Hall of Fame
Joe Sandy was a leader and a repeat all-conference performer on both the basketball and baseball teams. Always a fiery competitor, Joe was one of those players who elevated the play of his teammates. A four-year starter on both teams, Joe led the basketball team to an all-time record of 16 wins his junior year, and then topped that as co-captain his senior year by leading the Colonels to an NCAA Division III Final Four appearance and a 25-5 record. Joe's career numbers on the court speak for themselves. His 1,013 points, 460 rebounds, 408 assists, and field goal percentage of 53% still rank him among the leaders in all four categories. He ended his career as Centre's all-time leader in assists and field goal percentage.
On the diamond, Joe was a two-time all-conference shortstop and led the Colonels to three consecutive conference championships. The team's 18 wins in 1977 set a school record. For three years, he led the team in batting average and was also consistently among the leaders in home runs and RBIs.
