University of Maryland Athletics

Director of Athletics 1994-2010

Inducted 2006

• Directed Maryland Athletics for 16 years, leading program to unparalleled success and 20 national championships
• Balanced 16 straight athletics budgets at Maryland, enhanced facilities and improved academic support for student-athletes
• Named by Street & Smith’s Sports Business Journal as one of the 20 most influential people in intercollegiate athletics

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2006 Inductees
Lisa Buente '90 field hockey
Howie Dare '57 baseball,football
Nick Davis '58 basketball
Christy Winters '90 basketball
Mike Thearle '73 lacrosse
Deborah Yow '94-'10, Director of Athletics