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Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2019

Introducing the inaugural class of the Athletics Hall of Fame: 34 athletes, six coaches, three contributors, and seven teams whose accomplishments showcase the legacy of this historic school’s successful athletic programs in Nashville and the State of Tennessee. These exceptional athletes and leaders represent classes from 1929 to 1999.

Athletes

These individuals have been inducted into the inaugural class of the Father Ryan Athletic Hall of Fame in recognition of their performance while at Father Ryan, as well as their service to the community ever since. Athletes inducted have been graduated from Father Ryan for 10 or more years. Click on each person's name to learn more about their accomplishments.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Tommy Bateman, from the Class of 1975.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Joe %22Flip%22 Bates, from the Class of 1956.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Thomas %22Tricky%22 Beehan, from the Class of 1929

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Willie Brown, from the Class of 1965.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Tony Carletello, from the Class of 1989.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Katie Lee Carter, from the Class of 1999.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee John %22Itch%22 Curley Jr., from the Class of 1961.

Athletics Hall of Fame athlete inductee Boots Donnelly, from the Class of 1961.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Bubba Donnelly, from the Class of 1969.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Peter Ferreira, from the Class of 1983.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Bob Forster, from the Class of 1975.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Willie Geny, from the Class of 1932.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Lou Graham, from the Class of 1956.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Jim Hagey, from the Class of 1946.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Donna Harris, from the Class of 1989.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Kim Caughron Hulse, from the Class of 1990.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Paula Holloran Kennedy, from the Class of 1975.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Eve Lemeh, from the Class of 1979.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Billy Lynch, from the Class of 1964.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Lindsey Lynch Magness, from the Class of 1995.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Kate Maffei Mcguinness, from the Class of 1994.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Jim Mondelli, from the Class of 1964.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Mike Mondelli, from the Class of 1964.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Kurt Page, from the Class of 1981.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Bobby Reese, from the Class of 1942.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Bernie Rohling, from the Class of 1940.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Karen Harris Russell, from the Class of 1974.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Brooke Siebel, from the Class of 1997.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Joe Stamps, from the Class of 1978.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Joe Sullivan, from the Class of 1950.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee David Thoni, from the Class of 1983.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Yogi Walsh, from the Class of 1967

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Chris Wilson, from the Class of 1978.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Mike Wright, from the Class of 1975.

Coaches

These individuals have been inducted into the inaugural class of the Father Ryan Athletics Hall of Fame in recognition of their leadership and dedication as coaches. These individuals have molded and influenced hundreds of Father Ryan student-athletes through the years, leading them to greatness on and off the field. Click on each person's name to learn more about their accomplishments.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Louis Catignani, from the Class of 1944.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Jinx Cockerham.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Bill Derrick, from the Class of 1948.

Athletics Hall of Fame Coach inductee Boots Donnelly, from the Class of 1961.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Joe Drennan, from the Class of 1957.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Leo Long.

Contributors

These individuals have given to Father Ryan Athletics off the field in a variety of facets, and they have made immeasurable contributions which forever shaped the program. Click on each person's name to learn more about their accomplishments.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Jim Carell, from the Class of 1954.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Father Charley Giacosa.

Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Monsignor James Hitchcock from the Class of 1939.

Teams

The following teams have been inducted into the Father Ryan Hall of Fame for their trailblazing and record-setting accomplishments. They are the embodiment of teamwork, sportsmanship, and the Irish spirit. Click on each team name to learn more about their accomplishments.

Athletics Hall of Fame inducted 1963-1964 Boys Basketball Team.

The Athletics Hall of Fame inducted 1969 Wrestling team.

The Athletics Hall of Fame inducted 1974 Football team.

The Athletics Hall of Fame inducted 1988 Wrestling team.

Athletics Hall of Fame inducted 1992 Volleyball Team.

The Athletics Hall of Fame inducted 1995 Softball team.

Athletics Hall of Fame inducted 1998 Girls Soccer Team.