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UAB Athletic HoF

Make your nominations for the UAB Athletics Hall of Fame.

Have any of you ever heard of Daniel Gaitan? He played soccer in 1979-80. He holds the school record for career goals by a long shot - a record that will be very hard to ever break. I didn't even realize our soccer program dated back that far.

Apparently, Gaitan is now a doctor in St. Louis.

Yes, I have heard of him and he is on my list.

2009: The inaugural class includes:
• Gene Bartow, men’s basketball coach from 1978-96 and director of athletics from 1978-2000
• S. Richardson Hill, UAB president from 1977-86
• Wanda Hightower Jordan, women’s basketball student athlete from 1978-82
• Oliver Robinson, men’s basketball student athlete from 1978-82
• Jerry D. Young, senior vice president for finance from 1974-83 and key supporter of UAB athletics

I know it's only 5 to be selected.
Just a few suggestions:

Football: Dr. Jim Hilyer, Josh Evans, Pat Green, Cedrick Buchannon, Derrick Ingram
Baseball: Harry "The Hat" Walker, Ryan Keedy
Basketball: Steve Mitchell, Jerome Mincy, Mo Finley
Women's Basketball:Deanna Jackson, Jacque Nero
Golf: Graeme McDowell
Volleyball: Patti Schroder
Soccer: Dan Gaitan, Babayele Sodade
Support: Dr. Johnny Scott


My Final 5 in order:

1. Graeme McDowell
2. Harry "The Hat" Walker
3. Steve Mitchell
4. Dr. Jim Hilyer
5. Josh Evans

Honorable Mention: Dr. Johnny Scott

I will submit my nominations Monday.

Where will the UAB Hall of Fame be located?