The Fraser Street Deli - Who Are They?

Who Are They?

This page contains a short description about each person on the menu & their affiliation with Penn State or the Centre Region

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Adam Taliaferro (Ultimate Hero- 1/2 Pound Meat & Cheese 12" Sub ) $10.85

Highly touted Nittany Lion cornerback suffered a career-ending spinal cord injury as a freshman in the game against Ohio State in September 2000; Defying all odds, he walked out onto the field at an emotional game against Miami on August 17, 2001; Adam continued to demonstrate perseverance by graduating from Rutgers-Camden with a law degree; The Adam Taliaferro Foundation provides support to student-athletes who experience head or spinal injuries.

Barry Gorman (Grilled Chicken Salad) $7.31

Head Coach of the Men's Soccer Team since 1988; His teams have posted 3 Big Ten titles; Named 1992,1999 and 2005 NSCAA Mid-Atlantic Region Coach of the Year and 2006 Big Ten Coach of the Year; Collegiate coaching record stands at 255-134-36.

Beth Alford-Sullivan (Super Veggie Salad) $7.31

Head Coach of Men's and Women's Track and Field and Cross Country since 1999; 2004 Big Ten Indoor Coach of the Year; Her teams have recorded 50 NCAA All-America honors, 35 Big Ten Champions and 33 Big Ten runner-up titles.

Bob Zimmerman (Smoked Turkey Breast NY Style) $6.84

1958 PSU Graduate; Communications professor and adviser to The Lion 90.7 FM; Owned 10 local radio stations.

Bobbie Jo Solomon (Pastrami NY Style) $6.84

2004 PSU Graduate; Served as Blue Sapphire for the majorettes in the Blue Band (Touch of Blue) from 2000-2003; National Baton Twirling Association Champion and Miss Majorette America.

Bobby Engram (Sausage Breakfast Sandwich) $3.54

Nittany Lion Wide Receiver from 1992-1995; Member of the 1994 National Championship team; All-American; Received first Biletnikoff Award; Still holds school records; Played for the Chicago Bears and currently for the Seattle Seahawks.

Bryce Jordan (Pepper Ham & Cheese) $6.84

Served as President from 1983-1990; Launched the Campaign for Penn State and adopted a strategic planning program; Increased minority enrollment.

Calvin Booth (Chicken Breast Club) $7.31

Nittany Lion Forward/Center from 1995-1999; Played in the NBA for the Washington Wizards, Dallas Mavericks, Seattle Supersonics, Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers.

Charlene Morett (Chef Salad) $7.31

Aldan native and 1979 PSU Graduate; Outstanding player in field hockey and lacrosse; two-time Olympian; Head Coach of Field Hockey since 1987; Has never had a losing season; Teams recorded two Atlantic-10 and four Big Ten conference titles with 2002 NCAA Runner-Up status.

Charles Schlow (Turkey NY Style) $6.84

Namesake of the Centre Region Library; Local businessman who loaned rental space to local students to begin a book collection from their book drive.

Chris Devlin (Double Egg Breakfast Sandwich) $3.54

Nittany Lion Linebacker in the 1970s; Played for the Cincinnati Bengals and Chicago Bears; Has a Dentistry Practice in State College.

Christie Welsh (Any 2 Cheeses) $5.90

Nittany Lion women's soccer forward from 1999-2002; First player in women's soccer history to earn NSCAA All-America honors for four-consecutive years; Hermann Trophy and M.A.C. Player of the Year; Set many school and conference records; Played for national and international teams.

Chuck Fusina (Roast Beef, Capicola & Swiss) $6.84

Pittsburgh native; Nittany Lion quarterback from 1975-1978; All-American; Maxwell Award; Played professionally for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars and Green Bay Packers.

Connie Moore (Tuna Salad) $6.84

Greatest Nittany Lion women's sprinter (track and field); Selected to the 2004 Olympics team for the 4 x 100 relay; Was the first female PSU track and field athlete to be chosen.

Courtney Brown (Turkey Breast Reuben) $6.84

Nittany Lion defensive end from 1996-1999; First-Team All-Big Ten, First-Team All-American, Big Ten Lineman of the Year and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year; Number 1 Draft Pick in 2000; Played for the Cleveland Browns and the Denver Broncos.

Dan Earl (Ham Club) $7.31

Nittany Lion point guard from 1993-1999; All-Big Ten; Began serving as third assistant basketball coach in 2005.

Darren Perry (Hot Roast Beef & Provolone with Side of Horseradish) $7.31

Nittany Lion safety from 1988-1991; All-American; Graduated as second leading in interceptions; Held records for interception return yards and interceptions for touchdowns; Played for Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens and New Orleans Saints; Coached for Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers and Oakland Raiders.

Dennis Onkotz (Hot Pulled BBQ Pork & Cole Slaw on a Kaiser Roll) $7.31

Northampton native; Nittany Lion linebacker from 1967-1969; All-American; College Football Hall of Fame; Played briefly with the New York Jets, suffering career-ending injury in 1970; Resides in Boalsburg.

Edwin Sparks (Pepperoni) $6.60

Served as President from 1908-1920; Provided curricular changes, improved public relations and increased enrollment; Shifted research focus with start of World War I.

Emmanuil Kaidanov (Tuna Salad & Egg Salad Salad) $7.31

Fencing Master and Head Coach of the Men's and Women's Fencing teams since 1983; Combined record of 671-49; 10 combined NCAA Championships, 1 Four-time NCAA Champion, 5 Olympians and 163 All-Americans.

Eric Walker (Chicken Salad & Cheese) $6.84

Served as President from 1956-1970; Served a rapidly growing University; Created the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

Erwin Mueller (Cordon Bleu Panini) $7.31

Member of the Department of Physics from 1952-1977; Received National Medal of Science in 1977; Invented the Field Ion Microscope; Known as First Person to "see" atoms.

Evan Pugh (Turkey Breast) $6.60

Chester County native; Served as President from 1859-1864; Chemist by Education; Changed names from Farmer's High School to Agricultural College of Pennsylvania.

Franco Harris (Pastrami Reuben) $6.84

Nittany Lion Running Back; Served Primarily as a blocker for Lydell Mitchell; Played for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1972-1983 where he won four Super Bowls; Famous for the "Immaculate Reception" of 1972; Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Fred Pattee (Chicken Breast NY Style) $6.84

Professor of American Literature (1894-1928), American Literary Scholar, Essayist, Editor, Novelist, Poet and Lecturer; Namesake to the library at University Park; Penned the Alma Mater in April 1901.

Fred Waring (Roast Beef NY Style) $6.84

Tyrone native; Student at PSU (1919-1922); Bandleader, choral conductor, glee club pioneer, music educator, entrepreneur and renaissance man; The Fred Waring Television Show became the first weekly one-hour musical show on television in April 1949; Awarded Congressional Gold Medal in 1983.

George Atherton (Corned Beef) $6.60

Served as President from 1882-1906; Increased public perceptions of the college, changed curricula, increased enrollment and encouraged student activities.

Glenn Thiel (Create Your Own Salad) $7.31

1996 PSU Graduate; Head Coach of the men's Lacrosse team since 1977; His Father served as Coach from 1935-1956; Fourth on national all-time coaches career wins list.

Graham Spanier (Roast Beef & Cheese) $6.84

Began his Presidency in 1995; Expanded campus with new buildings and increased contributions.

Hans Panofsky (Super Veggie Panini) $6.84

Conducted fundamental work at Penn State that led to a new understanding of atmospheric turbulence, air pollution, ozone depletion and planetary atmospheres; Was among the first to apply computer analysis to weather prediction.

Harrison Mason (Pepperoni & Cheese) $6.84

Class of 1907; Gave Penn State it's fearless mascot at a baseball game with Princeton in 1904.

Heinz Warneke (Genoa Salami & Cheese) $6.84

Animal sculptor responsible for designing the Nittany Lion Shrine, one of the most recognizable symbols of Penn State.

Henry Armsby (House Special Panini) $7.31

Pioneer animal nutritionist designed and operated a calorimeter to monitor animal metabolism in 1902, leading to more nutrious animal food.

Henry Poor (NY Style with any 2 Meats) $6.84

Painted the Land-Grant frescoes in Old Main building; Sketched in 1939, the painting was held over due to World War II and completed in 1949.

Horace Ashenfelter (Turkey Breast & Honey Mustard Wrap) $6.84

Collegeville native; Nittany Lion runner; 3 Collegiate National titles; One of America's finest runners of his time; Only Nittany Lion to win individual Olympic gold medal, for the 1952 3,000 meter steeplechase; Namesake of the indoor track facility.

Jack Ham (Ham Reuben) $6.84

Johnstown native; Nittany Lion Linebacker from 1968-1970; All-American; Team record was 29-3 while he was a starter; Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame; Played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and won 4 Super Bowl titles; Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame; Works as a Sports Analysts.

James Calder (Pepper Ham) $6.60

Harrisburg native; Served as President from 1871-1880; Changed name to the Pennsylvania State College.

James McKee (Roast Beef) $6.60

Served as Acting President from 1881-1882; Instituted significant changes to curriculum.

James Beaver (Pastrami) $6.60

Served as Acting President from 1906-1908; Organized administrative council and student board and developed the first long-term plan for the college.

James Milholland (Turkey Breast & Cheese) $6.84

Served as Acting President from 1947-1950; Increased enrollment and expanded residence halls.

Jarrett Stephens (Chicken Breast & Turkey Breast Club) $7.31

Nittany Lion forward from 1996-2000; All-Big Ten; Holds school records 1st career FG% (58.3%), 1st season FGM (200) and 1st season FG% (64.0%); Plays professionally abroad.

Jesse Arnelle (Pepperoni, Salami, Capicola & American Italian) $6.84

Nittany Lion forward from 1951-1955; Led team to the 1954 NCAA Final Four; All-American; Became the first Black student body President in 1955; Also played football; Played basketball professionally for the Fort Wayne Pistons.

Jimmy Kennedy (Bacon, Sausage & Ham Triple Breakfast Sandwich) $6.37

Nittany Lion Tackle from 1999-2002; Four year starter; 2002 Big Ten Defensive Lineman-of-the-Year; All-American; Played for the Basketball team for one season; Played for the Saint Louis Rams, Chicago Bears and Jacksonville Jaguars.

Joab Thomas (Capicola & Cheese) $6.84

Served as President from 1990-1995; Strengthened undergraduate studies, created corporate partnerships and joined the Big Ten athletic conference.

Joe Crispin (Turkey Breast Club) $7.31

Nittany Lion Guard from 1997-2001; Played with his brother Jon; Has played professionally in the USA and abroad.

Joe Paterno (Tuna Salad Salad) $7.31

Head Coach of the Football team since 1966, serving as assistant coach for 16 years before that; Five-Time National Coach of the Year; Inducted into the National Football Foundation and College Football Halls of Fame; Ranks second in wins among major college coaches; 1982 and 1986 National Champions; 74 All-Americans.

John Barth (Chicken Parm Panini) $7.31

Best-selling and award winning author and English Professor from 1953-1965.

John Almquist (Grilled Cheese Panini) $6.37

Began studying artificial insemination techniques in dairy cattle in 1946; Was awarded the International Wolf Prize, agriculture's equivalent of the Nobel Prize, in 1981.

John Fraser (Chicken Salad) $6.60

Served as President from 1866-1868; Professor of Mathematics and Union Solider.

John Thomas (Genoa Salami) $6.60

Served as President from 1921-1925; Tried to elevate status of College with fundraising; Organized the Senate.

John Oswald (Ham & Cheese) $6.84

Served as President from 1970-1983; Established several Academic and support programs and enhanced the physical plant.

John Cappelletti (Roast Beef Reuben) $6.84

Upper Darby native; Nittany lion Halfback and Tailback from 1971-1973; Held many school records; Received the Maxwell Award; Only Nittany Lion to receive the Heisman Trophy (1973); Played for the Los Angeles Rams and San Diego Charges; Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

John Amaechi (Pepper Ham, Salami, Capicola & Provolone Italian) $6.84

Nittany Lion power forward/center; Played professionally for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic and Utah Jazz and abroad; In February 2007 he became the first player associated with the NBA to come out as being gay.

John Hufnagel (Turkey Breast & Cranberry Sauce) $6.84

Coraopolis native; Nittany Lion starting quarterback from 1970-1972; All-American; Played for the Denver Broncos and in the Canadian Football League (CFL); Coached in the NFL and CFL.

Joseph Shortlidge (Capicola) $6.60

Served as President from 1880-1881; Brought in Noted Professors of Mathematics and Agriculture.

Joseph Garatti (Smoked Turkey Breast & Cheese) $6.84

Stone carver who molded a 13-ton block of Indiana limestone into the Nittany Lion Shrine.

Joseph Heller (Ham NY Style) $6.84

PSU Professor from 1951-1953; Authored the book "Catch-22."

Keith Dorney (Pork Roll Breakfast Sandwich) $3.54

Allentown native; Nittany Lion offensive tackle from 1975-1979; All-American; College Football Hall of Fame; Tenth Draft pick by the Detroit Lions; Played from 1979-1988.

Kelly Mazzante (Hummus Wrap) $6.37

Montoursville native; Nittany Lion women's basketball guard; Big Ten Player of the Year twice; Ended her career as the all-time Big Ten leading scorer (men's or women's); Played for Charlotte Sting and Phoenix Mercury.

Kerry Collins (Roast Beef & Cream Cheese) $6.84

Lebanon native; Nittany Lion quarterback; Maxwell and Davey O'Brien Award; All-American; Big Ten Player-of-the-Year; 1994 National Championship; Played professionally for Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, Oakland Raiders and Tennessee Titans.

Kevin Thompson (Corned Beef, Pastrami, Salami & Provolone) $6.84

Nittany Lion quarterback from 1996-1999.

Ki-Jana Carter (Reuben with any 2 Meats) $6.84

Nittany Lion Running Back from 1992-1994; Won National Title in 1994 with Co-MVP honors at the Rose Bowl; Runner-up for the Heisman Trophy; Selected as the First Draft Pick in 1995; Played for the Cincinnati Bengals, Washington Redskins, Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints.

Kim Herring (Hot Pepperoni & Provolone with Side of Marinara Sauce) $7.31

Nittany Lion safety from 1993-1997; Member of the 1994 National Championship team; Played for the Baltimore Ravens, Saint Louis Rams and Cincinnati Bengals; Won a Super Bowl with the Ravens.

Kyle Brady (Reuben with any 3 Meats) $6.84

Camp Hill native; Nittany Lion tight end from 1991-1994; All-Big ten and All-American; Starter for the 1994 National Championship team; Played for the New York Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars and New England Patriots.

Larry Johnson (Bacon Breakfast Sandwich) $3.54

Nittany Lion Running Back from 1999-2002; Broke the school record for single game rushing yards three times in his final season; Had 279 yards on 19 carries against Michigan State that year - in the FIRST half; Runner-up for the Heisman Trophy; Won the Doak Walker, Maxwell and Walter Camp Awards; First round draft pick by the Kansas City Chiefs, where he still plays.

LaVar Arrington (Chicken Breast Reuben) $6.84

Pittsburgh native; Nittany Lion linebacker from 1997-1999; All Big-Ten selection, twice a first team All-American, and 1999 Chuck Bednarik and Dick Butkus award winner; Famous for his "LaVar Leap;" Drafted as the second pick in the 2000 draft; Played for the Washington Redskins and New York Giants; Now broadcasting with Comcast SportsNet and operating a restaurant.

Lydell Mitchell (Corned Beef Reuben) $6.84

Nittany Lion Running Back from 1969-1971; All-American broke numerous school and NCAA records; Played for the Baltimore Colts, San Diego Chargers and Los Angeles Rams; Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame

Mark Pavlik (Italian Salad) $7.31

Derry native and 1982 PSU Graduate; Has been player, assistant coach and Head Coach (since 1994) for the Men's Volleyball team; Won National Title in 2008; Was Assistant Coach for 1994 National Title; 2007 EIVA Coach of the Year.

Michael Pilato (NY Style with any 3 Meats) $6.84

Local mural artist; His works can be seen adorning building around State College.

Michael Robinson (Turkey Breast & Roast Beef) $6.84

Nittany Lion offensive player with most time at quarterback from 2002-2005; Big Ten offensive Player-of-the-year; First player to pass for more than 2,000 yards and rush for more than 500 yards; Plays for the San Francisco 49ers.

Michael Haynes (Tuna Salad & Egg Salad) $6.84

Nittany Lion defensive lineman from 1999-2002; 2002 Big Ten defensive player-of-the-year; All-American; Played professionally for the Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints and New York Jets.

Mike Hartenstine (Lox & Cream Cheese Bagel) $6.37

Bethlehem native; Nittany Lion defensive end from 1971-1974; Played for the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings.

Mike Guman (Buffalo Chicken Panini) $7.31

Bethlehem native; Nittany Lion running back from 1975-1979; Played for the Los Angeles Rams from 1980-1988.

Mike McQueary (Turkey Breast & Tuna Salad) $6.84

State College native; Nittany Lion quarterback from 1994-1997; Served as graduate assistant coach from 2000-2002; Became administrative assistant in 2003 and has remained on staff; Current wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator.

Mike Reid (Ham Breakfast Sandwich) $3.54

Milsap native; Penn State defensive tackle and heavy weight wrestler from 1966-1969; All-American; Won Outland Trophy and Maxwell Award; College Football Hall of Fame; 1967 Eastern heavy weight wrestling title; Played for the Cincinnati Bengals; Performed as a symphony pianist; Won a Grammy for Song-writing "Stranger in my House" recorded by Ronnie Millsap.

Milt Plum (Pastrami, Capicola & Provolone) $6.84

Nittany Lion quarterback, defensive back, place-kicker and punter from 1953-1956; Played for the Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Rams and New York Giants.

Milton Eisenhower (Chicken Breast & Cheese) $6.84

Served as President from 1950-1956; Improved public relations and increased enrollment; Saw the Name changed to the Pennsylvania State University in 1953.

Monte Ward (Triple Decker BLT) $6.84

Bellefonte native; Major League star pitcher, shortstop and manager; Helped start the Penn State baseball team at age 13; Often credited with creating the curveball; Played professionally from 1878-1894; Pitched the second perfect game in 1880.

Nittany Lion (Pastrami & Cheese) $6.84

Became Penn State's Mascot in 1906; Described as a mountain lion that is truly the "fiercest beast of them all!;" The Nittany Lion Shrine by Rec Hall is a gift of the Class of 1940 and was dedicated at Homecoming 1942.

O.J. McDuffie (Hot Chicken Bacon ) $7.31

Nittany Lion Wide Receiver from 1989-1992; Also played baseball; 1992 Fiesta Bowl MVP; All-American; Played for the Miami Dolphins.

Pat Heim (Buffalo Chicken Wrap) $6.84

Wayne native; Nittany Lion men's lacrosse midfielder from 2004-2007; First choice in the 2007 Major League Lacrosse draft; Won Rookie of the week for his performance in his first game; Scored in his first game in 2008 for the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League.

Paul Posluszny (Smoked Turkey Breast Reuben) $6.84

Butler native; Nittany Lion linebacker from 2003-2006; Sporting News Big Ten All-Freshman, First-team All-Big Ten, First-Team AP All-American, Dick Butkus Award Winner and Chuck Bednarik Award Winner; Held University record for tackles; Plays for the Buffalo Bills.

Pete Lisicky (Turkey Breast & Ham Club) $7.31

Nittany Lion guard from 1994-1998; Only missed one game in his collegiate career; Holds the 3-point record

Ralph Hetzel (Smoked Turkey Breast) $6.60

Served as President from 1927-1947; Struggled with the financial problems of the Depressions and World War II; Doubled the physical plant, increased enrollment and expanded research.

Richard Bundy (Corned Beef NY Style) $6.84

PSU Graduate (Undergrad and Doctorate); Penn State faculty member since 1983; Director of the Penn State Marching Blue Band.

Robbie Gould (Turkey Bacon Panini) $7.31

Jersey Shore native; Nittany Lion walk-on kicker from 2001-2004; Plays for the Chicago Bears; 2007 Pro Bowl Selection.

Robbie Wine (Egg Salad Salad) $7.31

Pa native; Head Baseball Coach since 2004; 2007 record 20 Big Ten wins; Record home and average attendance totals in 2007.

Robert Bernreuter (Italian Panini) $7.31

Established the psycho-education clinic in 1931 and began refining his "Bernreuter Personality Inventory," the pioneer test of traits that became the standard by which other personality tests were measured.

Robin Petrini (Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad) $7.31

Head Coach of the softball team since 1997; 2006 team set school record with 39 wins; Has seven NCAA appearances and eight Big Ten Tournament bids in nine years.

Russ Rose (Chicken Salad Salad) $7.31

Head Coach of the Women's Volleyball Team since 1980; More than 900 career wins including a 2007 National title and 11 Big Ten titles.

Sam Tortorello (Pizza Bagel) $5.90

Nittany Lion women's volleyball setter from 2002-2005; All-American; 2005 Big Ten player of the year.

Shane Conlan (Ham & Cheddar Panini) $7.31

Nittany Lion linebacker from 1982-1986; Member of the 1982 and 1986 National Championship Teams; All-American; Played for the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles/Saint Louis Rams; 3-time Pro Bowl selection.

Suzanne Isidor (Turkey Bacon Salad) $7.31

1995 PSU Graduate; Head Coach of the Women's Lacrosse team since 2000; Her team became the first Division I women's team to play 500 games (2002).

Suzie McConnell Serio (Egg Salad) $5.90

Pittsburgh native; Nittany Lion women's basketball point guard; Played in the WNBA; Successful coach for women's teams from Oakland Catholic High School (Pittsburgh, PA), Minnesota Lynx and Duquesne University; 2004 WNBA Coach of the Year; Olympic gold medalist (1988, adding a bronze in 1992).

Thomas Burrowes (Ham) $6.60

Served as President from 1868-1871; Regeared the school toward agricultural labor.

Tiffany Weimer (Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap) $6.84

Nittany Lion women's soccer player from 2000-2005; Three-time All-American; Big Ten Player of the Year.

Tim Curley (Corned Beef & Cheese) $6.84

State College Native; Began serving as Director of Athletics in 1993; Graduated from PSU in 1976; Walk-on football player; Was a graduate assistant football coach, football recruiting coordinator and assistant to the Athletic Director; Has seen Penn State athletics excel on and off the field.

Todd Blackledge (Turkey Breast, Ham, Roast Beef & Cheddar) $6.84

Nittany Lion Quarterback from 1979-1982; Led 1982 National Championship Team; Davey O'Brien Award; Played for Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers; Broadcast analyst for ABC, CBS and ESPN.

Tony Sacca (Ham & Chicken Salad) $6.84

Nittany Lion quarterback from 1988-1991; Played briefly for the Phoenix Cardinals.

Viktor Lowenfeld (Tuna Melt Panini) $7.31

Chairman of Art Education from 1946-1960; Student of both art and psychology.

Wally Richardson (Turkey Breast, Pastrami & Swiss) $6.84

Nittany Lion starting quarterback in 1995 and 1996; Played professionally in the USA and abroad; Currently an academic counselor at Penn State.

William Frear (Create Your Own Panini) $7.31

Raised in Reading and Norristown; Chemist with pioneering focus in the area food science; Served at the University from 1885-1922; Ran the Agricultural Experiment Station; Also kept climatology records.

William Allen (Chicken Breast) $6.60

Served as President from 1864-1866; Taught chemistry and natural history; Helped reorganize and secure financing.