​Bandy Earns UMSHoF's Kichefski Scholarship​
​Apr 24, 2019


CORAL GABLES, Fla. - The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame announced that junior Defensive Back Trajan Bandy is the 26th recipient of the Walter Kichefski Endowed Football Scholarship, as selected by his coaches, for the 2019-20 school year.

He will be presented a plaque for the award at the 51st Annual UM Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet on Thursday, May 2nd at Jungle Island in downtown Miami.  Among the Class of 2019 inductees are baseball's Cesar Carrillo, basketball's Constantin Popa, football's Stephen McGuire, Scott Nicolas, Antrel Rolle and Vince Wilfork, track's Tabia Charles Collins and Dr. Jenny Krawec, the first rower ever inducted.

There's no question that Walter Kichefski embodied the Spirit of Miami.  He was associated with this university for 56 years as a player, coach and administrator.  Following Walter's death in 1992, a committee was formed to raise funds for a perpetual football scholarship in Kichefski's memory.  It's a testament to his spirit that it only took one year to raise the $400,000 that it took at the time, to endow the athletic scholarship.  This remains the only undergraduate award presented by the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame.             

The scholarship recipient is chosen by the football coaches with the award going to the player who most embodies the characteristics by which Walter Kichefski lived:
·      Respect of his fellow man
·      Loyalty
·      Dedication
·      Sacrifice
·      Motivation
·      Inspiration.
 
For information on UMSHoF induction banquet tickets, call the Hall of Fame at 305-284-2775 or go to UMSportsHallofFame.com. 

To view a tribute video to Walter Kichefski on the UM Sports Hall of Fame website, click here.
Past Walter Kichefski Endowed Scholarship Award Winners: 
1994 - Larry Jones
1995 - Alan Symonette
1996 - Twan Russell
1997 - Ryan Clement
1998 - Richard Mercier
1999 - Joaquin Gonzalez
2000 - Dan Morgan
2001 - Jeremy Shockey
2002 - Matt Walters
2003 - Jonathan Vilma
2004 - Chris Myers
2005 - Kelly Jennings
2006 - Anthony Wollschlager
2007 - Khalil Jones
2008 - Derrick Morse
2009 - Brandon Harris
2010 - Josh Holmes
2011 - Mike James
2012 - Allen Hurns
2013 - Shane McDermott
2014 - Denzel Perryman
2015 - Standish Dobard
2016 - Brad Kaaya
2017 - Michael Badgley
2018 - Shaquille Quarterman
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Canes Legend Bennie Blades to Host UMSHoF Celebrity Bowling Tournament Feb. 25th     
Bennie Blades, a member of the College Football and University of Miami Halls of Fame, will serve as host of the UMSHoF's Eighth Annual Celebrity Bowling Tournament sponsored by Canes Wear, on Monday, February 25, from 6-9 p.m., at Splitsville in the Shops at Sunset Place in South Miami.
 "I'm looking forward to hosting the upcoming UMSHoF Bowling tournament this year," said Blades, who, along with his 1987 defensive secondary teammates led Miami to their second National Championship.  "It's always a good thing to get together with Canes fans to support the Hall of Fame and the charities they contribute to."  

"As we prepare for the 8th year of our annual celebrity bowling tournament, we're excited to be partnering this year with both the Heidi Hewes Chapter of the Woman's Cancer Association and The Home Team, as well as welcoming back our returning sponsor, CANESWEAR. We're also pleased to announce that this year's host will be UM Sports Hall of Famer and College Football Hall of Famer, Bennie Blades" said bowling tournament chairman Gerard Loisel.


Canes fans can bowl with some of their favorite former Canes all-stars in a relaxing evening of family fun, food and Hurricanes camaraderie.  Other Hurricane greats who have attended past bowling tournaments include Reggie Wayne, Charles Johnson, Clinton Portis, Steve Edwards, Santana Moss, Albert Bentley, Bubba Franks, Brett Romberg, KC Jones, Randal Hill, Eric Brown, Tracy Kerdyk, Darrin Smith and Heisman Trophy winner Gino Torretta. 
Teams start at $500 for four bowlers, regular sponsor lanes are $1200 and premium sponsor lanes are $1700. Social tickets can be purchased for $75 for adults (T-shirt included) and $25 for children under 12.  This year, a portion of the proceeds from the event will go to the Heidi Hewes Chapter of the Women's Cancer Association, and The Home Team.  
 
For more information on being a  sponsor, bowling teams and social tickets, contact UMSHoF Executive Director John Routh at 305-284-2775.

CORAL GABLES, Fla. -- The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2019 inductees for the 51st Annual UMSHoF Induction Banquet this coming spring.  The eight-member Class of 2019 is comprised of Cesar Carrillo (baseball), Constantine Popa (men’s basketball), Scott Nicolas, Stephen McGuire, Antrel Rolle and Vince Wilfork (football), Tabia Charles Collins (track & field) and Dr. Jenny Krawec, the first rowing team member ever inducted.
 
“What an amazing 2019 class we are inducting into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame,” said UMSHoF President Tracy Kerdyk. “These outstanding athletes will be showcased at our induction banquet next spring.  We invite all Hurricane fans to join us in welcoming this latest class."

This year's class will be formally introduced during an on-field ceremony at the end of the first quarter of the Miami-Duke Homecoming football game on Saturday, November 3rd at Hard Rock Stadium as part of the "Hall of Fame Game" ceremonies.
 
The 51st Annual UMSHoF Induction Banquet will be held May 2nd, 2019. For information, please go to UMSportsHallofFame.com or contact the UMSHoF at 305-284-2775.
 
The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization founded in 1966 by eight Dade County Circuit Court judges, all University of Miami alumni. The founders wanted to establish an organization that would recognize those student-athletes, coaches and administrators who excelled at their sport and brought acclaim to the University through their achievements and championships. With the addition of the Class of 2019, only 326 honorees have been inducted into the UM Sports Hall of Fame.

Class of 2019 Biographies:

Cesar Carrillo            Baseball           2004-2005 
Started his UM career by winning 24 consecutive games, one shy of the NCAA record.  Went 12-0 with 2.69 ERA in 2004 and began 2005 winning his first 12 games to move to a career record of 24-0, the fourth longest winning streak in NCAA history. Named the ACC Pitcher of the Year for 2005 with a 13-3 record and a 2.22 ERA with 127 strikeouts in 125 innings. Was also a finalist for the Roger Clemens Award as the nation's top pitcher.  Finished his career with a 25-3 record and is 7th all-time with a 2.44 ERA.  A first round draft pick (18th overall) by the San Diego Padres in the 2005 MLB Draft, he made his major league debut in August, 2009.


Tabia Charles Collins       Track & Field        2004-2006
The Toronto, Ontario, Canada native was named a ten-time All American in two different events, the Long Jump and the Triple Jump, earning the 2006 NCAA Outdoor Championship in the Triple Jump.  Tabia was the 2004 Big East Indoor and Outdoor Triple Jump champion, along with the Indoor Long Champ title.  She also claimed ACC titles in Indoor Long Jump (2005), Indoor Triple Jump (2006), Outdoor Long Jump (2006) and Triple Jump (2006).  She graduated UM in 3 years and went on to compete for her native Canada in the 2008 Olympics, finishing 10th in the Long Jump.

Dr. Jenny Krawec        Rowing        2001-2004
The first ever inductee from the sport of rowing, Krawec is Miami's first and only All American as she was named second team All American by the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) in both 2003 and 2004 in the women's Varsity Eight.  The native of St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada was also named NCAA All South first team in 2002-2003 and CRCA All South first team in 2003-2004.  Dr. Krawec is currently a professor in the UM Education Department, having gained her undergraduate degree, Masters and Doctorate in Special Education from UM.

 
Stephen McGuire        Football        1989-1992
McGuire left UM as the school's second leading all-time rusher (now #14) with 1,953 yards, trailing only the great Ottis Anderson (3,331) in the category.  He still holds the school record with 35 career rushing touchdowns and is tied with Edgerrin James for total touchdowns (35) in the school's record book.  A member of both the 1989 and 1991 National Championship teams, Stephen averaged 4.9 yards per carry for his career.  Now serves as a New York City police officer.
 
Scott Nicolas        Football            1978-1981
Still Miami's third leading tackler of all-time, Nicolas left UM as the school's leader, having dethroned the legendary Ted Hendricks in the category.  He led the team in tackles three consecutive years (1979-1981) and set a school record with 26 total tackles in Miami's upset road victory over Penn State in 1979.  Drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 1982 NFL Draft, Scott played 6 seasons in the league with the Browns and Miami Dolphins.


Constantine Popa        Basketball        1991-1995
A member of Coach Leonard Hamilton's first recruiting class, Popa was a key player in the Hurricanes first post season team since the rebirth of the basketball program in 1985.  A four-year starter at center, he led the Canes in rebounding and block shots all four seasons. Known as a defensive player, he averaged 10 points a game for his career. Twice named All-Big East third team, he is a member of the school's "1,000 point club".  One of the Canes all-time fan favorites.
 
Antrel Rolle        Football        2001-2004
Named a consensus First Team All American in 2004 and was named the winner of the Jack Tatum Award as the best defensive back in the country, was a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award (best defensive back), and a semi-finalist for the Bednarik Award for the best defensive player in the nation.  Antrel was named a first team All Big East selection in 2002 and a first team All Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) selection in 2004. The 8th overall pick in the first round of the 2005 NFL draft, he spent 11 seasons in the league and was a 3-time Pro Bowler.

Vince Wilfork        Football         2001-2003
A member of the 2001 National Champions as a freshman, Vince finished 10th on the team in tackles with 41. In 2002, had 15 tackles for loss and was tied for second on the team with 7 sacks. Named a 2003 preseason All American and compared to UM great Warren Sapp, Wilfork faced double and sometimes triple teams throughout the season but still finished 4th on the team in tackles (64), 2nd in tackles for loss (11.5), 2nd in sacks (6) and led the team led in quarterback hurries (20).  He was named a first team All-Big East selection.  Vince was the 21st overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots and spent 13 years in the NFL and was a five-time Pro Bowler.

Happy 93rd Birthday to UMSHoF Board of Director's member G. Holmes Braddock !!!

Check out this article on Holmes from The Miami Herald from 2015....

https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/acc/university-of-miami/article33852636.html

A Special THANK U to these UMSHoF members and South Florida celebrities for these videos...