John Daskalakis (2007) - Janet E. and Barry C. Burkholder Athletics Hall of Fame

John Daskalakis

Induction:
2007
Class:
1963

John Daskalakis was a member of the men’s lacrosse team at Drexel. He played the sport from 1960-62 and was an Honorable Mention All-America as a senior. A co-captain of the team, Daskalakis was also a two-time Pennsylvania-Delaware All-Star. He was named to the All-USILA Atlantic “B” Division team in 1962. He was named to the Drexel Lacrosse 75th Anniversary Team.

The Daskalakis name is a familiar one on Drexel’s campus. The John A. Daskalakis Athletic Center is home to the Drexel men’s and women’s basketball teams, swimming and diving teams and the wrestling team. It is also the home of Drexel’s fitness center.