Hayler Osborn

Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Havertown, Pa.
Position:
Attack

University of Delaware
Athletics Hall of Fame
Fall 2019

Hayler Osborn was a potent offensive threat as a dual-sport standout in the early 1960s. Best known for his high-scoring exploits in lacrosse, Hayler was a three-year starter on attack in 1962-64 and graduated as the Blue Hens’ all-time leading scorer with 128 goals - a record that stood for 22 years.

A native of Havertown, Pa. and a 1964 Delaware graduate, he averaged a Delaware record 4.0 goals and 5.3 points per game for his career. He tallied a team-leading 39 goals as a sophomore in 1962, 49 in 1963, and 40 in 1964.

He earned USILA honorable mention All-American honors in 1962 and was a third team selection in 1963 and 1964. He was a three-time first team all-region selection and was the 1963 Pennsylvania-Delaware region and Middle Atlantic Conference Most Valuable Player. He was the team MVP in 1964.

He scored 10 goals in a game twice during his career and his 49 goals in 1963 ranked No. 3 nationally. His 53 points ranked No. 4 in the NCAA his sophomore year when he led the Hens to an 8-1 record and the MAC title.

He was also a three-year starter in soccer in 1961-63, serving as a co-captain as a senior, and was a member of the swimming & diving team during the 1960-61 campaign.