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John Belitza

'63 Men's Track & Field

Inducted 1998

  • NCAA Pole Vault Champion 1962
  • First collegian to clear 16’ (sixth in world)
  • Won six ACC titles and five IC4A Championships 1961-63
  • Undefeated in dual meet competition in both indoor and outdoor

1998 Inductees
John Belitza '63 Track
Tara Heiss '78 Basketball
Gobel Kline '69 Wrestling
Douglas Radebaugh '75 Lacrosse
Renaldo Nehemiah '81 Track
* Stanford Lavine '50 Football/Team Doctor