Saint Francis University Athletics Hall of Fame
Dr. Ferdinand Shields played men’s basketball at Saint Francis from 1924-28, and is the only person to be Mr. Frankie, captain of the basketball team, valedictorian of his graduating class and president of the senior class.
Representing the true spirit of a student-athlete, Shields was extremely successful as a high school basketball coach before devoting his life to teaching and administering education at the elementary and secondary school level. His final career position was as Director of an Intermediate Unit of a large number of schools in Pennsylvania.
Shields was a president of the Saint Francis Alumni Association, and was chosen as an outstanding alumnus of Saint Francis in Education. He was a member of the University’s Board of Trustees when he passed away in 1993.
Shields was presented the Most Distinguished Alumnus Award at the annual Saint Francis homecoming celebration in 1969. Each year, the Dr. Ferdinand K. and Frances Little Shields Scholarship is presented to a Saint Francis student. Shields led Saint Francis to a 52-41 record during his career.
Saint Francis University is proud to honor Dr. Ferdinand Shields with induction into the Athletics Hall of Fame on this date, Saturday, February 5, 2011. Accepting this award on Shields’ behalf is Peter Shields.
