Bernard Solomon was elected to the Hall of Fame for his many contributions to Northeastern athletics.
A lifetime of cheering as a Husky fan as well as decades of tireless fundraising efforts made the Solomon name synonymous with Northeastern sports. Northeastern honored Solomon, when the $1 million dollar Dedham track facility was named the Bernard and Jolane Solomon Track in honor of "Bunny" and his wife, Jolane.
As a young alumnus, Solomon paved the way for the building of the indoor facility in Cabot Cage, convincing Northeastern administrators of its importance, and evoking the necessary financial commitments from himself and his friends. In the midst of his busy schedule, Solomon managed to rarely miss a hockey, baseball, basketball or football contest, and was conspicuous by his absence from any track & field competition.
In 2000, the renovated Cabot Gym was rededicated Bernard and Jolane Solomon Court after Solomon led the $2 million fundraising drive for the renovation.
During his undergraduate days, Solomon was the manager of the baseball team, and a student veteran of track, football and baseball events on what is now Parsons Field. He held just about every office available to an athletic alumnus, including President of the Varisty Club, Chairman of the Athletic Development Program and Chairman of the Athletic Steering Committee. Under Solomon's tutelage, the Athletic Development Program has raised millions of dollars since 1979. As a Northeastern trustee, Solomon was an active member of both the Development and Executive Committees, and Chairman of the Facilities Committee.
In 1946, he became President of Solomon, Inc., an apparel manufacturing firm, and nine years later started a professional career on Beacon Hill, as State Purchasing Agent, and Chairman of the Emergency Finance Board. Active politically, he was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1960, '64 and '68. From 1960-1982, he was Vice President of the Stop & Shop Companies, Inc., before joining Bank of New England as Executive Vice President.
