COLLEGE PARK, MD -- The University of Maryland athletics department and the M Club proudly announced the selection of eight exceptional Terrapins selected for induction into the University of Maryland Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2024.
The class includes Lonny Baxter (men’s basketball), Patty Corson Robbins (women’s swimming), Jill Fisher-Galli (gymnastics), Patrick Mullins (men’s soccer), Katie Schwarzmann (women’s lacrosse), Alyssa Thomas (women’s basketball), Autumn Welsh Kelly (field hockey) and Lee Zink (men’s lacrosse).
The Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024 at the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. The reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the dinner to follow at 6:30 p.m. For ticket information, please call the M Club office at 301-405-9777 or visit https://go.umd.edu/HOF2024.
"Congratulations to our remarkable Hall of Fame Class of 2024,” said Damon Evans, Barry P. Gossett Director of Athletics. "This is a tremendous class of Hall of Famers, including Terps who were National Players of the Year in their respective sports and others who became the first to achieve an accomplishment in their sport. Each of these Terps has made an undeniable impact on Maryland Athletics both on and off the field. We're looking forward to celebrating this outstanding class and recognizing their academic and athletic achievements."
Founded in 1982 by the M Club and developed as a collaborative effort with the Athletics Department, the Maryland Athletics Hall of Fame pays tribute to those superior Terrapin athletes, coaches and administrators who have made major contributions to the honor and fame of the University of Maryland, and have continued to demonstrate the positive values learned through competing in intercollegiate sports. Induction into the Hall of Fame represents the highest athletic honor the University can bestow.
“The M Club is thrilled to introduce this remarkable class of Hall of Fame inductees,” said Executive Director of the M Club and Associate Director of Development Laura Chiriaco. “These individuals represent the pinnacle of excellence in Maryland Athletics, and we can’t wait for them to take their place among the best of the best. Thank you to everyone who participated in the nomination process, and a special thanks to the selection committee. Congratulations to all of this year’s inductees and honorees!”
The M Club will also present Honorary M Awards to Dr. Bradley Hatfield, Lauri Kenis, and Scott Weitz for their longtime dedication to Maryland athletics. Harvey Sanders will be honored with the Distinguished Citizen of the Year in recognition of his years of unwavering support of Maryland student-athletes.
The class includes Lonny Baxter (men’s basketball), Patty Corson Robbins (women’s swimming), Jill Fisher-Galli (gymnastics), Patrick Mullins (men’s soccer), Katie Schwarzmann (women’s lacrosse), Alyssa Thomas (women’s basketball), Autumn Welsh Kelly (field hockey) and Lee Zink (men’s lacrosse).
The Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024 at the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. The reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the dinner to follow at 6:30 p.m. For ticket information, please call the M Club office at 301-405-9777 or visit https://go.umd.edu/HOF2024.
"Congratulations to our remarkable Hall of Fame Class of 2024,” said Damon Evans, Barry P. Gossett Director of Athletics. "This is a tremendous class of Hall of Famers, including Terps who were National Players of the Year in their respective sports and others who became the first to achieve an accomplishment in their sport. Each of these Terps has made an undeniable impact on Maryland Athletics both on and off the field. We're looking forward to celebrating this outstanding class and recognizing their academic and athletic achievements."
Founded in 1982 by the M Club and developed as a collaborative effort with the Athletics Department, the Maryland Athletics Hall of Fame pays tribute to those superior Terrapin athletes, coaches and administrators who have made major contributions to the honor and fame of the University of Maryland, and have continued to demonstrate the positive values learned through competing in intercollegiate sports. Induction into the Hall of Fame represents the highest athletic honor the University can bestow.
“The M Club is thrilled to introduce this remarkable class of Hall of Fame inductees,” said Executive Director of the M Club and Associate Director of Development Laura Chiriaco. “These individuals represent the pinnacle of excellence in Maryland Athletics, and we can’t wait for them to take their place among the best of the best. Thank you to everyone who participated in the nomination process, and a special thanks to the selection committee. Congratulations to all of this year’s inductees and honorees!”
The M Club will also present Honorary M Awards to Dr. Bradley Hatfield, Lauri Kenis, and Scott Weitz for their longtime dedication to Maryland athletics. Harvey Sanders will be honored with the Distinguished Citizen of the Year in recognition of his years of unwavering support of Maryland student-athletes.
