Sylvester Del Corso '37 graduated from BW in 1937 and was inducted into the Alumni Athletic Association Hall of Fame in 1987.

The name Sylvester Del Corso is synonymous with excellence.  After a sparkling high school athletic career at Berea High School, Del Corso graced the fields at Baldwin-Wallace before going on to earn numerous honors as a member of the United States military.

A native of Berea and a member of the Berea High School Hall of Fame, Del Corso was known at B-W as "Little Goliath".  He was an outstanding football and track athlete at B-W.

On the football field, Sylvester was a member of some of the greatest Yellow Jacket teams.  He was awarded a third-team honor by both Associated Press and the United Press International as the right guard.  He scored many touchdowns on laterals from offensive backs and was known as the best blocker on the team.  He also is known for having out played Syracuse's "Killer" Kain.  In addition to playing both offense and defense, Del Corso also was a member of the special teams.

On the track, Del Corso was just as versatile.  He threw the shot put, discus and javelins well as running in the 800 yard run.  He was proficient in all four events and helped to establish the track dynasty that B-W is still known for today.

After graduating from B-W in 1937, Sylvester attended numerous military schools for Officer's Training.  Some include Battalion Commander & Chief School, The Command and General Staff College, Army War College, The Nuclear Weapons School and the Electronics Warfare School.

During WWII, Del Corso fought in the Pacific as Commander of Combat Forces that fought in the Solomon Islands of Guadalcanal, Rendova, New Georgia, Vella La Vella, Bourgainville and Luzon in the Philippines.  He also served in Germany as the Augsburgh Area Commander and the Chief of Staff in southern Germany.  During his 42-year military career, Del Corso also served as an advisor to the South Vietnamese Army.  He was decorated many times for his courage, valor, and leadership.