University of Georgia Athletics
Who Is Dr. Sanford?
May 23, 2008 | General
Dr. Steadman Vincent Sanford
Founder of Grady School of Communications
Born August 20, 1871, Dr. Steadman Vincent Sanford joined the Georgia faculty in 1903 and instantly became one of the University's most popular people. He founded the Henry W. Grady School of Journalism in 1921, served as University Dean from 1927-32, and held the post of University president and chancellor until 1935 when he was named chancellor of the entire University System of Georgia.
He also held the position of faculty chairman of athletics while on the UGA faculty. He was the force behind the construction of Sanford Stadium in 1929 and was termed many times as "the best friend of athletics." He was largely responsible for persuading the Bulldogs of Yale to make their first trip ever south of the Mason-Dixon line to play the dedication game of Sanford Stadium in 1929. He died September 15, 1945.
