Athletics | 8/15/2022 10:49:00 AM
The University of Minnesota’s M Club, one of the nation’s largest and oldest varsity letterwinner clubs, will induct 13 new Hall of Fame members on Sept, 16, 2022 in an in-person ceremony on Williams Arena court. The individuals will be recognized throughout the weekend at various events, including the Sept. 17 home Gopher football game against Colorado.
The 2022 M Club Hall of Fame inductee class consists of:
– Brandon Eggum (Wrestling, 1997-00) – Three-time All-American from 1998-2000, two-time Big Ten champion at 184 pounds, 1999 NCAA Runner-up at 184 pounds and finished third in 2000, member of the 1999 Big Ten championship team, has been at the helm of Gopher wrestling since 2016 and on staff for 22 years.
– Veronica (Martin) Eriksson (Track & Field, 1991-94) – 1993 NCAA Indoor champion in pole vault, three-time NCAA All-American, 1993 Big Ten champion, two-time NCAA Academic All-American, 2000 Olympian and representing Sweden
– Paula Gentil (Volleyball, 2005-08) – First three-time All-American in school history, four-time All-Big Ten selection, three-time Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, played in two NCAA Final Fours and was on the 2004 NCAA Final Four All-Tournament Team, finished career as the NCAA record holder in digs with 2,971
– Dave Haberle (Golf, 1968-71) – Two-time All-American in 1970 and 1971, 1971 All-Big Ten, 1971 Big Ten champion (fifth in school history), Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame inductee, 1970 Minnesota State Golfer of the Year and State Open champion
– Jeff Hackler (Swimming, 2000-03) – 16-time All-American which is third-most in school history, 8-time First Team All-American individually, 11-time Big Ten champion, member of two Big Ten Championship teams (2001, 2002)
– Ron Johnson (Football, 1998-01) – Set school career records in receiving yards (2,989), receptions (198) and receiving touchdowns (31), All-Big Ten First Team in 2000, led Minnesota in receptions and receiving yards for three seasons
– Dana (Larson) Birk (Soccer, 1996-99) – Starting goalie for 1997 Big Ten championship team and four NCAA Tournament teams, 1997 First Team All-Big Ten, Career record holder for wins (48) and shutouts (27).
– John Pohl (Men’s Hockey, 1998-02) – 2002 First Team All-American, Captain of 2002…
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