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Theodore W. Bauer

Hall of Fame

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Inducted 1991

College

Washington and Lee University

At Washington and Lee University, Bauer was a three-time first team All-American in 1972, 1973 and 1974. A midfielder for the Generals, Bauer was instrumental in the team reaching the NCAA semifinals before suffering losses in 1973 to Maryland and in 1974 to Johns Hopkins. In 1973, Bauer won the Wheelwright Trophy as Washington & Lee's Most Valuable Player. Bauer represented Washington & Lee in the 1974 North/South Collegiate All-Star game.

Bauer played for the Chesapeake Lacrosse Club from 1975-82, earning Club All-Star honors in 1975, 1976 and 1977. He was president and club representative of Chesapeake L.C. from 1978-82. Bauer was also an assistant coach for the Chesapeake LC in 1986, 1988 and 1989.

Since 1983, Bauer has been a member of the All-American Selection Committee, serving as chairman since 1985. He also served on the Hall of Fame Nominating Committee from 1985-90. He is Washington and Lee University's first inductee to the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame.