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UMES Athletics announces 2006 Hall of Fame Class

December 1, 2005

PRINCESS ANNE, MD-The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) Department of Athletics has announced the newest members of the 2006 Hall of Fame Induction Class.

UMES will be enshrining 12 former athletes, coaches and supporters into the Hall. The twelve represent some of UMES' greatest teams and accomplishments from football, basketball, baseball, track and field and their first inductee from the Hawk's men's soccer team.

The list includes:
Clifton "Cappy" Anderson-Coach (Track & Field, Football)
Kimandi Binns-Soccer
Charles Bush-Baseball
Cal Davidson-Football
Richard Davis-Track & Field
Reggie Ennis-Football
James Freeman-Football
James Hough-Basketball
Raymond "Pack Rat" Johnson-Track & Field
Howard Nicholas-Football/Track & Field
Greg Thomas-Track & Field
Wardell Thomas-Supporter/Athletic Trainer/Coach

The banquet will also feature the presentation of the Athletic Spirit Award to Debbie Edwards on behalf of her late husband Corsley "Punch" Edwards and the recognition of the 1966 CIAA Champion Baseball Team who went undefeated that season, a mark that still stands today.

The formal banquet will be held on February 17th, 2006 in conjunction with the University's Homecoming. The induction banquet will be held in the Student Services Center (SSC) Ballroom at 7:00 PM after a Hall of Fame reception at 6:00 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room of the SSC. The reception is limited to invitation only. Ticket information will be forthcoming.

Visit www.umeshawks.com for more details regarding this event

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