wrestling – NCAA Division II 2017: Willie Bohince (125 lbs), wrestling – NCAA Division II Non-varsity sports American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) – Divisions I and III Men's ice hockey (College Hockey Mid-America) Alumni Meghan Agosta, Olympic ice-hockey player Dan Altavilla, professional baseball player Polly Bukta, member of the Iowa House of Representatives Joan Chittister, author and member of the Benedictine Sisters of Erie, Pennsylvania, serving as prioress for 12 years John Reilly Costello, professional baseball player John Deasy, Irish Fine Gael politician James "Buster" Douglas, 1981–1999, professional heavyweight boxer Pat Harkins, member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives (2007–present). Matthew Hatchette, professional football player Rob Keefe, professional football coach David Emmer Lee, professional baseball player David Lough, professional baseball player Anthony Maher, professional soccer player Mike McLellan, professional lacrosse player Patrick Merrill, professional lacrosse player Terry Smith, professional basketball player. Brandon Staley, professional football coach References External links Mercyhurst Athletics website Educational institutions established in 1926 Education in Erie, Pennsylvania Universities and colleges in Erie County, Pennsylvania Tourist attractions in Erie, Pennsylvania Sisters of Mercy colleges and universities Catholic universities and colleges in Pennsylvania 1926 establishments in Pennsylvania Former women's universities and colleges in the United States Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities