Tim Ruth - 1999 Hall of Fame Inductee

Tim Ruth, a punishing fullback, joined Head Coach Tony DeMeo's NCAA Division III squad in 1982, the program's second year of existence. During Ruth's four years, the Lakers went a combined 25-11-1. Along the way, Mercyhurst won road games against such stellar opponents as Gettysburg in 1982, John Carroll in 1983, Widener, Frostburg State, Duquesne, and Alfred - all in 1984 - and Dayton in 1985. Ruth led the team in rushing in 1983, 1984, and 1985. He led the team in scoring in 1984 and 1985. His 80 points in 1985 remain a one-year record. He still holds the record for most career points, 180, and is the second all-time rusher. Tim totaled eight 100-yard rushing games in his career and still has the records for most touchdowns rushing in a season with 13 and in a career with 28. His 185 carries in 1985 are tops for one-season. Tim graduated in 1986 with a 3.32 QPA in Petroleum Geology. Tim is presently employed as the Director of Enviromental Operations for United Refining in Warren, Pa. Tim, his wife Lisa, and children Nicholas, Ashlyn, and Lauren, live in Ashville, NY. Ruth joins former football players Dave Armstrong and Craig Zonna in the Hall of Fame.