UM Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2009 Announced
Oct. 27, 2008
Coral Gables, FLA (www.hurricanesports.com) — – The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce the induction of 6 former students-athletes to its membership as the Class of 2009. This year’s class includes future Football Ring of Honor member Edgerrin James, former Offensive Lineman Mike Sullivan, current Baltimore Oriole baseball player Aubrey Huff, track Olympian Davian Clark, Miami’s first drafted baseball player Warren Bogle, and women’s national golf Champion Cathy Morse. The induction banquet will be held on April 23rd, 2009 at Miami’s Jungle Island.
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2009 University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame Inductees
Warren Bogle, Baseball, 1966-1967
Warren was the first Miami player drafted in the Major League Baseball draft. At UM, he led the team in victories and innings pitched both years, and struck out 242 batters in 191 innings for an average of 11.4 K’s per game, which still stands as the school record. His 17 strikeouts against Rollins in 1966 ranks 5th and the 15 complete games in his career is still currently 6th in school history. Warren also hit for a .329 career average and .523 slugging percentage, both figures still in the school’s Top 10 for batters with less than 300 AB’s. He made his MLB debut with the Oakland Athletics on July 31, 1968. Played for Coach Ron Fraser.
Davian Clark, Track , 1995-1998
Davian left his mark on the UM Track program as a two-time NCAA National Champion and six-time All-American ! In 1996, he won his first national title by winning the NCAA outdoor 400-meter. That Summer, he won a bronze medal at the Atlanta Olympics as a member of his native country Jamaica’s 4×400 meter relay team. In 1998, he won his 2nd NCAA title by winning the indoor 400-meters, as well as finishing 2nd in the outdoor 400-meters. Davian left UM as the school record holder in six different events including the indoor 400 meters, indoor 4×400 meters, outdoor 200 meters, outdoor 400 meters, outdoor 4×400 meters, and the Sprint Medley.
Aubrey Huff, Baseball, 1997-1998
Aubrey was one of Coach Jim Morris’ most powerful hitters, during the school’s record run of College World Series trips ! His best year was 1998, where he garnered first team All-American honors from Baseball America, The Sporting News, and the NCBWA by leading the team in home runs with 21 and a school record 95 RBI’s. For his career, his .400 batting average is 2nd all-time among players with 300+ AB’s, and is 3rd with a .719 slugging percentage. He is tied for 3 individual game records; most runs (5), most doubles (4), and most home runs in an inning (2). Drafted by Tampa Bay in the 5th round in 1998, he has played 9 seasons in the major leagues and was named the Baltimore Orioles MVP in 2008.
Edgerrin James, Football, 1996-1998
Edgerrin is one of the most prolific and exciting running backs in UM history ! Nothing points that out better than his school record 299 yards in 39 carries performance in the Canes upset victory over #2 UCLA in 1998 ! His 1,416 yards in ’98 was the most to that time of any Miami back (now 2nd). He is tied with Stephen McGuire for the most total touchdowns (35), 2nd all-time in rushing yards (2,960), 2nd in rushing td’s (32), 3rd in attempts (474), 3rd in all-purpose yards (3,590), and his 14 100-yard games is tied for most in school history ! The “Edge” was drafted in the first round (4th overall) of the 1999 draft by Indianapolis, and currently plays for the Arizona Cardinals.
Cathy Morse, Golf, 1974-1977
Cathy was the captain of 1977 Women’s AIAW National Championship golf team, the first of Miami’s back-to-back titles, the only school to ever accomplish the feat ! She became the 4th UM golfer in 20 years to win the AIAW individual national title and was named an All-American in 1977 ! Cathy would go on to play in the LPGA and won the 1982 Chrysler-Plymouth Charity Classic.
Mike Sullivan, Football, 1987-1990
Mike was one of the Canes toughest and most durable offensive lineman in its history ! He started all 48 games during his career, which at the time was a UM record ! Miami went 44-4 in that streak, winning National Championships in 1987 and 1989 ! He was twice named honorable mention All-American and was an AP All-South Independent team selection. He was one of only 2 Hurricanes to receive an NCAA Post-graduate scholarship. Mike was drafted in the 6th round of the 1991 draft by Dallas and spent 5 seasons in the NFL with the Cowboys (’91) and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (92-96). He is currently a coach for the Cleveland Browns.
