University of Maine Sports Hall of Fame
Thomas "Skip" Chappelle
- Induction:
- 1987
- Class:
- 1962
Skip Chappelle is the only Black Bear basketball player ever to be selected as a Little All-American, achieving that distinction in 1961. As a player, Skip led the Black Bears to their two most successful seasons in history; 19-4 in 1959-60 and 18-5 in 1960-61. At one time he held 12 individual school records. Skip coached the Black Bears from 1971-88 and compiled almost 220 wins. He was only the fourth active NCAA I coach in New England to achieve 200 wins.
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