Skip To Main Content
Skip To Main Content

Western Carolina University

Western Carolina
The Official Home of Catamount Athletics

Schedule

Western Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame

BromoSelzer_HOF_update

Tommy "Bromo" Selzer

  • Class
    1952
  • Induction
    1995
  • Sport(s)
    Football, Baseball
Tommy "Bromo" Selzer - Football and Baseball - (1948-52)
An outstanding two-sport star in post World War II era who continued to give his best effort for the Catamounts four decades after graduation. Was an All-North State Conference selection as a defensive back in 1951 and team's defensive captain. Was a two-time all-conference selection in baseball as an outfielder, a twice named team captain. Rare four-time letterman in both sports (1947-52). Named the school's most outstanding athlete in his senior year. Served as an assistant football coach in 1953. Decorated for participation in five World War II Naval invasions. One of the first WCU alumni to fund an athletic scholarship and was a key organizer in the Catamount Club's successful Charlotte auction and was renowned as Charlotte's number one Western Carolina ambassador. 
Explore HOF Explore Western Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame Members