Angelo Santucci

On October 13, 2001 Angelo Santucci was inducted into the St. Mary's University Hall of Fame and Heritage Centre.

Angelo joined the football Huskies in 1971 and became an immediate impact player as a running back, superb blocker and timely contributor to special teams. Chosen AUAA Rookie-of-the-Year and first All-Star, Santucci encored with an electrifying 105-yard punt return in his Atlantic Bowl debut. In 1972 after a solid start, "The Sophomore Sensation" was sidelined with a serious knee injury.

He and his teammates returned with a vengeance following year. After an impressive regular season Santucci rushed for 186 yards in leading the Huskies to the AUAA title. Following a breathtaking 19 -17 win over Sir Wilfred Laurier at Huskie Stadium in the Atlantic Bowl, team captain Santucci led the Huskies into C.N.E. stadium to face McGill University in the Vanier Cup. After a huge effort by the St. Mary's Saint Mary's defense, Santucci - Saint Mary's number one running back - raced into the end zone to wrap up the game and the Canadian Intercollegiate Athletic Union Championship. Santucci was the AUAA leading rusher, All-Star and MVP, but was especially appreciated for dedication to team, character, durability and many intangibles he brought to his team.