Former Seton Hill track and field star Samuel Hartman was named one of the PSAC's 75 Greatest Male Athletes as part of the PSAC's 75th Anniversary Celebration.
The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, celebrating its 75th anniversary season in 2025-26, continues the process of honoring 300 of its most prominent contributors throughout the month of September.
The third grouping so honored are the PSAC's 75 Greatest Male Athletes, recognizing former male student-athletes that had exceptional athletic careers during or after their participation in the PSAC.
"The legacy of the PSAC has been built on the backs of remarkable student-athletes whose impact transcends box scores and record books," said Steve Murray, PSAC Commissioner. "Honoring the 75 greatest male athletes in our history is more than a celebration of talent. It's a tribute to the character, discipline, and competitive spirit that define our conference. These men didn't just compete in the PSAC—they helped shape its identity."
The PSAC was founded on March 11, 1951, and comprised 14 institutions as the Pennsylvania State Teachers College Athletic Conference (PSTCAC). Since then, it has grown into one of the largest conferences in the NCAA across all three divisions.
Hartman became the first Griffin to ever win two NCAA National Championships. Samuel won the 110 meter and 400 meter hurdles national championship at the 2021 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships. He won the 110 hurdles by .01 with a time of 13.88 seconds. Samuel then earned his second national title with a win in the 400 hurdles where he ran a time of 50.50.
In 2021, Hartman was named the PSAC Men's Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year. Hartman was also named the USTFCCA Atlantic Region Track Athlete of the Year. He won two PSAC Championships and was named the Most Outstanding Track Athlete of the meet at this season's PSAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Hartman also won two PSAC Championships in 2022.
For his work in the classroom, Hartman was a two time CoSIDA First Team Academic All American. Hartman also was a two time PSAC Spring Top 10 Award winner in addition to earning the Pete Nevins Award following the 2021 season.
All 300 honorees were selected through a process that included nominations from institutions and selections by committee. The committee was comprised of institutional and PSAC staff.
