NOMINATION FORM
The St. Francis Xavier University Sports Hall of Fame was founded in 1976 and exists to honour those individuals who have contributed significantly to STFX sports as athletes, teams, or as builders. Those chosen inductees have exemplified the spirit and ideals of Xaverian athletics in their professional and community lives.
The STFX Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled annually each fall with the event open to the general public and no charge for admission.
STFX Athletics is pleased to announce the Class of 2023 inductees into the STFX Sports Hall of Fame, including four athletes: Varouj Gurunlian (basketball), Tony Grassa (football), Tanya (MacMillan) Feltmate (soccer) and Sheila (Murrin) Smith (basketball); Laurence Streete (rugby, football and hockey), as a builder, along with the 1958-59 X-Men Basketball and 1983 X-Men Football squads in the team category. For descriptions of all 2023 inductees, CLICK HERE.
This date of the 2023 induction ceremony, which is open to the public, is Friday, October 6th at 7:00 pm at StFX’s Barrick Auditorium in the Mulroney Institure of Government building. The induction ceremony will also be live webcasted live by CLICKING HERE.
StFX SPORTS HALL OF FAME
• To honour outstanding contributions which have enhanced St. Francis Xavier University's image and reputation through sport.
• To preserve, record, and celebrate our rich athletic heritage, traditions, and culture and use it to help pave the way for future success.
• To promote sport, and generate increased interest in a more inclusive Sports Hall of Fame.
• To provide fundraising opportunities for the Department of Athletics at St. Francis Xavier University.
CRITERIA FOR INDUCTION
Athlete
The athlete's contributions to athletics at St. Francis Xavier University should be the primary criteria for nomination. Secondary factors to be considered include the athlete's achievements in provincial, national, and international competition. Consideration will be given to character, leadership, integrity, and non-athletic service to the University. St. Francis Xavier University's national player of the year award winners qualify for automatic induction after the minimum wait period. A minimum ten-year waiting period prior to induction.
Team
The interuniversity performance and contribution of the team should be the primary criteria for nomination. Must have competed with distinction at St. Francis Xavier University. Secondary factors to be considered are non-interuniversity competition and contributions to sport in general. This could include achievements at the national or international level. St. Francis Xavier University's National Championship teams qualify for automatic induction after the minimum wait period. A minimum ten-year waiting period prior to induction.
Builder
This includes members of St. Francis Xavier University, such as coaches, administrators, support staff, and alumni that have made a significant contribution or exhibited outstanding leadership that enhanced the Varsity X-Men or X-Women athletic programs.
NOMINATION PROCESS
Nominations are accepted via nomination forms and via induction committee on an ongoing basis. Completed nomination forms may be submitted to the Director of Athletics and Recreation. Nominations are due on Nov. 30th of each year for consideration for the induction the following October. The inductees in each of the three categories will be honored at a dinner held in the fall every other year. Selections will be vetted by St. Francis Xavier University prior to any announcement. Nominations forms are available for download by either a printable pdf version, available by CLICKING HERE or a fillable word document by CLICKING HERE. Each elected member will receive a certificate of induction and a keepsake award which may be a sketch or photo. The inductees will appear in the StFX Sports Hall of Fame under their specific category along with a sketch/photo and a short biography.
INDUCTION COMMITTEE
• Director of Athletics and Recreation - Chair of Committee (non-voting)
• STFX Advancement Designate
• STFX Athletics Designate
• Two StFX Alumni Representatives
• Community Representative
Hall of Fame
Class | Induction Class | Sport | |
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1948-49 X-Men Basketball | Class: 1949 | Induction Class: 2006 | Sport: Basketball |
1950-51 X-Men Hockey Team | Class: 1950-51 | Induction Class: 2014 | Sport: hockey |
Class: 1959 | Induction Class: 2023 | Sport: Basketball | |
1963 X-Men Football Team | Class: 1963 | Induction Class: 2012 | Sport: Football |
1965-66 X-Men Hockey | Class: 1966 | Induction Class: 2006 | Sport: Hockey |
1966-67 X-Men Football | Class: 1967 | Induction Class: 2006 | Sport: Football |
1983 X-Men Football | Class: 1983 | Induction Class: 2023 | Sport: Football |
1986 X-Women Soccer | Class: 1986 | Induction Class: 2010 | Sport: Soccer |
1992-93 X-Men Basketball | Class: 1993 | Induction Class: 2008 | Sport: Basketball |
1996 X-Men Football | Class: 1996 | Induction Class: 2016 | Sport: Football |
1999-00 X-Men Basketball Team | Class: 1999-00 | Induction Class: 2014 | Sport: basketball |
2000-01 X-Men Basketball Team | Class: 2000-01 | Induction Class: 2014 | Sport: basketball |
2004 X-Men Hockey | Class: 2004 | Induction Class: 2016 | Sport: Hockey |
2006 X-Women Rugby | Class: 2006 | Induction Class: 2018 | Sport: Rugby |
2010 X-Women Rugby Team | Class: 2010 | Induction Class: 2022 | Sport: Rugby |
Kevin Aver | Class: 1980 | Induction Class: 1996 | Sport: Football |
Dr. Fabian Bates | Class: 1921 | Induction Class: 1980 | Sport: Hockey, Rugby |
Richard Bella | Class: 1993 | Induction Class: 2008 | Sport: Basketball |
Adele Belliveau | Class: 1983 | Induction Class: 2018 | Sport: Basketball, Field Hockey |
Eugene Belliveau | Class: 1980 | Induction Class: 2018 | Sport: Football |
Margaret Berthiaume | Class: 1980 | Induction Class: 2006 | Sport: Basketball, Field Hockey |
Lou Bilek | Class: | Induction Class: 2012 | Sport: Soccer, Volleyball |
Paul Brule | Class: 1968 | Induction Class: 1988 | Sport: Football |
Joe "Beef" Cameron | Class: 1931 | Induction Class: 1976 | Sport: Basketball, Boxing, Rugby, Track & Field |
Charles Campbell | Class: 1947 | Induction Class: 1982 | Sport: Hockey, Rugby |
Dr. Ajax Campbell | Class: 1920 | Induction Class: 1976 | Sport: Boxing, Hockey, Rugby, Track & Field |
Lavinia Carreau (nee Gough) | Class: 2001 | Induction Class: 2016 | Sport: Cross Country |
Ed Carty | Class: | Induction Class: 2006 | Sport: Builder, Rugby |
Mike Cavanagh | Class: 2013 | Induction Class: 2016 | Sport: Rugby |
Bernie Chisholm | Class: 1973, '74 | Induction Class: 2014 | Sport: Cross Country, Track & Field |
Rev. Dempsey Chisholm | Class: 1928 | Induction Class: 1977 | Sport: Rugby, Track & Field |
Deanna Corbett-White | Class: 1986 | Induction Class: 2016 | Sport: Basketball, Field Hockey |
Francis "Chebot" Cormier | Class: 1958 | Induction Class: 2006 | Sport: Hockey |
Dr. David Cudmore | Class: | Induction Class: 2019 | Sport: Builder |
Andy Culligan | Class: 1974 | Induction Class: 2019 | Sport: Hockey |
Paul Davenport | Class: 1960 | Induction Class: 1992 | Sport: Basketball |
Cindy Dean | Class: 1977 | Induction Class: 2001 | Sport: Basketball, Field Hockey |
Tom Delany | Class: 1964 | Induction Class: 1992 | Sport: Football |
Don Dempsey | Class: 1985 | Induction Class: 2010 | Sport: Football |
Clement "Chi-Chi" Farenzena | Class: 1968 | Induction Class: 2001 | Sport: Hockey |
Tanya (MacMillan) Feltmate | Class: 1987 | Induction Class: 2023 | Sport: Soccer |
Philip "Skit" Ferguson | Class: 1946 | Induction Class: 1979 | Sport: Baseball, Hockey |
Joe Flaherty | Class: 1952 | Induction Class: 1992 | Sport: Basketball, Track & Field |
Kathy Fleiger | Class: 1973 | Induction Class: 2001 | Sport: Basketball, Volleyball |
Danny Flynn | Class: 1979 | Induction Class: 2010 | Sport: Builder, Hockey |
Kenneth "Kenny" Flynn | Class: 1955 | Induction Class: 1985 | Sport: Football, Hockey |
Rev. Bill Fogarty | Class: 1929 | Induction Class: 1985 | Sport: Basketball, Rugby |
Helen Folker (Jensen) | Class: 1976 | Induction Class: 1992 | Sport: Basketball, Field Hockey |
Ernest "Ernie" Foshay | Class: 1961 | Induction Class: 1983 | Sport: Basketball, Football |
Joe Franciose | Class: 1964 | Induction Class: 1996 | Sport: Football |
Margaret "Peggy" Gallant | Class: 1969 | Induction Class: 2006 | Sport: Builder, Field Hockey, Soccer, Volleyball |
Eric Gillis | Class: 2004, 2006 | Induction Class: 2016 | Sport: Cross Country, Track & Field |
Rev. Francis J. Ginivan | Class: 1944 | Induction Class: 1984 | Sport: Basketball, Rugby |
Danielle Goulet | Class: 2003 | Induction Class: 2012 | Sport: Hockey, Rugby, Volleyball |
Ernest "Red" Graham | Class: 1935 | Induction Class: 1979 | Sport: Boxing, Rugby |
Dr. Vince Grant | Class: 1942 | Induction Class: 2006 | Sport: Hockey, Rugby, Track & Field |
Tony Grassa | Class: 1982 | Induction Class: 2023 | Sport: Football |
Gil Green | Class: 1980 | Induction Class: 2006 | Sport: Basketball |
John 'Bunny' Griffin | Class: 1962 | Induction Class: 2017 | Sport: Football |
Varouj Gurunlian | Class: 1980, 1981 | Induction Class: 2023 | Sport: Basketball |
Jane Hanley-MacGillivray | Class: | Induction Class: 2018 | Sport: Builder |
John Hatch | Class: 1984 | Induction Class: 1996 | Sport: Basketball |
Ralph "Woody" Hayes | Class: 1963 | Induction Class: 1992 | Sport: Football |
Ed Hilton | Class: 1959 | Induction Class: 1989 | Sport: Basketball, Football |
Rev. Andy Hogan | Class: 1945 | Induction Class: 1979 | Sport: Hockey, Rugby |
Phil Hughes | Class: 1965 | Induction Class: 2001 | Sport: Football |
Patrick Jancsy | Class: 1985 | Induction Class: 2008 | Sport: Football |
Richard Karikari | Class: 2005 | Induction Class: 2022 | Sport: Football |
Rev. George Kehoe | Class: 1952 | Induction Class: 1983 | Sport: Basketball, Hockey, Rugby |
William "Bill" Kiely | Class: 1967 | Induction Class: 2008 | Sport: Builder |
Steve Konchalski | Class: | Induction Class: 2001 | Sport: Builder |
Frank Korbut | Class: 1955 | Induction Class: 1985 | Sport: Basketball |
Dr. John "Tink" Kyte | Class: 1947 | Induction Class: 1976 | Sport: Basketball, Boxing, Rugby, Track & Field |
Ghislaine Landry | Class: 2010 | Induction Class: 2022 | Sport: Rugby |
Peter Lesaux | Class: 1958 | Induction Class: 1984 | Sport: Football |
Dave Liem | Class: 1987 | Induction Class: 2019 | Sport: Soccer |
Don Loney | Class: | Induction Class: 1988 | Sport: Builder |
Marty Lyons | Class: 1971 | Induction Class: 2012 | Sport: Basketball |
Alex MacAdam | Class: 1945 | Induction Class: 1981 | Sport: Basketball, Boxing |
Theresa MacCuish | Class: 1995 | Induction Class: 2006 | Sport: Basketball |
Douglas "Duke" MacDonald | Class: 1951 | Induction Class: 1992 | Sport: Hockey |
John "Brother" MacDonald | Class: 1947 | Induction Class: 1980 | Sport: Baseball, Hockey, Rugby |
John Cameron "Dude" MacDonald | Class: 1962 | Induction Class: 1996 | Sport: Basketball, Football |
John J. MacDonald | Class: 1905 | Induction Class: 1983 | Sport: Rugby, Track & Field |
Leanne MacDonald | Class: 2001 | Induction Class: 2017 | Sport: Women's Hockey |
Rev. John "Chook" MacDonald | Class: 1927 | Induction Class: 1982 | Sport: Hockey, Rugby |
Susan MacDonald (MacEachern) | Class: 1988 | Induction Class: 2014 | Sport: Field Hockey |
Gail MacDougall | Class: | Induction Class: 2017 | Sport: Builder |
Glenn MacDougall | Class: 1987 | Induction Class: 2018 | Sport: Soccer |
Colin MacGillivray | Class: 1948 | Induction Class: 1984 | Sport: Hockey, Rugby |
Duncan "Dunc" MacIntyre | Class: 1949 | Induction Class: 1978 | Sport: Hockey, Rugby |
Allan MacIsaac | Class: 1991 | Induction Class: 2016 | Sport: Hockey |
Neil Mackinnon | Class: 1979 | Induction Class: 2006 | Sport: Volleyball |
Dr. Cecil MacLean | Class: 1931 | Induction Class: 2019 | Sport: Builder |
Jack "Lily" MacLellan | Class: 1953 | Induction Class: 1980 | Sport: Hockey |
Mike Macneil | Class: 1935 | Induction Class: 1983 | Sport: Rugby |
Rev. R. G. MacNeil | Class: 1944 | Induction Class: 1983 | Sport: Basketball, Hockey, Rugby |
Russell MacNeil | Class: 1953 | Induction Class: 2001 | Sport: Basketball, Rugby |
Dr. Hugh MacPherson | Class: 1893 | Induction Class: 1978 | Sport: Builder |
Peter MacKenzie | Class: 1977 | Induction Class: 2012 | Sport: Hockey |
Kenzie MacNeil | Class: 1929 | Induction Class: 1978 | Sport: Hockey, Rugby |
Dr. Beth McCharles | Class: 2001 | Induction Class: 2019 | Sport: Soccer/ Hockey |
Andrew McConnell | Class: 1987 | Induction Class: 2012 | Sport: Football |
John "Packy" McFarland | Class: 1956 | Induction Class: 1981 | Sport: Basketball, Football, Rugby |
Bill McIntyre | Class: 1987 | Induction Class: 2014 | Sport: Football |
Rev. Leo McKenna | Class: 1920 | Induction Class: 1976 | Sport: Baseball, Hockey, Rugby |
Burns McPherson | Class: 1970 | Induction Class: 2010 | Sport: Football |
George McSweeney | Class: 1906 | Induction Class: 1979 | Sport: Hockey, Rugby |
Robert 'Bob' Mincarelli | Class: 1974 | Induction Class: 2016 | Sport: Football |
Frasier Mooney | Class: 1947 | Induction Class: 1982 | Sport: Basketball, Rugby |
Robert "Bob" Moran | Class: 1960 | Induction Class: 1984 | Sport: Basketball |
Ray Murphy | Class: 1960 | Induction Class: 2001 | Sport: Hockey, Soccer, Track & Field |
Michelle Murray | Class: 2003 | Induction Class: 2016 | Sport: Cross Country, Soccer |
Ray Mury | Class: 1942 | Induction Class: 1977 | Sport: Basketball, Rugby, Track & Field |
John Myketyn | Class: 1946 | Induction Class: 1978 | Sport: Baseball, Hockey, Rugby |
Rev. Edmund Nash | Class: 1931 | Induction Class: 1981 | Sport: Basketball, Rugby, Track & Field |
Randy Nohr | Class: 2001 | Induction Class: 2018 | Sport: Basketball |
Mihkel "Mickey" Oja | Class: 1971 | Induction Class: 2008 | Sport: Hockey |
Diane Orsini | Class: 1971 | Induction Class: 2010 | Sport: Basketball |
Rudy Pace | Class: 1951 | Induction Class: 1988 | Sport: Basketball |
Fred Perry | Class: 2001 | Induction Class: 2022 | Sport: Basketball |
Hank Propper | Class: 1951 | Induction Class: 1980 | Sport: Baseball, Basketball, Rugby |
David Purcell | Class: 1988 | Induction Class: 2010 | Sport: Hockey |
Robert "Lugs" Rae | Class: 1955 | Induction Class: 1984 | Sport: Golf, Hockey |
Trevor Reddick | Class: 1994 | Induction Class: 2014 | Sport: Soccer, Wrestling |
William Ritchie | Class: 1947 | Induction Class: 1982 | Sport: Baseball, Basketball, Rugby |
Peter 'Doc' Ryan | Class: 1978, 1979 | Induction Class: 2022 | Sport: Builder, Basketball |
Geno Scattolon | Class: 1951 | Induction Class: 1979 | Sport: Football, Hockey, Rugby |
Francis Shea | Class: 1956 | Induction Class: 1981 | Sport: Basketball, Football |
Jim Shea | Class: 1967 | Induction Class: 2017 | Sport: Football |
Rev. Frank Smith | Class: 1940 | Induction Class: 1982 | Sport: Basketball, Rugby |
Sheila (Murrin) Smith | Class: 1988, 1990 | Induction Class: 2023 | Sport: Basketball |
Laurence 'Larry' Streete | Class: 1955 | Induction Class: 2023 | Sport: Builder, Rugby-Football-Hockey |
Edmund Swartzack | Class: 1956 | Induction Class: 1988 | Sport: Hockey |
Eugene Swartzack | Class: 1953 | Induction Class: 1988 | Sport: Hockey, Rugby, Track & Field |
Wayne Synishin | Class: 1964 | Induction Class: 1996 | Sport: Hockey |
Les Topshee | Class: 1938 | Induction Class: 1977 | Sport: Basketball, Hockey, Rugby, Track & Field |
Gerald "Tarp" Walsh | Class: 1943 | Induction Class: 1976 | Sport: Boxing, Hockey, Rugby, |
Lome Whalen | Class: 1948 | Induction Class: 1977 | Sport: Baseball, Basketball, Rugby, Track & Field |
Patricia White (MacDougall) | Class: 1997 | Induction Class: 2014 | Sport: Soccer |
Derek Wood | Class: | Induction Class: 2006 | Sport: Builder, Rugby |