Bob Mallendick '66 | Athletic Hall of Fame

One of Hillsdale's most accomplished offensive linemen from a decade that produced many notable ones, including current Hall of Famer Howard Mudd. Bob took over as a starting tackle for the Chargers as a true freshman in 1962 and never left the field after that. He is one of just four players in Charger history to be named the team's Offensive Lineman of the Year three times (1963-65) and also was named to the NAIA All-State team twice (1964-65). His talent was recognized by the New York Jets, who drafted him in 1965, and he made it to the final cuts with the Jets in camp in the summer of 1966. After graduating with a B.A. in economics, he entered the petroleum industry, eventually becoming CEO and President of Seaway Fuels, a major trucking industry supplier.