Feb. 28, 2012

Bronx, N.Y. - 2012 Fordham Athletic Hall of Fame Photo Gallery

The ranks of Fordham University Athletic Hall of Famers grew by eight on Saturday, February 25th, as the Rams inducted the newest class at the annual Hall of Fame Awards Brunch in the McGinley Center.

Joining the likes of such Fordham notables as Frankie Frisch, Vince Lombardi, Vin Scully, Wellington Mara and Peter Harnisch were Bob Cole, GSB '78 (Baseball), Bob Cooney, FCRH `29 (Baseball), Kate Davis Barrick, FCRH `06 (Softball), Erika Newell, FCRH '05 (Swimming), Maik Wiedenbach, FCRH '01 (Swimming), Dan Wolleben, FCRH '04 (Rowing), Deric Zaphire, FCRH '03 (Track & Field) and Maureen Zivic, GSB '05 (Track & Field).

The day started with a special mass at the University Church and the Hall of Famers and their guest then assembled in the McGinley Center Ballroom for the formal induction ceremony. Master of Ceremony Michael Kay, FCRH '82 introduced each new Hall of Famer and they were presented their Hall of Fame plaque by University President, Fr. Joseph McShane, S.J. and Executive Director of Athletics, Frank McLaughlin, FCRH '69.

Following the awards ceremony, Cole spoke on behalf of the group, relaying anecdotes from the other Hall of Famers, which of which included a theme of friendship and thankfulness.

"When I spoke with each of the other inductees they all spoke about different things but the one common bond was the great experiences they had a Fordham," said Cole. "They spoke of the lifelong friends they made here and how Fordham prepared them for life after college."

Cole then spoke of his own experience at Fordham, how he knew he would attend Fordham at an early age, and then quoted one of the most famous Fordham Hall of Famers.

"Another member of this Hall of Fame is famous for saying `Winning isn't everything; it's the only thing'," said Cole. "Today we all consider ourselves winners because of the opportunities a Fordham education afforded us."

Fr. McShane then spoke to those in attendance, expanding on the theme of family and how the teammates and classmates in attendance shared in the success of the new class.

"I was really impressed at the response from the teammates and classmates when a Hall of Famer was announced," said McShane. "I think it shows that this is Fordham, a place where men and women rejoice, not so much in their own recognition, but in the victory of friends. This says volumes about what Fordham is and who we are, men and women for others and with others."

The president then congratulated and thanked the new class. "Thank you for inspiring your friends and families and inviting them to show generosity and spirit," said McShane. "We at Fordham thank you all in a very special way."

There was also a special guest at the 2012 Hall of Fame ceremony, the New York Giants 2012 Lombardi Trophy. The trophy was on display and available for photo opportunities for the new Hall of Famers and their families.

Here is a Davis Barrick's bio:

KATE DAVIS BARRICK, FCRH '06 - SOFTBALL
A 2006 Fordham College at Rose Hill graduate, Kate Davis Barrick was the driving force behind the ascension of Fordham softball to national prominence, helping the Rams to their first ever regular season Atlantic 10 title.

Barrick played the outfield for three seasons at Fordham from 2004-06, after transferring from Ohio University, starting 169 of the 170 games she appeared in. She helped the Rams to three Atlantic 10 Tournament berths, two Atlantic 10 Championship game appearances (2005 and 2006) and the 2005 Atlantic 10 regular season title.

A three-time All-Atlantic 10 selection from 2004-06 (First Team in 2006, 2004 and 2005 when there was only one All-Conference team), Barrick won Atlantic 10 Player of the Year honors in 2005, becoming the first Fordham female athlete to earn A-10 Player of the Year honors.

Barrick twice was honored as an NFCA All-Mid-Atlantic Region selection, being named to the Second Team in 2004 and to the First Team in 2005, and was also a 2005 ECAC All-Star.

When she graduated in 2006, Barrick held the school career records for home runs (hitting 35 to shatter the previous record of nine), RBI, total bases and slugging percentage, a record that still stands today. She still ranks in the top five at Fordham in RBI, runs, batting average, doubles, home runs, total bases, and slugging percentage.

In 2004, Barrick set the Fordham single season mark with 13 home runs and then surpassed that in 2005 with 14, marks that were also Atlantic 10 single season records. She also set single season school records for total bases, slugging percentage and hits.

A native of Hanover, Pennsylvania, Barrick and her husband, Greg, reside in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, with their son, Levi, and daughter, Sarah, who was born on Valentine's Day. She served as the head softball coach at Hood College for four years before stepping down in January.

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