St. Mary's Lax Book

Agostino “Mickey” DiMaggio Washington College | Inducted 1993 Mickey DiMaggio was inducted to the Lacrosse Hall of Fame as a truly great player. His career started at St. Mary’s High School. At Washington College, his athletic history enjoyed two eras: pre-Korean War and post-Korean War. From 1952-1954, Mickey ran cross country, played soccer and lacrosse, and ran track for one season. Scoring 12 goals in the first two games of his freshman year, he went on to help spark Washington College to a Laurie Cox Division Crown the following season. After three years in the military, he came back to Washington College from 1957- 1959. He received 1st Team All-American honors in 1959 and Honorable Mention honors in 1954 and 1958. He starred with Joe Seivold and Dick Callahan on the “60-Minute Midfield” in 1958. Mickey was selected Washington College’s Most Valuable Player in 1959. He is one of a select few to ever be named All-American in two sports – lacrosse and soccer. DiMaggio capped an outstanding college career in the annual North/South game where he tied the score and assisted on the winning goal, finishing with three goals. Mickey played club lacrosse for the legendary Mt. Washington Lacrosse Club where he received All-Club honors in 1961, 1962, and 1963.

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