Saint Anselm College

Rev. Lawrence Wetterholm '52 played professional baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies from 1946-48 before answering God's call to priesthood in 1952 and his ordination in 1956.

In 1982, he was honored by Saint Anselm with an honorary degree for his contribution to the school and in recognition of his works as a priest.

Father Wetterholm helped establish baseball at Saint Anselm, acting as coach and instructor. He later served on the college's Athletic Committee and has been the recipient of the Varsity Letter of Merit Award.