General | 9/24/2025 10:59:00 AM
LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, celebrating its 75
th anniversary season in 2025-26, continues the process of honoring 300 of its most prominent contributors throughout the month of September.
The fourth and final grouping so honored are the PSAC's 75 Distinguished Keystones, recognizing individuals that have been historically influential in the PSAC, whether it be staff, coaches, or administrators.
"Every great structure relies on keystones, which are essential elements that hold everything together," said Steve Murray, PSAC Commissioner. "The individuals we recognize as our Distinguished Keystones have been just that: the steady hands, bold voices, and visionary leaders who helped shape the foundation of our conference. They may or may not have worn a uniform, but their fingerprints are all over our history. Their legacy reminds us that success isn't only measured in points or trophies but in leadership, dedication, and a lifelong commitment to something greater than oneself."
The PSAC was founded on March 11, 1951, and comprised 14 institutions as the Pennsylvania State Teachers College Athletic Conference (PSTCAC). Since then, it has grown into one of the largest conferences in the NCAA across all three divisions.
The first 75 honorees were designated
"Made in the PSAC", a group that recognizes former student-athletes that have gone on to influential careers after graduation (which could be in the sports industry, but not necessarily as a professional athlete.) The next groups of honorees were the conference's
75 Greatest Female Athletes and
75 Greatest Male Athletes.
All 300 honorees were selected through a process that included nominations from institutions and selections by committee. The committee was comprised of institutional and PSAC staff.
The Bloomsburg honorees are highlighted below and the full list can be found in the link above.
PSAC 75th Anniversary Distinguished Keystones
Jim Doyle – Bloomsburg, Broadcaster, 1970-Present
The "Voice of the Huskies" for more than 55 years; produces and hosts a weekly one-hour show dedicated to local athletes called 'Sunday Morning Quarterback'; first member of electronic media to receive PSAC Media Award; twice honored by the Associated Press for sports reporting
Jan Hutchinson (East Stroudsburg '71) – Bloomsburg, Field Hockey Coach, Softball Coach, 1978-09
33 years as head coach for both field hockey and softball; in field hockey, 16 national championships and 16 PSAC titles; winningest coach in NCAA field hockey history; in softball, set NCAA DII record with 1,215 career wins and 28 straight trips to NCAA championships; 1982 AIAW national title
Eleanor Wray – Bloomsburg, Coach, Administrator, 1960-86
First woman and non-graduate inducted into the Bloomsburg Hall of Fame; educator for 30 years, 20 of which were in physical education at Bloomsburg; women's intramural director and adviser; initiated and organized varsity teams in field hockey and basketball; introduced swimming, diving, and tennis as varsity sports in 1972; coached women's tennis team from 1973-77
ABOUT THE PSAC
Headquartered in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference is an NCAA Division II Conference comprised of 17 campuses in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The members are: Bloomsburg, California (PA), Clarion, East Stroudsburg University, Edinboro, Gannon University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown University, Lock Haven, Mansfield, Millersville University, The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Seton Hill University, Shepherd University, Shippensburg University, Slippery Rock University, and West Chester University.
