WEST POINT, N.Y. - A three-time men's basketball All-America choice, a three-time lacrosse All-America selection, a two-time football and women's basketball All-American, the nation's most outstanding lineman, a hockey and men's soccer star, a 10-time varsity letterwinner, a two-time national champion in lacrosse and a legendary swimming and diving coach are just a few of the many accolades of the Army Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2015.
Army West Point Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Boo Corrigan announced the class today.
Football and track and field standout Mike Fahnestock, men's basketball star Bill Hannon, men's lacrosse extraordinaire James Hartinger, women's basketball letterwinner and former administrator Kim Kawamoto, football All-Americans Frank Merritt and Casimir Myslinski, hockey and men's soccers' Michael Palone, coach Jack Ryan and national champion Don Tillar comprise the Class of 2015.
The Army Sports Hall of Fame is a subset of the Kenna Hall of Army Sports, a comprehensive museum displaying Army's rich and proud intercollegiate athletic program. It is located on the third floor of the Kimsey Athletic Center, Army's state-of-the-art football training facility.
The announcement of the Army Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2015 marks the end of a lengthy process that began in the spring. A 10-member selection committee, representing athletic administrators, academic administrators, former West Point athletes, graduates and representatives from the Association of Graduates, began the process of developing a workable list from the thousands of athletes, coaches and administrators that have represented the Academy on the "fields of friendly strife." Only individuals that graduated from or coached at the Academy and those 15 years removed from their playing and coaching days are eligible. The Hall of Fame Selection Committee voted and approved the change from five years removed to 15 this spring. Read More