​UM Sports Hall of Fame & Museum to Host 32nd Annual Golf Tournament

​CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Members of Miami’s 1999 national championship baseball team will be on hand and honored at the 32nd Annual University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Celebrity Golf Tournament, which will be held on Thursday, October 24 at the luxurious Biltmore Golf Course in Coral Gables. This year, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Ari Arteaga Foundation, named to honor the late son of Hurricanes head baseball coach J.D. Arteaga.
The 1999 Canes baseball team won the school’s third national championship by defeating Florida State 6-5 in the title game of the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. Head coach Jim Morris’ squad won the first of his two championships by going undefeated in postseason play.
The golf tournament is scheduled for Thursday, October 24, two days before UM’s football team hosts Florida State at Hard Rock Stadium. The tournament kicks off with registration and lunch at 11 a.m. followed by a 1 p.m. shotgun start on the 18 holes at the Biltmore Golf Course. An awards reception featuring live and silent auctions will follow the golf tournament on the terrace of the Biltmore Hotel.
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​. Tee signs can be purchased for $300 to support the event. Visit CanesGolf.com or call the UM Sports Hall of Fame & Museum at 305-284-2775 to inquire about your company becoming a sponsor.

!​UMSHoF&M Induction Banquet to Be Held April 18th at the Watsco Center!


The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum has announced their 54th induction banquet will take place on Thursday, April 18th at the Watsco Center on the Coral Gables campus.

The Class of 2024 inductees include track & field's Kimberli Barrett, tennis' Johan Donar, diving's Jose "Chemi" Gil, basketball's Mehgan Saake-Knockey and Shane Larkin, football's Brandon Meriweather and Eric Winston, baseball's Chris Perez, polo coach George Oliver and athletic administrator Rick Remmert.  

With the Class of 2024 induction, the UMSHoF&M will have inducted just 364 of the finest student-athletes, coaches and administrators who have represented the Orange, Green and White in the university's near-100-year history.  Hurricanes football analyst Don Bailey, Jr. will serve as Master of Ceremonies.

Tickets to the event are $200 for single tickets, a regular table of 10 can be purchased for $2000, Sponsor Tables of 10 for $2750, which includes preferred seating, and a limited number of Elite Sponsor Tables for $5000.  Tickets and tables can be purchased by going to Induction Banquet - UM Sports Hall of Fame   Banquet program ads can be purchased by contacting the UMSHoF&M at 305-284-2775.



Class of 2024 Biographies:

Kimberli Barrett (Women’s Track & Field, 2005)
Though she attended Miami for just one year, Barrett made an instant impact on the track & field program. She won the 2005 NCAA titles in both the indoor and outdoor shot-put competitions, as well as winning both the 2005 ACC indoor and outdoor Shot-Put titles.

Johan Donar (Men’s Tennis, 1986-1990)
A four-time All-American in singles and a two-time All-American in doubles, Donar is one of the finest tennis players to ever to play for the Canes. He is the program's all-time leader in singles victories with 108, and he teamed with fellow Swede and UMSHoF&M member Conny Falk to form one of the best doubles teams in the country, ranked No. 4 in their final season.

Jose "Chemi" Gil (Men’s Diving, 1992-1995)
A six-time All-American (three times each in the 1-meter and 3-meter springboard), Gil won the 1995 NCAA Championship in the 1-meter event.  A three-time Big East Conference champion in the 3-meter and once each in the 1-meter and platform diving, "Chemi" is one of the most decorated divers in Miami history. 

Meghan Saake-Knokey (Women’s Basketball, 1999-2003)
Saake-Knokey was named the 2002 Big East Conference Defensive Player of the Year, the first Cane so honored. That season set the school's single season steals record (121), which led the conference and ranked seventh in the NCAA. A member of the 1,000-Point Club at Miami (1,030), she is second all-time in career steals with 358. A two-year team captain (2001-02, 2002-03) who started every game in her four-year career, Saake-Knokey was honored as the Miami Hurricanes' 2010 ACC Legend.

Shane Larkin (Men’s Basketball, 2011-2013)
The 2013 Lute Olson National Player of the Year, Larkin led the Canes that season to their first ACC regular season and conference tournament titles, was named the ACC Player of the Year and the ACC Tournament's Most Valuable Player. He was selected a second team All-American by the Associated Press (AP), National Association of Basketball Coaches, and ESPN. Larkin was a first-round pick in the 2013 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks and currently plays professionally in Turkey.

Brandon Meriweather (Football, 2003-2006)
A 2005 All-American by the Football Writers Association of America and ABC Sports/Cingular, Meriweather was a semifinalist for the Thorpe Award, given to the nation's best defensive back. He led the team that season in tackles with 115, including 13 TFLs, plus seven passes defensed and three interceptions. A first-round selection in the 2007 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots, he spent nine seasons in the league.

George Oliver (Polo Coach, 1948-1951)
An outstanding professional polo player in his own right, Oliver was tasked to start a program at Miami that had never existed, and in meteoric fashion he saw amazing success before watching it all go away.  The Hurricanes won four consecutive national championships, beating then-traditional powerhouses of Yale, Cornell and Princeton. The Miami team played its matches in the Orange Bowl, but due to budgetary concerns, the program was discontinued after the 1951 campaign -- undefeated and winners of four national championships in four seasons.

Chris Perez (Baseball, 2004-2006)
The outstanding closer out of Coach Jim Morris' bullpen, Perez led the team in saves in 2005 and 2006, racking up 20 for his career to place seventh in school history. His 2006 season was a gem -- 12 saves, a 4-1 record and a 1.79 earned run average in 37 appearances, helping the Canes get back to the College World Series in Omaha. Perez also played for the USA National Baseball Team and was a first-round pick in the 2006 MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals.

Rick Remmert (Athletics Administrator, 1978-1987, 2012-present)
A 1977 UM graduate, Remmert was hired in 1980 by legendary baseball coach Ron Fraser to lead the program's marketing and promotions, becoming college baseball's first, full-time person in that role. He helped The U lead the nation in attendance and revenue seven consecutive seasons. Remmert returned to The U in 2012 and currently serves as the Associate Athletic Director of Alumni Programs, directing national championship reunions and alumni weekends, and serves as Athletics' lead liaison with its former student-athletes.

Eric Winston (Football, 2002-2005)
Winston was selected a 2005 All-American by the Walter Camp Football Foundation, the American Football Coaches Association, Sports Illustrated, and Rivals.com, and was a second-team selection by the AP.  The offensive lineman was the winner of the ACC’s Jacobs Blocking Trophy, named the league's best blocker by vote of ACC coaches, and was a semifinalist for the Lombardi Award that is given to the nation's outstanding college football lineman. Winston played 12 seasons in the NFL and served as president of the NFL Players Association from 2014-20.


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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Announces Class of 2024

CORAL GABLES, Fla. - The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum announced Wednesday its Class of 2024 inductees for the 54th UM Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Induction Banquet, which will be held next spring. 

The 10-member Class of 2024 is comprised of Kimberli Barrett (women’s track & field), Johan Donar (men’s tennis), Jose "Chemi" Gil (men’s diving), Megan Saake-Knokey (women’s basketball), Shane Larkin (men’s basketball), Brandon Meriweather (football), George Oliver (polo coach), Chris Perez (baseball), and Eric Winston (football).  Rounding out the class of inductees is longtime athletics administrator Rick Remmert.

"On behalf of the UM Sports Hall of Fame & Museum, it gives us great pleasure to announce the 2024 Class, which is comprised of UM athletes from seven sports, a coach and an athletics administrator," said UMSHoF&M President Mike Ward. "We will celebrate this diverse class and showcase their outstanding accomplishments from their Miami careers at our induction banquet in the Spring of 2024."

This year's class will be formally introduced during an on-field ceremony at the Miami-Virginia Homecoming game on Saturday, October 28 at Hard Rock Stadium.

The date and site of the 54th UMSHoF&M Induction Banquet will be announced later. For information on the banquet or the Hall of Fame's other events, visit UMSportsHallofFame.com or contact the UMSHoF&M at 305-284-2775. 

The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum is a non-profit organization founded in 1966 by eight Miami-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 2024, only 364 honorees have been inducted into the UM Sports Hall of Fame & Museum in the University’s nearly 100-year history.
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Class of 2024 Biographies:

Kimberli Barrett (Women’s Track & Field, 2005)
Though she attended Miami for just one year, Barrett made an instant impact on the track & field program. She won the 2005 NCAA titles in both the indoor and outdoor shot put competitions, as well as winning both the 2005 ACC indoor and outdoor Shot Put titles.

Johan Donar (Men’s Tennis, 1986-1990)
A two-time All-American in singles and a two-time All-American in doubles, Donar is one of the finest tennis players to ever to play for the Canes. He is the program's all-time leader in singles victories with 108, and he teamed with fellow Swede and UMSHoF&M member Conny Falk to form one of the best doubles teams in the country, ranked No. 4 in their final season.

Jose "Chemi" Gil (Men’s Diving, 1992-1995)
A six-time All-American (three times each in the 1-meter and 3-meter springboard), Gil won the 1995 NCAA Championship in the 1-meter event.  A three-time Big East Conference champion in the 3-meter and once each in the 1-meter and platform diving, "Chemi" is one of the most decorated divers in Miami history. 

Meghan Saake-Knokey (Women’s Basketball, 1999-2003)
Saake-Knokey was named the 2002 Big East Conference Defensive Player of the Year, the first Cane so honored. That season set the school's single-season steals record (121), which led the conference and ranked seventh in the NCAA. A member of the 1,000-Point Club at Miami (1,030), she is second all-time in career steals with 358. A two-year team captain (2001-02, 2002-03) who started every game in her four-year career, Saake-Knokey was honored as the Miami Hurricanes' 2010 ACC Legend.

Shane Larkin (Men’s Basketball, 2011-2013)
The 2013 Lute Olson National Player of the Year, Larkin led the Canes that season to their first ACC regular season and conference tournament titles, was named the ACC Player of the Year and the ACC Tournament's Most Valuable Player. He was selected a second team All-American by the Associated Press (AP), National Association of Basketball Coaches, and ESPN. Larkin was a first-round pick in the 2013 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks and currently plays professionally in Turkey.

Brandon Meriweather (Football, 2003-2006)
A 2005 All-American by the Football Writers Association of America and ABC Sports/Cingular, Meriweather was a semifinalist for the Thorpe Award, given to the nation's best defensive back. He led the team that season in tackles with 115, including 13 TFLs, plus seven passes defensed and three interceptions. A first-round selection in the 2007 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots, he spent nine seasons in the league.

George Oliver (Polo Coach, 1948-1951)
An outstanding professional polo player in his own right, Oliver was tasked to start a program at Miami that had never existed, and in meteoric fashion he saw amazing success before watching it all go away.  The Hurricanes won four consecutive national championships, beating then-traditional powerhouses of Yale, Cornell and Princeton. The Miami team played its matches in the Orange Bowl, but due to budgetary concerns, the program was discontinued after the 1951 campaign -- undefeated and winners of four national championships in four seasons.

Chris Perez (Baseball, 2004-2006)
The outstanding closer out of Coach Jim Morris' bullpen, Perez led the team in saves in 2005 and 2006, racking up 20 for his career to place seventh in school history. His 2006 season was a gem -- 12 saves, a 4-1 record and a 1.79 earned run average in 37 appearances, helping the Canes get back to the College World Series in Omaha. Perez also played for the USA National Baseball Team and was a first-round pick in the 2006 MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals.

Rick Remmert (Athletics Administrator, 1978-1987, 2012-present)
A 1977 UM graduate, Remmert was hired in 1980 by legendary baseball coach Ron Fraser to lead the program's marketing and promotions, becoming college baseball's first, full-time person in that role. He helped The U lead the nation in attendance and revenue seven consecutive seasons. Remmert returned to The U in 2012 and currently serves as the Associate Athletic Director of Alumni Programs, directing national championship reunions and alumni weekends, and serves as Athletics' lead liaison with its former student-athletes.

Eric Winston (Football, 2002-2005)
Winston was selected a 2005 All-American by the Walter Camp Football Foundation, the American Football Coaches Association, Sports Illustrated, and Rivals.com, and was a second-team selection by the AP.  The offensive lineman was the winner of the ACC’s Jacobs Blocking Trophy, named the league's best blocker by vote of ACC coaches, and was a semifinalist for the Lombardi Award that is given to the nation's outstanding college football lineman. Winston played 12 seasons in the NFL and served as president of the NFL Players Association from 2014-20.

All American Decathlete Aaron Moser to Host UMSHoF / Hurricane Club Golf Tournament

Coral Gables, Fla. – Two-time All American decathlete and UM Sports Hall of Fame & Museum member Aaron Moser has been tapped to serve as the celebrity host for the 31st Annual UM Sports Hall of Fame Celebrity Golf Tournament to benefit the Hurricane Club, to be held on Thursday, October 19th at the luxurious Biltmore Golf Course in Coral Gables.
” I am beyond excited to be part of an amazing group at the University of Miami Hall of Fame. To be asked to serve as Host as a rookie Hall member is very humbling. We look forward to having a reunion of fellow members along with hosting our fans and contributors to our event. The University of Miami gave me the opportunity to get an amazing education, while also the memories on the track and football field. I want to take this opportunity to give back for everything the University has given to me.”

“This year we are thrilled to have Aaron Moser as our host,” said UMSHoF&M Past President and Golf Chairperson, Tracy Kerdyk. “Come join Aaron and other Hall of Fame athletes for a fun day of great golf and memorable times. Every year our tournament has gotten bigger and better and this year we expect another sell-out. Sign up early!”

One of the finest student-athletes in University of Miami history, Moser was set 2 NCAA records and was named All American in 2002 for the second time, having been picked in the 2000 season.  He was a two-time Big East indoor heptathlon champion and a three-time Big East outdoor decathlon champion.  Aaron also played football at Miami, earning Special Teams Player of the Year in both 1999 and 2000.

The golf tournament is scheduled for Thursday, October 19th and kicks off with registration and lunch at 11:00 am followed by a 1:00 pm shotgun start on the 18 holes at the luxurious Biltmore Golf Course. An awards reception featuring live and silent auctions, will follow the golf tournament.
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Teams of four golfers start at $1500 with corporate sponsorships available. Go to CanesGolf.com or call the UM Sports Hall of Fame & Museum at 305-284-2775 to inquire about your company becoming a sponsor.

​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, April 3, 2023

CORAL GABLES, FL.:  The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum has announced that its 2023 Celebrity Fishing Tournament will be postponed until June 2024.  Originally scheduled for June 22-24 of this year, unforeseen circumstances have occurred, and the Fishing Tournament Committee made the decision to postpone.  They hope to reconvene the 2024 tournament as a destination event in the Florida Keys.

The tournament, which began in 2011 in Key Largo and was then held for 7 years in Islamorada, has raised funds for such charities at The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys and the Coastal Conservation Society, as well as the UMSHoF&M. The past two events have been held in Miami-Dade County.  

The UM Sports Hall of Fame & Museum is a 501c3 non-profit organization that honors the student-athletes that have brought acclaim to the university.  The museum is open free to the public weekdays from 12-5 pm om the Coral Gables campus.

CORAL GABLES, Fla. -- The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame announced Tuesday its Class of 2023 inductees for its 54th UM Sports Hall of Fame induction banquet, which will be held next spring.The 10-member Class of 2023 is comprised of Kevin Brown (baseball), David Gil (baseball), Aaron Moser (track and field), Doris Glenn Easterly-Richards (diving), Todd Sievers (football), Willie Smith (football), and Riquna Williams (basketball), along with head coaches Lela Cannon (golf) and Jim Larrañaga (basketball). Rounding out the class of inductees is longtime Associate Athletic Director/Athletic Training Vinny Scavo.

“We are so honored to induct the UM Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023, comprised of world class athletes, coaches and a sports administrator,” UMSHoF President Mead McCabe said. “We will celebrate this diverse class and their outstanding accomplishments at our induction banquet in the spring of 2023. We invite all Canes Fans to join us in welcoming the Class of 2023.”

This year’s class will be formally introduced during an on-field ceremony at the Miami-Duke football game this Saturday, October 22 at Hard Rock Stadium as part of the “Hall of Fame Game” ceremonies.
The 54th UMSHoF induction Banquet will be held in the spring of 2023 at a site to be announced soon. For information on the banquet or the Hall of Fame’s other events, visit 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 Miami-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 2023, only 354 honorees have been inducted into the UM Sports Hall of Fame in the University’s nearly 100-year history.




Class of 2023 Biographies:
Kevin Brown (Baseball, 1998-2001)
One of baseball’s true power hitters, Brown ranks fourth all-time with 48 home runs and is tied for seventh with 187 career runs batted in. His 22 home runs in 1999 is tied for fourth most in school history in a single season. He is tied for fifth in career slugging percentage (.637). A two-time national champion on Coach Jim Morris’ 1999 and 2001 squads, Brown saved his best for the biggest moment. After struggling through injuries as a junior and most of his senior year, he erupted for seven home runs during postseason play, leading the Canes to the 2001 College World Series title.

Lela Cannon (Golf Coach, 1984-2010)
Cannon coached the Miami women’s golf program for 27 seasons and led the Canes to the NCAA tournament in 17 of those campaigns, claiming the 1984 national championship in her first season. She coached 11 All-Americans and seven Academic All-Americans, including three current UM Sports Hall of Fame members (Penny Hammel, Tina Miller Lloyd and Tracy Kerdyk, the 1988 NCAA Player of the Year), Cannon was a two-time Southeastern Region Coach of the Year (1984, 1992), won five state championships and was inducted into the National Golf Coaches Hall of Fame in 2002.

David Gil (Baseball, 1997-2000)
One of Coach Jim Morris’ most reliable pitchers for his first national championship team, Gil ranks 10th all-time in career victories at UM with 31. In the 1999 championship season, he posted a 12-0 record with a 3.19 earned run average and was named the Division I Independent Pitcher of the Year. Although drafted after the 1999 season, he returned to Coral Gables and posted an 11-3 record and was named a second-team All-American in 2000 by Louisville Slugger/Collegiate Baseball.

Jim Larrañaga (Basketball Coach, 2011-Present)
Larrañaga is the winningest coach in UM men’s basketball history with 226 victories over 11 seasons. He has led the Canes to three of the programs four Sweet 16 appearances, including the school’s only Elite Eight finish in 2022. He also led Miami to the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) regular season title and ACC Tournament Championship in 2013. A two-time ACC Coach of the Year (2013, 2016), Larrañaga was named the 2013 Associated Press (AP) College Coach of the year, the Naismith College Coach of the Year and the USBWA Henry Iba Award and Adolph Rupp Cup award winner as National Coach of the Year. He has led Miami to seven 20-win seasons — including 29 wins in 2013, the most in school history. Larrañaga is the only coach in NCAA history with 100-plus conference wins at three Division I schools.

Aaron Moser (Track & Field, 1996-2000)
One of the finest all-around athletes in UM history, Moser was a three-time Big East Conference decathlon champion (1998, 1999, 2000) and a two-time Big East heptathlon champion (1999, 2000). He was named an All-American in 2000 in the decathlon and set a Big East record for points in the decathlon. He still holds Miami records in the indoor pentathlon, heptathlon and decathlon. Moser also was a three-year letterman on the Canes football team and was named Special Teams Player of the Year twice (1999, 2000).

Doris Glenn Easterly-Richards (Diving, 1994-1998)
One of the most decorated divers in Miami’s vaunted program, Easterly-Richards was a four-time All-American in the 1-meter springboard and two-time All-American in the 3-meter springboard. She also finished second at the 1997 NCAA Championships in the 1-meter and 3-meter and won Big East titles in both the 1-meter and 3-meter. Easterly-Richards was a three-time USA Diving champion, capturing the outdoor 1-meter title in 1995 and 1996, and the indoor 3-meter title in 1997.

Vinny Scavo (Assistant Athletic Director/Athletic Training, 1983-1987, 2008-Present)
Vinny Scavo is one of the most respected athletic trainers in the country. He started his UM career serving as head baseball trainer for legendary Coach Ron Fraser from 1983-1987, including the 1985 national championship season. After stints that included working for the Florida Marlins and several high schools in South Florida, he returned to The U in 2008 as director of sports medicine services and head athletic trainer at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine before returning to work in the athletic department in 2011 as head football trainer. He currently serves as Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Training and oversees the healthcare of all the university’s student-athletes and teams, working closely with the team doctors and each sport’s athletic trainer.

Todd Sievers (Football, 1998, 2000-2002)
One of the greatest kickers in Miami school history, Sievers was a two-time, first-team All-Big East selection and a 2001 first-team All-American (CNNSI.com). He was a second-team All-America selection by The Sporting News and ABC Sports that same year as he helped lead the Canes to the national championship. He is fourth in career points scored (310) at Miami and holds the second and seventh-best single-season totals for points scored. Sievers was a finalist for the Lou Groza Award in 2001 as the nation’s best placekicker and a finalist for the Mosi Tatupu Award as the nation’s top special teams player in 2002.

Willie Smith (Football, 1984-1985)
In 1985, Smith was a consensus first-team All-America selection (Associated Press, Kodak, Walter Camp) at tight end. He accumulated 114 catches for 1,544 yards and six touchdowns in his two seasons with the Canes. His 66 receptions in 1984 set a then-school record for single-season receptions in a season, a mark that lasted for 26 years. Smith’s 12 receptions against Maryland in 1984 was also a single-game school record until 2021.
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Riquna Williams (Basketball, 2008-2012)
Williams, known affectionately to Canes fans as “Bay Bay,” was a two-time first-team All-ACC selection in 2011 and 2012 and was named a third-team All-American by the Associated Press after her senior campaign. Her 2,148 career points ranks fifth all-time at Miami and her 17.2 points per game average ranks eighth. She holds school career records for 3-point field goals made (272), field goal attempts, and 3-point attempts, as well as season records for 3-point field goals made and attempted. Williams recently won the WNBA title with the Las Vegas Aces.