This past May, the University of Arizona Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee selected eight individuals and one team (listed below) for induction into the University of Arizona Sports Hall of Fame. Athletics will honor this induction class during Homecoming Weekend November 4 ?-6, 2005.
Jenna Daniels Women’s Golf 1996-2000
Rand Evett Men’s Tennis 1971-75
Heidi Hornbeek Gymnastics 1996-2000
Trina Jackson Swimming & Diving 1996-2000
Esko Mikkola Track & Field 1996-2000
Ryk Neethling Swimming & Diving 1996-2000
Ted Purdy Men’s Golf 1992-96
Miles Simon Men’s Basketball 1993-98
1997 NCAA Champion Women’s Swimming 200 Freestyle Relay Team
Shannon Hosak
Liesl Kolbisen
Denali Knapp
Ashley Tapin
FACTS: Arizona Sports Hall of Fame
The Arizona Sports Hall of Fame was established in 1976 with a charter membership of 22. With the inductees in 2004, membership is now 258 individuals and 32 teams.
Membership includes those who laid the foundation for Arizona’s athletic success; including Art Luppino, James “Pop” McKale, Mary Roby and Mo Udall, as well as those who have continued to push Arizona Athletics into the national spotlight, such as Sean Elliott, Tedy Bruschi, Jim Furyk and Chrissy Ahmann.
Plaques describing the athletic accomplishments of all Sports Hall of Fame members hang in the hallways of McKale Memorial Center, and are marked in bronze on the walkways of the Eddie Lynch Athletics Pavilion Plaza on the north side of McKale Memorial Center.
Former student-athletes become eligible for The Arizona Sports Hall of Fame induction five years after completing their athletics eligibility. Championship teams are eligible immediately following the exemplary season.
Each year, the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee, composed of administrators, faculty, staff and alumni, reviews the accomplishments of hundreds of former student-athletes who have been privileged to wear the University’s cardinal red and navy blue. The Committee’s task is to identify those few who meet the qualifications for induction.
Selection is based upon the candidate meeting one or more of the following criteria: First team All-America, NCAA champion, world record setter, Olympic medalist, NCAA statistical leader, professional athletic success, distinguished him/herself as a “pioneer” athlete or significant contributor to UA Athletics while at the University or after graduation. Specific criteria can be found at www.arizonaathletics.com under Heritage & Traditions.
