University of Richmond Athletics
Fanny Crenshaw Plaque Dedication
May 5, 2004
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A special ceremony and plaque dedication for Fanny Crenshaw, a coach and member of the University of Richmond's faculty for 41 years, was held at the field hockey field that bares her name on May 1.
In addition to helping organize the United States Field Hockey Association and the physical education program at Westhampton College, Crenshaw coached archery, basketball, tennis and track at Richmond. She was co-founder of the Virginia Field Hockey Association and a member of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education and Recreation.
The Westhampton Class of 1954 gave the plaque that reads:
In Honor of
Professor and Coach
FANNY G. CRENSHAW
Pioneering Director of Physical Educadtion
Westhampton College (1914-1955)
Pioneer in the development of Field Hockey in the United States