University of Delaware Athletics
Hall of Fame
R.R.M. "Bob" Carpenter Jr.
- Induction:
- 1997
R.R.M "BOB" CARPENTER, JR.
(1915-1990)
University of Delaware Trustee (1945-90)
As a trustee, educator, sports enthusiast, conservationist, and benefactor, no one symbolized the University of Delaware's athletic spirit and tradition more than Bob Carpenter.
During his 45-year tenure on the UD Board of Trustees, Carpenter brought honor and distinction to his adopted alma mater. The University Sports and Convocation Center, completed in 1993 and the state's largest indoor athletics facility, is named in his honor.
Carpenter's career as President of the Major League Baseball Philadelphia Phillies (1943-72) included a citation as Major League Executive of the Year in 1969 and a National League pennant winner in 1950 with the famed "Whiz Kids".
Bob was also President of Wilmington's Class "B" interstate team, the Blue Rocks, producing such later Phillies stars Robin Roberts and Curt Simmons in the 1940s.
He also organized professional basketball and boxing operations and helped found the the annual Blue-Gold High School All-Star Game. The annual game features the top high school football players from throughout the state along with cheerleaders and band members. Initiated in 1956, it also serves as a fundraising event that spreads awareness about intellectual disabilities, while raising funds for programs that serve these children and adults. Millions of dollars have been raised since its inception.
Carpenter's son, Ruly, has continued to serve the University as a trustee and benefactor and also served as president and principal owner of the Philadelphia Phillies in 1972-81.
Bob Carpenter, who was inducted into the Delaware Sports Museum & Hall of Fame in 1978, passed away in 1990 at the age of 74.
(1915-1990)
University of Delaware Trustee (1945-90)
As a trustee, educator, sports enthusiast, conservationist, and benefactor, no one symbolized the University of Delaware's athletic spirit and tradition more than Bob Carpenter.
During his 45-year tenure on the UD Board of Trustees, Carpenter brought honor and distinction to his adopted alma mater. The University Sports and Convocation Center, completed in 1993 and the state's largest indoor athletics facility, is named in his honor.
Carpenter's career as President of the Major League Baseball Philadelphia Phillies (1943-72) included a citation as Major League Executive of the Year in 1969 and a National League pennant winner in 1950 with the famed "Whiz Kids".
Bob was also President of Wilmington's Class "B" interstate team, the Blue Rocks, producing such later Phillies stars Robin Roberts and Curt Simmons in the 1940s.
He also organized professional basketball and boxing operations and helped found the the annual Blue-Gold High School All-Star Game. The annual game features the top high school football players from throughout the state along with cheerleaders and band members. Initiated in 1956, it also serves as a fundraising event that spreads awareness about intellectual disabilities, while raising funds for programs that serve these children and adults. Millions of dollars have been raised since its inception.
Carpenter's son, Ruly, has continued to serve the University as a trustee and benefactor and also served as president and principal owner of the Philadelphia Phillies in 1972-81.
Bob Carpenter, who was inducted into the Delaware Sports Museum & Hall of Fame in 1978, passed away in 1990 at the age of 74.
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