Athletics Hall of Fame
Joe Wood ’84 had a stellar career on the hardwood and on the diamond. He was a three year starter at guard and a four year basketball letterman. Wood scored 1,398 points in 100 career games, and ranks sixth all-time 25 years later. He also had 300 career assists, 168 steals and 256 rebounds. Wood was the co-captain in the 1982-83 and 1983-84 seasons, and led the Dutchmen in scoring in both seasons. He was named Union’s MVP in 1983-84, leading the squad to a first ever NCAA tourney appearance with a school record 21 wins. Wood also was named to the ECAC Upstate All-Star Team in his senior year. On the field, Wood batted .358 for his 72 game baseball career and he stole 26 bases in 31 attempts. Wood won both the Pike and Jaffe awards at Union, and was All-Region, an ECAC All-Star and a member of the New York State Division III Coaches All-Star Team in baseball.
