Sherman L. Decker

After graduating from Broome Tech School, Sherm worked at Gordon Morris’s garage, Oneonta, NY. 1956 – Started his 8 season history racing MGAs. 45 races, 9-1st, 5-2nd, 4-3rd place finishes. 1956 – Won the Collier Cup race in his MGA. Most remembered for his factory team MGA Twin Cam #30 nighttime run, in heavy rain, Sebring 12 Hours. The North American MGA Register honors Sherm’s memory by awarding the Bucher/Decker Memorial Trophy annually to the highest-placed MGA in the annual Collier Cup race. “To conclude, Sherm Decker was one of the greatest in period MGA racers who has not always got the recognition he deserved. Compiling his MGA competition history makes me pose the question: did any driver, even a works driver, compete in more different MGAs in period than Sherm? I suspect not!” – Edward Vandyk. Sherman joined the faculty of State University New York, Delhi 1969. Guided the development of the automotive technology program. A dedicated and beloved Professor for 18 years. Was awarded the Chancellor’s award for excellence in teaching 1975.