UNIVERSITY OF DENVER ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2004

University Of Denver Athletic Hall Of Fame Class Of 2004

Inducted October 21, 2004

UNIVERSITY OF DENVER ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2004

HERITAGE ERA INDUCTEES
Name	Years	Sport(s)
J. Lyman Bingham	1911-15	Track, Football (Posthumously)
MODERN ERA INDUCTEES
Name	Years	Sport(s)
Clarence Servold	1956-60	Skiing
WOMEN'S INDUCTEE
Name	Years	Sport(s)
Caryn Honig	1983-87	Tennis
SPECIAL INDUCTEE
Name	Years	Sport(s)
Diane T. Wendt	1974-2000	University of Denver Administrator
1960-61 Hockey Team

HERITAGE ERA INDUCTEES

J. Lyman Bingham
Football & Track, 1911-15
A three sport standout for the Pioneers, J. Lyman Bingham helped set the standard of excellence at the University of Denver in the early 1900s. Earning varsity letters in football, track and field and baseball, Bingham was a unanimous selection to the All-Rocky Mountain football squad in 1913, and earned three all-conference honors in his career. He was also the captain of the team in 1913. "Big Bing" as he was called, was the star of the football squad. He played three different positions and excelled at each of them. He was the best punter in the league, a power on the line and a deadly tackler. He even suited up as a fullback on occasion. Bingham was a local product from Loveland High School in Loveland, Colo., where he played for four years before becoming a star at the University of Denver. In addition to his prowess on the football field, "Big Bing" also distinguished himself in the sport of track and field. He won the conference title in the discus and the hammer throw en route to all-conference honors. He was captain of the track team in 1913 and 1914, and finished his stellar career with several records, the two most impressive being the conference records for discus and hammer throw. To cap off his career, the versatile athlete earned a letter in baseball in his senior year in 1915. Bingham continued his involvement as a graduate manager at Denver before moving on to become the Director of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) from 1930-50. For two decades, Bingham led the prominent organization governing sports at every level from youth to professional. In 1950, he became the first Executive Director of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), a position he held until 1965. In 1960, he was honored with the Olympic Shield Award in recognition of his outstanding service to the USOC.

MODERN ERA INDUCTEES

Clarence Servold

Skiing, 1956-60
A renowned world class skier, Clarence Servold is one of the most decorated athletes in the history of the University of Denver, a true pioneer for the skiing program. A Canadian-born skier, Servold came to the University of Denver in 1956 after a short stint at Seattle University. In his first season, Servold dominated the trails, winning every race by over two minutes. At the 1958 NCAA Championship, he ran away with the title, finishing four minutes ahead of his nearest competitor. He was referred to as "the best cross-country man in college history" in an article in the Denver Post in December of 1958. Servold became the first two-time NCAA Cross Country Champion in 1959, and earned All-America honors two consecutive years in 1958 and 1959. He also held the U.S. Nationals 15 km Cross Country Title two consecutive years in 1959 and 1960. Servold was invited to participate to three Olympic Games, 1956, 1960 and 1964, and opted to participate in two Olympics. He was elected to represent the Canadian National Team at the 1956 Olympic Winter Games in Cortina, Italy, where he was the highest North American finisher in 19th place. In the 1960 Olympic Winter Games in Squaw Valley, Calif., he finished second in the 15 km cross country competition and 27th in ski jumping. Servold was offered a spot on the 1964 Olympic Team, but declined the invitation due to career commitments. In 1988, he was honored for his dedication to the sport in all aspects by lighting the Olympic Flame at the Canmore Nordic Centre. Above and beyond participating in the sport of skiing, Servold served as an ambassador for the sport by making trips to inspect venues across the world for possible future World and Olympic Games. He was appointed the first Canadian representative on the Cross Country Committee of the World Ski Federation. He also assisted the Calgary Olympic Development Association in its bid for the 1988 Winter Olympic Games. Servold is a lifetime member of the Camrose Ski Club, where he got his start in skiing, a member of the Camrose Lions Hall of Fame, Canadian Ski Hall of Fame, Calgary Olympic Hall of Fame, and the Province of Alberta Sports Hall of Fame.

WOMEN'S INDUCTEE

Caryn Honig
Tennis, 1983-87
Caryn Honig will take her rightful place in Denver Pioneer athletics history after dominating the tennis courts during her impressive collegiate career from 1983-87. Earning a varsity letter in each of her four years, Honig made an immediate impact on the Pioneers tennis team. She helped Denver advance to the NCAA Division II National Team Tournament in her freshman campaign. Playing No. 1 singles during her entire career, Honig also qualified for the NCAA national individual tournament three times. She was unstoppable in conference play, winning two individual conference titles, and was named to the Continental Divide All-Conference team four times during her illustrious career. The standout on the courts was also a leader, serving as team captain in 1986 and 1987. For her efforts, Honig earned two NCAA Division II All-America honors. She was named the University of Denver Female Athlete of the Year in 1987 and led the Pioneers to the 1987 Continental Divide Conference title. Later, Honig was recognized as one of the top female athletes in school history when she was selected to the University of Denver Silver Anniversary of Women's Athletics team in 1999. Honig is a registered, licensed dietitian and owner of "The Healthy Weigh," a private practice which specializes in eating disorders. She holds a master's degree in counseling and teaches nutrition at the University of Houston. An avid runner, Honig has run many marathons, including the Ironman Triathlon, since graduating from the University of Denver in 1987. Among her greatest accomplishments are her two children, Samantha and Natasha.

SPECIAL INDUCTEE

Diane T. Wendt
University of Denver Administrator (1974-2000)
A true Pioneer in women's athletics, Diane T. Wendt began the intercollegiate women's athletics program at the University of Denver in 1974 when she was named the first Director of Women's Athletics. Wendt saw the women's athletic program through its infancy and ensured its success, providing leadership in the department of athletics for 26 years. During her tenure, Wendt served in many roles. She was named Assistant Director of Athletics and Recreation in 1979, and promoted to Associate Director of Athletics and Recreation (1981-1982). She served as the Associate Director of Athletics and Recreation for Marketing, Promotions and Development (1982-89). In 1989, Wendt was appointed the interim director of athletics, a position she held for one year. Following that appointment, she continued to serve as Associate Athletics Director through the year 2000. A leader in the effort for equity, Wendt founded and facilitated the University of Denver Gender Equity Task Force and served as a member of the NCAA Gender Equity Task Force in 1992. Wendt was awarded the Sportswomen of Colorado 1998 Leadership Award and was inducted into the Sportswomen of Colorado Hall of Fame in 1999. During that same year, she was honored as a recipient of the 1999 Woman Leader of Excellence Award presented by the Colorado Women's Leadership Coalition. In 2000, she was honored as the outstanding administrator for NCAA Division I AAA institutions by the National Association of Collegiate Women Administrators. Also in 2000, the University of Denver initiated the Diane T. Wendt Equity Award to recognize outstanding contributions toward the advancement of equity within the intercollegiate athletics program. In 2001, she received the Distinguished Service Award from the University of Denver Alumni Association, and in 2003, she was inducted into the National Association for Collegiate Marketing Administrators Hall of Fame.

1960-61 Hockey Team
NCAA Champions, 1961
The 1960-61 Hockey Team remains the most prolific scoring team in the history of University of Denver hockey. Legendary Head Coach Murray Armstrong labeled the high-scoring squad the finest team in college hockey. With that high praise from one of the games all-time great coaches, the 1960-61 team is listed as arguably the best ever in collegiate hockey. The Pioneers won 25 consecutive games en route to a 30-1-1 overall record during the season. The remarkable run was completed when Denver captured the 1961 NCAA title by defeating St. Lawrence, 12-2, in the national championship game. By capturing the national crown, the 1960-61 team brought Denver its third NCAA hockey title. Denver also captured the Western Collegiate Hockey Association title with an amazing 17-1 mark against conference foes. The dominating win over St. Lawrence in the national championship game set an NCAA record for most points scored in a tournament game, posting 30 points on 12 goals and 18 assists in the 12-2 win. The 10-goal victory also set a record for the largest winning margin in NCAA Championship game history. After over 40 years during which time Pioneer hockey won three more national championships, the 1960-61 squad remains the top-scoring team in history. The team holds school records for goals (242), goals per game (7.56), assists per game (9.88), scoring average (17.44 pgg) and goals against average (1.84) in 32 games. A group of five seniors including Bill Masterton (captain, Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 1996), George Konik (Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 1997), Grant Munro, Marty Howe (Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2000) and Paul Josephson led the team. Other members of the 1960-61 team included: John Art, Trent Beatty, Paul DiNapoli, Jerry Duffus, Max Geisthardt, Marshall Johnston (Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2002), Dick Jacob, Norbert Kemp, George Kirkwood, Greg Lacomy, Terry Lomnes, Jerry Walker (Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 1999), Dymetry Warnyca, Ken Williamson, Jack Wilson and head coach Murray Armstrong (Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 1996).