Athletics Hall of Fame
Priscilla Francis was affectionately known as "Perky" during her career. She is considered to be one of the pioneers of women's sports on the Union playing fields during her time on the campus. Francis was an original star for both the field hockey and softball programs during their infancy. She was a two-year starter during the first two seasons of varsity field hockey at Union (1975-76), and was a star center-halfback and midfielder. As reported in the school newspaper, the Concordiensis, "Perky is easily one of the Players of the Year. Her superiority on the field has clearly won this honor. Many goal (attempts) were stopped by Perky's amazing defensive play in front of the net." Francis also started in each of her three seasons on the softball diamond, (1975-77). The Dutchwomen won 73% of their games during her softball career, and in 1976, she capped off her stellar collegiate sports career with a 49-7 softball triumph. Now known as Priscilla Francis Nellissen, she resides in Norwood, MA.
