Tom Horton (2004) - Varsity Club Hall of Fame

Tom Horton

One of the top middle distance runners in Eagle track history, he set a Boston College record in the indoor mile (4:04.6) in 1980 and anchored the BC outdoor distance medley relay team to another school standard (9:48.6) in 1979. His performances in the 800-meter indoor run (1:50.6), 1000-meter indoor (2:23.3), 800-meter outdoor (1:49.38) and 1500- meter outdoor (3:47.2) are among the school's best in each event.
Qualified for the NCAA championships in three events: 800-meters, 1000-meters and mile.
A member of BC's Millrose Games Two-Mile Relay Champions in 1979; team captain in 1980.
Winner of the 1980 Nathaniel J. Hasenfus "Eagle of the Year" Award as the outstanding male athlete in his graduating class.
Inducted into the Boston College Varsity Club Athletic Hall of Fame in 2004.