Hap Spuhler

Raymond H. "Hap" Spuhler (December 1, 1918 – November 26, 1982) was an American college head baseball coach and athletic director at George Mason for 12 years.

He then spent two years as athletic director at St. Stephen's Episcopal School in Austin, Texas before joining George Mason.

He led the Patriots' transition from NAIA to NCAA Division I, including the introduction of athletic scholarships, during his tenure.

He died in Albuquerque, New Mexico and was interred at Santa Fe National Cemetery.

[3][4][5] The Patriots' home baseball stadium, Hap Spuhler Field is named in his honor.