| CHRISTIE ALCID Track & Field 1989-1992 Christie Alcid is the holder of 10 individual indoor/outdoor track & field and cross-country records at Lehman College, and was also a member of six record- setting relay teams. In 1991, he was the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference Division III Long Jump Champion. During each of his four years of competition, Alcid was voted Most Valuable Runner of the indoor/outdoor track season. Alcid as also a four-time winner of the Lehman College President's Award, 19891992. In 1992, he was also voted City University of New York Athletic Conference ScholarAthlete of the Year. Inducted in 1999 |
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| JACK D. BEGELMAN, Ph.D. Chairman, Physical Education Department 1968-1973 Jack Begelman began his career in 1951 at Lehman, then known as Hunter College. Chairman of the Physical Education and Athletic Department from 19681973, Dr. Begelman established intercollegiate athletics at Lehman College. Indeed, his unique leadership made him the "father" of Lehman College Athletics. As an educator and coach, he had a profound influence on his students and athletes. Guided by his strong policy of gender equity, Lehman's men's and women's teams thrived during his tenure. Dr. Begelman also served as Ombudsman at Lehman College from 197477. In grateful recognition of his service to the College, he was named Professor Emeritus in 1977. Inducted in 1999 |
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| ANGELA FISHER Professor, Coach & Advisor 1968-1996 Angela Fisher-educator, mentor and friend-was a pioneer in the field of physical education who gave her knowledge and skills to an entire generation of students, both here in New York City and throughout the nation. Professor Fisher fought tirelessly for the recognition of women's athletics. During her 24-year coaching career at Lehman College, her women's softball teams won more than 235 games. In 1980, she led her team to a Triple Crown victory in Division III tournaments, and in each of the next three years, her teams won the City University of New York Athletic Conference tournament. Tough, but sensitive to individual needs, Fisher interacted well with students and athletes and was committed to helping them achieve. Inducted in 1999 |
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| TED HURWITZ Athletic Director & Coach 1969-1991 Ted Hurwitz displayed an imaginative approach while coaching two teams to three titles: In 1979 his women's varsity basketball team became Hudson Valley Athletic Conference champions and in 1980 won the New York State Division III championship. In 1989 his men's tennis team won the City University of New York Athletic Conference championship. The enthusiasm, knowledge, and compassion Hurwitz demonstrated during his 22 years of teaching and coaching inspired many of his players to become coaches and provided his physical education students with excellent learning experiences. In 1991, Hurwitz began his tenure as Executive Director for the City University of New York Athletic Conference. Inducted in 1999 |
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| MATT KILCULLEN, Jr. Basketball 1972-1976 As an athlete at Lehman, Matt Kilcullen, Jr. was an integral part of City University of New York championship teams in 1974 and 1975. As Lehman captain in 1976, he was named the team's Most Valuable Player. Kilcullen followed four years of spirited Lehman basketball with a remarkable coaching career, becoming the first coach in NCAA history to win the Coach of the Year title for two consecutive years with two different schools in the same conference. Kilcullen was honored in the Sun Belt Conference in 1994 with Jacksonville University, and with Western Kentucky in 1995. Western Kentucky's 27-4 record that year was the nation's second best. Inducted in 1999 |
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| JOHN KOCHAN Basketball & Baseball 1970-1972 A three-time baseball all-star, John Kochan was one of the most talented power hitters ever to wear a Lancer uniform. His explosiveness also served him well in basketball, helping him become the team high scorer and a City University of New York Athletic Conference basketball all-star for three seasons. After Lehman, Kochan went on to an outstanding coaching career in college basketball that was highlighted by 13 years at Division II Millersville University. He amassed 285 victories with a .748 winning percentage and earned a number-one national ranking in 1987. Inducted in 1999 |
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| EDWIN KRAMER, Psy.D. Basketball Coach 1969-1976 As Lehman's men's basketball coach throughout (1969-1976), Ed Kramer led the Lancers to consecutive City University of New York Championships in 1974 and 1975. In those same years, he was chosen NCAA Division III and City University of New York Athletic Conference Coach of the Year. An excellent teacher and coach with an extensive knowledge of the game, Coach Kramer was intent on getting his players to work cooperatively. As a lasting result of his influence and dedication, many of his athletes decided to pursue careers in college coaching. When Dr. Kramer retired from basketball coaching, he went on to become a coach in the "Game of Life" as a practicing psychotherapist in New York City. Inducted in 1999 |
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