Colgate University Athletics

Brion Applegate played football at Colgate and has been heavily involved in supporting all of Colgate's athletic programs in the years since his graduation. As a Colgate receiver, he led the team in receiving yards as a senior and his 20.4 yards per catch that season ranks second in program history. Applegate is a Board of Trustee Emeriti and recipient of the Maroon Citation and Wm. Brian Little '64 Award for Distinguished Service to Colgate. He served on the Athletic Affairs Committee, providing valuable insight and support to the department. Applegate is a member of Raiders for Excellence and has donated to several athletics capital campaigns, including the Class of 1965 Arena, Football Press Box, Indoor Golf Facility, and most recently the new football locker room and academic enhancement center, both of which opened in summer 2017.