In the early years of renaissance of athletics at Oneonta, Tulloch was a standout leader for both the soccer and baseball teams. He spent four years on the pitch and three springs on the diamond during his athletic career.
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From the fall of 1958 to 1961, Tulloch led the Red Dragons to four winning seasons including an unbeaten record of 7-0-1 during his rookie season. Oneonta ended up winning nearly 75 percent of its games during his career putting together a mark of 25-8-2. For his career, Tulloch played in 33 of 35 matches accumulating 44 points on 20 goals and four assists for an average of 1.3 points per match. Tulloch served as a Co-Captain for the 1959 season.
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On the diamond, Tulloch was a starting player mostly in the outfield. He served as a Co-Captain for the 1961 Red Dragons. During his three-year career, Oneonta put together a 25-7 record overall including an 11-4 mark in 1960.
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Tulloch was truly involved in campus life as an undergraduate serving on various student committees including the Men’s Athletic Association. Tulloch was a member of Delta Phi Kappa fraternity serving as President during his senior year. Tulloch’s undergraduate career was highlighted with his selection the first Male Athlete of the Year in the history of the athletics department.
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As an Education major, Tulloch spent his 33-year professional career developing policy and teaching in the area of special education serving on task forces that helped shape the policies that are now standard and required in special education nationally.
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Tulloch served on the SUNY Oneonta Foundation Board from 2005-09 earning recognition for his commitment and volunteer leadership.
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