SMU Announces 2017 Athletics Hall Of Fame Class
Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 10:43 amFrom SMUMustangs.com:
SMU Announces 2017 Athletics Hall Of Fame Class
DALLAS (SMU) - SMU and SMU Athletics, in conjunction with the SMU Lettermen's Association, have announced the newest class of the SMU Athletics Hall of Fame. The 2017 inductees include: George Hardie, Rod Jones, Krista Wilson Klein, Ricardo Prado, Oscar Roan and the late Richard Quick. The former student-athletes will be recognized at the annual Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony on Friday, May 5, at Moody Coliseum.
Hardie was a member of the men's tennis team from 1972-75 and was part of two Southwest Conference championship teams in 1973 and 1975. Individually, Hardie was a four-time All-American in singles play and an All-American doubles player in 1974. During his senior season, he reached the NCAA singles championship match and finished as runner-up. Hardie also claimed two SWC singles titles, in 1973 and 1974. Post SMU, Hardie competed professionally making it to the round of 16 twice at the Australian Open.
Jones, a decorated multi-sport athlete at SMU, competed on the men's track and field and football teams 1982-1986. He was a member of the 1983 NCAA Indoor and Outdoor Trach & Field Championship teams, as well as the 1986 NCAA Outdoor Championship team. A four-time All-American, he earned honors in the mile relay (1984), 1,600m relay (1983 & 1986) and the 400m (1986). On the football field, Jones was a first-round draft pick (25th overall) by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1986. He played 11 seasons in the NFL with Tampa Bay and Cincinnati.
Wilson Klein, one of the most accomplished divers in SMU history, competed for the Mustangs from 1987-91. Wilson Klein was a two-time NCAA champion, eight-time All-American and six-time Southwest Conference champion. During her tenure at SMU, she was named the 1991 NCAA Diver of the Year and the 1991 Texas Woman of the Year award. She was a three-time U.S. Diving Outdoor champion with a pair of 3m titles (1990 & 1991) and a 1m victory in 1990. Wilson Klein founded the G.C. Diving team in 1994, the No. 1-ranked competitive dive team in the United States and currently serves as head coach. Krista's sons Bryce and Carson are currently members of the SMU swimming and diving program.
Prado competed for the Mustangs from 1983-86 as a member of the men's swimming team. During his time on the Hilltop, Prado won NCAA Championships in the 400-yard individual medley (1983, 1984 & 1986) and the 200-yard individual medley (1983 & 1984). Prado earned 12 All-America honors and racked up five SWC titles, two in the 400-yard individual medley, two in the 200-yard butterfly and one in the 200-yard individual medley. After his time on the Hilltop, Prado represented Brazil in the 1984 Olympics, swimming in five events and winning a silver medal in the 400-meter IM.
Roan competed for the Mustang football and basketball teams from 1972-74. As a tight end for SMU, Roan totaled 888 receiving yards on 48 catches with eight touchdowns at SMU. He was named first-team All-SWC and earned All-America honors in 1974. Roan also played one season of basketball for the Mustangs, earning the team's Most Valuable Newcomer award for the 1973-74 season. Roan was drafted in the third round of the 1975 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns and finished fourth in Rookie of the Year voting during the 1975-76 season. He played for the Browns from 1975-78, totaling 773 receiving yards and nine touchdowns.
Quick, a member and coach of the swimming and diving team, is one of the most decorated Mustangs in SMU history. As a member of the swim team from 1963-65, Quick was a three-time SWC champion (400-yard individual medley in 1964, 100- and 200-yard butterfly in 1965) and two-time All-American. After his time as a student-athlete, Quick became the men's assistant coach (1971-75) and then the women's head coach (76-77). Upon leaving SMU, Quick went on to coach the U.S. team at six Olympics (1984-2004), leading the women's team to 16 medals at the 2000 Olympics. Quick won five consecutive NCAA titles at Texas from 1984-1988 before becoming the head women's coach at Stanford from 1988-2005, where he won seven national titles and was named NCAA Coach of the Year five times. Quick finished his coaching career with 13 NCAA national titles and was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
Tickets for the ceremony and banquet are expected to go on sale this month. For additional information on purchasing tickets to the SMU Hall of Fame Banquet, please call 214-768-4314 or email Jeff Lockhart at [email protected].
SMU Announces 2017 Athletics Hall Of Fame Class
DALLAS (SMU) - SMU and SMU Athletics, in conjunction with the SMU Lettermen's Association, have announced the newest class of the SMU Athletics Hall of Fame. The 2017 inductees include: George Hardie, Rod Jones, Krista Wilson Klein, Ricardo Prado, Oscar Roan and the late Richard Quick. The former student-athletes will be recognized at the annual Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony on Friday, May 5, at Moody Coliseum.
Hardie was a member of the men's tennis team from 1972-75 and was part of two Southwest Conference championship teams in 1973 and 1975. Individually, Hardie was a four-time All-American in singles play and an All-American doubles player in 1974. During his senior season, he reached the NCAA singles championship match and finished as runner-up. Hardie also claimed two SWC singles titles, in 1973 and 1974. Post SMU, Hardie competed professionally making it to the round of 16 twice at the Australian Open.
Jones, a decorated multi-sport athlete at SMU, competed on the men's track and field and football teams 1982-1986. He was a member of the 1983 NCAA Indoor and Outdoor Trach & Field Championship teams, as well as the 1986 NCAA Outdoor Championship team. A four-time All-American, he earned honors in the mile relay (1984), 1,600m relay (1983 & 1986) and the 400m (1986). On the football field, Jones was a first-round draft pick (25th overall) by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1986. He played 11 seasons in the NFL with Tampa Bay and Cincinnati.
Wilson Klein, one of the most accomplished divers in SMU history, competed for the Mustangs from 1987-91. Wilson Klein was a two-time NCAA champion, eight-time All-American and six-time Southwest Conference champion. During her tenure at SMU, she was named the 1991 NCAA Diver of the Year and the 1991 Texas Woman of the Year award. She was a three-time U.S. Diving Outdoor champion with a pair of 3m titles (1990 & 1991) and a 1m victory in 1990. Wilson Klein founded the G.C. Diving team in 1994, the No. 1-ranked competitive dive team in the United States and currently serves as head coach. Krista's sons Bryce and Carson are currently members of the SMU swimming and diving program.
Prado competed for the Mustangs from 1983-86 as a member of the men's swimming team. During his time on the Hilltop, Prado won NCAA Championships in the 400-yard individual medley (1983, 1984 & 1986) and the 200-yard individual medley (1983 & 1984). Prado earned 12 All-America honors and racked up five SWC titles, two in the 400-yard individual medley, two in the 200-yard butterfly and one in the 200-yard individual medley. After his time on the Hilltop, Prado represented Brazil in the 1984 Olympics, swimming in five events and winning a silver medal in the 400-meter IM.
Roan competed for the Mustang football and basketball teams from 1972-74. As a tight end for SMU, Roan totaled 888 receiving yards on 48 catches with eight touchdowns at SMU. He was named first-team All-SWC and earned All-America honors in 1974. Roan also played one season of basketball for the Mustangs, earning the team's Most Valuable Newcomer award for the 1973-74 season. Roan was drafted in the third round of the 1975 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns and finished fourth in Rookie of the Year voting during the 1975-76 season. He played for the Browns from 1975-78, totaling 773 receiving yards and nine touchdowns.
Quick, a member and coach of the swimming and diving team, is one of the most decorated Mustangs in SMU history. As a member of the swim team from 1963-65, Quick was a three-time SWC champion (400-yard individual medley in 1964, 100- and 200-yard butterfly in 1965) and two-time All-American. After his time as a student-athlete, Quick became the men's assistant coach (1971-75) and then the women's head coach (76-77). Upon leaving SMU, Quick went on to coach the U.S. team at six Olympics (1984-2004), leading the women's team to 16 medals at the 2000 Olympics. Quick won five consecutive NCAA titles at Texas from 1984-1988 before becoming the head women's coach at Stanford from 1988-2005, where he won seven national titles and was named NCAA Coach of the Year five times. Quick finished his coaching career with 13 NCAA national titles and was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
Tickets for the ceremony and banquet are expected to go on sale this month. For additional information on purchasing tickets to the SMU Hall of Fame Banquet, please call 214-768-4314 or email Jeff Lockhart at [email protected].