STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

A. Henry von Mechow, the first Stony Brook Athletics Director, played a critical role in the development of what is now Stony Brook University’s athletic programs, from intercollegiate to recreational sports and everything in between. Von Mechow passed away Saturday, Aug. 22 at the age of 87. Along with his role as Athletic Director from 1958-1967, the man many called Hank, was an associate professor in 1970 and was awarded full professor status in 1980 before retiring in 1991. He has also been recognized for his efforts, earning a spot in the SUNY Cortland “C” Club Athletic Hall of Fame in 1991 and the Stony Brook University Athletic Hall of Fame just a year later. -Cameroon Boon, The Statesman, Read More