The Alumni Sports Hall of Fame welcomed five new members at its annual ceremonies on September 20, 2009.
Three were inducted into the Athlete category – men's basketball standout Phil Hermantuz, women's basketball star Alison Duke, and cross country and track & field speedster Doug Tilson.
In the category of Administrator/Builder/Coach, both Major Albert Linnell and Bill Miles were inducted posthumously in recognition of the impact that they had on juno and gold, respectively.
The 1959 Lancer men's basketball team was also recognized in the team achievement category for capturing their first provincial title in program history.
Phil Hermanutz '81, '82, '85
A varsity basketball player from 1978-'83, Hermantutz tallied 929 points and 238 rebounds over this career. This two-time OUA all-star played a major role in the 1978-'79 OUAA championship team, and in the 1982-83 season Hermanutz averaged 25.2 points per game, captured the E.C. Lebel Plaque as OUA MVP, and was awarded the Olympic Shield as the University's male athlete of the year.
Alison Duke '89, '91
Duke spent five seasons in a Lancer uniform between 1985-90. This two time provincial MVP averaged 17.2 points per game in the 1988-'89 season, earning her the honour as team MVP and Banner Shield as the University's female athlete of the year.
Doug Tilson '91
A member of the Lancer cross country and track & field teams, Tilson had a much decorated career in a Lancer uniform, taking home 33 total medals between 1987-90, including two gold's at the Canadian Championships. A four time OUA all-star and three time all-Canadian, Tilson established three school records in the 800m, 880yd, and 1000m, and was named the University's male athlete of the year in 1990.
Major Albert Linnell, MBE, O.St.J, C.D.
Although he did not begin studying the art of judo until he was 52 years old, Major Albert Linnell served as the University's Judo coach from the late 1960's to the early 1980's, and lead the Lancers to a provincial title 1967-68. Students remember Linnell as a mentor, advisor and grandfather figure. He retired from coaching at the age of 78.
William Miles
Miles served his tenure as the University's golf coach during the 1970s and 1980s. Under Miles' guidance, the Lancers captured three OUAA gold medals, four OUAA silver medals and a number of tournament titles. In 1987 Miles was awarded with the Gino Fracas Award as the University of Windsor's coach of the year.
1958-59 Lancer Men's Basketball
Coached by Hank Biasetti, the 1958-59 Lancer men's basketball team had a respectable 12-10 overall all record, and put together nine conference victories and an excellent playoff run to win the University's first OQAA provincial championship.
These Lancer greats will join a group of individuals who have become immortalized with their spots in the Hall of Fame.
