A hard-working, steady forward for the Golden Knights from 1953-56,
Thomas Sherby was an important part of head coach Bill Harrison's teams that compiled a 48-12-2 record during the mid-1950s. As a senior, the Kenmore, New York native played a pivotal role in Clarkson's memorable 1955-56 undefeated season (23-0), recording 23 points on 11 goals and 12 assists playing in all 23 games. Sherby finished his three-year career with the Knights with 55 points on 28 goals and 27 assists through 60 games. Sherby was presented the Arnold H. Barben Award on July 16, 2011 during the Annual Clarkson University Hockey Reunion.
Q&A
Name: Thomas A. Sherby
Nickname(s) while a Golden Knight: Tom
Years Played/Position: 1953 – 1956 / Center
Clarkson Major: Mechanical Engineering
Why did you decide to choose Clarkson:
Quality Engineering Education and Great Hockey Program
Favorite Clarkson Hockey moment(s):
1955-1956 Undefeated Season
Most Memorable Clarkson teammate(s):
Eddie Rowe
Favorite Team to gain a victory over, why:
St. Lawrence, They were always good.
Favorite Arenas to Play in:
Clarkson's Walker Arena
Favorite Class/Professor(s):
George McClain
Favorite memories of Potsdam, North Country:
The snow and cold
Where did you live when attending Clarkson:
Lambda Iota house, 30 Elm Street
What did you do after Clarkson:
Chairman, President and CEO of Knights Technology, a software company serving the world wide Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry
What are you doing now:
Retired
Family:
Four children, Lynne, Cathy, Beth and Michael
Current Hometown:
Santa Barbara, CA
Hobbies:
Flying (Commercial, Single/Multiengine Land with Instrument Rating), Tennis
Any other interesting things about you, or your family you would like to add:
I was the first to skate on the newly installed artificial ice at Clarkson Arena in 1952.
I earned a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Engineering Administration from the George Washington University
