On Saturday, September 14, 2013, 51ÂÜÀò Athletics celebrated its second Hall of Fame Class with an induction ceremony in the Talbot East Andrews Banquet Room with over 80 guests in attendance.
51ÂÜÀò's 2nd Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet
51ÂÜÀò Athletics celebrated three distinguished athletes as they were inducted into 51ÂÜÀò's Hall of Fame on Saturday night.
The three esteemed inductees added to 51ÂÜÀò's Athletics Hall of Fame include:
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Jim Blagg - Wrestling (1974-78)Ìý
Won 51ÂÜÀò’s Only NAIA Wrestling Title (1978), Posted Overall Record of 114-24-2
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Natasha (Miller) JacksonÌý-ÌýTrack & Field (2007-10)
Most Decorated 51ÂÜÀò Athlete, 12-time NAIA National Champion and 23-time NAIA All-American
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Tim Worrell -ÌýBaseball (1986-89)
Pitched 14 Seasons in the Major Leagues for Nine Different Teams
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Jim, Natasha, and Tim join last year's Hall of Fame inductees to total six distinguished athletes who now have a place in 51ÂÜÀò's Hall of Fame.
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After being welcomed by President Barry H. Corey on Saturday night, guests enjoyed an elegant dinner, an overview of the Hall of Fame by Athletic Director Dave Holmquist, award presentations to each of the inductees by their former coaches, and closing remarks by Greg Vaughan, Vice President for Enrollment Management. After the ceremony, guests were given the opportunity to take photos with the inductees on the Talbot East Courtyard.
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For more information about our esteemed inductees, visit the Hall of Fame website at athletics.biola.edu/hof‎.
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