Feb. 1, 2008

REUNION AND HALL OF FAME BANQUET PHOTO GALLERY

Chicago, Ill. - The UIC Athletics Hall of Fame and Reunion Banquet, held on January 13 at the Carlisle in Lombard, recently welcomed the latest inductees with a warm reception on a chilly winter night.

With 330 members of the Flames community, including 35 previously inducted hall of fame members, gathered to celebrate the evening's festivities, the event was a giant success.

This year's class featured a diverse collection of student-athletes from UIC's storied past.

The career-leader in steals for the Flames women's basketball program from 1991-95, Penny Armstrong still holds the single game school records for most points in a game (42) and steals (10).

Roger Wojtkiewicz, was a three-time NCAA All-American gymnast from 1970-74, including a national title on the Pommel Horse in 1973.

Ron Christopher, a member of the Navy Pier baseball team from 1962-63, co-captained a team that went 22-13 for the season.

Elizabeth Crowder was the first woman to score at a national track and field competition in school history when she placed fifth in the 400 meter final at the AIAW championships in 1979.

Curtis Granderson, a member of the Flames baseball team from 2000-02, is a current standout for the Detroit Tigers, aiding the team to their World Series appearance in 2006.

To view the photo gallery from the hall of fame and reunion banquet, please click on the link at the top of the page.