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DANBURY, Conn. - The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) held its Second Annual Hall of Fame Gala and Induction Ceremony on April 15, 2016 at the Matrix Conference and Banquet Center.
"It was an honor and privilege to recognize a special group that has had an immeasurable impact on the world of college athletics and specifically the ECAC," said President & CEO Dr. Kevin T. McGinniss. "This event was an opportunity for these remarkable individuals to share their incredible achievements with family and friends and be forever recognized for the indelible mark that they have made on the ECAC."
The evening featured 15 individuals and one team being inducted into the ECAC Hall of Fame. The Class of 2016 received well-deserved recognition for their efforts and contributions to the ECAC and intercollegiate athletics. Over 175 people were in attendance to celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of the Hall of Fame Class of 2016.
Notable quotes from some of the inductees:
"Thank You for a Very Special night for the McLaughlin Family!!" - Frank McLaughlin
"Thank you to you and your staff for all your efforts in organizing last evening's ECAC Hall of Fame event and for your communications to the inductees. I will always be honored to be an inductee of the 2nd annual ECAC Hall of Fame!" - Mary Ann Hitchens
"Many thanks to all of you for making last night so special. It was an evening the Bamford family will never forget." - Steve Bamford
"I want to thank Kevin McGinniss and his staff for all their good work. I think we all feel privileged and blessed to have served in college athletics. I want to congratulate all the honorees tonight but also say thanks to our colleagues and friends here. It is a tremendous honor to be recognized by your peers." Carolyn Schlie Femovich
The ECAC Hall of Fame Class of 2016:
Steve Bamford (Administrator) Plymouth State College, ECAC
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Ernie DiGregorio (Athlete) Providence College
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Gene Doris (Coach, Administrator) Fairfield University, Marist College, Fordham University
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Carolyn Schlie Femovich (Administrator) Patriot League, University of Pennsylvania, Gettysburg College
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Abie Grossfeld (Coach) Southern Connecticut State University, United States Olympic Men's Gymnastics
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Bob Hartwell (Administrator, Coach) Adelphi University, Babson College
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Mary Ann Hitchens (Coach, Administrator) University of Delaware
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Olav Kollevoll (Administrator, Athlete, Coach) Lafayette, Colgate, St. Lawrence
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Ellie LeMaire (Official, Coach) University of Bridgeport, University of Rhode Island
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Frank McLaughlin (Athlete, Administrator, Coach) Fordham University, College of the Holy Cross, Harvard University
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Jack Powers (Athlete, Administrator, Coach) Manhattan College
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Jack Riley (Coach) United States Military Academy
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Dee Rowe (Coach) University of Connecticut
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Carl Ullrich (Coach, Administrator) United States Military Academy, Cornell University, Boston University, United States Naval Academy, Patriot League
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Dick Yoder (Coach, Administrator) West Chester University
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1972 West Chester State College Women's Swimming & Diving Team
(Those present included: Dr. Eve Atkinson, Helen Schlager Husty, Mary Beth Krawchuk, Julie Notofrancesco MacMullen, Cecilia Dougherty McCloskey, Corinne Schmidli Quinn, Mandy Browne Schnepf, Nina Kruzel Smith)
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ABOUT THE ECAC
In the 76 years since its inception, the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) has emerged as the nation's largest Conference. The ECAC has grown considerably from its charter membership of 58, boasting over 300 member schools in Divisions I, II and III, ranging in location from Maine to Georgia, and westerly to Missouri. In the 2015-16 academic year, the ECAC will host nearly 100 championships in 32 men's and women's sports as the sponsors of over 5,800 varsity teams and 111,000 male and female Players. For more information, visit www.ecacsports.com.
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