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Hall of Fame Class of 2011 Induction Ceremony
From left to right. First row: Joel Maturi, Ron Odson (son of inductee, Bruce Odson), Mike Hebert, Greg Lappin (son of inductee, Garth Lappin). Second row: Mike Crowley, Joe Pollack, Ben Hamilton, Robb Quinlan, Harry Whitaker (son of John Whitaker).
The “M” Club just wrapped up another successful Hall of Fame Weekend. Our weekend of events kicked off with the Induction Ceremony at the Ted Mann Concert Hall on Thursday, September 22. The program was filled with excitement featuring performances from Ben Utecht and Dan Nystrom, the spirit squad, honoring our 50-year letter winners (see picture below), collegiate highlight films for each inductee, as well as inductee interviews.
George Adzick, Director of the “M” Club, paying tribute to our 50-year letter winners. Congratulations!
The excitement did not stop there. We hosted the Varsity breakfast on Friday morning. It was a great opportunity for the inductees and “M” Club members to reflect and catch up. After breakfast, we walked over to the T. Denny Athletics Hall of Fame. We unveiled the class of 2011 plaques followed by a tour of the TCF Bank stadium. The stadium is an exceptionally amazing facilitiy, and taking a look at the inner workings like the club suites and the locker rooms deems the stadium to be even more impressive!
The inductees stayed busy throughout the weekend by attending the Goal Line luncheon, volleyball game, and the football game on Saturday night. We hope that everyone who attended had a wonderful time and we look forward to seeing you at our next event!
Congratulations again to all the inductees. Go Gophers!
2011 Hall of Fame - Purchase Your Tickets Today!
The legacy of University of Minnesota Athletics will be celebrated this September with the induction of 10 former Golden Gopher standouts into the "M" Club Hall of Fame, Athletics Department officials announced Tuesday.
The official induction of the 2011 class will take place during a ceremony to be held at the Ted Mann Concert Hall (2128 Fourth Street South, Minneapolis, MN 55455) on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011. A social hour beginning at 6 p.m. will kick off the event, with the main program starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase through the "M" Club (612-624-5483) and are priced at $35 for individuals, and $20 for students, children and athletics department staff.
To purchase tickets, click here.
The 2011 class of the University of Minnesota "M" Club Hall of Fame includes;
Inductees
- Mike Crowley (hockey, 1994-1997)
- Ben Hamilton (football, 1997-2000)
- Mike Hebert (volleyball coach, 1996-2010)
- Joe Pollack (baseball, 1963-1965)
- Robb Quinlan (baseball, 1996-1999)
Legends
- Garth Lappin (wrestling, 1934-1937)
- Urban Odson (football, 1939-1941)
- John Whitaker (wrestling, 1935-1937)
The class is the ninth since the men's and women's halls of fame were combined into the University of Minnesota "M" Club Hall of Fame in 2003.
2011 Varsity Cup.
Event Information
When: Monday, August 15th
Where:
Dellwood Hills Golf Club
29 East Highway 96
Dellwood, MN 55110
Phone: 651-426-3218
Time: Check-in and lunch - 11:30 am
Fee: “M” club member - $100
Inactive member - $125 (or join the “M” Club first, and it’s $100)
RSVP: Please RSVP by Monday, August 1st
Contact Amy Khaleel via email, khal0033@umn.edu, or 612-624-5483
Mark your Calendars! On Monday, August 15th, the “M” Club will challenge the University of Wisconsin National W Club in the 4th Annual Varsity Cup Golf Tournament.
The friendly competition features former Gopher and Badger alumni-athletes (note: only former letterwinners, no guests). We will break up into foursomes that consist of 2 Gopher and 2 Badger alumni-athletes. We will compile the ten lowest golf scores for each school, and crown a champ. The “M” Club is up 2-1, so bring your best game and let’s have a great time beating the Badgers!
The day includes Lunch, golf, cart, range, dinner, prizes, and a golf gift certificate for four at Dellwood Hills. Check-in and lunch begins at 11:30 am. Shotgun starts at 1:00 pm, followed by dinner and Cup ceremony.
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The GORUCK Challenge, Minneapolis
Greetings "M" Club,
Event Information
When: Saturday, July 23, 2011 @ 1:00 a.m.
Where: TBA – location will be e-mailed out the week of the Challenge and posted online
Fee: $120 before 5/22
$140 from 5/22-7/2
$160 from 7/3 – 7/23
*$10 of every entry fee goes to benefit the Green Beret Foundation
For more information and to register, please visit: http://goruckchallenge.com
We wanted to fill you in on an opportunity to participate in an endurance event being held by the GORUCK Challenge. It sounds like a fun opportunity to catch up with your teammates in setting that we are all familiar with.
The GORUCK Challenge, inspired by the most elite training offered to Special Forces soldiers and led by Green Berets, is a team event and never a race.
Brief Description: The race is approximately 15-20 miles lasting 8-10 hours. The challenge routes are designed to highlight the best a city has to offer, and Cadre builds each class into a team through collective conditions of mental and physical exhaustion. Classes are small, camaraderie is high, smiles are plentiful, and teamwork is paramount. You and your fellow Challenge takers all wear GORUCK backpacks weighted down with bricks. Don't expect to know the route, but expect to take in the best of a city.