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The Varsity K Hall of Fame
The Varsity K Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1979 to pay tribute to former student-athletes, coaches, and administrators who through the years have brought recognition to Kent State University Athletics, and who continued to demonstrate in their daily lives core values learned in intercollegiate athletics. Over the years, these individuals have been inducted for their outstanding contributions to Kent State University Athletics. The new Varsity K Hall of Fame is located on the walls near the entrances to the MAC Center floor near Lobbies A and C.
Hall of Fame Members | Team of Distinction | Honorary Varsity K Members | Distinguished Athletic Alumni | Rudy Bachna Award | Varsity K Person of the Year
Varsity K Awards and Hall of Fame Criteria
Kent State Athletics is looking forward to honoring its 45th Varsity K Hall of Fame Class at the induction ceremony Saturday, Feb. 1, at 9 a.m. at the Kent Student Center Ballroom. Join us as we recognize the achievements of the 2024 class of honorees and inductees during a special brunch and ceremony. For more information and to RSVP, please go to: KentStateSports.com/HoF
2024 Varsity Hall of Fame Inductees |
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Chris Baker ('86)
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Jessica Carmichael ('11)
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Dior Delophont ('16)
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Josée Doyon (B.A.'15, B.A.'16)
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Kyle Hallock ('11)
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Eugene Jarvis ('10)
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Eric Lauer ('16)
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Ian Miller ('16)
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2024 Varsity K Hall of Fame Teams of Distinction |
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1998-99 Men's BasketballThe 1998-99 Kent State men's basketball team made history as the first in program history to reach the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament. Led by head coach Gary Waters, the team had a remarkable season, finishing second in the MAC East regular season standings. They showcased their resilience in the MAC Tournament, defeating Marshall in a thrilling 79-76 quarterfinal victory, followed by a strong 68-57 win over Ohio in the semifinals. In the MAC Tournament final, Kent State secured a 49-43 victory over Miami, earning the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Playing as the No. 11 seed in the East region, Kent State concluded their historic season with a 23-7 record, including an 11-5 mark in conference play. |
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2008 SoftballThe 2008 Kent State softball team made history, advancing to the NCAA Regional finals and setting a new standard for excellence in the Mid-American Conference (MAC). With 46 victories, the Golden Flashes achieved the most wins by any MAC team since league play began in 1983. They tied school records with 40 regular-season victories and 20 conference wins, and became the first team in Kent State history to record three consecutive 30-win seasons and three straight MAC East Division titles. The 2008 senior class went out in style, accumulating 135 career wins, more than any other class in the program's history. Under the leadership of head coach Karen Linder, who surpassed 600 career victories and notched her 350th win at Kent State, the team also made history on the mound. Pitchers Kylie Reynolds and Gabe Burns became the first duo in school history to each win 20 games and strike out more than 200 batters in a single season. The team shattered records, including 74 stolen bases, 529 strikeouts, and holding opponents to a .163 batting average. Individually, Jamie Fitzpatrick extended her career-leading home run total to 36 and became Kent State’s all-time leader in RBIs with 120. Kim Hamilton set the school’s career record for runs scored with 140, while Jessica Toocheck tied the school’s single-season RBI record with 48. |
Honorary Varsity K Member |
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Mindy Aleman(Bio Coming Soon) |
Distinguished Athletic Alumnus |
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Dr. Barry A. Franklin ('70)(Bio Coming Soon) |
Rudy Bachna Memorial Award |
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Dr. William Pakan (M.A. ’69, Ph.D. ’74)(Bio Coming Soon) |
Varsity K Person of the Year |
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Nicole and Michael Awad(Bio Coming Soon) |
