SEATTLE – Seattle University Athletics has announced its Hall of Fame Class of 2020, which includes individuals Father A.A. Lemieux, Stan Glowaski, '55, Steve Hopps, '67, and Jane Purdy, '08, along with the 1967 men's soccer team. The class will be formally introduced and honored at a reception on Saturday, Feb. 22, followed by recognition at the men's basketball game versus CSU Bakersfield at 7 p.m. in the Redhawk Center.
Those seeking additional information regarding the reception may contact Judy Yu, Assistant AD for Annual Fund at yuju@seattleu.edu or 206-398-4428.
Father A.A. Lemieux
A.A. Lemieux, SJ served as the 15th president of Seattle University from 1948 until 1965, and also as Chancellor from 1976 until his death in 1979. He was recognized as a vibrant ambassador, civic leader, extraordinary fundraiser and one of the most successful presidents in Seattle University history. Fr. Lemieux directed the school from a college to a university during his tenure. He inherited six buildings on six acres and, when he left, Seattle U had grown to 26 buildings, 40 acres and double the student enrollment. Fr. Lemieux was a huge advocate of a strong athletic program and began the fundraising for the property and building which is now known as the Redhawk Center. Fr. Lemieux was a dedicated fan who attended basketball practice every day. His leadership guided Seattle U to many successful seasons, including men's basketball playing Kentucky in the 1958 National Championship game. He financed the start of men's soccer and led Seattle U athletics to a national power during the 50's and 60's.
Stan Glowaski, '55
Stan Glowaski, '55, was a member of the men's basketball team from 1952-55. He appeared in 90 games, finishing his career with 1,242 total points and averaging 13.8 points per game. He ranks third all-time in rebounding with 958 career boards and seventh all-time with an average of 10.6 rebounds per game. Seattle U went 77-13 during Glowaski's three seasons, reaching the NCAA Tournament each year. In 1952-53, Seattle U finished the season ranked 14th. In 1953-54, the school was ranked as high as sixth before finishing the season ranked 17th. Glowaski went on to be selected by the Syracuse Nationals with the sixth pick in the 11th round of the 1955 NBA Draft.
Steve Hopps, '67
Steve Hopps, '67, competed in men's tennis for Seattle University from 1963-64 and 1965-66. As a freshman and sophomore in 1963 and 1964, Hopps held the No. 1 position for SU. In 1963, he won the Seattle City Jr. Championship and, in 1964, he won 17 singles matches, while the team went 16-2. Hopps sat out the 1965 season in order to be eligible when Tom Gorman, '68, joined the team in 1966. In 1966, Hopps went 20-2 in the No. 2 singles position, while he and Gorman went undefeated in doubles at 22-0 (including wins over Stanford and Washington). Hopps and Gorman reached the Round of 16 in the 1966 NCAA Tournament before losing to the No. 5 seeded pair. In 1967, Seattle U went 18-2, including two wins over UW. Hopps and Gorman finished a season ranked 14th, becoming the first nationally ranked tennis team. After graduating from Seattle U, Hopps continued to play and coach. He and Brian Parrott played in the Pacific Northwest and were ranked No. 1 in the "open doubles" division. Hopps also won the Washington State Open Doubles in 1978. Hopps returned to SU to coach the team during the 1972 and 1973 seasons.
Jane Purdy, '08
Jane Purdy, '08, starred for Seattle U softball from 2005-08. The Missoula, Mont., native began setting school and conference records during her freshman season, and still holds program records for career batting average (.420), slugging percentage (.741), home runs (37), and RBIs (162). Purdy, a second-baseman, ranks second in on-base percentage (.495) and triples (9), tied for second in hits (208), fourth in runs scored (107) and walks (71), and sixth in doubles (30). She was a key member of SU's most successful Division II teams, helping the Redhawks win at least 30 games in each season and qualify for the NCAA Tournament three times.
1967 Men's Soccer Team
1967 was the first official season of men's soccer at Seattle University. The inaugural team was coached by Hugh McArdle, captained by Joe Zavaglia and went 7-2-0 in competition. Seattle U earned its first win over an opposing university on Oct. 26, 1967, beating Shoreline Community College, 1-0, on a game-winner by Zavaglia. That would kick off a six-game win streak to close out the season, including victories over Seattle Pacific, Western Washington and the University of Washington. The win over UW, a 3-0 shutout of the Huskies capped the impressive first season for Seattle U soccer.
Team Members: Pete Berard, Ron Blood, Mike Carney, Adrian Chatney, Tim Culbert, Wally DeBord, Al DeLeo, Bill Frink, John Fundeen, Terry Greiner, Gordon Knowles, Dale Lanz, Ed Lukjanowich, Larry Nejasmich, Paul Niedermeir, Ed Robinson, Tom Robinson, Doug Smith, Bill Stehle, Tom Yagle, Joe Zavaglia, Coach Hugh McArdle