Tony Paxton

Class:
Redshirt

Sport: Men's Water Polo

TONY PAXTON '81 began his water polo career at the University of Michigan, but he transferred to Bucknell after the Wolverines discontinued their program. Paxton then became a three-year starting goalie for the Bison, leading the team to three straight Eastern championships from 1978-80. Those teams also placed sixth, fifth and seventh, respectively, at the NCAA Championships and had a combined overall record of 86-10-3. The 1980 team set a school record with 31 wins, and the 1978 squad won a record 21 games in a row.

Paxton backstopped a terrific defense, and he holds Bucknell season (.657) and career (.633) save percentage records. He also graduated as the team record-holder in career saves (833), despite playing only three years. His school record stood for 21 years before being broken in 2001. Paxton was named to the All-East First Team in 1978, 1979 and 1980, and he was an honorable mention AAU All-American in 1980.

(Hall of Fame Class of 2016)