SMU Announces New Hall of Fame Members

[Stallion]

hard to believe Red Barr and Gene Phillips took 40 years. Those two were long overdue

http://www.smu.edu/News/2011/athletics- ... r2011.aspx

[PonyFan]

Embarrassingly, I don't know anything about Bowers.

Agreed: Barr and Phillips are long overdue. Craig James is a no-brainer, too. Lisa Cole shot a hundred times a game, because she had to, but her statistics are ridiculous and too impressive to ignore.

The one that surprised me was Luchi Gonzalez. He was a very good player, and he definitely deserves this honor. Winning the Hermann Trophy and scoring all those goals makes him a more than legitimate candidate. But the problem I have is that he is the first men's soccer player in. Mark Francis should be in there, as should Kamal Khalilian, Larry McPhail, Hank Henry, Kevin Grimes, Daniel Hernandez (didn't he win the Hermann, too?).

Actually, the first soccer name in the Hall should be none other than the great Schellas Hyndman. The fact that he's not in already is criminal.

[Water Pony]

hard to believe Red Barr and Gene Phillips took 40 years. Those two were long overdue

http://www.smu.edu/News/2011/athletics- ... r2011.aspx

I absolutely agree. My post from Hilltop Board:

Although there are many worthy recipients in this class, I can think of no Honored name greater than "Red" Barr. Having swum for Coach Barr in the sixties, he was first and more most a gentleman, whose commimtent to his swimmers and divers was unmatched. The dynasty that became SMU Swimming was a direct result of Coach Barr, his assistant Coach Mac and the quality of swimmers and divers he recruited, trained and led. When I left, we had won our 12th consecutive SWC Championship. During my varsity years, we placed 5th, 7th and 5th over the three years at the NCAA's. He graduated everyone, cut no one and Lettered more than could reasonably expect. Congratulations to his family and a big salute to all who competed for him.

March 21, 2011

DALLAS (SMU) -

A brief listing of the class and their accomplishments:

Alfred R. "Red" Barr (1971) - As the head coach for SMU swimming from 1947 to 1971, Barr coached his teams to 17 SWC Championships. Barr, who coached fifty All-American swimmers and divers, had SMU's pool named in his honor. The 1971 Collegiate and Scholastic Swimming Trophy recipient coached two Olympians during his career.

[PonyKai]

Didn't we essentially "not have" a Hall of Fame for two decades? I want to say in like 86 or so we just stopped doing it and didn't pick back up until after the Millennium.

[Charleston Pony]

I hate it that Red's son Alan isn't still around to see this

[Water Pony]

I hate it that Red's son Alan isn't still around to see this

I agree. For others, Alan recently passed. Red Barr and his wife raised a wonderful family and every Sunday night hosted team members for dinner/supper. Wonderful tradition and memories. It was always a highlight for all swimmers and divers and we looked forward to the opportunity to share the evening with them.