Robert Morris to honor Walton

Memorial service slated for Sept. 25

Robert Morris announced it will host a memorial service for Joe Walton after the 2021 football home opener Sept. 25, against Howard at Joe Walton Stadium.

The memorial service will also be streamed live on the RMU Athletics YouTube channel.

Walton was named the first head coach in RMU football history July 27, 1993, and spent 20 years as the head coach of the Colonials, claiming six Northeast Conference (NEC) titles during his tenure. He passed away Aug. 15, at the age of 85.

Baseball

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Hockey

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