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Nicholas A. Sabetto

Nicholas A. Sabetto

  • Class
    1943
  • Induction
    2003
  • Sport(s)
    Football, Wrestling, Men's Track and Field

- Coached cross country, swimming, football, and track at Mephan High School in Nassau County, NY (1943-1975)

- Only coach in New York State high school history to win major championships in four different sports.

- His teams captured three Section 8 (Long Island) championships in cross country (1943, '44, '45), and swimming (11945, '46, '47).

- In football he coached two undefeated seasons (1950, 1952), won three County championships and Rutger Cups (1950, '52, '54), and earned several coach of the year honors.

- As the coach of the track & field team, his squad won 12 state championships, had several undefeated seasons, and won 47 consecutive dual and tri-meets over a seven season span (1947-54).

- President of the Nassau County Football Coaches Association (1954-55).

- Football Chairman for Nassau County (1949-61).

- Vice Chairman of the New Yorks State Football committee (1959-61).

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