SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Marygrace Colby, Santa Clara University's first director of women's athletics who was a pioneer in the advancement of women's athletics programs, died on January 17, 2022, at age 88.
Colby's Santa Clara athletics career spanned four decades from 1963 to 1995 as a coach, Director of Women's Athletics, and Assistant Athletic Director with her commitment to equal opportunity for female athletes.
The Santa Clara Athletic Hall of Famer, who was enshrined in 1982, coached basketball, volleyball, swimming, golf, and tennis on the Mission Campus. She compiled an overall record of 433-324-6, including three West Coast Conference Championships and four NCAA Tournament appearances.