University of Minnesota Athletics
?M? Club to Host Hall of Fame Ceremony Thursday
9/26/2007 12:00:00 AM | Athletics
The University of Minnesota “M” Club will celebrate the induction of its Class of 2007 into the Hall of Fame on Thursday, Sept. 27, at the Ted Mann Concert Hall (2128 Fourth Street South, Minneapolis, MN 55455).
A pre-ceremony mixer will be held beginning at 6 p.m., followed by the event program at 7 p.m.
The Class of 2007 includes 13 exceptional men and women and was announced in June. The inductees will also be honored at the Gophers’ women’s soccer match on Friday, Sept. 28, and on Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Minnesota’s football game vs. Ohio State.
The Class of 2007 includes: John Bergman, Men's Swimming & Diving, 1960-64; P.J. Bogart, Men’s Swimming & Diving, 1993-96; Eileen Donaghy, Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field, 1985-89; Tim Heikkila, Men’s Track & Field, 1969-71; Erica Killewald, Women's Hockey, 1997-2001; Nadine Muzerall, Women’s Hockey, 1997-2001; Rachel (Nelson) Olson, Softball, 1995-97; Glen Sonmor, Men’s Hockey, 1966-71; Chris Voelz, Women’s Athletic Director, 1988-2002; and Dennis Zacho, Baseball and Men’s Hockey, 1964-67.
In addition three individuals will be inducted into the Hall of Fame as Legends: Larry Buhler, Football, 1936-38; Delver Daly, Men’s Gymnastics, 1939-41; and Sigmund Harris, Football, 1903-04.
The University of Minnesota M Club is a nonprofit organization representing all letterwinners from the University of Minnesota athletics teams. The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to honor achievements and to preserve the tradition of those athletes, coaches and athletic staff members who have contributed in an outstanding and positive way to the University of Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletics Department.
Tickets remain available for the event and are priced at $50. For more information, please contact the “M” Club at 612-624-8080.
