UNIVERSITY OF DENVER ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2000

University Of Denver Athletics Hall Of Fame Class Of 2000

Inducted Oct. 18, 2000

UNIVERSITY OF DENVER ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2000

HERITAGE ERA INDUCTEES
Name	Years	Sport(s)
Gregg Browning, Jr.	1941-42, '46	Football, Basketball, Track
Edward Estlow	1939-42	Football, Track
James Heckman	1928-32	Football, Basketball, Track
Lou Mahony	1914-17	Athlete, Coach, Administrator
Albert "Bo" Place	1929-32	Football, Baseball, Wrestling
Gene Steinke	1946-48	Basketball
MODERN ERA INDUCTEES
Name	Years	Sport(s)
David Bustion	1970-72	Basketball
Peik Christensen	1973-75	Skiing
Dallas Gaume	1982-86	Hockey
Eddie Miller	1950-53	Hockey
Jim Wiste	1965-68	Hockey
WOMEN'S INDUCTEES
Name	Years	Sport(s)
Kim Daus	1982-85	Tennis
Anne Taylor Hoskinson	1974-75	Field Hockey, Basketball
Jan Rohrer	1978-80	Gymnastics
Pat Whedon	1974-76	Field Hockey
TEAM INDUCTEE
1959-60 NCAA Champion Hockey Team

HERITAGE ERA INDUCTEES

Gregg Browning, Jr.

Football (1941-42, '46), Basketball, (1940-42), Track (1942)
Browning was a three-year letter winner in football, two-year letterman in basketball and earned one letter in track. He was selected two times as first-team all-Skyline Conference (Football) in 1942 and '46, and was an honorable mention selection once (1941). After a successful three years in athletics, he served in the United States Navy. He came back and led the Pioneers with six touchdown receptions in 1946, finishing his career with a total of eight touchdown receptions. After his success at Denver, Browning went on to play professionally in the NFL for the New York Giants.

Edward Estlow

Football (1939-41) and Track (1940-42)
Estlow was named honorable mention all-Skyline Conference as a running back in 1941, holding the all-time Denver record for most yards gained in one game with 172 against Wyoming. He owns the fourth-longest play for yards gained by a running back on a non-scoring play when he ran for 61 yards, also against the Cowboys. Estlow scored eight career touchdowns, leading Denver in touchdowns with four in 1941 and was second on the team in 1940, also with four. For his achievements, Estlow was voted the team's Most Valuable Player in 1941 by his teammates. Estlow also excelled in the classroom, maintaining an academic scholarship for the duration of his studies at Denver.

James Heckman

Football, Basketball, Track (1928-32)
As a multi-talented athlete, Heckman lettered in football, basketball and track. Because of his dedication, he received the Golden "D" award, presented solely to three-sport athletes at the University of Denver. During his career as a Pioneer, Heckman earned a total of 11 letters from the three sports. He was a three-year member of the Pioneer football team that totaled a record of 14-11-1 during that time, posting wins over schools such as Colorado A&M, Wyoming and Utah State. His play was instrumental in a 1931 victory over the Colorado School of Mines as he caught a 61-yard, fourth quarter pass for a touchdown. His accomplishments did not end at graduation as he went on to be honored as a member of the 1956 Sports Illustrated Silver Anniversary All-American Football Team.

Lou Mahony

Director of Athletics, Baseball Coach, Player-Football, Basketball, Baseball and Track (1914-17)
Using a variety of his skills and talents, Mahony was able to earn 11 letters as an undergraduate at the University of Denver from 1914-17. After his graduation, his affiliation with Denver athletics evolved into a coaching and administrative role. As Denver's baseball coach, he led the team to two "Big Seven" titles in the late 1930s. He was also a member of the College Football Association's rules committee. His athletic endeavors also took him beyond the University and out into the community where he served as vice president of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and was instrumental in bringing the National AAU Basketball Tournament to Denver. In recognition of his accomplishments at the University of Denver as well as in the community, he was inducted into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame in 1986.

Albert "Bo" Place

Football, Baseball and Wrestling (1929-32)
Regarded as the epitome of sportsmanship, Place was also a successful athlete who lettered three times in football, baseball and wrestling during his career at Denver. After graduating from Denver, he entered the field of education, first as a coach for many years and then as an administrator. The former state champion wrestler from West High School in Denver returned as a coach and led the West High School team to the state wrestling title in 1943. He has a middle school named after him (Place Middle School) and has inscribed on a memorial to him at the school, the following: "Bo rose to the occasion as a wrestler, a coach and an educator. He served his country in time of war. In peace he inspired us to excel. A truly gentle man, we there dedicate this school."

Gene Steinke

Basketball (1946-48)
A true leader and competitor for the University of Denver, Steinke was a two-year letterman in basketball after transferring from the University of Wichita. His play helped anchor a team that went 32-20 during those two seasons. The "Old Gent," as he was called by his teammates, served as the captain of the basketball team in 1947. Steinke's 16 points and 1.000% field goal percentage were instrumental in a 1947 victory over the University of Colorado, the last-ever Skyline Conference match-up between the two schools. During his last season, Steinke was fifth on the team in total points scored and averaged 7.0 points per game. He also led the squad in number of games played, participating in all 26 contests. As a result of his consistent play, Steinke was named as an honorable mention all-Skyline Conference selection in 1948.

MODERN ERA INDUCTEES

David Bustion

Basketball (1970-72)
A tremendously talented athlete, Bustion was a two-year letterman in 1971 and '72 and ranks fourth on Denver's all-time career rebounding list with 651. Playing just two seasons, he is second on the Pioneers' all-time list for season scoring average, averaging 12.5 points per game. Bustion led Denver in scoring and rebounding in 1970-71 with 508 points (19.5 per game) and 315 rebounds. He also led Denver in scoring and rebounding in 1971-72 with 530 points (20.3 per game) and 336 rebounds. His 336 rebounds in 1971-72 is third best all-time at the University of Denver and his 315 rebounds in 1970-71 ranks sixth. He was selected as an All-American for the 1970-71 season as well as the 1971-72 season, becoming the first and only Denver basketball player ever to be named an All-American twice. He was also chosen as the team MVP both years he played as well as voted the Most Outstanding Athlete of the University of Denver in 1971.

Peik Christensen

Skiing (1973-75)
Christensen helped Denver to five second-place finishes during his three-year career. He also helped the Pioneers achieve fourth, fifth- and sixth-place finishes at the NCAA Championships from 1973-75. Christensen still ranks third all-time in NCAA history, winning four individual national titles. He captured the slalom title in 1973 and '75 while also winning the alpine competition in 1973 and '74. During his time as a Pioneer, he was a five-time All-American, named to the All-America team in both 1974 and '75. Prior to his career at Denver, Peik gained Olympic skiing experience as he competed in the 1972 Olympics in Sapporo, Japan for the Norwegian National Team.

Dallas Gaume

Hockey (1982-86)
An accomplished athlete and leader, Gaume earned four letters as a centerman at the University of Denver. One of the most prolific and potent scorers in Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) history, his play was instrumental in helping lead the Pioneers to the WCHA regular season and postseason championships as well as an appearance in the NCAA Frozen Four. In 1985-86, he led the WCHA in scoring with 24 goals and 49 assists for 73 points, and was named first-team all-WCHA. In 1986, Gaume was selected as a first team All-American, was named the WCHA's Most Valuable Player and was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award as the NCAA National Hockey Player of the Year. Gaume was also the Pioneers' MVP in 1986 as well as in '85 and '83, becoming the only Denver player to win the award three times. Gaume ranks as Denver's all-time career leader in points (266) and assists (188) as well as ranks sixth in goals (78). His 266 points ranks eighth best on the WCHA's all time list while his 188 assists ranks third all-time. Gaume also holds the Denver single-season record for assists (67) and total points (99). His 67 assists in 1985-86 ranks second all time in WCHA history for a single season and his 99 points ranks fifth.

Eddie Miller

Hockey (1950-53)
As one of the first members of the University of Denver hockey team, Miller helped lay the groundwork for the future success of the Pioneer hockey program. Coming to Denver in the first year of the program, Miller was a three-year letterman. He left as Denver's first-ever hockey All-American, an honor he received in 1952. During Miller's stay with the program, the team had a combined record of 50-36-3. His sophomore year, Miller led the club in number of goals scored (26) as well as total points (44). Despite moving to a defenseman position the next year, Miller was 32nd in the Midwest Hockey League in individual scoring with eight goals and 14 assists during the 1951-52 season. He was a Denver Post all-Midwest first-team selection two years in a row and served as the team's co-captain in 1952.

Jim Wiste

Hockey (1965-68)
As a talented and gracious athlete for the University of Denver, Wiste was the captain of the 1967-68 National Championship team. Denver's record during Wiste's career was an amazing 68-24-4. He helped guide teams that won a national title and finished third in the NCAA Championships two years earlier. Wiste led the Pioneers in total points in each of his last two seasons to finish his career with a total of 118 points. He ranks 23rd all-time in scoring at the University of Denver and scored at least three goals in a single game on three different occasions during his last two seasons. Because of his record-setting performances, Wiste was selected as a first-team All-American in 1967 and '68. After a successful hockey career with the Pioneers, he went on to play for Chicago and Vancouver in a professional career that spanned 10 years.

WOMEN'S INDUCTEES

Kim Daus

Tennis (1982-85)
A very talented and passionate athlete, Daus helped lead the Denver women's tennis team to an eighth-place finish at the AIAW National Championships in her first year as a Pioneer (1982). At the Regional tournament that same year, Daus defeated her last two opponents in straight sets to capture the No. 2 singles Regional crown. Her victory helped Denver capture its second consecutive AIAW Region VII Championship team title. As a result of her own individual success, Daus was selected as an All-American in 1982, becoming one of the first two women to receive that award as a member of the Pioneer tennis program. She also went on to be named the team MVP three times from 1983-85. For her achievements in the classroom, Daus was also selected as an academic All-American, holding a 4.0 grade point average over all four years at Denver.

Anne Taylor Hoskinson

Field Hockey and Basketball (1974-75)
A "Pioneer" in the truest sense of the word, Hoskinson participated in the first season of women's intercollegiate varsity competition at the University of Denver. She was one of several women to encourage Denver to add basketball to the original five women's sports teams started in 1974. As a result of her athletic accomplishments as well as leadership during the season, she was selected as the field hockey Most Valuable Player in 1974. That year, she lettered in both field hockey and basketball. As a cap to a fine two-sport career, Hoskinson went on to be named one of the top 10 women athletes of the year in 1975 by WomenSports magazine. Hoskinson continues to contribute to Denver athletics, now in an administrative role as the Associate Athletics Director for Event Promotion and Production.

Jan Rohrer

Gymnastics (1978-80)
As an exhilarating gymnast for the University of Denver, Rohrer was instrumental in leading the Pioneers to a Region VII Championship as well as to two second-place finishes at the AIAW Championships. Denver's record during Rohrer's career was an astounding 67-15. Rohrer's accomplishments were outstanding as she outscored two-time U.S. Olympian Kathy Johnson on her way to become the 1979 National Champion on the uneven bars. She was also the runner-up on vault and finished in the top-ten in the all-around competition at the AIAW National Championships that same year. Because of her athletic feats, Rohrer was selected as an All-American and earned the Colorado Sportswoman of the Year award in 1979.

Pat Whedon

Field Hockey (1974-76)
Living up to the tradition of the Pioneers, Whedon was the first woman to receive an athletic scholarship at the University of Denver. She began her athletic career in just the first season of official intercollegiate competition for women's athletics at the University of Denver. She is also known for being one of the first few women to be honored as a three-year letter winner at Denver. Whedon assumed the role of goalie on the 1976 women's field hockey team, Denver's first field hockey team that qualified for Regional tournament play. Whedon's leadership helped lay the foundation for a successful women's field hockey program that would finish fourth at the AIAW National Tournament just five years after her career at Denver. She went on to share her pioneering athletic experiences and accomplishments with others, as she eventually became a coach for a variety of youth sports after graduating from Denver.

TEAM INDUCTEE

1959-60 Hockey Team

As one of the most well-known and accomplished sports teams in the history of the University of Denver, the 1959-60 hockey team won the hearts and praises of the University's students, faculty, administrators and staff as well as the greater Denver community. This team claimed the WCHA playoff championship (17-4-1) after defeating local rival, Colorado College by a score of 3-1. They went on to win Denver's second NCAA National Championship by defeating Boston University 6-4 and then Michigan Tech in the finals by a score of 5-3. Denver won the last 14 games straight to finish the season with an overall record of 27-4-3. The Pioneers also proved their superior skills outside of NCAA competition with victories over the Swedish Olympic Team (5-3) and West German Olympic Team (6-1). That year, Denver also played the Russian Olympic Team to a 2-2 tie in overtime. Probably the most fantastic feat for this team, however, was defeating the first-ever United States Olympic Gold Medal Team (7-5) and then playing them in a second contest to a 5-5 tie in overtime. Denver finished the season registering a total of eight hat tricks and placing five team members on the all-league team. Team members Marty Howe, George Konik and Bill Masterton also received All-America honors for this historic season. Other members of the 1959-60 hockey team are Coach Murray Armstrong, Al Barnhill, Trent Beatty, Con Collie, Paul DiNapoli, Max Geisthardt, Ray Hamlin, Dick Jacob, Paul Josephson, Norb Kemp, George Kirkwood, Terry Lomnes, Murray MacDonald, John MacMillan, Grant Munro, Bruce Walker, Jerry Walker and Ken Williamson.