Ronald Patty - 2004 Athlete

Patty was a three-time All-Conference selection in baseball after the 1952-54 seasons. He led the team in RBI and home runs during his career and had a 3.70 ERA on the mound his senior season. He was drafted by a major league team upon graduation from college.

On the gridiron, he threw for 2,155 yards and 12 touchdowns from 1951-53 and rushed for more than 400 yards and 13 touchdowns while being named team MVP after the 1952 and 1953 seasons. He also caught 11 passes and averaged 30 yards per punt over his three-year career as the starting quarterback and punter.

Off the field, Patty sang in the choir and was a member of Sachem Club and Christianity in Action and was the minister of music and youth while doubling as the janitor at East Side Church of God.

After college, Patty was a world-class softball pitcher and traveled to several world tournaments. He was also a minister of music in Oklahoma, Arizona and California and a professional gospel singer from 1971-97, singing for the Queen of England, for President Eisenhower at the White House and at Camp David for President George Bush Sr.

Patty earned his degree from AU in 1978 in Bible and Religion. Patty and his wife, Carolyn have been married for more than 50 years and reside in Anderson. They have three children – Sandi, Michael and Craig.

Anderson University is proud to name Ronald Patty to its Athletic Hall of Fame.