UC Riverside Athletics Hall of Fame


The UC Riverside Athletics Hall of Fame was formed in 1986 to recognize those individuals who had made significant contributions to the Highlander athletics programs. The Hall of Fame is located in the lobby of the Physical Education building. The most recent induction ceremony was in 1997.

Pete Kettela
Football, Basketball, Baseball • 1959-1961
Quarterbacked UCR to an undefeated season in 1960… selected 1960 Small College All-American… UCR head football coach 1966-1969… offensive coordinator at Stanford and assistant coach with the Green Bay Packers before serving as head coach of the Edmonton Eskimos in 1984.
Inducted June 12, 1986

Amy Harrison
Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Softball, Track • 1968-1972
Two-time UCR most valuable player in volleyball… named UCR most outstanding female athlete three consecutive years.
Inducted June 12, 1986.

Don Barfield
Track and Field • 1968-1972
Attained All-American honors 4 consecutive years… 1972 NCAA Division II long jump champion… twice selected UCR male athlete of the year… recipient of the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Award for academic and athletic achievement.
Inducted June 12, 1986.

Keith Casenhiser
Swimming, Water Polo • 1969-1972
Four-time All-American swimmer… as a freshman established school records in six events… single handedly placed UCR 17th in the 1968 NAIA National Championships.
Inducted June 12, 1986.

Howard Lee
Basketball • 1969-1972
Led UCR to CCAA Basketball titles in 1970 and ’72 and third place in the 1970 NCAA Division II National Tournament… named 1970 College Division Player of the Year by the Southern California Basketball Writers… UCR career scoring and rebound leader.
Inducted June 12, 1986.

Mavis Washington
Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Softball • 1969-1974
AAU All-American Basketball selections in 1974, ’75, and ’76… played on AAU National Championship basketball team in 1975… played in USVBA Volleyball Nationals in 1978, ’80, and ’84.
Inducted June 12, 1986.

Butch Johnson
Football, Track and Field • 1972-1976
Led the nation’s division II receivers with 67 catches in 1975… All-American selection in 1975… 10 year NFL career (1976-1985) with the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos… appeared in 5 NFC championship games and 2 Super Bowls.
Inducted June 12, 1986.

Eric Show
Baseball • 1974-1978
Won the regional championship game as a starting pitcher on the 1977 NCAA Division II National Championship team… selected by the San Diego Padres in June, 1978 draft… brought up the major leagues in 1981… was the starting pitcher for the Padres in game 1 of the 1984 World Series.
Inducted June 12, 1986.

Jack Clarke, Jr.
Karate • 1976-1979
Led UCR to the 1978 ISKF Collegiate Kumite and 1979 ISKF Collegiate Kumite and Kata team championships… 1978 and ’79 ISKF Kumite champion… selected to 1979 U.S. Pan Am Games silver medal team in Kumite.
Inducted June 12, 1986.

Sam Cash
Basketball • 1970-1972
Named All-American in 1971… two-time CCAA Player of the Year, 1970-’71 and 1971-’72… Southern California College Division Player of the Year, ’71-’72… holds UCR records for game and single season rebounds… drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA in April, 1972… played professionally with the Memphis Tams of the ABA, 1972-’73.
Inducted June 9, 1987.

Kim Allen
Baseball • 1971-1975
Led nation and set a UCR single-season record for stolen bases in 1975… holds UCR career record for stolen bases… was all-district and all-conference in ’75… signed by California Angels in June, 1975… played professional baseball with the Seattle Mariners, 1980-’81.
Inducted June 9, 1987.

Debbie Lennon Bock
Volleyball, Softball, Basketball • 1974-1978
Captain and MVP of AIAW College Division Volleyball Championship Team, 1977… setter on volleyball teams which appeared in four straight national championships… first team All-AIAW in 1977… starter on UCR softball, basketball, and volleyball teams for four years.
Inducted June 9, 1987.

Leanne Miner Ulmer
Basketball, Volleyball, Softball • 1975-1979
Two-time UCR Female Athlete of the Year, 1977-’78, ’78-’79… played on AIAW College Division Volleyball Championship Team, 1977… leading scorer for four straight years in basketball… four-year starter on basketball, volleyball, and softball… played for the New York Star of the Women’s Professional Basketball Association, 1979-’80.
Inducted June 9, 1987.

Steve Alvarez
Cross Country, Track • 1977-1982
NCAA Division II All-American ­ four years track, three years cross country… NCAA Division II 5000 Meter champion, 1982… all-time top ten Division II performer… two-time UCR male athlete of the year, 1978-’79, ’79-’80.
Inducted June 9, 1987.

Nick Goldware
Football • 1968-1969
In 1968, ranked seventh in the nation among small college quarterbacks… set eight school records—including total offense, points scored, and touchdown passes—on the way to being named Most Outstanding Player in ’68… was honored by Loyola University as “Most Outstanding Opponent.”
Inducted June 7, 1988.

Gary McCord
Golf • 1968-1970
Was 1970 College Division NCAA Individual Champion… set a course and tournament record with a 66 in championships at Youngstown, Ohio… was two-time All-America selection… played 15 years as a member of the Professional Golfers Association, earning nearly $500,000.
Inducted June 7, 1988.

Lee McDougal
Basketball • 1969-1973
Helped lead UCR to two conference championships… was named CCAA Most Valuable Player in 1973 after leading UCR to school-record 25-5 season, including a West Regional Championship… his 376 rebounds in ’73 ranks third on UCR all-time list… is sixth on UCR career rebounding list despite playing just two varsity seasons.
Inducted June 7, 1988.

Donna Hammond-Mares
Basketball • 1979-1983
Became first female basketball player in UCR history to be named All-America in 1982, and also received Academic All-America honors… led nation in scoring in ’82, averaging 27.9 points per game, and received NCAA Co-Player of the Year and CCAA Female Athlete of the Year Awards… holds school and conference records in single-season and career scoring average and blocked shots.
Inducted June 7, 1988.

Frank Assumma
Track, Cross Country • 1979-1983
Six-time All-America selection (three in track, three in cross-country)… three-time Division II National Champion in 1,500 meters… in ’82, became first athlete to run the indoor mile in less than four minutes on British soil… named CCAA Male Athlete of the Year in ’82.
Inducted June 7, 1988.

Dave Roberts
Basketball • 1963-1967
Established career scoring and rebounding records while at UCR… NAIA District 3 All-Star in 1966 and ’67… UCR Athlete of the Year in ’67… had pro basketball tryouts with Oakland Denver.
Inducted June 6, 1989.

Pat Hill
Football • 1970-1973
Was a two-time All-American at center for the Highlanders in 1972 and ’73… was two-time All-Conference, team captain, and Most Valuable Lineman… served as an offensive line coach in the Canadian Football League, UNLV, and Fresno State.
Inducted June 6, 1989.

Mike Garcia
Track, Cross Country • 1976-1980
Became the first UCR distance runner to win a national championship by capturing the NCAA Division II 5,000 Meter Title in 1977… also was an All-American in cross country… remained active in distance running after graduation, participating in the Richmond (VA) Marathon and Bay to Breakers Race in San Francisco.
Inducted June 6, 1989.

David Shuh
Tennis • 1979-1983
Was a three-time All-American in tennis (1981, ’82, and ’83)… was undefeated in conference play in 1982… was chosen conference’s top no. 1 singles player in both ’82 and ’83.
Inducted June 6, 1989.

Cathy Moore
Volleyball, Basketball • 1981-1984
Helped lead Highlanders to 1982 NCAA Division II Volleyball title… set NCAA playoff record for most kill attempts in one match in ’82… was named to two all-regional playoffs teams… also played professionally for one year in Italy.
Inducted June 6, 1989.

Edward Cowan
Golf • 1955-1958
Among UCR’s first four-letterman… as a freshman, finished eighth in the Southern California Intercollegiate Golf Championships… in 1957, helped UCR place third behind USC and UCLA… served as president of the Southern California Section of the American College of Dentists.
Inducted February 15, 1990

Steve Clute
Football, Baseball • 1969-1971
Earned varsity letters as a starting defensive back in football and as a reserve in baseball… first elected to the state assembly in 1982, his district included 14 cities and unincorporated areas of Riverside County.
Inducted February 15, 1990.

Brian Smith
Swimming, Water Polo • 1970-1973
An All-American water polo player in 1972, he led the Highlanders to numerous tournament championships during his three years on the team… was All-California Collegiate Athletic Association three times… set single-season UCR scoring record with 82 goals in ’72… upon graduation, coached briefly in the aquatics program at UCR.
Inducted February 15, 1990.

Louie Fiatoa
Football • 1970-1974
Known as a tenacious hitter, he was a three-year starter at defensive end… in 1973, he was UCR’s MVP and All-California Collegiate Athletic Association… UCR was 17-3 during his last two years… in 1974, he played for the Hawaiians of the World Football League.
Inducted February, 15, 1990.

Steve Lubratich
Baseball • 1976-1978
An All-American shortstop, he helped lead the Highlanders to the school’s first National Championship in 1977… set record for games played in a season (62) in ’77… played for the California Angels in 1981 and ’83, and led Pacific Coast League in hits while playing for Spokane in 1982… managed Riverside Red Wave in 1989, and has managed in the San Diego Padre organization since retiring from the major leagues.
Inducted February 15, 1990.

Debra Bush
Volleyball • 1980-1985
Was MVP of the California Collegiate Athletic Association as the setter on UCR’s National Championship Team… a three-time captain, she was an All-American in 1983… from 1980 to 1987, competed on United Stated Volleyball Association teams.
Inducted February 15, 1990.

Edward J. Blakely
Football, Basketball, Track & Field, Rugby • 1958-1960
Captain and quarterback of the football team in 1958 and ’59… UCR Athlete of the Year in 1959… chair of the Department of City and Regional Planning at UC Berkeley.
Inducted January 30, 1991.

Carl Rodwell
Basketball, Swimming • 1965-1969
Four-year letterman in basketball… fourth among UCR’s leading career scorers and rebounders… member of the Australian Olympic Basketball Teams in 1964 and 1968…
drafted by the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks.
Inducted January 30, 1991.

Russ Bolinger
Football • 1972-1973
Played professional football with the Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Rams, and Memphis Showboats of the USFL… tight end on UCR’s football team in 1972 and 1973… script writer and actor.
Inducted January 30, 1991.

Edmund Otis
Karate • 1979-1981
Captain of UCR National Championship karate teams in 1979 and 1980… individual National Champion in 1980… assistant karate coach at UCR.
Inducted January 30, 1991.

Paul Farley
Water Polo, Swimming • 1979-1982
Earned All-America honors in water polo in 1980 and in swimming in both 1980 and 1981… placed second in the 200 freestyle and 500 freestyle at the 1980 National Championships… two-time UCR Most Valuable Athlete.
Inducted January 30, 1991.

Kimbra Holder
Volleyball, Softball • 1981-1985
Member of the 1982 UCR National Championship Team… earned All-America honors in volleyball in 1981 and 1983… played professional volleyball in France and on the beach… head coach of the Riverside Volleyball Club.
Inducted January 30, 1991.

Judy Shapiro-Ikenberry
Track, Cross Country • 1960-1965
Although women’s intercollegiate sports were not available when she was at UCR, Judy was a nationally recognized runner… finished fifth in the 800 meter U.S. Olympic Trials… at the 1961 National Track & Field Championships, was fourth in the 800 and fifth in the 400 meter dash… won the 1967 Las Vegas Marathon and 1974 first Women’s National Marathon Championships… also won the 1977 National 50 Mile Track Championship.
Inducted February 4, 1992.

John Hendy, DDS
Swimming, Water Polo • 1970-1974
Was an All-American swimmer in the 100 and 200 yard butterfly in 1971… was also a four-year letterman in water polo, and was co-captain his senior year… since graduation, has attained a black belt in karate… graduated in top 10 of dental school class of 130.
Inducted February 4, 1992.

John Flippen
Karate • 1970-1975
Helped begin UCR karate program in 1970… attained degrees in anthropology and education from UCR, and competed for karate teams in ’72, ’75, ’78, and ’80… was an individual champion in ’80, and helped UCR to team titles in ’78 and ’80… also honored as Mountain States Champion in ’79 and South-Western Regional Champion in ’81.
Inducted February 4, 1992.

Kerry Howell-Younglove
Volleyball • 1974-1978
In her four years as a player, UCR finished second twice and were AIAW National Champions in ’77… was twice all-tournament during National Championship play… continued career on USVBA Senior Circuit, playing on National Champion in ’86, and was a Second-Team All-America choice.
Inducted February 4, 1992.

Tim Bell
Basketball • 1980-1984
At the time of his graduation in 1984, ranked third on UCR career rebounding list… was two-time captain, team MVP, All-CCAA, and All-West region… drafted by the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association in 1984… participated in NBA Pro-Am League in ’85.
Inducted February 4, 1992.

Sharon DeHayes
Softball, Basketball, Tennis • 1971-1975
An outstanding all-around athlete, DeHayes was a four-year started in three sports at UCR… in softball, she was a solid third baseman and shortstop… was a point guard in basketball, and helped lead team to AIAW Regional Championship in ’73… was the no. 1 singles player in tennis, and in ’72 played in AIAW National Tournament.
Inducted February 2, 1993.

Tom Lance
Baseball • 1971-1973
Went to high school, junior college, and college in Riverside… after transferring from Riverside City College, was an all-league pitcher at UCR in ’72, and also played shortstop… in ’73, was captain and co-most valuable player for Highlanders.
Inducted February 2, 1993.

Sue Morgan
Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Tennis • 1968-1972
Her athletic skills allowed her to excel in four sports for the Highlanders… an outstanding shortstop in softball, she also was a top singles player in tennis, and went on to compete on senior tennis circuit after leaving UCR… also participated in three marathons.
Inducted February 2, 1993.

Frank Johnson
Football • 1971-1974
Became the first football player drafted out of UCR, when he was selected by the Los Angeles Rams… a tight end at UCR, he played linebacker for the Rams, then returned to tight end when he played for the Hawaiians of the World Football League.
Inducted February 2, 1993.

Annie Kniss-Feller
Volleyball • 1982-1986
UCR’s first three-time all-American in volleyball… was NCAA Player of the Year in 1986, UCR and CCAA Female Athlete of the Year in the 1986-1987 academic year… led UCR to NCAA Division II Title despite fracturing a bone in her foot in the semifinals… after graduating from UCR, played on the Los Angeles Starlites, helping them to the Professional Volleyball League Championship in 1987… in her first year as head coach, led UC Santa Clara to conference title and NCAA playoffs.
Inducted April 19, 1994.

Brad Pounders
Baseball • 1981-1984
As a freshman second baseman in 1983, was all-region in helping the Highlanders to NCAA Division II National Title… a two-time All-American in 1983 and ’84, he set numerous offensive records while at UCR, including marks for consecutive hits (10), home runs in a season (16), and home runs in a career (30)… he was drafted in the third round by the San Diego Padres in 1984 and played in the organization through 1988 before back surgery cut short a promising career in the big leagues.
Inducted April 19, 1994.

Chuck Assumma
Cross Country • 1979-1983
An all-region performer in cross country, he won a national title in 1981 in the 5000 meter race at the NCAA Division Track and Field Championships… gave up running competitively after his sophomore year in ’81 to pursue his love for aviation… after graduating from UCR, he entered the Air Force and flew 52 missions in Desert Storm, including the initial attacks.
Inducted April 19, 1994.

Ty Dabney
Baseball • 1981-1985
A two-time All-America selection in ’84 and ’85, he also had one of the best single seasons in UCR history in ’85… was drafted after his junior year by New York Yankees but returned to UCR for senior season… in ’85, he hit .427 (second highest in school history) and set a school record with 67 RBI… was drafted by San Francisco Giants and was chosen California League Player of the Year in ’86… reached triple A ball with the Giants before retiring.
Inducted May 15, 1995.

Sandra Houston
Volleyball • 1981-1984
As a sophomore in 1982, helped lead the highlanders to NCAA Division II National Title, and team participated in playoffs every season during her four years at UCR… was one of the nation’s top players in ’84, receiving All-America honors… after graduation, became a member of California Highway Patrol, where she won numerous athletic honors.
Inducted May 15, 1995.

Liz Lattimer-Niko
Women’s basketball • 1981-1985
Known for her consistency, she was a three-time team captain for the Highlanders… also led the conference in scoring her senior year on the way to All-CCAA honors… left UCR as the no. 2 career scorer and rebounder.
Inducted May 15, 1995.

Robert Myles
Karate • 1981-1984
After becoming the youngest international karate champion at age 17, Myles enrolled at UCR and competed in four team and individual karate championships… his senior year, he finished second individually in Kumite, and led UCR to the ’84 Team Championship.
Inducted May 15, 1995.

Dan Hayes
Football • 1974-1975
The starting quarterback for UCR’s final two football teams, Hayes led UCR to two straight undefeated championship seasons in the California Collegiate Athletic Association… he threw at least one touchdown pass in his 21 games, holds 16 UCR career and single season records, and led the nation in passing his senior year on the way to All-American honors… he earned his BA from UCR in 1976 and went on to a successful high school and college coaching career.
Inducted April 17, 1996.

Margie Himmelberg-Stelluti
Volleyball • 1981
Himmelberg-Stelluti was a pioneer for UCR volleyball… after Nevada-Las Vegas dropped its program, she transferred to UCR for her final collegiate season… in 1981, she became the first UCR volleyball player named Most Valuable Player of the California Collegiate Athletic Association and led the Highlanders to the first NCAA-sponsored post-season tournament… she played professional volleyball in Italy, another first for a UCR player, for six seasons… Himmelberg-Stelluti, who received a BA from UCR in 1985, passed away due to cancer in 1995.
Inducted April 17, 1996.

Larry Reynolds
Basketball • 1972-1975
Reynolds had many outstanding achievements as a basketball player and coach at UCR… as a player, he helped lead UCR to two West Regional Championships and was named California Collegiate Athletic Association Most Valuable Player in 1975… he was eighth on the UCR all-time scoring list… after receiving his BA from UCR in 1976, he became UCR’s top assistant basketball coach… during his 16 years as assistant coach, UCR won seven CCAA titles, received 10 NCAA bids, advanced to the elite eight three times, and finished second in the nation in 1995… he moved on from UCR to become assistant basketball coach at the University of San Francisco.
Inducted April 17, 1996.

Dr. James H. Erickson
Vice Chancellor for Advancement • 1986-1999
Inducted April 17, 1996.

Jeff Carsley
Baseball • 1976-1977
Carsley set five single season and two career marks while at UCR… led Highlanders to the 1977 National Championship, and established records for runs (59), hits (102), total bases (143), batting average (.416), and RBI (58), and career standards for runs and career batting average (.394) in his two-year UCR career… drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays, he played in the Florida State league before playing professionally for Torino, Italy, and led the league in RBI in 1979.
Inducted May 5, 1997.

Doug Sanderson
Basketball • 1964-1967
A four-year started for Highlanders, he was second on the all-time scoring list at 928 points at the time of his graduation and the career leader in assistants… was co-MVP his senior year and helped lead UCR to the playoffs in each of his last two seasons… as an assistant coach for the Highlanders from 1969-1975, Sanderson helped guide teams to six regional tournaments and three trips to the Regional Championships… he then moved to Cal State University, Stanislaus, where he served as athletic director and men’s basketball coach, and was twice named NCAA West Region Coach of the Year… completed his athletic administration career as assistant athletic director of athletic development at UNLV from 1983 through the national championship year of 1990.
Inducted May 5, 1997.

Cathy & Rob Lennox
Basketball Scorekeepers • Early 1970's to Present
Inducted May 5, 1997.