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United States Merchant Marine Academy

EXCELLENCE IN ATHLETICS

Hall of Fame

Giles C. Stedman

Giles C. Stedman

  • Class
  • Induction
    1990
  • Sport(s)
    Honorary Inductee

Adm. Giles Stedman was the second superintendent of the U.S.Merchant Marine Academy; taking over after the retirement of Capt.Tomb.  He served as the superintendent from 1944-47 with hisreserved but penetrating personality.

In 1944, Adm. Stedman decided to present a trophy to theoutstanding male senior athlete at Kings Point.  Toacknowledge his contribution, the award was named in his honor.

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