Jack I. Dexter

Class of 1950

Jack was selected to the hall of fame for his athletic ability in baseball, football, basketball and cross country.

In 1951, Jack led the Rutgers University freshman baseball team with a .500 batting average and was named the team Most Valuable Player. That same year he scored a team high of 8 touchdowns as a fullback for the 150 lbs. football team.

From 1955 to 1970 Jack played semi-professional baseball for several teams including the Beacon Braves. At the age of 66 he is still playing in various softball leagues.

Jack was inducted into the Dutchess County Old-timers Baseball Hall of Fame (1983), the Dutchess County Fast Pitch Softball Hall of Fame (1985) and the Dutchess County Sports Museum Hall of Fame (1985).

Jack has been a prominent member of the community. Jack still remains very active in politics, athletics and in other many aspects in Beacon and Dutchess County.