Athletic Hall of Fame

Inducted Name Sport/Position Years
2009 Jennifer (Foster) Lines Women's Basketball 1988-1992
2009 Bill Fisher Contributor  
2009 Daren Kench Men's Golf 1995-1998
2009 Jon Mack Football 1979-1982
2009 Fred Smiley Men's Basketball 1971-1973
2008 Janet Frank Women's Track and Field 1983-1985
2008 Bill Gorski Baseball 1980-1983
2008 Maurice Ware Football 1987-1990
2008 Jeff Williams Volleyball Coach 1982-86, 1997-2003
2008 Michelle Williams Volleyball 1989-1992
2007 Jim Knapp Track and Field Head Coach 1976-1985
2007 Marek Kolar Men's Tennis 1997-2000
2007 Tom Rathburn Men's Basketball 1964-1967
2007 LeDesa Schultz Volleyball 1983-1986
2007 Nicole Williams Softball 1995-1998
2006 Jack Finn Football Head Coach and Athletic Director 1969-1989
2006 Kevin Jones Track and Field 1979-1982
2006 Pavla Melicharova Volleyball 1992-1996
2006 Jerry Pettway Men's Basketball 1963-1967
2006 R. Gary Stauffer Founder - Northwood University  

About The Athletic Hall of Fame

In the fall of 2006 Northwood University inducted the inaugural class of its newly founded Athletic Hall of Fame, which was announced Dr. Timothy Nash, Provost of Northwood's Michigan campus.

"With over 40 years of athletic history at Northwood University, we feel it is time to start honoring those who have made that history," commented Nash. "The Athletic Hall of Fame will recognize the achievements of the people who have made the greatest contributions to our university's athletic programs."

Former student-athletes, coaches, athletic administrators, as well as long-time supporters of Northwood athletics will be eligible for induction. In addition to athletic prowess and success, positive representation of Northwood and character will be criteria for consideration.

Alumni, friends, family and Northwood supporters may nominate candidates for induction by going to the athletic website for Northwood's Michigan campus at timberwolves.gonorthwood.com. The Hall of Fame site will list criteria for induction as well as a nomination form.

The Hall of Fame Board of Directors will accept nominations for subsequent fall induction until June 1. The induction class will be selected and announced in July. The inaugural induction ceremony will take place during Homecoming/Autoshow Weekend next fall.