Swarthmore College Athletics

Despite playing in about half as many matches as players on today’s teams do, James White '57 remains the most prolific goal scorer in the history of the Swarthmore College men’s soccer program.  He found the back of the net 46 times in his career and held the program record for career points (92) – a mark that stood for more than 50 years  despite playing in an era when assists were not credited.  White led the team to winning seasons in each of his four years as a player, and he captained the 1956 squad. White also played lacrosse for three seasons and was named All-Conference and All-America in 1957 after leading the squad to a 9-1 record. White, who founded the Old Virginia Log Home Building Company in Fairfield, Va., was married to Dottie Puffer and had four sons and three stepdaughters.