Winnie Mayer (1997) - Hall of Fame - University of Delaware Athletics

Winnie Mayer

Induction:
1997
Class:
1933

VINCENT L. "WINNIE" MAYER
(1909-2008)
Football (1930-32)
Baseball (1931)

An outstanding two-sport athlete in football and baseball at the University of Delaware, Winnie Mayer has remained one of the Blue Hens' most loyal fans and supporters.

A three-year letterwinner in football, he led the Blue Hens to the Class B Eastern title in 1931 and was named to Delaware's all-time football team in 1989.

A 1933 Delaware graduate, Mayer remained the Blue Hens' most ardent and well-known supporter until his death at age 98 in 2008. He was the founder of the Newark Touchdown Club and until the last years of his life attended all home and away football games, where he and his wife, Jean, were beloved and welcome figures in the stands. The annual Winnie Mayer Outstanding Senior at End Award is presented following each football season at the Blue Hen Touchdown Banquet.

For his significant contributions to Delaware sports and to the community, he was awarded the University of Delaware Medal of Distinction in 2001. He was further honored for his outstanding athletic career in May 2007 when he was named to the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame.