Hall of Fame
In 1979, Kevin Cassidy earned his bachelor’s degree in physical science and health from then Findlay College. Cassidy has worked for the past 12 years for Frito-Lay, Inc., in Columbus. He served as sales manager and Columbus zone account manager until two years ago when he began as national account manager. Cassidy was honored as District Sales Manger of the Year in 1990 and 1992. In addition to his professional life, Cassidy has served as a volunteer with the First United Methodist Church soap kitchen from 1994-95, was a grade school and junior high school football coach from 1992-95, was a youth baseball coach from 1992-94 and a youth basketball coach from 1995-96. While a student at Findlay College, Cassidy was part of Coach Dick Strahm’s first recruiting class. He was a four-year starter at strong safety from 1975-78 and was co-captain of the first undefeated league season in UF’s history. In addition, Cassidy was an All-American Defensive Back in 1977 and named Outstanding Defensive Player by the Associated Press in 1978 national Championship semi-final against Missouri Valley College. During that game, Cassidy caught three interceptions, caused on fumble and had 15 tackles. Cassidy served as an assistant football coach when the Oilers won the 1979 NAIA National Championship. Cassidy and his wife, Cindy (Bright ’79), have two children, Sean and Brianne.
