Canes Legends Katie Meier and Bernie Kosar to Co-Host UMSHoF&M Celebrity Bowling Tournament Feb. 24th    
 
Former Women's Basketball Coach Katie Meier and legendary quarterback Bernie Kosar will serve as co-hosts of the UMSHoF&M's 14th Annual Celebrity Bowling Tournament on Monday, February 24th, from 6-9 p.m., at Kings Dining and Entertainment in Doral.

 "I am thrilled to be co-hosting this awesome event with Bernie supporting the UM Hall of Fame & Museum," said Coach Meier, the school's all-time leader in basketball coaching victories. "I have so much pride for the U and am always humbled by being a member of such a select group. Let’s have a blast - see you there!"  Meier was inducted into the UMSHoF&M in 2017 and retired after last season.

"As an old school Cane, I'm honored & humbled to be co-hosting the Canes Hall of Fame bowling tournament with the awesome Katie Meyer as we raise awareness and funds for our favorite university ," Kosar, who led Miami to its first football National Championship, said.  "U Matter and Go Canes!"  He was inducted into the UMSHoF&M in 1995.

"As chairman of the annual UM Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Celebrity bowling tournament, I'm pleased to announce that this year we will have two Hall of Famers serve as co-hosts for the 2025 event," said chairman Gerard Loisel.  "Please come join hosts Katie Meier and Bernie Kosar as they welcome Hurricane fans for a fun filled evening on February 24th".

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, Jodi Appelbaum-Steinbauer, Albert Bentley, Bubba Franks, Brett Romberg, Randal Hill, Eric Brown, Tracy Kerdyk, Jon Jay, Janet Haas, Darrin Smith and Heisman Trophy winner Gino Torretta. 
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Teams start at $500 for four bowlers, regular sponsor lanes are $1300 and premium sponsor lanes are $1800. Social tickets can be purchased for $75 for adults (T-shirt included) and $25 for children under 12.  
 
For more information on being a sponsor, bowling teams and social tickets, contact UMSHoF Executive Director John Routh at 305-284-2775.

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UM Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Announces Class of 2025 Inductees

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
 
CORAL GABLES, FL. - The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum announced Tuesday its Class of 2025 inductees for the 55th UM Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Induction Banquet, which will be held next spring.  The 8-member Class of 2025 is comprised of Vikki Alonzo (soccer), Mark Cooper (football), Kevin Howard (baseball), Cindy Kessler Miller (golf), Jerome McDougle (football), Brian Ramos (diving), Darius Rice (basketball), and Krista Simkins (track & field).

"On behalf of the UM Sports Hall of Fame & Museum, it gives us great pleasure to announce the 2025 Class of inductees, which is comprised of UM athletes from seven different sports", said UMSHoF&M President Coach Mike Ward.  "We will celebrate this diverse class and showcase their outstanding accomplishments from their Miami career at our induction banquet in the Spring of 2025."

This year's class will be formally introduced during an on-field ceremony at the Miami-Duke game on Saturday, November 2nd at Hard Rock Stadium as part of the "Hall of Fame Game" ceremonies.

The 55th UMSHoF&M Induction Banquet will be held in the spring of 2025 at a site and date to 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 2025, only 372 honorees have been inducted into the UM Sports Hall of Fame & Museum in the University’s nearly 100-year history.


Class of 2025 Biographies:

Vikki Alonzo                  Soccer              (2008-2011)
Holds nearly every school record for goalies including wins (36), shutouts (25) and saves (358) and minutes in goal (7,256).  Also holds three single season records for saves, shutouts and minutes in goal and is in the top 10 a total of 15 times for various categories over her four seasons leading the Canes.  Named a 2008 3rd team freshman All-American, Vikki set the school record that year with 17 saves in a game against perennial national powerhouse UNC.

Mark Cooper                 Football           (1978-1982)
Was recruited to the Hurricanes as a tight end out of Miami's Killian High, but Coach Howard Schnellenberger moved him to left tackle to protect quarterback Jim Kelly due to many injuries on the offensive line.  Was named second team Independant South All-American and selected to the East-West Shrine Bowl and the Senior Bowl following his final season.  Drafted in the second round of the 1983 NFL Draft by Denver, "Coop" spent seven seasons in the league and played in Super Bowl XXI for the Broncos.

Kevin Howard               Baseball           (2000-2002)
One of Canes Baseball's best all-around hitters, Kevin was named the 2000 Freshman of the Year and a Freshman All-American by Baseball America and Louisville Slugger, a Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-American and Collegiate Baseball Third Team All-American.  Kevin hit .413 with 90 hits and 52 in his rookie season.  He ranks fourth all-time in career hits with 260 and his career .368 batting average is 8th all-time for batters with 300-plus at bats.  In 2002, he put together another outstanding season with a .363 batting average, 86 hits, 23 doubles, 12 home runs, 52 RBIs and a .602 slugging percentage.

Cindy Kessler Miller   Golf                    (1975-1978)
Cindy began her career as a walk-on in 1975 and earned her way to a scholarship in 1976.  She helped the Canes to back-to-back National Championships in 1977 and 1978 and was anmed an All-American in her senior campaign in 1978 as she served as the team's captian.  After a brief career on the LPGA, she established herself as one of the game's finest golf teachers and will be inducted into the LPGA Professionals Hall of Fame as a member of their Class of 2024 later this spring.

Jerome McDougle       Football           (2000-2002)
One of the college football's finest defensive ends, Jerome was named a 2002 First Team All-American by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) and a two-time First Team All-Big East selection by the league's coaches in 2001 and 2002.  A finalist for the 2002 Ted Hendricks Defensive End Award, he was also named a 2001 Third Team All-American by the Associated Press. A key member on the defensive line of the 2001 National Championship team, he was a first-round draft pick in the 2003 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles and spent six seasons in the league.

Brian Ramos                  Diving               (1990-1995)
One of the nation's most sought-after divers, Brian was legendary Coach Randy Ableman's first top recruit and helped turned the Hurricanes diving team into a dynasty.  A seven-time All-American, he finished second at the 1992 NCAA Championships in the 1-meter springboard competition.  In 1995, he was named the Big East Diver of the Year and was a member of the historic season that saw the Canes feature FIVE All-American divers.

Darius Rice                     Basketball      (1998-2001)
An electrifying scorer from all areas of the court, Darius was a three-time All-Big East selection (twice second team, once third team) and left Miami as the school's fourth leading scorer all-time with 1,865 points for a career average of 16.1 points per game in his career.  He is listed in the Top 10 for numerous categories including field goals made and attempted, 3-point field goals made, and attempted, free throws made and attempted and games started.

Krista Simkins               Track & Field   (2006-2008)
The 2008 NCAA Champion in the Indoor 400-meters with a time of 52.16 seconds, Krista was also named the Atlantic Coast Conference Indoor Track Performer of the Year by claiming the ACC title in the 400-meters and the 200-meters.  A four-time All American, she received the honors twice each in Indoor and Outdoor events in her career, and claimed the 2007 ACC Indoor 100-meter title, as well as competing in the 4x100 and 4x400 relays.

For more information, contact UMSHoF&M Executive Director John Routh at 305-284-2775.

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​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.