Viewed by some as too small to contribute at the Division I level of basketball, 5-10 point guard Greg Beckwith shattered people's stereotypes and the Richmond record book, all in a four-year span.

The lightning quick ball-handler finished his career as the Spiders' all-time leader in assists (573) and steals (227). He also owns the top two single-season marks in both categories, as well as the top all-time single-game assist mark, 16 against Navy.

Easy going with a quick wit, Beckwith earned one of the most prestigious awards bestowed upon a Richmond basketball player - The Kevin Eastman Award. Given by the University of Richmond four times in program history, the Kevin Eastman award is given to a player that exemplifies the qualities of team leadership, dedication and outstanding play.

Beckwith led the Spiders to their first-ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament in 1983-84 and again in 1985-86. He dished 38 assists in four career NCAA Tournament games, a 9.5 assist per game average.

A Second Team All-CAA and All-State selection in 1985-86, Beckwith twice earned Richmond's Most Improved Player (1983-84 and 1985-86).

Currently, Beckwith provides color analysis for Spider men's basketball radio broadcasts.

Martha Beddingfield
Inducted in the Class of 1996-97.

Martha Beddingfield was a superb performer on the tennis court, Beddingfield was a member of the 1982 AIAW Division II National Championship team, Richmond's first national title. She was a 1982 All-America selection. Beddingfield teamed with Sharon Dunsing to win the national championship at #1 doubles in 1982 without losing a set during the national tournament at the University of Northern Colorado after being seeded #4 entering the tournament. She finished third in the country in #1 singles in 1982 after entering the tourney as the #3 seed. The team was 23-5 in dual meets in 1981 and 27-5 in 1982.

Thomas H. "Cotton" Billingsley
Inducted in the Class of 1999-2000

"Cotton" Billingsley played football and baseball for the Spiders. He was a member of the football squad from 1946-49 and led team in scoring in 1946. Billingsley played on the Richmond baseball team from 1947-49. He was selected All-State and All-Southern Conference as a catcher in 1949.

J. Robert Bleier, Jr.
Inducted in the Class of 1999-2000

Bob Bleier was one of the most prolific passer in Richmond football history. He is first on Richmond's career lists with 1,169 career attempts, 672 completions, 8,057 passing yards and 54 passing touchdowns from 1983-86.

Bleier owns three of the top five passing seasons in school history. He was Second Team All-Yankee Conference in 1986 and played in the Blue-Gray Game following that season.

Bleier played for the New England Patriots of the National Football League in 1987.

Chuck Boone
Inducted in the Class of 2000-01

Boone played football and baseball for the Spiders from 1956-60 and was an all-star and captain in each sport.

After spending six years in the New York Yankees organization as a player and coach, climbing as high as AAA as a player, Boone returned to Richmond in 1967 and became director of athletics/promotions. He was head baseball coach from 1972 to 1976 and was named Southern Conference Coach of the Year in 1972, leading the Spiders to the league title and the school's first NCAA Baseball Tournament appearance.

Boone became Director of Athletics in 1977 and guided the department through more than two decades of tremendous growth. He retired in 2000 after more than 40 years of association with University of Richmond athletics.

Mike Bragg
Inducted in the Class of 1982-83.

Mike Bragg tied for third in the nation in punting as a junior with an average of 42.8 yards and played in the College All-Star game in 1968. While punting for the Spiders, he had a career average of 41.9 yards and punted better than 70 yards 4 times in his career.

He graduated from UR with a BA in Sociology. Mike was an honorable mention Pro Scouts All-America his senior season.

He was selected in the 5th round of the NFL draft by the Washington Redskins. He played professional football for the Washington Redskins and Baltimore Colts from 1968-81.

Bill Burge
Inducted in the Class of 1993-94.

At six feet, four inches tall, Bill Burge was a three-sport standout in football, basketball and baseball from 1937-1940. He played end on the football team for three years and became the first Spider to catch five TD passes in a season (1939). The 1939 squad posted a 7-1-2 record, one of the best in school's history.

Burge was an All-State center in basketball and helped lead the Spiders to a 36-21 record during his three years. As a junior and senior, Burge led the team in scoring, averaging 8.3 points his junior year and 7.6 as a senior. He earned Honorable Mention All-State Honors as a junior and 2nd-Team All-State honors his senior year.

Burge also helped lead the Spider baseball team to a 37-15 record, a state championship (1939), and the schools first Southern Conference Championship (1940). He played outfield his sophomore and junior seasons and batted .333 in 1939. He was moved to first base his senior year and helped lead Richmond to an undefeated season in the Southern Conference.

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Martha A. Carpenter | Victor Chaltain | Lorraine A. Chapman | Sean Casey | Erik R. Christensen, Jr | Don Christman | Dr. E. L. Clements, Jr. | Leigh Comlishaw | Fanny G. Crenshaw | Robert L. Crute

Martha A. Carpenter
Inducted in the Class of 1987-88.

Martha Carpenter was a four-year letter winner in field hockey, basketball and tennis along with being named the Blazer Winner for excellence in three sports and the Seal Winner for all around excellence in athletics, leadership, academics and citizenship. She is currently on staff at the University of Virginia, specializing in Pediatric Cardiology and also serves on the UR Board of Trustees.

Sean Casey
Inducted in the Class of 2002-03.

Known throughout the baseball community as "The Mayor" - for his infectious positive personality and success on the diamond -- Sean Casey has quickly established himself as one of the major league's premier hitters.

In five professional seasons with the Cincinnati Reds, Casey has compiled a .302 career batting average. A two-time All-Star (1999 and 2001), Casey led the Reds and ranked fourth in the National League with a .332 average in 1999, his first full season in the majors.

After capturing the 1995 NCAA batting title with a .461 average, Casey was selected in the second round of the major league draft by the Cleveland Indians. The first baseman worked his way through the Indians farm system, first earning his affable nickname with the Double-A Akron Aeros. Always seen with a contagious smile, Casey won over the community and his teammates with unmatched dedication to the game and the people surrounding it.

His efforts were recognized in 1999 when he won major league baseball's Hutch Award for unswerving determination and uncompromising devotion to baseball, dedication to team, community and family, as well as competitive spirit and ability to battle through adversity.

During his Richmond career, Casey carried an astounding .405 batting average and drove in 158 runs in 158 games. In 1995, he led the Spiders to the NCAA East Regional and the program's first win in the NCAA Tournament, 8-2, against Jacksonville. During his final season in a Spider uniform, Casey was a Second Team All-American, earned CAA and ECAC Player of the Year honors and became the first player to win the CAA Triple Crown.

Casey left Richmond as the all-time leader for single-season slugging percentage (.824) and doubles in a career (67). His 31-game hit streak in 1995 ranked as the second longest in the nation that season, and is the second longest in Spider history.

Victor Chaltain
Inducted in the Class of 1985-86.

While at UR from 1930-33, Victor Chaltain (deceased) was a four-sport standout, excelling in football, baseball, basketball and track. He was best known for his accomplishments on the gridiron, however, being a three-time All-Virginia Conference selection and an Honorable Mention All-America in 1933. Not only an athlete, Victor was President of both the senior class and Omicron Delta Kappa and received the Thomas P. McAdams prize for service to the school.

Lorraine A. Chapman
Inducted in the Class of 1991-92.

Lorraine Chapman (deceased) was a three-sport standout for the Spiders from 1947-50. She lettered four years in field hockey, basketball and track. She was named All-State in field hockey in 1948-49, captained the basketball squad in 1949-50. Lorraine was President of the Athletic Council in 1948-49 and was a Seal Winner and Blazer Winner in 1948-49 and 1949-50.

Erik R. Christensen, Jr
Inducted in the Class of 1985-86.

Erik Christensen played for the Spiders in 1951 and 1953-55 and is the only Virginia collegian to be named All-State in football at the same school for four years. He was a two-way starter at offensive tackle and defensive end and played in the College All-Star game in 1956 in Chicago as a senior. Mr. Christensen was drafted by and played briefly for the Washington Redskins and then proceeded to play in Canada with the Calgary Stampeders in 1956 and 1957.

Don Christman
Inducted in the Class of 1993-94.

Don Christman was an outstanding center and linebacker on the UR football team from 1959-61 and started for two years. He was named both All-State and All-Southern Conference as a senior after being named Second Team All-State as a junior.

He won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy in 1961, given by the Southern Conference. Don was the center with the Boston Patriots after he graduated from Richmond.

Dr. E. L. Clements, Jr.
Inducted in the Class of 1999-2000

Dr. E. L. Clements, a 1956 Richmond graduate, was a longtime team physician for University of Richmond athletic teams. For nearly 30 years, Dr. Clements directed the University's sports medicine program.

A noted orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Clements is recognized nationwide as a pioneer in the advancement of athletic training and sports medicine.

He retired in December 1998.

Leigh Cowlishaw
Inducted in the Class of 2000-01.

Leigh Cowlishaw played soccer from 1990-93 and is Richmond's career leader with 54 goals scored, 31 assists and 139 points. He owns the top two season marks for goals scored, assists and points in Richmond history.

Cowlishaw was CAA Player of the Year and an All-American in 1990. He was a three-time first team All-CAA selection and one-time second team All-CAA performer. Cowlishaw was a two-time Academic All-American.

He has been a part of the Richmond Kickers Professional Soccer team since its inception in 1993 and is currently the head coach of the Kickers.

Fanny G. Crenshaw
Inducted Posthumously in the Class of 1979-80

Fanny Crenshaw was a member of the faculty for 41 years here at the University. Miss Crenshaw was a pioneer in the development and promotion of field hockey in the United States, having served on the committee that organized the United States Field Hockey Association. She also served as the second vice president in its first year.

Born January 17, 1890, in Richmond, Va., Crenshaw graduated from Virginia Randolph Ellett School, which is now St. Catherine's School. She received her A.B. from Bryn Mawr College and had advanced studies at Columbia University. She was a member of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education and Recreation. She was also a member of the Association of Physical Education in college for women. She was active in the Red Cross as a water safety instructor. She helped to organize the physical education program at Westhampton College in 1914 where she coached archery, basketball, tennis and track. She was the basketball coach for women at the University of Richmond from 1919 to 1955. Miss Crenshaw was co-founder of the Virginia Field Hockey Association, honorary member to the Tidewater Hockey Association and Southeast Hockey Association. She was also Chairwoman of numerous college and high school clinics.

Miss Crenshaw was the first person to complete the fifty mile swim for fitness in Crenshaw Pool. Once located in Keller Hall, the pool was named for Crenshaw in 1936.

In 1975, Miss Constance M.K. Applebee, founder of Field Hockey in the United States and former teacher of Miss Crenshaw at Bryn Mawr, established the Fanny G. Crenshaw Scholarship in her honor with a gift of $20,000. After Miss Crenshaw retired she was active in the work of the Churchwomen of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and as a volunteer teacher at McGuire's Veterans Hospital as well as keeping up with officiating and judging basketball and hockey, helping in clinics, tournaments and in other capacities. She was Director of Physical Education at Westhampton College for 41 years.

Robert L. Crute
Inducted in the Class of 1997-98.

Bob Crute was an outstanding member of the track and field team from 1964-67, including being a co-captain in 1967. He ran the 100 meters, 200 meters and 400 meters outdoors and the 60 yards, 220 yards and 330 yards indoors. He never lost a sprint race to a state or Southern Conference opponent. He qualified for the NCAA Championships in 1967 in the 200 meters outdoors and the 60 yards indoors. He holds the school outdoor record in the 200 with a time of 21.1, set at the Frederick meet in 1965. He was part of the school-record relay teams in the 4x100 (41.0 at the Florida Relays in 1967) and 4x200 (1:27.8 at the Colonial Relays in 1967).

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John Davis, Jr. | Joe DeMotte | Alfred J. Dickinson | Frank M. Dobson | John W. "Jack" Dobson | Gwendolyn Priddy Donohue | Sharon E. Dunsing

John Davis, Jr.
Inducted in the Class of 2000-01.

Davis was a member of Richmond's men's basketball team from 1982-86 and was a captain during his senior season. A three-year starter, Davis was an outstanding defensive player. He is second on Richmond's career steals list with 182 and has three of the top five season marks for steals. The Spiders appeared in two NCAA Tournaments and one NIT during Davis' three years as a starter. According to former head coach Dick Tarrant, Davis' senior squad in 1985-86 was the best team Tarrant coached. The Spiders were 20-3 when Davis was injured at George Mason. Richmond lost four of its final seven games, including a one-point loss to St. Joseph's in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Davis was an honorable mention Academic All-American and earned a NCAA post-graduate scholarship. Davis is currently a member of the University of Richmond Board of Trustees.

Joe DeMotte
Inducted in the Class of 1980-91.

Joe DeMotte (deceased) lettered in football and basketball at the University of Richmond from 1923 to 1926 and during that time captained the basketball squad for two seasons.

While on the track team, he established a Richmond shot put record in 1924. Joe was a member of the football coaching staff in 1927 and after his coaching days, he officiated football for 42 years.

Alfred J. Dickinson
Inducted in the Class of 1994-95.

Alfred Dickinson was a multi-sports standout for the Spiders in the mid-1930's. He was a member of the varsity football, basketball, and tennis teams and also participated in freshman track. He was captain and played No. 1 singles on the 1937 tennis team that went 17-1 and was runner-up to North Carolina for the Southern Conference championship. He lettered in basketball from 1935-37. He was a member of Richmond's 20-0 team of 1934-35 and was the starting guard during his senior season of 1936-37. He competed in the high and low hurdles on the track team. Alfred graduated from UR with a B.A. in History and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Omicron Delta Kappa. He has remained active in the UR community since graduating having been a member of the Rector's Club, being a member of the Friends of the Library and he currently serves on the Boatwright Society Board of Directors.

Frank M. Dobson
Inducted Posthumously in the Class of 1977-78.

Frank Dobson was athletic director at Richmond from 1913 to 1933 and also coached football, basketball and baseball.

He actually took the 1918-19 football season off, and came back to coaching in the 1919 season. Robert Marshall took control of the team during his year away and led the team to a three-one and one record. Coach Dobson's first year back after his season of, his team had 5 wins and 2 loses. He coached for a toal of wenty years. he participated in 175 football games and won 79 and lost 78. He only tied 18 times in those twenty years. He had a winning percentage of .503.

His baseball teams were tops in the state six times. The 1930 baseball team compiled the school's best overall record ever at 12-1. Under Dobson's coaching, the Spider baseball teams also won 153 games and lost 112.

He started the basketball program and as basketball coach for nineteen seasons, Dobson led his teams to four state championships and won a total of 153 games while losing only 106.

John W. "Jack" Dobson
Inducted in the Class of 1979-80.

Jack Dobson played for his father Frank Dobson in the Spiders backfield in 1932 and 1933 and played end in 1934. He was an All-State, All-Southern Conference and Honorable Mention All-America. Jack entered the U.S. Military Academy in 1935. He earned letters in football, baseball and track and was Sports Illustrated's 1964 Silver Anniversary All-America for USMA football. He lettered in football, basketball, baseball, and track during the 1932-33 year and in 1933-34, he lettered in football, boxing, and track. Upon retiring from the Army, Jack Dobson had risen to the rank of Brigadier General.

Gwendolyn Priddy Donohue
Inducted in the Class of 1990-91.

Gwen Donohue was a letter-winner in four sports who starred in field hockey, basketball, tennis and track while at UR. She was named to the All-State and All-Southeast Region Team in field hockey in 1950. Gwen was a Dean's List student and member of the Athletic Board from 1948-51.

Sharon E. Dunsing
Inducted in the Class of 1998-99.

Sharon Dunsing was a four-time All-American in women's tennis is 1981 and 1982. She won national titles in singles and in doubles in 1981 and in 1982. A native of Richmond, Virginia and a 1979 graduate of Douglas Freeman High School, Dunsing helped the Spiders win the school's only national title when the tennis team won the AIAW Division II National Championship in Greeley, Colorado in 1982. Dunsing was the top seed and won the No. 3 singles at the 1982 AIAW Division II national Tennis Championships. She combined with fellow UR Hall of Famer Martha Puryear to win the #1 doubles.

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Ray Easterling | Kevin Eastman | Edward L. Elliott III | Karen Elsner Davey |

Ray Easterling
Inducted in the Class of 1995-96.

Ray Easterling was a standout defensive back for the Spiders from 1969-71 and a captain his senior year. He was an All-Southern Conference selection in 1970 and 1971 and played in the 1972 Coaches All-America Game. He had six interceptions in 1970, the fourth highest total in school history. He returned two of those interceptions for touchdowns, also a school record. He is fifth on UR's career interception list with 10. He made the All-State team in 1971. He won 11 letters at Collegiate High School, in Richmond, Virginia, where he also participated in baseball, track and soccer. Easterling played professionally with the NFL's Atlanta Falcons from 1972-79.

Kevin Eastman
Inducted in the Class of 2003-04.

Considered a premier basketball mind, Kevin Eastman has devoted his life to the game on the local, national and international level. Eastman recently transitioned from the coaching scene to scouting future stars from the United States and overseas.

Richmond's 21st all-time leading scorer at the time of his induction, with 1,162 career points, Eastman was a three year starter and served as captain during his final two seasons (1976-77). He earned All-Southern Conference honors after averaging 14 points as a junior.

An award was created for Eastman upon completion of his career. The Kevin Eastman Award, given three more times since 1977, is earned periodically by a Spider basketball player that possesses outstanding leadership qualities and spirited basketball play.

Following his playing career, Eastman moved into the college coaching ranks where he served as an assistant coach for his alma mater, VCU and Colorado State. He then served as head coach at Belmont Abbey, where he won three straight NAIA championships, UNC Wilmington, resurrecting the program, and Washington State where he took the Cougars to two NIT appearances.

Eastman earned his bachelor's in sociology and his master's in athletic administration from Richmond.

Edward L. Elliott III
Inducted in the Class of 1990-91.

Ed Elliott was a two-way football player for the Spiders as well as a member of the track team in the early 1950s. A running back and defensive back, he was named to the All-Southern Conference and All-State teams in 1952 and 1953. He was the first UR receiver to catch three touchdown passes in a game. His nickname was "Roscoe." His high school basketball coach was Dick Sander, who is presently the athletic director at Virginia Commonwealth University. Ed played professionally for the San Francisco 49ers as a backer. He is ranked sixth on the longest punt returns, in 1953 against Randolph-Macon with an eight yard return.

Karen Elsner Davey
Inducted in the Class of 1991-92.

Karen Elsner Davey was Richmond's all-time leading scorer in basketball, Elsner totaled 2,422 points in her four-year career from 1981-85. She was a Parade All-America selection and was named VAIAW Player of the Year as a freshman and the ECAC South Player of the Year following her junior campaign. Karen was the team's leading scorer in each of her four seasons, and she holds school records for field goals and free throws made in a game, season and career, as well as rebounds and blocks in a game, season and career. She was a four-time ECAC-South Player of the Week. She was in the top 15 in the nation for both scoring and rebounding. The 6'2' Elsner was born on May 23, 1963, in Rockville, Md. She was recruited by more than one hundred and fifty colleges and universities before committing to Richmond. Elsner's yearly breakdown of points is as follows: freshman: 624 points; sophomore: 572 points; junior: 646 points; senior: 525 points. She attended Holy Cross Academy before coming to Richmond.

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John Fenlon | Tim Finchem | Mollie Fleet | Wilton E. Ford, Jr. | Wayne Fowler | Andrew A. Fronczek |

John Fenlon
Inducted in the Class of 1993-94.

John Fenlon (deceased) was an assistant football coach for four years and the Spider head football coach for three seasons. His 1946 squad was 6-2-2, a winning percentage of .700, the eighth best season in UR history. During his three seasons as head coach, UR was 12-15-3 (.444).

Tim Finchem
Inducted in the Class of 2001-02.

Tim Finchem is just the third person ever to become Commissioner of the Professional Golfer's Association (PGA), and is considered one of the most powerful men in sports. After assuming the post on June 1, 1994, Finchem has expanded the PGA's financial and marketing influence domestically and internationally.

Known throughout the golf sphere as a tough and hard-working leader, Finchem has been instrumental in the formation of International Federation of PGA Tours and the World Golf Foundation. The World Golf Foundation's First Tee program is dedicated to growing the game for future generations.

Finchem started at the PGA as the Vice President for Business Affairs in 1987. In 1989 he began a five-year stint as the Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer. Before joining the PGA, Finchem co-founded the National Strategies and Marketing Group, a Washington consulting and marketing firm, in 1984.

Finchem was the deputy adviser for economic affairs to President Jimmy Carter (1978 and 1979) and the national staff director for the Carter-Mondale presidential campaign in 1980. He is now a member of the President's Council on Physical Fitness.

Finchem came to the University of Richmond on a debate scholarship and graduated in 1969 with a bachelor's degree. He earned his Law Degree from the University of Virginia in 1973.

Mollie Fleet
Inducted in the Class of 1995-96.

Mollie Fleet was a multi-sport standout for the Spiders, participating in field hockey, basketball, tennis and track during the 1930s. She was a four-year varsity performer in field hockey from 1934-38 and a captain for her final two seasons. She played three years of basketball, one on the junior varsity team and two years as a member of the varsity. She was the captain during the 1936-37 season. She was a letterwinner in tennis for three seasons. Fleet lettered and was track champion for all four years. She was a three-time Blazer winner for lettering in three sports. She was twice the Seal winner, representing the greatest leadership and sportsmanship.

Wilton E. Ford, Jr.
Inducted in the Class of 1997-98.

Wilton Ford was a member of the basketball team from 1965-69. A local product from Manchester High School, Ford was a two-year starter and was a co-captain during his senior season. He was selected All-Southern Conference at center for the 1967-68 season, when he averaged 20.1 points and 8.1 rebounds in 25 games.

He hit 181 free throws during his junior campaign, the fourth-highest total in UR history. On February 24, 1968, he scored a career-high 41 points against William & Mary, the seventh-highest total in school history.

A physical player inside, Ford holds the school records for most disqualifications in a season (16) and in a career (36).

Wayne Fowler
Inducted in the Class of 2002-03.

During his time at the University of Richmond, offensive lineman Wayne Fowler branded his name among the most dominant lineman in Southern Conference history.

A Second Team All-American in 1969 and a third-team selection in 1968, Fowler earned the prestigious Jacobs Blocking Trophy both seasons as the best blocker in football. He also earned All-Southern Conference and All-South honors in 1968 and 1969.

Fowler helped lead the Spiders to the 1968 Tangerine Bowl where Richmond defeated Ohio University, 49-42. Following his collegiate career, Fowler played in the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala.

The Buffalo Bills drafted Fowler in 1970 and he played in the NFL during that season. Unfortunately, a car accident cut short his promising professional career.

Presently, Fowler is the president and owner of Fowler Advertising in Annapolis, Md.

Andrew A. Fronczek
Inducted in the Class of 1987-88.

Andrew Fronczek (deceased) was an outstanding tackle on the Richmond football team. He was a Third Team All-State selection in 1938 and First Team All-State honoree in 1940. Fronczek was an outstanding freshman tackle who made the Dean's list. In 1939 he transferred to Drake University and was subsequently persuaded to come back to Richmond in the Summer of 1940. He was labeled as "tough as nails" on the football field by sports editors. He was a letterwinner on the Spiders' baseball squad as a freshman and regarded academically as one of the top student-athletes during his years at Richmond. A native of Harvey, Ill., Fronczek played shortly in the National Professional Football League for the Brooklyn Football Dodgers.

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Fred Gantt | Walker Gillette | Laurie A. Governor Curtis | Garland "Peck" Gray |
Betty Gustafson | Dr. Owen Gwathmey

Fred Gantt
Inducted in the Class of 1996-97.

Fred Gantt was a forward on the basketball team from 1942-46 and a captain during his junior and senior seasons. He led the Spiders in scoring in each of his four seasons and was named first team all-state three times. Richmond was 21-11 at home during his four seasons. Gantt's teams recorded five wins over Virginia and victories over North Carolina and Maryland.

Walker Gillette
Inducted in the Class of 1976-77.

Walker Gillette was the only consensus football All-America to play at Richmond. He was a wide receiver for UR from 1967 to 1969 and led the Spiders to the Tangerine Bowl championship in 1968. He had great speed being a hurdler on the track team. He had great hands, all the moves, was a great receiver, and could run after he caught the ball. While coaching at William & Mary, legendary coach Marv Levy once said that, "Walker Gillette had the speed, size and great game breaking potential in a season. We faced many great spread receivers, no one hurt us more than Walker did. He is a threat long and short. He's one of the nation's finest pass receiving threats." He was labeled "The Blade and the Spoiler" by his teammates. He is the son of Jim Gillette, former University of Virginia and Cleveland Rams pro star.

He holds Richmond records for touchdown receptions in a game, season and career and was drafted in the first round by the San Diego Chargers in the 1970 NFL draft. The 6'5" 200 pounder from Capron, Va. was also a standout and captain of the UR track team as a high hurdler, 440 - yard dash man, and member of the mile relay team. Gillette caught 20 passes for 242 yards to upset Ohio University in the 1968 Tangerine Bowl (49-42) and was named game MVP. During his career Gillette caught 158 passes for 2,649 yards and scored 22 touchdowns. Born March 16, 1947.

Voted Consensus First Team All-American in 1969 by Associated Press, Time Magazine, Sporting News, Look Magazine and Newspaper Enterprise Association. In 1970 played in the College All-Star Game and 1969, the North-South Game. Named First Team All-Southern Conference and First Team All-State 1967, 1968, 1969. Named Southern Conference Student-Athlete of the Year in 1969.

Laurie A. Governor Curtis
Inducted in the Class of 1999-2000

Laurie Governor Curtis was an outstanding women's basketball player for the Spiders from 1984-88. She is second in Richmond women's basketball history with 1,086 career rebounds and third with 1,655 career points.

Governor Curtis was Second Team All-Colonial Athletic Association as a sophomore and First Team All-CAA as a junior and senior. She led Spiders to 21-8 record during senior season.

Garland "Peck" Gray
Inducted Posthumously in the Class of 1979-80.

"Peck" Gray played baseball in 1921 during his senior year and also managed the baseball squad. His donation in 1971 enabled the University to build the residence hall, Gray Court, in memory of his first wife. He was a member of the Board of Trustees in 1949.

Betty Gustafson
Inducted in the Class of 2000-01

Gustafson participated in basketball, tennis, field hockey and track from 1943-47. She played three years of varsity basketball and was captain in 1947. She competed in varsity tennis for four years, varsity field hockey for three years and varsity track for one year. Gustafson was a Blazer and Seal winner during her junior year. The Blazer was awarded to an individual winning a letter in three varsity sports. The Seal was the highest award that the Westhampton Athletic Association conferred on members of the junior and senior classes for exceptional sportsmanship and contagious enthusiasm. Her athletic achievement at Westhampton College laid the foundation for a 40-year career as a teacher of Physical Education and Health and coaching athletics in the public schools of Richmond.

Dr. Owen Gwathmey
Inducted in the Class of 1994-95.

Dr. Gwathmey was a member of the track team from 1940-42 and a captain in 1942. He ran the 880, mile and two mile. His time of 9:48.1 in the two-mile was recorded at the Big Six meet in 1942 and established a school record which would not be surpassed for 25 years. UR was 11-2-1 in dual meets during his three seasons on the track team. Dr. Gwathmey graduated from Richmond with a B.A. in Chemistry and was a member of Psi Chi.

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Fred Hardy | Edmund G. Harrison | Herbert H. Hash | John Hilton | Peg Hogan | Lester Hooker | Stuart Hoskins | Richard Humbert

Fred Hardy
Inducted in the Class of 2001-02.

Fred Hardy coached track for 35 years at Richmond and established an elite program that succeeded on a collegiate and international level. He was known by his student-athletes as a great teacher that elevated every athlete beyond its initial potential.

During his years at Richmond, Hardy coached 45 All-Americans on the men's side and 20 All-Americans on the women's side. He also guided two Olympians and three NCAA national championships. Two of his former runners won the Richmond marathon.

Hardy guided Edwin Koech to the NCAA indoor 1,000-yard run and his two-mile relay team won the NCAA indoor event in 1983. He also guided a two-mile relay team to a world record (7:23.09) for an 11-lap track in the Milrose Games.

Hired during the summer of 1950, Hardy retired from Richmond on August 20, 1985. Before coming to Richmond, Hardy coached at John Marshall High School, where he had set the state record in the mile (4:33.3) in 1936.

Hardy received both his bachelor's degree and master's degree from the University of North Carolina. He was one of the Tar Heels' top distance runners and served as team captain during the 1940 season.

Edmund G. Harrison
Inducted in the Class of 1980-81.

Edmund Harrison was a standout basketball player from Beltsville, Ohio. He started at guard for four straight years, 1952-56, and scored 1,843 points, a Richmond record for 26 years. At one point, he held the Richmond record for consecutive games played with 108. Ed was named All-Virginia all four years, served as captain of basketball squad during his junior and senior years, and was named to the All-Southern Conference team in 1956. In the 1952-53 season he played in 27 games, had 154 field goals, 149 free throws, 457 points and averaged 16.9 points a game. During the 1953-54 season he played in 31 games and had 477 points, and averaged 15.4 points a game. In his junior year he played in 28 games, scored 448 points and averaged 16.0 points a game. In his senior year he played in 28 games, scored 461 points and averaged 15.9 points a game. He is still ranked fifth on field goals made in a career with 605 field goals averaging 5.26 in 115 games. He is currently ranked ninth on the career scoring average list. In 115 games, he had a total of 1843 total field goals averaging 16.03. Harrison is also ranked 10th on the free throw percentage for a season (1955). He played in 28 games, made 148 free throws in 180 attempts with a percentage of 82.22. He also is ranked third, tied for eighth and tenth for free throws made in a season. He averaged 6.38 a game in 1956, 4.87 a game in 1954 and 5.52 a game in 1953. He is currently first on the all-time career free throws made with 633 averaging 5.50 a game.

In 1952-53 he was named First Team all-State; in 1953-54, First Team all-State and Second Team all-Southern; 1954-55, First Team all-State; Second Team all-Southern and in 1955-56, First Team all-State, First Team all-Southern and Southern all-Tournament.

Herbert H. Hash
Inducted in the Class of 1985-86.

Herbert Hash was a multi-talented athlete who played basketball, baseball, and was also a high jumper on the track team. He was a three-year letterman in basketball and a member of Richmond's 20-0 team in 1935. He earned three letters in baseball as an outfielder and pitcher and posted a 13-4 career record. He later played professionally in the Boston Red Sox organization where he was a 22 game winner as a rookie and was named "Rookie of the Year."

John Hilton
Inducted in the Class of 1990-91.

John Hilton was one of UR's finest tight ends ever to play. He was a member of the football team in 1961, 1962 and 1964. John was tenth on Richmond's career receptions list with 87, tenth on the career yardage list with 1,289, and fifth in career touchdown receptions with 14. He was selected All-State in 1961, 1962 and 1964, and was All-Southern Conference in 1964. John participated in the Senior Bowl and Blue-Gray All-Star Classic. He played 11 seasons in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions as a 6'5", 200 pound tight end. He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1965-69, the Green Bay Packers in 1970, and back to the Detroit Lions in 1972-73. He coached the Washington Redskins special teams in 1978. He is native of Richmond and attended Hermitage High School.

Peg Hogan
Inducted in the Class of 2003-04.

The longtime Richmond synchronized swimming coach, Peg Hogan is one of the most decorated individuals to grace the sport. Inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame on May 11, 2002, Hogan has earned 55 U.S. Synchronized Swimming Masters national championships and the gold at the 1985 Masters World Championships and 1987 Pan American Masters Championship.

Hogan started coaching at Richmond in 1976 and guided the Spiders to varsity status in 1981. She led her team to a second-place finish at Nationals in 1988, Richmond's highest finish in program history. During her 23-year tenure at Richmond, Hogan coached nine all-americans.

The only Masters athlete ever to coach three teams in the same season, Hogan led the Octopi of Richmond and Ramapo Aqua Masters Synchro team in addition to the Richmond varsity squad. Hogan also founded the National Institute of Creative Aquatics, which emphasizes swimming-to-a-theme and creativity rather than accuracy in skills and strength as in more competitive synchronized swimming. Her swimmers went on to win many aquatic art awards.

Dedicated to every facet of the sport, Hogan spent much of her time as an official. She served as the National Judges Committee Chairperson, Masters National Chairperson, Education Committee Member and Collegiate National Chairperson. She received the Lillian MacKellar Distinguished Service Award in 1998.

Lester Hooker
Inducted in the Class of 1998-99.

Lester Hooker (deceased) was Richmond's men's basketball coach from 1952-63. He compiled a record of 147-142 for a winning percentage of .509. Hooker is fourth on Richmond's all-time wins list with 147. Each of his first two teams compiled 20-win seasons. The Spiders were 20-7 during the 1952-53 season and 23-8 during the 1953-54 campaign. Following his time at Richmond, Hooker became Director of William & Mary.

Stuart Hoskins
Inducted in the Class of 1978-79.

Stu Hoskins earned 13 letters in football, baseball and basketball during his college career (1936-40). He was an All-State basketball honoree, captain his senior year, and garnered All-State football honors in 1940. Stu attracted the attention of major league baseball scouts as a catcher in baseball and received All-State and All-Southern Conference recognition his final two seasons.

Richard Humbert
Inducted in the Class of 1976-77.

Dick Humbert lettered in three sports at Richmond from 1938 to 1941. He was named All-State at offensive end in football. Dick played professionally with the Philadelphia Eagles form 1941 to 1950 and was named the NFL Rookie of the Year and All-Pro in 1941. He also played in three World Championship Games with the Eagles. Humbert captained the Richmond basketball team in 1940 and also lettered in track. He later coached at Richmond for 10 years and was the chairman of UR's Physical Education department at the time of his retirement in 1982. Humbert, who grew up in Suffolk, Va., was born on Dec. 31, 1918, in Reading, Pa.

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Richard "Dickie" Irvin |

Richard "Dickie" Irvin
Inducted in the Class of 2001-02.

Richard "Dickie" Irvin (deceased) was one of the most dominating interior defensive linemen of his era. Almost impossible to block, Irvin was the Spiders' nose guard during the 1967-69 seasons.

He earned First Team All-Conference and All-State honors in 1968 and 1969. He also earned Second Team All-Conference honors in 1967. He helped lead Richmond to back-to-back Southern Conference Championships in 1968 and 1969.

Irvin was part of the 1968 Tangerine Bowl champion, one of the most celebrated teams in Richmond athletics history. The 1968 team went 8-3 on the season, and defeated Ohio University, 49-42, on Dec. 27. The Spiders finished the season ranked No. 18 in the UPI poll and No. 20 in the AP poll.

During his senior season, Irvin earned Sports Illustrated National Defensive Player-of-the-Week honors after making 16 tackles, six for loss, in a 17-10 win against Virginia Tech on Oct. 4, 1969. Following his collegiate playing career, Irvin signed with the Montreal Allouettes, of the Canadian Football League, in 1970.

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Newton "Bucky" Jacobs | Albert "Petey" Jacobs | Eric Johnson | Frank Jones | Brian Jordan | Pam Bryant Jordan |

Newton "Bucky" Jacobs
Inducted in the Class of 1986-87.

"Bucky" Jacobs (deceased) was a two-sport standout during the mid 1930's. A former captain and All-State forward on Richmond's 1936-37 basketball team, he is best remembered for his exploits on the baseball diamond. He posted a lifetime 19-1 record with an 18-game win streak and three no-hitters; all current Richmond records. Bucky holds Richmond's record for single game (20) strikeouts and also held the record for most strikeouts in a season (98) until it was broken in 1994.

He played in 20 basketball games in 1936, had 60 field goals, 46 free throws, scored 166 points and averaged 8.3 points a game. In 1936-37 he was named to the First Team all-state.

Albert "Petey" Jacobs
Inducted in the Class of the 1986-87.

"Petey" Jacobs (deceased) excelled in basketball and baseball during the late 1930's He was a two-time All-State guard who captained the 1938 squad. Petey was an All-Southern Conference selection in 1938. He led the baseball team in hitting as a sophomore and junior and captained the squad as a senior. He was the leading scorer in 1937-38 of his Spider team. In 12 games, he had 40 field goals, 31 free throws, scored 111 points, and averaged 9.3 points a game. He played at second and third base.

Eric Johnson
Inducted in the Class of 2006-07.

An honored member of the prestigious 50th Anniversary All-Yankee Conference football team, Eric Johnson was a standout linebacker for the Spiders. A two-time Sports Network First Team All-American, he garnered a school-record 643 career tackles, more than 200 stops better than any player in program history. On the Spiders' single-season tackle list, Johnson is second (179 in 1991) and twice third (173 in 1990 and 1992).

He was also selected as a Walter Camp All American and an Associated Press All-American in 1992, and a First Team All- Yankee Conference pick in 1991 and 1992.

He was honored by Richmond faculty, coaches and administrators as the 1993 Humbert Award Winner for athletic, leadership and scholarly attributes and was the 1993 Spider Club Male Athlete of the Year.

Frank Jones
Inducted in the Class of 1989-90.

Frank Jones was head football coach from 1966 to 1973 and also served as director of athletics for seven years. He was the only coach in UR history to record two eight-win seasons. Frank was named Southern Conference Coach-of-the-Year following the 1967, '68 and '71 league championship seasons. He guided Spiders to two Tangerine Bowl appearances, the only Division I Top 20 appearance in the University's history. He compiled a 44-30-0 record over his eight year career as head coach.

He served as director of athletics for seven years from 1967-74. After coaching with great success in Georgia high schools, Jones was picked for the head football coach and athletic director's job at Presbyterian. His teams won the Little Four championship in 1958, 1959, and 1960. He was Coach of the Year in South Carolina in 1958 and 1959 and runner-up for the award in 1960. He then went to Mississippi State and served as assistant head coach from 1962 to 1965. The 1963 State squad went to the Liberty Bowl and posted their best record since 1946. The, in 1966, came the call from Richmond.

When he joined the Spiders, Richmond had the longest losing streak in the nation. That streak was broken in 1966, and the Spiders had a good year against tough opposition. In 1967, he guided the Spiders to a surprising 5-2 Southern Conference mark, and won his first Southern Conference Coach of the Year award. Despite 26 sophomore, the team finished 5-5. The Spiders went to their first bowl game in 1968. The Tangerine Bowl bid came after a perfect 6-0 Southern Conference mark and a 7-3 overall mark. The 49-42 victory over Ohio University capped the Spiders' best football season in thirty years. He won his second Southern Conference Coach of the Year award and was also named Coach of the Year for District Three by the American Football Coaches Association. His 1969 team tied with Davidson for the Southern Conference championship. He is a native of Macon, GA., and a 1948 graduate of North Carolina.

Jones is currently the president of Frank Jones and Company Real Estate firm here in Richmond.

Brian Jordan
Inducted in the Class of 1994-95.

Brian Jordan played three years of varsity competition in football and baseball. He was a three-year starter at cornerback in football. He made 224 career tackles and had 11 career interceptions, which ranks third on UR's all-time list. He is UR's career punt return leader with 60 returns for 692 yards. Brian was second team All-Yankee Conference as a sophomore and first team All-State and All-Yankee Conference as a junior and senior.

A hard hitting centerfielder with a strong arm and good speed, he compiled a .321 batting average, with 32 home runs and 57 stolen bases. He set school records in 1988 with 66 runs scored and 27 stolen bases and was named first team American Baseball Coaches Association All-East Region in 1988. Brian played pro football for the Buffalo Bills and Atlanta Falcons where he became an All-Pro safety. Jordan gave up football in 1992 to concentrate on baseball and played professional baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals. He is currently with the Atlanta Braves. Born March 29, 1967 in Baltimore, Md., Brian graduated from Richmond with a B.A. in Sociology.

Honors he has received are: 1987 Most Valuable Defensive Award Winner, Honorable Mention All-America, First Team All-Yankee Conference Defensive Back, First Team All-ECAC, Virginia All-State University Team and Virginia Sports Information Directors All-State Team

Pam Bryant Jordan
Inducted in the Class of 1994-95.

Pam Jordan is one of Richmond's finest basketball players ever. She scored 1,762 points in 120 games, second on UR's all-time scoring list. She was CAA Rookie of the Year in 1987, second team all-CAA in 1988 and CAA Player of the Year in 1989 and in 1990. Three times she was selected to the CAA all-Defensive Team. Richmond won the CAA Championship and made its first NCAA appearance in 1990, recording a 25-5 record. UR compiled a 70-22 mark during her final three seasons, winning more than 75% of its contests. Pam also graduated from UR with a B.A. in Sociology.

Accolades she has received:

1986-87	CAA Rookie-of-the-Year
1987-88	Second Team All-CAA
All-CAA	Defensive Team
1988-89	CAA Player-of-the-Year
	Radisson Classic All-tournament Team
	Dole Pineapple Classic MVP
	First Team All-CAA
	All-CAA Defensive Team
	All-CAA Tournament Team
1989-90	CAA Player-of-the-Year
	Santa Clara Pepsi Classic MVP
	Dole Pineapple Classic MVP
	First Team All-CAA
	All-CAA Defensive Team
	All-CAA Tournament Team

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Pat Kelly | Robert D. Kilpatrick

Pat Kelly
Inducted in the Class of 1997-98.

Pat Kelly was a star football player in the early 1970s. He played linebacker for the Spiders' defense. A three-time All-Southern Conference selection, Kelly recorded 102 tackles in 1971, 95 tackles in 1972 and 99 tackles in 1973. He was a co-captain during his senior season of 1973 and was named National Lineman of the Week by the Associated Press following the West Virginia game on October 20. Against the Mountaineers, Kelly had eleven unassisted tackles, twelve assisted tackles, four pass breakups and two interceptions as the Spiders defeated West Virginia 38-17 before 21,172 at City Stadium in Richmond. He played in the Blue-Gray game in 1973 and played in the national Football League for the Baltimore Colts in 1974.

Robert D. Kilpatrick
Inducted in the Class of 1992-93.

Robert Kilpatrick (deceased) pitched for Spiders in 1944, 47, and 48 and led all pitchers in wins in each of those three seasons. In 1944 he pitched in all of Richmond's eight games and won five of those games. He had a 16-5 record as a Spider and was named All-State in 1947. He appeared in 44% of the team's games and accounted for 42% of the Spiders 38 victories over his career.

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George Lacy | Pat Lamberti | Dr. Nancy E. Lay |
Robert E. Leitch | Roger Leverton | |Barbara Lovell Diane Lowder |
Bill Lumpkin | Walter P. Lysaght

George Lacy
Inducted in the Class of 1982-83.

George Lacy (deceased) lettered in football, basketball and baseball and was captain of both the football and basketball squads in senior year (1936). He was named All-State in basketball three times and in baseball twice. He received honorable mention All-America honors after his junior year. Lacy played professional baseball with the Boston Red Sox .

Pat Lamberti
Inducted in the Class of 1996-97.

Pat Lamberti was a member of the football and baseball teams for the Spiders during the last 1950s. The tackle was all-state in football three times and was All-Southern Conference in 1959. He played in the National Football League for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Baltimore Colts and in the American Football League with the Denver Broncos and the New York Titans. Lamberti was also a pitcher on the UR baseball team.

Dr. Nancy E. Lay
Inducted in the Class of 1989-90.

Nancy Lay was a three-sport standout in field hockey, basketball and track. She was named the Blazer Winner for excellence in three sports and the Seal Winner for all around excellence in athletics, leadership, academics and citizenship. Dr. Lay graduated from Richmond in 1954 and is currently a Professor of Physical Education at the University of Tennessee.

Robert E. Leitch
Inducted in the Class of 1992-93.

Robert Leitch was a Richmond tennis player from 1937-1939 and captained the team in 1939. He also participated in varsity track and freshmen baseball. He held numerous City, State and Regional championships throughout his career.

Roger Leverton
Inducted in the Class of 1978-79.

Roger Leverton was a four-sport standout in football, basketball, baseball and track. He played forward on the 1934-35 basketball team which posted the only undefeated record (20-0) in Richmond basketball history.

Barbara Cronin Lovell
Inducted in the Class of 1997-98.

Barbara Cronin Lovell was a four-sport standout. she excelled in field hockey, basketball, tennis and track & field. She was captain of the 1953 field hockey team and an all-state selection. she was a 1954 Blazer winner for earning letters in three varsity sports and a 1954 Seal winner for outstanding leadership, sportsmanship and service to the college. She was President of the Athletic Association during her senior year.

Diane Lowder
Inducted in the Class of 2001-02.

Diane Lowder is one of the most decorated women's swimmers in Richmond program history. A three-year varsity letterwinner, Lowder earned All-American honors from 1980-82.

At the time of her collegiate career, Lowder set nine individual records and three relay records. Going into the 2001-02 season, Lowder still ranked among the top-10 in the 500-yard free, 1,000-yard free and the 1,650-yard free.

Following her swimming career, Lowder served as an assistant coach during the 1986-87 season. She received a Certificate of Merit from the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame.

Following her career at Richmond, Lowder practiced law for 10 years before returning to the University of Richmond as its Director of Planned Giving.

Bill Lumpkin
Inducted in the Class of 1995-96.

Bill Lumpkin was an outstanding distance runner on the track team from 1934-37 and captain of the track team in 1937. He broke the Southern Conference record for the 2-mile at an indoor tournament in Chapel Hill with a time of 9:27, a record that stood for nearly 20 years. He was UR's first Southern Conference champion record holder. He broke 12 collegiate records while at Richmond. Lumpkin remained active at his alma mater following graduation, serving on the University of Richmond Board of Trustees and the Board of Associates. He was also President of the Baptist General Association of Virginia.

Walter P. Lysaght
Inducted in the Class of 1990-91.

Walt Lysaght was a four-year basketball starter from 1952-56. He was one of only two players in Richmond history to score 1,000 points and grab 1,000 rebounds. In 1953, he set the school record for rebounds in a game with 35 in a double overtime victory against North Carolina. He is eleventh on UR's career scoring list with 1,425 points and second on rebounding list with 1,190. Walt was named All-State four years, All-Southern Conference twice and Phi Beta Kappa.

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Laura S. Mapp | A.B. Marchant | Eddie Martin | Bob McCurdy | Jim McKeon | Jane Dens McManigal | Leonard McNeal | T. Harold McVay, Jr. | Leland Melvin | Jo White Menk | Edwin J. Merrick | Louis "Weenie" Miller | Mary Jane Miller | Warren Mills

Laura S. Mapp
Inducted in the Class of 1987-88.

Laura Mapp was a member of the field hockey, basketball and tennis teams. She is currently at Bridgewater College where she is an associate professor of physical education and coach of women's field hockey, basketball, and tennis. A 1954 UR graduate, she has posted more career basketball coaching victories (344-184) than any other active Division III coach and ranks fifth among all Division levels. In 1986, she was awarded the first annual Carol Eckman Award by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association. She was also selected the women's basketball Coach-of-the-Year in the ODAC in both 1986 and 1987.

A.B. Marchant
Inducted in the Class of 1985-86.

A. B. Marchant (1936-39) played both football and baseball for Richmond in the late 1930's. He was an All-State football selection in 1937 and captained the squad in 1938. He played baseball and was a pitcher and outfielder on the 1938 State Championship team. He was voted Best Athlete in 1939 and also served as president of the Kappa Sigma fraternity.

Eddie Martin
Inducted in the Class of 1993-94.

Eddie Martin was a four-year starter in football from 1981-84 and played all three interior line position - center, guard and tackle. He anchored the line on the 1984 team, which posted a 7-3 regular season mark and reached the second round of the NCAA I-AA Playoffs. His blocking led to a school record 33 rushing touchdowns. Martin was selected First Team All America by the American Football Coaches Association (Kodak) and the Football News and Second Team All America by the Associated Press. Martin is a native of Waldorf, Md.

Bob McCurdy
Inducted in the Class of 1998-99.

Bob McCurdy was a member of the Spiders' men's basketball team from 1973-75 after transferring to Richmond from the University of Virginia. In just two seasons, he scored 1,347 points; averaging 24.9 points per game in 54 contests. A native of Deer Park, New York, McCurdy led the nation in scoring during the 1974-75 season, averaging 32.9 points per game, and was named First Team All-America. he was Second Team All-Southern Conference in 1974 and First Team All-Southern Conference in 1975. McCurdy holds Richmond records for points in a season 855 in 1974-75) and points in a game (53 against Appalachian State on February 26, 1975).

Jim McKeon
Inducted in the Class of 2000-01.

McKeon lettered three times each in cross country, indoor and outdoor track from 1982-85 and was the Most Valuable Track Athlete in 1985. He was a two-time Division I All-American in the 1000-yard run and the 1500-meter run. McKeon ranked third in the nation in the indoor mile in 1985. He was three-time Virginia State Champion at 1500 meters and 1000 meters. McKeon was the 1985 Millrose Games Champion in the college mile. He was a two-time member of the U.S. National Track and Field Team, representing the United States against Great Britain and against Ireland in international competitions. McKeon was a three-time qualifier for the U.S. Olympic Trials at 1500 meters and was a semi-finalist at the 1984 U.S. Olympic Trials.

Jane Dens McManigal
Inducted in the Class of 2002-03.

A standout three-sport student-athlete and outstanding field hockey player, Dens McManigal earned All-Virginia honors in 1946. She also served as team captain for the basketball and track teams. She set the school record by running the 50-yard dash in 5.9 seconds. Her mark of 6.2 seconds in the event was recorded as the official school record because it happened in competition.

In addition to her athletic accomplishments, Dens McManigal was heavily involved with the University. She was a class president, served in the student government and was a member of the May Court.

Jane Dens McManigal also participated in cheerleading all four years at Richmond. The 1949 Head Cheerleader, Dens McManigal was dedicated to inspiring the college community to participate in and support Spider athletics.

Dens McManigal was a recipient of both the Seal and Blazer awards for her spirit, leadership and service as well as her athletic prowess. The Seal winner was given to Westhampton College females that excelled in leadership, sportsmanship and service. The Blaze was a white blazer given to select Westhampton females.

Leonard McNeal
Inducted in the Class of 1992-93.

Leonard McNeal (deceased) was an athletic trainer, served as Physical Education teacher and tennis coach at Richmond. He coached the Southern Conference individual and doubles champions in 1956-57. A one-time chair of Physical Education Department, McNeal was named to the National Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame in 1988. McNeal was born on November 7, 1923 in Brockville, Ontario Canada.

The newly renovated UR Sports Medicine Center has been named the Dr. Leonard McNeal Sports Medicine Center in his honor.

T. Harold McVay, Jr.
Inducted in the Class of 1987-88.

Harold McVay captained the football and track squads during the 1940-41 seasons. He was a three-year starter at tackle in football. He was a Third Team All-State selection during both his junior and senior campaigns and a Big 6 and Southern Conference runner-up in both the shot put and discus in 1941. He established a Richmond shot put record of 45' 8" as a junior.

Leland Melvin
Inducted in the Class of 1996-97.

Leland Melvin was an outstanding wide receiver on the football team from 1982-85. Melvin is first on UR's career lists with 198 receptions for 2,669 yards. He is fourth on Richmond's career touchdown receptions list with 16. He was an AP honorable mention All-America selection in 1984 and 1985 and second team Apple Academic All-America in 1985. A team captain during his senior season, Melvin had his best year in 1985, with 65 catches for 956 yards and eight TDs. His top game was in 1984 against James Madison, when he had 10 catches for 208 yards and one touchdown. Melvin caught at least one pass in every game he played as a Spider (39).

Leland is currently a member of NASA's newest astronaut class in training for shuttle and space station missions. Before being selected for the program, he was a research scientist at NASA's Langley Research Center.

Jo White Menk
Inducted in the Class of 1993-94.

Josephine White Menk was a three time All America track star in the early 1980's who holds all school records - indoor and outdoor - from the quarter mile through the mile. White Menk captured the 1000-meter run in a record time of 2:43.33 as a freshman in the National AIAW Indoor Meet She placed second in the same event in the national indoor meet the following winter and also anchored the distance medley relay team to a second place finish. While at UR, she went undefeated in all dual meets in the 1982 cross country season plus captured the state and regional meets before finishing second in the national meet. During her career she placed well in prestigious meets such as the Colonial Relays, Penn Relays, ECAC Indoor Meet, Millrose Games, U.S. Olympic Invitational Meet and the TAC Meet.

Edwin J. Merrick
Inducted in the Class of 1976-77.

Ed Merrick (deceased) played center on the football team from 1936 to 1939. He was the first Spider player ever selected for All-Southern Conference honors and the first player from Virginia to play in College All-Star game in Chicago. Ed was head football coach at Richmond for 14 years and named Southern Conference Coach-of-the-Year in 1958. Ed Merrick was born Feb. 8, 1912 in Pottsville, Pa. He is also a member of the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame.

Louis "Weenie" Miller
Inducted in the Class of 1980-81.

Weenie Miller played basketball, football and baseball at Richmond from 1944 to 1947. He later went on to coach all three sports for the Spiders. Miller was an All-State performer in both basketball and baseball and captained both teams as a senior.

Mary Jane Miller
Inducted in the Class of 2003-04.

For many years the women's athletic program at the University of Richmond has offered numerous opportunities for females to participate and compete at an elite level. Richmond's dedication to women's sports has not been a recent development, but rather a combined effort of many diligent leaders like Mary Jane Miller.

A devoted teacher, Miller wore many hats and facilitated the development of several student-athletes. Not only was Miller a great coach but she led in the classroom as well.

Miller was a physical education instructor from 1949-53 before becoming an associate professor of physical education from 1954-70. She served on the Westhampton Athletic Association Board as well as being the physical education chairperson in 1971.

On the playing field, Miller led her field hockey teams to an 89-77-2 record from 1949-71. She was an honorary seal winner in 1954 and earned All-Tidewater Team as the coach in 1955. She was also Richmond's lacrosse coach from 1961-71.

Warren Mills
Inducted in the Class of 1976-77.

Warren Mills starred on the basketball team from 1952 to 1955. He was the first Richmond athlete to have his jersey retired, was an All-Southern Conference selection twice and All-State three years despite being only 5'9" tall. He was among the top scorers in UR history. A Richmond native, Mills never missed a game in four years.

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John S. Newman, Jr. | Jeff Nixon | M. Jackson Null

John S. Newman, Jr.
Inducted in the Class of 1991-92.

John Newman is a three-time Associated Press Honorable Mention All-America. Newman is the Spiders' all-time leading scorer for men's basketball with 2,383 points and UR's all-time leader in FT% at 89.5%. He led the team in scoring in each of his four seasons from 1982-86 and was named to eight All-Tournament teams, including Most Valuable Player in the 1984 CAA Tournament. He was a two-time captain, twice named First Team All-State, a three-time CAA All-Conference selection and was conference Player of the Year in 1984. Born on Nov. 28, 1963, Newman, once scored 41 points for the Charlotte Hornets to set a club record for points in a game. He played for the Milwaukee Bucks, the Denver Nuggets and is currently a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Jeff Nixon
Inducted in the Class of 1989-90.

Jeff Nixon is one of the finest football players in UR history. He holds the season (eight) and career (23) records for interceptions at Richmond. He is a three-time All-America selection (1976-78), and was named First Team by five different organizations following his senior year. Born Oct. 13, 1956, in Germany, grew up in Triangle, Va. He played from 1979 to 1984 with the NFL's Buffalo Bills until a knee injury ended his career.

M. Jackson Null
Inducted in the Class of 1980-81.

A native of Staunton, Virginia, Jack Null participated in football, basketball and baseball throughout his years at Richmond. During the 1945 football season, as a two-way performer at center and linebacker, he made the Virginia All-State team weighing 152 pounds. He made the 2nd All-State AP team in 1946. He captained both the football and baseball teams in 1946 and 1947. After graduation, he served as freshman coach at Richmond for four years before returning to Staunton Military Academy for a three-year tenure as assistant football and head basketball and baseball coach.

After leaving Staunton Military Academy, he coached at Lake Worth (Florida) High School and then went to VMI as head basketball and baseball coach before he entered the real estate business.

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William "Buster" O'Brien | Louis A. Onesty

William "Buster" O'Brien
Inducted in the Class of 1978-79.

From Virginia Beach, Va., O'Brien was one of UR's all-time great quarterbacks. He is fourth in career total offense (4,302 yards) and led the Spiders to the 1968 Tangerine Bowl championship, passing for 447 yards on 39 completions. He is fourth in career passing yardage (4,424) and holds the record with 21 TD passes in 1968. Buster's 34 career TD tosses is third on UR's all-time list. He set an all-time record for total offense in one game with 486 yards. Buster is a two-time All-Southern Conference selection and Southern Conference Player of the Year in 1968.

Louis A. Onesty
Inducted Posthumously in the Class of 1990-91.

Lou Onesty earned three letters in basketball and track and was captain of the track team. He coached football, basketball and baseball at Benedictine High School from 1931-39 and coached Virginia Tech track teams to five straight state championships. He was head trainer for ten years at the University of Virginia.

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Warren Pace | Frank Pajaczkowski | Michael Perry | Herbert C. Peterson |
Malcolm U. Pitt | Malcolm U. Pitt, Jr. | Martha Beddingfield Puryear

Warren Pace
Inducted in the Class of 1986-87.

Warren Pace (deceased) played in the Richmond backfield during the early 1940's and captained the team in 1942. He served as chairman of the University's Athletic Endowment Fund campaign which raised over $7 million to endow football scholarships at the University of Richmond.

Frank Pajaczkowski
Inducted in the Class of 1986-87.

Frank Pajaczkowski was a standout performer in football and track. He was the 1955 First Team All-Southern Conference fullback and an All-State selection following his junior season. He is co-holder of the record for longest touchdown run with a 93 yarder against VMI. He also established Richmond records in both the outdoor and indoor long jump He was first in the 1954 Big Six indoor meet and second in the Southern Conference meet.

Michael Perry
Inducted in the Class of 1999-2000

Michael Perry was an All-American men's basketball player from 1977-81. He led the team in scoring during each of his four seasons as a Spider. Perry is second on Richmond's career scoring list with 2,145 points and fifth with 738 career rebounds. Perry averaged over 36 minutes per game during his career. He ranked 17th in the nation in scoring (22.8 ppg) and field goal percentage (61.7%) during his senior season. Perry was selected to seven all tournament teams.

Herbert C. Peterson
Inducted in the Class of 1979-80.

Herbert Peterson (deceased) lettered in football and basketball during the late 1920's and led the state of Virginia in scoring in basketball in both his junior and senior years (1927-28). He was All-State both ways in football and All-State three straight years in basketball. He later became president of the Peoples Finance Company in Richmond.

Malcolm U. Pitt
Inducted in the Class of 1976-77.

Mac Pitt (deceased) played quarterback on the Richmond football team, third base on the baseball team, and ran track in 1915. He served as the Director of Athletics for 25 years and won 198 games as Richmond's basketball coach over 19 seasons. Coach Pitt coached the only unbeaten basketball team in UR history (20-0). He was the Spiders' baseball coach for 37 years. He is the namesake for UR's Pitt Field.

Career records:
Basketball: 197-168
Baseball: 426-257

Malcolm U. Pitt, Jr.
Inducted in the Class of 1992-93.

Mac Pitt earned seven varsity letters at UR in three different sports and was the last athlete to be a starter in three sports in the same academic year. As a footballer he was a starter at offensive end and defensive halfback. He started at first base in 1941-42 on the baseball diamond. On the hardwood Pitt was a starter in 1941 and 1942 at guard, earning All-State honors in 1942. He played for the Richmond Barons from 1947-1951.

Martha Beddingfield Puryear
Inducted in the Class of 1996-97.

Martha Beddingfield was a superb performer on the tennis court, Beddingfield was a member of the 1982 AIAW Division II National Championship team, Richmond's first national title. She was a 1982 All-America selection. Beddingfield teamed with Sharon Dunsing to win the national championship at #1 doubles in 1982 without losing a set during the national tournament at the University of Northern Colorado after being seeded #4 entering the tournament. She finished third in the country in #1 singles in 1982 after entering the tourney as the #3 seed. The team was 23-5 in dual meets in 1981 and 27-5 in 1982.

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Edward E. "Sugar" Ralston
Inducted in the Class of 1977-78.

"Sugar" Ralston , a 1942 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, Richmond, VA, where he won letters in track, baseball, and football. He was co-captain of the 1941 football team and made the All City team.

Ralston enrolled in the University of Richmond in February 1942 and won freshman numerals in track, baseball and football. He entered the service in February 1943 and then returned to Richmond in February 1946 following three years service in the Army. He played football in 1946, 1947 and 1948. He made first team All-State in 1946, second team in 1947 and third team All-Southern Conference. He was co-captain of the 1948 team. He had 5.1 yards per carry in his career and was named the Back of the Week in 1946 against the University of Virginia - Richmond won 19-7. He also won Back of the Week in 1947 against VMI - Richmond won 21-20. Ralston played linebacker on defense and fullback on offense during his three years. He made the All Time UR Football team in November 1990 as a running back, and was honored by a select committee as the most valuable player on the Richmond team of 1946. As a running back, he gained 1,192 yards and scored 15 touchdowns.

Ralston married in 1946 and had two sons before graduating in 1949.

Richard Razzetti
Inducted in the Class of 2005-06.

Richmond's all-time leader in men's tennis singles and doubles wins, Richard Razzetti lettered all four seasons for the Spiders before graduating in 1985. Razzetti was a two-time ECAC South doubles champion (1983