt. in the Pacific Theater. He received several accolades from his company commander. Upon his return, he completed his undergraduate work at West Chester and earned a Master's degree from Temple University. Art also continued his military career in the Army Reserves and Army National Guard for 30 years, retiring in 1984 as a Major.

Arthur was a health and physical education professor at Millersville University from 1953 until his retirement in 1984. Initially, he coached football and track and field but in 1958 Art gave up football to start Millersville's first cross country program. He was the Head Coach of Track and Field and Cross Country until 1968 when he became Chairman of the Health and Physical Education Department. Upon his retirement in 1984, Art and Arline traveled the world extensively and enjoyed winters in St. Petersburg Beach, FL.

In addition to his wife, Arline, Arthur is survived by his sons: Robert G. Hulme of Cherry Hill, NJ and William J. married to Amy E. Hulme of Wyomissing, PA; his daughter-in-law Susan J. Hulme of Mt. Laurel, NJ, his niece and nephew Janet Fishman and James Hulme, his 5 grandchildren Emily, Andrew, Michael, Lindsay and Meghan, and by his 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, William J. Hulme and William's wife, Janet (Loeb) Hulme.

Click below to view the Art Hulme interview

Lee Rhodes

Lee Rhodes was a member of the very first Millersville University cross country team. He entered MU in 1956. On October 14, 2017, during the inaugural men’s cross country and track & field reunion, Lee shared his memories from those pioneering days.

Click below to hear Lee Rhodes sharing his memories