Rutgers University Athletics

"Copey" gained the respect and admiration of thousands of Rutgers athletes in his 50 years as team physician. One of the nation's most highly-decorated physicians of World War II, the humanitarian and philanthropist became known as the Dean of Sports Medicine in New Jersey. "Copey" received the Rutgers Medal and the Loyal Son of Rutgers Medal and established the Copleman Scholarship Fund for scholar-athletes majoring in the biological sciences and pre-medical studies.