University of Minnesota Athletics
Shannon Beeler - M Club Hall of Fame
Shannon Beeler
Softball (1996-99)
HOF Class of 2017
When she graduated from Minnesota in 1999, Beeler was not only the most accomplished power hitter in the history of the Gopher program, she was the greatest power hitter in conference history, owning the Big Ten’s career records for both home runs (43) and RBI (239). She also set what were then the program’s season records for home runs (14) and RBI (74) in 1998 on her way to earning First Team All-America recognition. Beeler wrapped up her career in 1999 by receiving the Big Ten Medal of Honor. The former Junior Olympic gold medalist went on to play two seasons of professional fast pitch softball after graduating.