Richard Seed III
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- Class of:
- 1957
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- Induction Class of:
- 1975
Seed left his mark at Roanoke as both a soccer and track star. Member of the Monogram Club and was selected Mongram Club Athlete of the Year in 1957.
From 1953-56, he played half-back on the Maroons' soccer team. From 1954-57, Seed participated in the high jump and hurdles for the track team. He reigned as high jump champion for both the Mason Dixon and Little Eight Conferences.
After graduation, Seed joined the Marines and continued his outstanding track career. In 1959-60, he was All-Marine Corps High Hurdle Champion. Seed also received two Bronze Star Medals.
