The Clarkson University Athletic Hall of Fame was established at the University to recognize those individuals, who either through participation, support, or interest, have made outstanding contributions to Clarkson athletics, and who have helped bring recognition, honor, and distinction to the University.
Seventy-two members have been inducted, beginning with the inaugural class, consisting of 15 individuals, in the fall of 1992.
CLARKSON ATHLETIC HALL of FAME NOMINATION FORM:
The selection committee will be collecting nominations from alumni and the general public for the names of persons who have made outstanding contributions in athletics at Clarkson, including athletes, coaches, staff members, and supporters of the University's athletic programs. Athletes are not eligible until five years after graduation and current coaches are not eligible.
Those making nominations are asked to forward to the committee any available information in support of the submission. Material will be returned to the owner upon request.
Name:
Sports Participated In:
Honors or Individual Records:
PLEASE RETURN ALONG WITH ANY SUPPORTING MATERIAL TO
jbartell@clarkson.edu
or by mail to
Josh Bartell • Assistant Athletics Director • Cheel Arena • Clarkson University • Potsdam, NY 13699-5830
Clarkson Athletics Hall of Fame Selection Committee has announced that nine former Clarkson Athletes will be enshrined in the Clarkson Athletics Hall of Fame this February during the annual Cold Out Gold Out Alumni Weekend.
The Class of 2023 will be the first class inducted since 2017 when Clarkson inducted eight new members. Below are the members of the Class of 2023 with a summary of their accolades. In the following days, clarksonathletics.com will release a full story on each of the candidates with full in-depth coverage of their career.
The Class of 2023 will be (in alphabetical order):
Sara Artus - Volleyball - 2011
Sara was an AVCA All-American Third-Team in 2011, an AVCA All-American Honorable Mention in 2009 & 2010, and AVCA All-Region First-Team in 2009, 2010, & 2011. Sara was the Liberty League Player of the Year in 2011, along with being named a CoSIDA Academic All-District 3. She was Liberty League First-Team All-Star 3 times (2009-2011) and is Clarkson's All-Time Leader in kills per set, ranks second in total kills (five behind all-time leader). During her time with the Golden Knights, the team Reached NCAA Tournament three times, which were the first three times in program history.
Tim Barcomb - Baseball - 2003
Tim finished career one-hit shy of the all-time triple crown as leader in home runs, RBI, and average (now ranks second, first, and third). Barcomb was a three-time ABCA/Rawlings All-Region, three-time UCAA All-Star, and a three-time CoSIDA Academic All-American (one of only two athletes at Clarkson to be named Academic All-American three times) He held the distinction as the hardest player in the nation to strike out in 2003 with only two strikeouts.
Robert "Soupy" Campbell - Benefactor - 1961
Soupy has been a long-time supporter of men's and women's hockey, while serving the college at large with his work on the Board of Trustees and Alumni Association President. Campbell has contributed to both renovations of Cheel Arena, along with contributions to Walker Arena renovation project. He supports Lil' Knights Club, a young fan engagement program for Women's Hockey and is one of the top supporters of the annual Athletics Giving Day. Soup played hockey from 1958 to 1961, appearing in 55 games with the Green and Gold.
Dan Gasbarre - Men's Soccer - 1988
Possibly the greatest goal scorer in program history, in 65 career games, Dan scored 43 goals with 11 assists (97 points), ranking second all-time in program history for both goals and points. Gasbarre was named the ICAC Rookie of the Year in 1984, an ICAC All-Star four times (three-time 1st Team), All-NYS Region four times (1st team twice). Key offensive threat in that four-year stretch, led team in scoring all four years.
David Kinney - Baseball - 2012
Kinney was named a D3Baseball.com All-American in 2012), an ABCA/Rawlings All-American in 2011, and Liberty League Player of the Year two times (2011, 2012). David was a three-time NYS All-Region, 2011 NYS Regional Player of the Year and Finalist for National Player of the Year. Clarkson's all-time leader in batting average (.402), slugging (.637), home runs (19), hits (198), doubles (51), total bases (314) he hit .467 in senior season. Served as team's closer as junior and allowed only five hits in eight appearances with 14 strikeouts. Team reached NCAA Tournament twice duing his time with the Green and Gold.
Bill O'Flaherty - Hockey, Coach, Administrator - 1971
Billy O's life at Clarkson spanned that of an athlete, Coach, Athletic Director. O'Flaherty as a Head Coach of the Men's Hockey team, went 134-59-12 (.683 winning percentage) and led team to two ECAC Regular-Season titles, and three NCAA Tournament appearances. He was selected as Spencer Penrose Award recipient as National Coach of the Year in 1981. After coaching Bill became Clarkson Athletic Director and held post for more than a decade before moving to NHL to serve as Director of Player Personnel for LA Kings. Also scout for Pittsburgh Penguins and Director of Pro Scouting for Florida Panthers.
Mike Smith - Hockey - 1968
Mike was a member of the Clarkson Hockey program from 1965-67. After his graduation from Clarkson, Mike began a path in hockey that helped shape the way the game is played today. Smith became a front office executive who has worked with the original Winnipeg Jets, Chicago Blackhawks and Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). Since 2003, Smith has worked as a scout and with two companies specializing in hockey analytics.
Smith was presented with Clarkson's Arnold H. Barben Award in 2000.
Mel Tomalty - Hockey & Lacrosse - 1961
Tomalty played in 59 games with the Golden Knights Hockey program scoring 57 goals and 58 assists for 115 points. He lead team in goals in 1958-59 and 1959-60 and centered what is widely considered one of the best lines ever at Clarkson with Bill Little and Bob Van Lammers in the 1958-59 season, when as a unit, they amassed 126 points in 19 games (6.63 points per game) which accounted for 49.2% of the team's scoring. He averaged 1.94 points per game, fifth-best figure in program history. Mel was a long-time official in North Country where he received numerous awards and was a goal judge for hockey at the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics.
Joe Zebrowski - Lacrosse - 2005
Joe owns the lowest all-time goals against average in program history (6.93 GAA), the second most wins (32), second best save percentage (.618). Joe Z was a two-time All-American Honorable Mention and a four-time conference all-star. He was named the UCAA Rookie of the Year in 2002, and led team to NCAA Tournament in 2002 and 2004 and was selected as UCAA Most Outstanding Player in 2004 conference championship tournament.
Seven former Golden Knight athletic standouts and a generous benefactor were inducted into the Clarkson University Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday.
Clarkson honored Brigitte Aldous '90, Skip Demerski '67, Barry Fischer '54, Vele Galovski '83, Jerry Kieran '92, Craig Laughlin '80, Bill Little '61 and Don Seale '57. Ceremonies for the ninth induction class into the Clarkson Athletic Hall of Fame took place on Saturday, Ocotber 7 in the Cheel Campus Center Barben Room.
Class of 2008:
Bob Empie '68 (Hockey)
Bill Harrison (Hockey Coach)
Ed Kinney '47 (Baseball)
Larry Martin '92 (Soccer, Basketball, Tennis)
Stephanie Sealer '95 (Basketball, Tennis)
Fred Silver '68 (Golf, Hockey)
Murray Walker (Benefactor)
Kevin Zappia '79 (Hockey, Baseball) |
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Clarkson Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2008 (l-r):
Ed Kinney, Marge Harrison (representing Bill Harrison), Fred Silver, Bob Empie, Back row: Stephanie Sealer, Pat Mulholland and Melina Krajewski (representing Murray Walker), Larry Martin, Kevin Zappia. |
Class of 1995:
Peter Dwyer (Coach, Athletic Director)
Wally Easton '31 (Hockey)
Bill Fiesinger '37 (Athletic Director,
Football, Basketball, Baseball)
Pete Ganley '72 (Basketball)
Emerson Roser '40 (Baseball, Basketball)
Class of 1992:
Corby Adams '64 (Hockey, Baseball)
Fran Costello '39 (Basketball, Baseball)
Ed Fay '64 (Wrestling)
Clarence "Boots" Gaffney '36
(Football, Basketball, Baseball)
Al Graham '59 (Soccer, Hockey, Lacrosse)
Jack Hantz (Coach, Athletic Director),
Hank Hodge (Coach, Athletic Director)
Alan Nolet '78 (Lacrosse)
Jack Phillips '43
(Coach, Baseball, Basketball)
Paul Pilon '40 (Hockey)
Kelly Priestley '81
(Hockey, Tennis, Lacrosse)
Eddie Rowe '57 (Hockey)
Pinky Ryan '35
(Trainer, Baseball, Basketball)
John Siedlecki '35
(Football, Basketball, Baseball)
Dave Taylor '77 (Hockey)
CLARKSON ATHLETIC HALL of FAME NOMINATION FORM:
The selection committee will be collecting nominations from alumni and the general public for the names of persons who have made outstanding contributions in athletics at Clarkson, including athletes, coaches, staff members, and supporters of the University's athletic programs. Athletes are not eligible until five years after graduation and current coaches are not eligible.
Those making nominations are asked to forward to the committee any available information in support of the submission. Material will be returned to the owner upon request.
Name:
Sports Participated In:
Honors or Individual Records:
PLEASE RETURN ALONG WITH ANY SUPPORTING MATERIAL TO
jbartell@clarkson.edu
or by mail to
Josh Bartell • Assistant Athletics Director • Cheel Arena • Clarkson University • Potsdam, NY 13699-5830
