University of Maine Sports Hall of Fame
Archer Grover held University of Maine track records in six different events and captained the 1899 team. He was New England Champion and set a meet record in the discus in 1899 and 1900. Grover was also a state champion in the discus in 1898 (set record) and 1899, shot put in 1899 (set record), and hammer in 1898 and 1899. He also set marks in the 100-yard dash, 120-yard hurdles, and the long jump. Grover was a member of the University fculty for 29 years, leaving in 1929. He also served as a faculty respresenative to the Athletic Board from 1918-27. In 1954 he received the University of Maine Alumni Association Black Bear Award.
