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Oberlin College Athletics

Hall of Fame

Robert P. Eshelman

  • Class
    1938
  • Induction
    1987
  • Sport(s)
    Track & Field
Robert P. Eshelman won three varsity letters in track and field and was named captain in his senior season when he tied the Ohio Conference record in the 100-yard dash and won the 220 to help Oberlin compile 5 points to outdistance 17 "Big Six" rivals. The Cleveland newspapers dubbed him "Oberlin's Overland Express." Eshelman lost just one race in his Oberlin career occurring in his sophomore season.
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