St. Bonaventure continues its long-standing run of competitive in-season tournaments with a trip to the Boca Raton Beach Classic presented by Sport Changes Life through the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Dec. 1-2. Evening Observer (Dunkirk), July 8, 1982. Margret (Emborsky) Merino, M.D., Class of 1990, Capt. Richard C. Trietley Jr., Class of 1986, Lt. Col (Ret.) Vernon R. Rottstedt, Class of 1940, Fr. The Syracuse, NY native returned to St. Bonaventure University in 1970 as men's freshman basketball coach. The Seneca Battalion Hall of Fame was established in 1997 to honor those who have demonstrated significant contributions to the improvement of the Seneca Battalion and the furthering of the standards and ideals that make the ROTC experience at St. Bonaventure unique in its own right. David F. Sweeney, O.F.M., Ph.D., Catholic University of America Class of 1949, Maj. Gen. Norbert J. Rappl, Class of 1952. (Ret.) November 12, 2020 PRINCETON, N.J. â The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and Gazelle Group today announced the complete schedule of matchups for the season-opening event known as âBubbleville.â Games will be played November 25 â December 5, 2020 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. He was inducted into the St. Bonaventure Athletics Hall of Fame in 1974. James P. Coyle, Class of 1951, Brig. As a high-school swimmer, won five state titles: the 200-meter freestyle in 1986 and 1988 and the 500-meter freestyle 1986-88, and was twice named outstanding swimmer in the state championships in 1986 and 1988; at St. Bonaventure University he broke more than 10 records and his 500-meter record still held when he was inducted into the St. Bonaventure Hall ⦠ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. (WIVB)âBills Hall of Fame Quarterback Jim Kelly will visit St. Bonaventure University next Saturday, February 22, before ⦠Phoenix Suns say Hall of Fame basketball coach Paul Westphal has died at ⦠ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. â John Hayes '69, Eboni Preston Laurent '08 and Jo Storms Scattergood '98 were honored as the newest members of the St. Bonaventure University Athletics Hall of Fame in an induction ceremony Saturday morning at the Reilly Center. (Ret.) Kevin O'Connor, Class of 1988, Capt., USN (Ret.) Induction into the Hall of Fame recognizes and honors those individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the intercollegiate program at St. Bonaventure University, and who have continued to demonstrate in their lives the values imparted by intercollegiate athletics. (Ret.) By inducting these individuals into the Athletic Hall of Fame, the school desires to continue to build the spirit of family among the ⦠(Ret.) SAINT JOSEPH'S VERSUS ST. BONAVENTURE Wednesday marks the 81st meeting between Saint Joseph's and St. Bonaventure, with the Hawks holding a 51-29 edge in the all-time series. First Meeting: 3/15/58, St. Bonaventure, 79-75 Last Meeting: 3/4/20, St. Bonaventure, 89-73 Coach Lange vs. St. Bonaventure: 0-2 Current Saint Joseph's Streak: Lost 5. Robert F. Danner, Class of 1960, Lt. Col. 1999 ROTC Hall of Fame Inductees Col. Paul E. Donnelly, Class of 1941 Paul E. Donnelly was born in Canada and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Bonaventure College in 1941. He was the first Western New York athlete to be drafted in three different major sports- the Detroit Pistons chose him in the NBA Draft; the Buffalo Bills in the NFL; the New York Mets in Major League Baseballâs- but when asked to name the most rewarding moment of his athletic career, he chose his 1974 St. Bonaventure Athletics Hall of Fame induction. "Of all things, this is about as humbling as it could possibly be," Hayes said. Mansfield, Aaron. Gene W. McConville, Class of 1983, Col. "No mistaking Carter's all-around, hall-of-fame talent." Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame inductee Len Jankiewicz received another honor recently in being named as this year's recipient of the Dick Gallagher Legacy Award. Westportâs Backus inducted to state Hall of Fame; GFA winter teams finish week undefeated; ... ST. BONAVENTURE 77, HOFSTRA 69. Martin played in the NBA for one season, averaging 15.4 minutes, 3.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists a game. Upon graduation, George was drafted by the Detroit Pistons with the 81st pick in the 1967 draft. SAINT JOSEPH'S VERSUS ST. BONAVENTURE Wednesday marks the 81st meeting between Saint Joseph's and St. Bonaventure, with the Hawks holding a 51-29 edge in the all-time series. The Baseball Hall of Fame's records show that Susce played a total of thirteen total years in the majors with several different teams such as; Philadelphia, Detroit, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and his last years with the Cleveland Indians. The Baseball Hall of Fame's records show that Susce played a total of thirteen total years in the majors with several different teams such as; Philadelphia, Detroit, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and his last years with the Cleveland Indians. Francisco Morales, Class of 2013, Col. 1990: St. Bonaventure Sports Hall of Fame inductee. ST. BONAVENTURE â Two brothers with distinguished U.S. Army careers were inducted into the St. Bonaventure University Seneca Battalion Army ROTC Hall of Fame last month. Carter was enshrined in the St. Bonaventure Sports Hall of Fame in 1974, the Chautauqua County Sports Hall of Fame in 1984 and the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame in 2012. He was chosen to the Journal American All City first team. Only Detroit Mercy and Iona have had more cancellations (7) while New Mexico State, Fordham and James Madison have each had six. Johnson, was a four year starting pitcher for St. Bonaventure from 2000-2003. With athletes being inducted from 1969 to the present, the Bonnies have a rich history of honorees who have made their marks on the St. Bonaventure University athletic program. (Ret.) 3-Point Goals: 5-18, .278 (Holmes 2-4, Lofton 1-3, Vasquez 1-3, Welch 1-6, Roberts 0-2). On February 8, 1969, the inaugural induction ceremony of the first 14 members of the St. Bonaventure University Athletic Hall of Fame was held. (Ret.) Lanier was inducted into the St. Bonaventure Athletics Hall of Fame in 1975. Gary W. Machina, Class of 1987, Col., Chaplain (Retired) James E. Sanner, Class of 1955, Col. Albion High graduate Kyle Johnson will be inducted into the St. Bonaventure University Athletic Hall of Fame on June 7. He was also selected by the Buffalo Bills in the 13th round and by the New York Mets in the 52nd round (874th overall). McDaniel, Class of 1979, Col. Michael R. Czaja, Class of 1982, Lt. Col. The Hall of Fame quarterback will also serve as the team's honorary captain for the game between the Bonnies and the Richmond Spiders. Please feel free to explore the site to learn about our inductees and quick facts! Weise stayed on at St. Bonaventure as athletics director for 19 years, retiring in 1992. 1997: Became Regional Director of Coaches for Cancer Three Point Attack for the American Cancer Society . The Saint Bonaventure High School Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes former student athletes, as well as athletic staff and community members who have helped foster good sportsmanship and the advancement of the Saint Bonaventure High School athletic program. Beverly Schwenk Pritchett, 1979, Capt. The Buffalo News, September 7, 2012. Athletics Hall of Fame History. Joseph H. Stangle, Purdue University Class of 1934, Col. Box G Reilly Center St. Bonaventure, NY 14778, Buy Women's Basketball Single Game Tickets. "St. Bonaventure Hopes Victory Over Friars Will Rate National Recognition." (Ret.) His number 34 is one of only nine to hang from the Reilly Center rafters. 1998: Became National Director for Coaches for Cancer. Our program also includes an awards banquet. Martin played in the NBA for one season, averaging 15.4 minutes, 3.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists a game. He was also a member of the Greater Buffalo Hall of Fame, earning induction ⦠As in 1969, it offers St. Bonaventure University an opportunity to “Unfurl the Brown and White” and express its appreciation to the standard bearers of our athletics, and University, traditions. Lt. Thomas D. (Tim) Moore, Class of 1940, Col. Korbar, Chuck. Lanier and his wife, Dr. Dayo Lanier, have a son, Emory, and a daughter, Kai. John P. Caruso, Class of 1953, Col. Albert LaBarbera, Class of 1952, 1st Lt. Daniel C. Kane Sr., Class of 1954, Maj. USAF (Ret.) On February 8, 1969, the inaugural induction ceremony of the first 14 members of the St. Bonaventure University Athletic Hall of Fame was held. The Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, incorporated in 1981 to honor and preserve the sports history of Chautauqua County, New York. Learn how to make wagers on real game odds without spending a dime. Stephen F. Wilder Sr., Class of 1968, Col. 2020 Riles Neff | Keira Bergman 2019 Kai Rojas | Estelle Leon 2018 Tyler Ostrom | Brittaney Van Buren 2017 Jacob Bravo | Lourdes (lulu) Gilbert 2016 Darius Vines | Celera Barnes 2015 Nick Capella |⦠6 â St. Bonaventure has had as much bad luck with games being wiped out due to virus concerns as just about any team in the nation. AP. Covers contests offers our members free contests with great cash prizes. Weise was inducted into the SBU Athletics Hall of Fame in 1971. (Ret.) Robert (Bob) Sassone led A. Lincoln HS to the New York City PSAL Basketball Championship in 1949 . The Hall of Fame induction maintains the tradition of honoring outstanding representatives of our athletics heritage at a time when the campus and local communities can join in the celebration. Gen. Patrick D. Frank, Class of 1989, Col. Jim Satalin 1973-82: Satalin ( right) played from 1965-69 at St. Bonaventure. The CSHOF is an all-volunteer group governed by a thirty-member Board of Directors elected annually. In 1978, Lanier was selected by the Professional Basketball Writers Association (PBWA) as the recipient of the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award for outstanding community service. Paul Westphal, a Hall of Fame player who won a championship with the Boston Celtics in 1974 and later coached in the league and in college, has ⦠Peter W. Bradley, Class of 1959, Brig. Saint Bonaventure, pray for us. Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting, preserving and celebrating the game of basketball at every level. St. Bonaventure retired Lanier's #31 jersey. He was chosen to the All NIT team in 1952. The Hall of Fame has more than 400 inductees and 40,000 sq. He is the cousin of Bob Lanier, enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame after a 14-year NBA career. About The Hall. Bubbleville will house several events relocated and reimagined due to ⦠Giac P. Modica, Class of 1956, Col. (Ret.) Induction into the Hall of Fame recognizes and honors ⦠Jim DiRisio, Class of 1986, Col. (Ret.) "Carter Didnât Care Anymore." (Ret.) 1989: Assistant basketball coach at West Virginia . William J Casey, Class of 1941, Rear Adm. USN Louis V. Iasiello, O.F.M., Class of 1972, Col. Robert A. Arciero, M.D., Class of 1976, Rev. (Ret.) The Seneca Battalion Hall of Fame was established in 1997 by the Seneca Battalion Alumni Affinity in cooperation with the cadre and cadets at that time. Albany High School Class of 1988. 3261 West State Road, St. Bonaventure, NY 14778, Athletic, Recreation & Fitness Facilities, Master Sgt. Since then, the Hall of Fame has grown to include Bonaventure student-athletes, coaches and administrators who have formed the fabric of the Universityâs athletic program. Michael C.H. The UConn women are in the AFR Hall of Fame Womenâs Challenge. (Ret.) Area Colleges Buffalo Bills Columnists High School National Outdoors Buffalo Sabres St. Bonaventure. Click on any of the plaques below to read more about each member of the Hall of Fame. He was also a member of the Greater Buffalo Hall of Fame, earning induction in 2012, and received a spot in the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame in 1984. His number 34 is one of only nine to hang from the Reilly Center rafters. The Bonnies have had six games cancelled because of virus concerns either within their own program or an opponent. The Seneca Battalion Hall of Fame was established in 1997 to honor those who have demonstrated significant contributions to the improvement of the Seneca Battalion and the furthering of the standards and ideals that make the ROTC experience at St. Bonaventure unique in its own right. Bernard R. Creighton, O.F.M., Class of 1961, Lt. Col USAF (Ret.) Richard J. Alderman,Houghton College Class of 1952, Col. St. Bonaventure University basketball program booklet, 1966. (Ret.) First Meeting: 3/15/58, St. Bonaventure, 79-75 Last Meeting: 3/4/20, St. Bonaventure, 89-73 Coach Lange vs. St. Bonaventure: 0-2 Current Saint Joseph's Streak: Lost 5. Marvin W. Stocker, Class of 1965, Lt. Col. (Ret.) (Ret.) 1987: Inducted into St. Bonaventure Sports Hall of Fame . Honorees date back to the late 1800s and represent a myriad of sports, with each holding a special place in Bonaventure history. He was inducted into the St. Bonaventure Athletics Hall of Fame in 1974. St. Bonaventure University Department of Athletics, P.O. ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. (WIVB)âBills Hall of Fame Quarterback Jim Kelly will visit St. Bonaventure University next Saturday, February 22, before ⦠(Ret.) (Ret.) Carter was enshrined in the St. Bonaventure Sports Hall of Fame in 1974, the Chautauqua County Sports Hall of Fame in 1984 and the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame in 2012. (Ret.) The Pittsburgh native played wide receiver at St. Bonaventure and was planning on returning to school to get his master's ... Ohio last summer to be inducted into the Hall of Fame ⦠St. Bonaventure retired Lanier's #31 jersey. ST. BONAVENTURE â The St. Bonaventure menâs basketball team is heading back to the Sunshine State this December. (Ret.) He was chosen to the Journal American All City first team. Any current or former Seneca Battalion cadet or cadre member can nominate someone for membership. Paul Westphal, a Hall of Fame player who won a championship with the Boston Celtics in 1974 and later coached in the league and in college, has ⦠Francis J. Kane, Classes of 1947 & 1970, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.) Henry J. Sanford, Class of 1973, Cmdr., U.S. Navy (Ret.) In 1978, Lanier was selected by the Professional Basketball Writers Association (PBWA) as the recipient of the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award for outstanding community service. The Hall of Fame museum is home to more than 400 inductees and over 40,000 square feet of basketball history. He was commissioned a field artillery second lieutenant that same year, and reported soon after to Fort Sill, Oklahoma, where he received his initial branch training. Robert (Bob) Sassone led A. Lincoln HS to the New York City PSAL Basketball Championship in 1949. Carter was inducted into the St. Bonaventure Hall of Fame in 1974. St. Bonaventure Hall Of Fame This team has no hall of fame players. (Ret.) Lanier was inducted into the St. Bonaventure Athletics Hall of Fame in 1975. Percentages: FG .456, FT .857. Edward V. Karl, Class of 1959, Lt. Col. He led St. Bonaventure U, to the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) in 1951 and 1952. He led St. Bonaventure U, to the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) in 1951 and 1952. Team Rebounds: 2. 2020 Riles Neff | Keira Bergman 2019 Kai Rojas | Estelle Leon 2018 Tyler Ostrom | Brittaney Van Buren 2017 Jacob Bravo | Lourdes (lulu) Gilbert 2016 Darius Vines | Celera Barnes 2015 Nick Capella |⦠Among his honors, Martin was inducted into the Bishop Timon Hall of Fame in 2002 and the St. Bonaventure Athletics Hall of Fame in 1969. As a community of faith inspired by Christian values and celebrated in Catholic tradition, St. Bonaventure High School fosters a shared dedication to living faith, engaging hearts, enlightening minds, achieving excellence and transforming lives. Leo E. Keenan Jr., Class of 1947, 1st. The Huskies will face Quinnipiac on Nov. 28 at 12:30 p.m. and either Mississippi State or ⦠mission statement. Gerardus A. Backhaus, Class of 1965, Col. Diane L. (Meserve) Dunn, Houghton College Class of 1988, 2nd Lt., U.S. Marine Corps, John R. (Bob) Burns, Class of 1966, Col. 1990: St. Bonaventure Sports Hall of Fame inductee. Among his honors, Martin was inducted into the Bishop Timon Hall of Fame in 2002 and the St. Bonaventure Athletics Hall of Fame in 1969. Nearly 200,000 people visit the Hall of Fame museum each year to learn about the game, experience the interactive exhibits and test their skills on ⦠Since then, the Hall of Fame has grown to include Bonaventure student-athletes, coaches and administrators who have formed the fabric of the University’s athletic program. The Seneca Battalion Hall of Fame was established in 1997 by the Seneca Battalion Alumni Affinity in ⦠George Susce was also a candidate for the St. Bonaventure Hall of Fame. ft. of basketball history. 1991-2000: Observer for referees for the Big East Conference . St. Bonaventure Hall Of Fame This team has no hall of fame players. Welcome to the St. Bonaventure University Athletics Hall of Fame page! Gen. 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