HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2010

Frank Worthley, Jr.

2010 Inductee - 1960 Gradaute

Frank Worthley Jr. is the type of alumnus that every college is honored to have: the emotional cheerleader of the college, loyal to the end. Through his college years, Worthley earned the title of “Mr. Everything,” playing soccer, basketball, baseball, and track. He also participated in the Newman Club, Glee Club, Drama Club, and Mohawk Club.  Worthley excelled as a member of the 1957-58 championship soccer team, helping Fitchburg State to its first championship.

Class President Richard Cross ’60 describes Worthley as a man who “throughout the years has always been the person on the scene who was ready and willing to help in any way possible. I have found him to be a very unique individual who holds an unshakable bond towards the college.” 

After graduating, Worthley returned to Fitchburg State College to earn his Master’s in Education, Occupational Administration in 1975. Worthley has spent 40 years in education, concentrating in pre-vocational exploration, industrial arts, general shop and science, and remains a substitute teacher in Fitchburg, Leominster, and Ashburnham. Worthley devoted more than 40 years of his life to athletics, officiating and coaching at the high school, college and semi-professional levels. 

Serving the Alumni Association Board of Directors, Worthley has dedicated himself as a volunteer for more than two decades. Worthley continues to make his annual pilgrimage to Florida, along with his wife Elizabeth, to attend the Fitchburg State baseball team’s spring training. 

The creation of the Fitchburg State College Athletic Hall of Fame was due in large part to Worthley’s persistent efforts to recognize and embrace past athletes. It is only fitting that the motivating force behind the Hall of Fame be inducted as an outstanding contributor for his 50 years of service to Fitchburg
State College Athletics.