Fairfield University Athletic Hall of Fame Unveiling

Barone Campus Center
October 14, 2006

On October 14, 2006, the Fairfield University Alumni Association unveiled the new Athletic Hall of Fame. This permanent display, designed by Jim Rapoport P'07 of Honorcraft, Inc; is comprised of seventeen plaques representing a sport and its members honored in the Athletic Hall of Fame, with the Fairfield University seal in the center, and enclosed by two bronze tablets on either side showcasing twenty-five figures in their athletic sport. The new Athletic Hall of Fame display is located across from the bookstore on the second level of the Barone Campus Center, and the mobile Hall of Fame continues to be on display in the Walsh Athletic Center and at the Arena at Harbor Yard during the basketball season.

Fairfield University Athletic Hall of Fame display

Guests look on as Fairfield University Alumni Association president George Lacovara '56 begins unveiling ceremony

University President Jeffrey von Arx, S.J. giving remarks

Athletic Hall of Fame designer and president of Honorcraft, Inc., Jim Rapoport P'07 gives remarks before unveiling

Rev. W. Laurence O'Neil, S.J. alumni and athletics chaplain blesses the Athletic Hall of Fame

Fairfield University Alumni Association President George Lacovara '56 presents the new Athletic Hall of Fame display

Athletic Hall of Fame honorees:
Front row (left to right): John Barry '62, Jim Lopusznick '00, Christen Veach '97, Jessica Grossarth '98, Theresa O'Connor '99, Billy Barnes '80, John "Doc" McCarthy
Back row (left to right): George Groom '73, John Redway '59, Joe Miko '51, John O'Connell '55, Robert Gerwien '55, Bob Meyers '83, Charlie Phillips '67, Art Kenney '68, Paul Barnes '67