 For IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 29, 2021
UM Sports Hall of Fame Selects Class of 2022 Inductees CORAL GABLES, Fla. -- The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame (UMSHoF) has selected its Class of 2022 inductees for the 53rd UM Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet which will be held next Spring. The ten-member Class of 2022 is comprised of Jeff Alkire (baseball), T'erea Brown (track), Lane Carico (volleyball), Conny Falk (tennis), Cleveland Gary (football), Tim Harris (track), Shenise Johnson (basketball), Jack McClinton (basketball), Brittany Viola (diving) and D.J. Williams (football). “We are honored to induct this outstanding class of athletes into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame,” said UMSHoF President Mead McCabe. “We will celebrate these athletes and their amazing accomplishments at our Induction Banquet in the Spring of 2022, and we invite all Canes Fans to join us in welcoming the Class of 2022.” This Class of 2022 will be formally introduced during an on-field ceremony at the end of the first quarter of the Georgia Tech - Miami football game on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Hard Rock Stadium, as part of the "Hall of Fame Game" ceremonies. The 53rd UMSHoF Induction Banquet will be held in the Spring of 2022 at a site to be determined. For information on the Induction Banquet, or the Hall of Fame's other events (Golf Tournament, Bowling Tournament and Fishing Tournament), 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 UMSHoF honors those student-athletes, coaches and administrators who excelled at their sport and brought acclaim to the University through their athletic achievements while at UM. With the addition of the Class of 2022, the UMSHoF has inducted only 344 honorees during its 55-year history. Class of 2022 Biographies: Jeff Alkire Baseball 1989-1992 A consensus All-American in 1992 as he led UMSHoF member Coach Ron Fraser's team to the College World Series, Alkire went 14-3 with a 2.62 Earned Run Average (ERA) and was named to the First Team All-American by the American Baseball Coaches Association/Rawlings, Baseball America, Collegiate Baseball and the Sporting News. He finished his four-year career with 32 wins, 9th most in school history against only 6 defeats with a career 2.56 ERA. Alkire also played for Coach Fraser on Team USA at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. T'erea Brown Track 2007-2011 A 6-time All American, Brown won the 2011 NCAA National Championship in the 400-meter Hurdles and finished as the national runner-up in the event three times before winning the title as a senior. She still holds the school record in the event. Brown was named the South Region Track Performer of the Year by the US Track and Field and Cross-Country Coaches Association. She was also the 2010 USA National Champion in the 400-meter Hurdles and in 2009 she was the runner-up in both the 100-meter and 400-meter hurdles at the NCAA track and field meet. Brown competed in the 2012 London Olympics and finished 6th in the 400-meter Hurdles, after winning the US Olympic Trials. Lane Carico Volleyball 2008-2011 Carico is one of UM's most decorated student-athletes. She was named an honorable mention All-American twice, All-ACC four times and All-East Region First Team four times. As a senior, she was named the ACC Volleyball Player of the Year, the ACC Volleyball Scholar Athlete of the Year, while being named to the AVCA All-American Second team and leading Miami to back-to-back NCAA tournament appearances. She left UM as the school leader in Kills and Points, records she still holds, as well as 2nd in digs fourth in service aces. Carico was the first player in school history to amass 1,000 Kills and 1,000 Digs in a career. Conny Falk Tennis 1989-1991 One of the greatest stories in Hurricane history, Falk came to Miami from Sweden in 1988 on vacation to visit his friend and fellow countryman, tennis player Johan Donar and he left as one of the greatest tennis players in UM history. UMSHoF member Coach John Hammill had a scholarship open when another student-athlete decided not to attend. Johan encouraged Falk to join him and Conny would go one to become a three-time All-American and in 1991 he was named the Canes first ever, male or female, #1 ranked player in the country. He left Miami with 105 career victories, second most in school history. Cleveland Gary Football 1986-1988 A hard-nosed running back, Gary transferred from Georgia to Miami in his sophomore year after being named the best running back in the SEC as a true freshman. He continued his superior play at Miami and was named First Team All-American by The Football News in 1988 as a senior when he led the Canes offense in receptions (57 catches) and rushing yards (480) while ranking second in receiving (655 yards) and scoring (66 points). His 57 receptions set a school record, which still stands, for the most ever in a single season by a UM running back. A first round draft pick by the Los Angeles Rams (26th overall) in 1989, Gary played five years in the NFL. Tim Harris Jr. Track and Field 2004-2008 One of the most dominating runners in a single event in Miami and the Atlantic Coast Conference’s (ACC) history, Harris was a four-time NCAA All-American at The U in the 800-meters and a six-time ACC champion combining his Indoor and Outdoor victories in the event. He is one of only two runners to win six titles in the 800-meters in ACC history. Harris is still the school Indoor record holder in the 800-meters. Harris followed in his father’s footsteps in coaching and is currently the Co-Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs at UCF. Shenise Johnson Basketball 2008-2012 Through her four years as a Cane, Johnson flourished under the direction of UMSHoF member Coach Katie Meier, becoming the only player in program history to tally 2,000 career points and 1,000 career rebounds. She was a two-time Associated Press All-American and earned ACC Player of the Year status in 2011. She ranks first all-time in steals (401), second in rebounding (1,020), third in scoring (2,262) and fourth in assists (556). Johnson took the Canes to back-to-back NCAA Tournaments and helped the program achieve its highest ranking (5th) in school history. She currently works as an assistant coach for Coach Meier at The U. Jack McClinton Basketball 2006-2009 McClinton left his name across the record books as he is 7th in school history with 1,702 points scored and holds the record for the most points scored and most field goals made in an NCAA Tournament game after putting up his career-best 38 points against St. Mary’s in 2006. Thanks to a career-high seven 3-pointer game against Virginia in 2008, McClinton also shares the spot for the third-most 3-pointers in a game. McClinton still ranks ranked first in the history of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in 3-point percentage (44%), and second in free throw percentage (90%). A shining player on and off the court in the ACC, McClinton made the All-ACC first team in back-to-back seasons in 2007-08 and 2008-09 and he also made the ACC All-Academic Team all three years he spent at The U. Brittany Viola Diving 2007-2011 A Two-Time National Champion in diving, having won the NCAA title in Platform diving in both 2008 and 2011. Viola was a four-time All American, garnering the honors in platform three times (2007, 2008, and 2011) and the 1-meter board once (2008). In 2007, she was named ACC Freshman Diver of the Year. In her sophomore year, she swept the 2008 ACC Championships by winning titles on 1-meter, 3-meter and platform, then went on to win the 2008 NCAA Platform National Championship. She battled through two foot injuries to return as a 5th-year senior in 2011 and claimed her second National Championship in Platform Diving. That year, Viola also finished in First Place at the AT&T National Diving Championships and the USA Diving Winter National Championships. D.J. Williams Football 2000-2003 The epitome of a "team player", Williams started UM as a fullback but when the need arose, switched to linebacker for the 2001 season and was quiet, but productive, making 51 tackles (25 solo) and recovering a crucial fumble in the Rose Bowl in the National Championship game against Nebraska. In 2002, he was named second team All-Big East and a Butkus Award semi-finalist with 108 tackles. He continued his consistent and steady play as a senior in 2003 and was named First Team All-Big East and Third Team All-American by the Associated Press. Selected in the first round (17th overall) by the Denver Broncos, he spent 11 years in the NFL. .  The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce they have partnered with Loupe, an online sports card marketplace, for the 29th Annual UMSHoF Celebrity Golf Tournament, presented by Loupe. The event will be held on Thursday, October 21st at the Biltmore Golf Course and will be hosted by UM Women's Basketball Coach Katie Meier, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Hurricane Club.
“We’re excited to partner with the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame for its annual golf tournament,” says Loupe founder and CEO Eric Doty. “We respect the positive influence the U of M has played within collegiate athletics and the local community at-large. As a new sports business in the Miami area, this tradition of giving back is something we hope to emulate. We look forward to Loupe and the UMSHoF serving Miami for years to come.” Loupe is a live marketplace where collectors flock to buy sports cards with an audience watching. With a few taps on your phone, you can safely purchase packs, watch them opened on a high-quality stream, and then shipped to your door within days. Loupe has a deep Miami presence in the heart of Wynwood. Its headquarters is a state-of-the-art card shop on NW 26th St. Local artist Keyani Watkins painted Miami sports legends inside Loupe’s shop to complement the street art of the Wynwood Walls outside. It’s the perfect hangout spot to talk sports and open cards with friends. Loupe looks forward to serving the Miami community through charitable efforts for years to come. "We are pleased to have Loupe join us as the presenting sponsor of the UM Sports Hall of Fame Celebrity Golf Tournament," said Tracy Kerdyk, Golf Chairperson and UMSHoF Past President. "Loupe is new to Miami but already is giving back to the community. They will make a big impact in our event and help raise valuable funds for the Hall and the Hurricane Club. We look forward to a wonderful partnership." The golf tournament is scheduled for Thursday, October 21st, and kicks off with registration and lunch, along with a silent auction, at 11:00 am followed by a 1:00 pm shotgun start on the 18 holes at the Biltmore Golf Course. An awards reception will follow the golf. Corporate teams of four golfers are available for $1500. Sponsorships are available. Go to CanesGolf.com or call the UM Sports Hall of Fame at 305-284-2775 to inquire about your company becoming a sponsor.  Coral Gables, Fla. – University of Miami Women’s Basketball Coach and UM Sports Hall of Fame member Katie Meier, has been tapped to serve as the celebrity host for the 29th Annual UM Sports Hall of Fame Celebrity Golf Tournament to benefit the Hurricane Club, to be held on Thursday, October 21st at the luxurious Biltmore Golf Course in Coral Gables. "I am thrilled to serve as host for this year's Hall of Fame golf tournament," said Coach Meier. "Being inducted into this prestigious group is the highest honor I've received, mainly because of the incredibly ELITE members. This tournament allows all of us to show the love and gratitude we have for THE U, and to also share those memories with our amazing fans." “After a limited field last year due to Covid 19, we are thrilled to be back to a full field and lots of fun,” said UMSHoF Past President and Golf Chairperson, Tracy Kerdyk. “Our host, Coach Katie Meier, along with other Hall of Fame athletes, will join our players for a day filled with great golf, lots of laughs and memorable times. Come join in! Meier, the winningest Coach in Miami’s program history, is starting her 17th season at the helm of the Canes and has them poised to make a run at the ACC title. The 2011 AP Coach of the Year, Katie has led Miami to 11 postseason berths and 9 20-win campaigns. The golf tournament is scheduled for Thursday, October 21st, and kicks off with registration and lunch, along with a silent auction, at 11:00 am followed by a 1:00 pm shotgun start on the 18 holes at the Biltmore Golf Course. An awards reception will follow the golf. Corporate teams of four golfers are available for $1500. Sponsorships are available. Go to CanesGolf.com or call the UM Sports Hall of Fame at 305-284-2775 to inquire about your company becoming a sponsor.   The UM Sports Hall of Fame is happy to announce our 2021 Celebrity Bowling Tournament will be held on SATURDAY, August 21st at Satellite Bowling Sites around the country ! That's right....U can bowl at your local bowling alley and help support the UMSHoF ! It's simple...pay for your team or sponsorship...receive your shirts in the mail...get your friends together and bowl...and help the Hall out while having FUN at your local bowling hall !
For more information, call the Hall of Fame at 305-284-2775 or go to CanesBowling.com . Will Mallory Named UMSHoF's Kichefski Scholarship Recipient
CORAL GABLES, Fla. - The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame has announced that junior tight end Will Mallory is the 27th recipient of the Walter Kichefski Endowed Football Scholarship, as selected by his coaches, for the 2020-2021 school year. Mallory, from Jacksonville, Florida, will be presented a plaque for the award at the 52nd UM Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet to be held in Spring, 2021, depending on coronavirus regulations. 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 the UMSHoF induction banquet, 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 2019- Trajan Bandy -30-  For Immediate Release : September 14, 2020
Former Baseball Coach Jim Morris to Host UMSHoF Golf Tournament ! Coral Gables, Fla. - Two-time National Championship baseball Coach Jim Morris, has been tapped to serve as the celebrity host for the 28th Annual UM Sports Hall of Fame Golf Tournament, to be held on Friday, October 23rd at the luxurious Biltmore Golf Course in Coral Gables. "I'm delighted to serve as the host of this year's Hall of Fame golf tournament." said Coach Morris. "My years at Miami were some of the greatest times in my life...not just the games and the championships...but the outstanding young men I coached, those I coached with and our support staff I worked with, and being around the Canes fans. I look forward to coming back to see everyone at the tournament." “We are excited to announce we will be hosting our 2020 golf event,” said UMSHoF Immediate Past President and Golf Chairperson, Tracy Kerdyk. “This has been a difficult year for everyone so being able to play golf, have some fun and at the same time raise much-needed funds for the UMSHoF is very special. Our host Coach Jim Morris, along with other athletes, invite you to come play golf, laugh and help the Hall." This year because of the social distancing and golf tournament restrictions enforced by local officials, we will only be able to accommodate 18 teams. The golf tournament is scheduled for Friday, October 23rd, the day before the Miami-Virginia football game, kicks off with registration and a lunch at 11:00 am followed by a 1:00 shotgun start on the 18 holes at the Biltmore Golf Course. Corporate teams of four golfers are available for $1500. Sponsorships are available. Go to CanesGolf.com or call the UM Sports Hall of Fame at 305-284-2775 to inquire about your company becoming a sponsor. |
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