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IUP Announces its 2016 Athletic Hall of Fame Class
INDIANA, Pa. - Indiana University of Pennsylvania has announced its 2016 Athletics Hall of Fame induction class. The class of 14 individuals will be inducted at a ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 1 prior to the Crimson Hawks' home football game against Seton Hill. One of those individuals being inducted is Pittsburgh CAPA's own Mr. Richard Bonaccorsi. Mr. Bonaccorsi (1986) competed in wrestling where he was named 1984 NCAA Division II All-American at 177 pounds. He was also a four-time PSAC place winner with a 107-34 (.759) career record. With numerous achievemets, Mr. Bonaccorsi has served for over 30 years as a PIAA wrestling coach.
The public event, which will be held in the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex, will start with a reception at 10:45 a.m. followed by the induction luncheon at 11:30 a.m.
The other 13 inductees include: Jim Angelo (football), Michael Beckles (men's basketball), Ed Bouchette (contributor), Eugene Dellemonache (track and field/football), LeRon McCoy (football), Paul Murphy (football), David Myers (men's golf), Neil Postas (men's swimming), Mindy Sawtelle-Zottola (women's cross country/track and field), Michael Sheleheda (baseball/men's basketball), Brian Spickler (men's track and field), Brittany Torsell-Gates (women's volleyball), and Al Taylor (men's track & field). Sylvia Noronha will receive the annual Bell Ringer Award for her contributions to IUP Athletics.
The new inductees bring the total to 244 former athletes,
coaches and administrators who have made significant contributions to IUP
athletics and have enhanced its image and reputation and are now enshrined in
the IUP Athletics Hall of Fame.