RICHARD STEVENS

The Edward E. (Eddie) Monaco Memorial Above and Beyond Award

Richard Stevens—He began his 41-year career at Washington and Jefferson College in 1979 and served as equipment manager for the Department of Athletics since 1990 until he retired in October 2020. During the busiest times of year, in the fall and spring, Rich, a one-man department, worked 80-hour weeks to ensure that every W&J athlete, in all sports, had what they needed.  Rich took an old-school approach, was never the type to ask for help, and always found a way to get the job done correctly.  The unsung hero of W&J athletics who preferred the student-athletes being in the spotlight, Rich savored W&J’s success. He was on the sidelines for two Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowls and in the dugout for many NCAA regional and World Series games.