Union College Athletics

Because the College had a playground from about 1804, and campus areas suited to sports from 1814, athletic activities have nearly always been at least an incidental part of its history. From about 1878 until nearly a century later, physical education was seen as a formal part of college education. Intercollegiate athletics began in 1860 and by 1881 had become significant enough to prompt the first serious effort by the faculty to regulate them. Since 1931, the College has had direct control of all except club and some casual recreational sports.
    From "Encyclopedia of Union College History" by Wayne Somers., 2003



The very first team sporting event for Union College Athletics was on May 29, 1860. The baseball team played Hiawathas in Schenectady on that date. 

Since that very first team event, Union College student athletes have produced remarkable achievements in the playing arena, in the classroom, in the community, and after their playing and collegiate careers have completed. 

Here are links to some specific sports with their heritage on record, including in some cases, year-by-year records, head coaches, captains, and records vs. opponents.
Also, follow the link for the all-time list of Union College student-athletes who have been selected to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Teams.

Baseball

Men's Basketball

Women's Basketball

Field Hockey

Football

Men's Ice Hockey

Women's Ice Hockey

Men's Lacrosse

Women's Lacrosse

Men's Soccer

Women's Soccer

Softball

Men's Swimming & Diving

Women's Swimming & Diving

Men's Tennis

Women's Tennis

Volleyball

If you wish to provide documented updated information for our Heritage pages, please email us at: sportsinfo@union.edu.