University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Heather Lyke Unveils Plans for Pitt Athletics Hall of Fame
1/22/2018 10:30:00 AM | General
PITTSBURGH—Intercollegiate sports at the University of Pittsburgh have a long and accomplished history with origins that date back to the 19th century.
Over a nearly 150-year period, the Panthers have built an athletics legacy that includes Olympians, All-Americans, world-record performances, national championships and numerous legendary moments.
To properly honor and showcase this illustrious history, Director of Athletics Heather Lyke announced today the creation of the Pitt Athletics Hall of Fame.
"Over the past year, I've learned so much about the rich athletics history at the University of Pittsburgh," Lyke said. "It's a history that is impressive, inspiring and in need of a fitting showcase. That's our inspiration for creating the Pitt Athletics Hall of Fame: to celebrate and pay tribute to those individuals who set the standards of excellence while wearing the Blue and Gold."
Student-athlete and coach nominations for the inaugural Pitt Hall of Fame class can be submitted here and will be accepted through March 31. Candidates nominated for their achievements as student-athletes must be five years removed from their final year of collegiate competition and not currently be playing professional sports.
The inaugural class will receive induction at the Pitt Hall of Fame Dinner on Friday, Sept. 7, at the Petersen Events Center. On Saturday, Sept. 8, the inductees will be introduced at Heinz Field when the Panthers host historic rival Penn State.
Members of the inaugural Pitt Hall of Fame Selection Committee:
Athletic Administration
Heather Lyke, Director of Athletics
Christian Spears, Deputy Athletic Director/External Affairs
Kelly Brennan, Executive Director for Strategic Initiatives and Engagement
E.J. Borghetti, Athletic Media Relations
Matt Plizga, Athletic Media Relations
Alonzo Webb, Men's and Women's Track and Field Head Coach
Distinguished Community Members
Melissa Hart
Bill Hillgrove
Martha Munsch
Sam Sciullo Jr.
Board of Trustees
Robert Lovett
Martha Munsch
Dr. Jack Smith
Panther Club Member
Timothy Pecsenye
Era Representatives
Alex Kramer (Pre-1960s)
Donna Sanft (1961-1975)
Joey David (1976-1990)
Lousaka Polite (1991-2005)
Elizabeth Kline (2006-Present)
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Over a nearly 150-year period, the Panthers have built an athletics legacy that includes Olympians, All-Americans, world-record performances, national championships and numerous legendary moments.
To properly honor and showcase this illustrious history, Director of Athletics Heather Lyke announced today the creation of the Pitt Athletics Hall of Fame.
"Over the past year, I've learned so much about the rich athletics history at the University of Pittsburgh," Lyke said. "It's a history that is impressive, inspiring and in need of a fitting showcase. That's our inspiration for creating the Pitt Athletics Hall of Fame: to celebrate and pay tribute to those individuals who set the standards of excellence while wearing the Blue and Gold."
Student-athlete and coach nominations for the inaugural Pitt Hall of Fame class can be submitted here and will be accepted through March 31. Candidates nominated for their achievements as student-athletes must be five years removed from their final year of collegiate competition and not currently be playing professional sports.
The inaugural class will receive induction at the Pitt Hall of Fame Dinner on Friday, Sept. 7, at the Petersen Events Center. On Saturday, Sept. 8, the inductees will be introduced at Heinz Field when the Panthers host historic rival Penn State.
Members of the inaugural Pitt Hall of Fame Selection Committee:
Athletic Administration
Heather Lyke, Director of Athletics
Christian Spears, Deputy Athletic Director/External Affairs
Kelly Brennan, Executive Director for Strategic Initiatives and Engagement
E.J. Borghetti, Athletic Media Relations
Matt Plizga, Athletic Media Relations
Alonzo Webb, Men's and Women's Track and Field Head Coach
Distinguished Community Members
Melissa Hart
Bill Hillgrove
Martha Munsch
Sam Sciullo Jr.
Board of Trustees
Robert Lovett
Martha Munsch
Dr. Jack Smith
Panther Club Member
Timothy Pecsenye
Era Representatives
Alex Kramer (Pre-1960s)
Donna Sanft (1961-1975)
Joey David (1976-1990)
Lousaka Polite (1991-2005)
Elizabeth Kline (2006-Present)
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