1992 Hall of Fame Inductees

Carolyn Hodges '84, women's basketball: Carolyn Hodges appeared on the Lady Stags basketball scene in the early 1980s, just as the Fairfield women's basketball program was entering Division I. Carolyn's talents were immediately recognized. During her four seasons she amassed 1,136 points and 760 rebounds, making her seventh all-time leading scorer and third all-time in rebounding. Acknowledgement of these skills came in the form of a selection on to the All-MAAC Team in 1983, an ECAC Medal of Merit in 1984, and being chosen as the team's Most Valuable Player in 1982-83 and 1983-84. During Carolyn's career the Lady Stags collected a record of 71 wins and 45 losses, including a record of 22-6 in 1983-84 when Carolyn was team captain.

Rev. Victor Leeber, S.J., Service to Athletics:  Rev. Victor Leeber, S.J., came to Fairfield University in 1947 as an instructor of foreign languages and in 44 years became known as the "Father of Fairfield Athletics." In 1947, Father helped found the cross country team, Fairfield's first intercollegiate athletic team. In the ensuing years, he would continue to serve Fairfield's athletes in various roles including the director of intramurals, faculty moderator, chaplain for the football and swim teams, academic advisor for the men's basketball team, and member of the faculty athletic committee. Father Leeber received numerous awards in recognition of his many years of service, including the football team's Distinguished Service Award in 1984 and Kenefick Award in 1986, the Manor yearbook dedication in 1983, and the athletic department's Distinguished Service Award in 1984. In 1991, Father was inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit academic honor society. In May 1992, he retired from the classroom, but remained in the position of assistant to the athletic director, where he served as chaplain to all sports teams, and assisted in special projects.

Thomas Meyers '82, football: Thomas Meyers was one of the most talented players to put on a helmet and shoulder pads for the Stags. Only the fourth football player to enter the Hall of Fame, Tom certainly made his mark on the football program at Fairfield. During each of his four seasons as a running back, he led the team in rushing yardage and points scored, ending his career with an average of over five yards per carry. Tom also added a dimension to the team's aerial attack; coming out of the backfield, he averaged over 14 yards per reception. Tom's achievements did not go unnoticed as he was named First Team All-Conference in each of his four seasons, First Team All-American in two seasons in 1980 and 1981, and the team's Most Valuable Player (offense) in three seasons from 1979-81. Tom's play enabled the team to reach the National Collegiate Football Association's championship finals in 1979. As a senior captain, he led the Stags to a 7-2 record, the best record achieved by a Fairfield football team and was a starter on the 1980 team which was ranked #1 in the pre-season NCFA Polls.