Indiana University of Pennsylvania Athletics

The Indiana University of Pennsylvania Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1996 to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions as student-athletes, coaches, administrators and contributors to the tradition of IUP athletics and, in doing so, have enhanced its image and reputation.

Through 2025, IUP has inducted 341 former student-athletes, coaches and administrators into the Hall of Fame. 23 sports are represented in the Hall of Fame, from cross country to football to fencing to boxing and gymnastics, not to mention former administration and athletic trainers who have contributed to a history of success at IUP.

The Class of 2025 represented the 30th year of the Hall of Fame.
  HISTORY
Starting in 1994, talks began centering around the creation of an athletic Hall of Fame to honor the former athletes, coaches, administrators and all of those involved in IUP athletics who have made a difference over the years. 

Dr. James Laughlin approached then-Sports Information Director Larry Judge to inquire about creating this Hall of Fame. Multiple meetings were held discussing issues including the criteria for becoming an eligible candidate; the amount of inductees to be selected; the placement of the Hall of Fame; and who would serve on the board of directors, those chosen to select which candidates would be inducted each year.
 
In the fall of 1996, after countless meetings, the IUP Athletic Hall of Fame was finally established and an inaugural class of 17 was inducted, with two serving as the honorary Bell Ringers. Those inaugural inductees received plaques and that would be placed in the lobby of IUP’s Memorial Field House.
 
Beginning in the spring of 2011, the Hall of Fame was moved the newly built Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex (KCAC). A wall overlooking Ed Fry Arena and featuring former IUP student-athletes showcases each class, starting with the first 17 members. Also beginning in that year, the annual Hall of Fame Luncheon, which serves as the official induction ceremony, was moved to the KCAC. 

History of the Head Chairperson
Dr. James Laughlin, 1996-1997
Ruth Podbielski, 1997-2013
Frances Nee, 2013-2016
Steve Roach, 2016-2018
Samantha Traver, 2019

Original Board Members
Pete Alexander - Retired head of Co-op Store, still resides in Indiana
Dr. Frank Condino – Director of Athletics
Frank Cignetti – Former football coach
Pete Goldsmith - Former VP of Student Affairs, no longer in Indiana
Goose Goslin – Alumni representative, former Sports Director at KDKA Pittsburgh, passed away
Larry Judge – Former Sports Information Director, resides in Indiana
Chuck Klausing – Former football coach and athletic director, still resides in Indiana
Frances Nee – Former Associate Athletic Director, still resides in Indiana
Terri Piatak – First Class inductee athlete representative, resides in Meyersdale
Herm Sledzik – Former basketball coach and athletic director, still resides in Indiana
Dan Slusser – First class inductee athlete representative, resides in Monroeville
Wally Stapleton – Assistant for VP of Advancement
Cathy Torchia – Alumni representative

OTHER INFORMATION

Latest News/Releases
May 5, 2025 | 2025 Class Announcement 
March 21, 2024 | 2024 Class Announcement 
June 30, 2023 | 2023 Class Announcement 
April 18, 2022 | 2022 Class Announcement 
June 1 2021 | 2021 Class Announcement 
July 25, 2019 | 2019 Class Announcement 
May 31, 2018 | 2018 Class Announcement

Important Dates
Information regarding the Hall of Fame Class of 2025 will be posted as it becomes available. 

Past Inductees 
By Sport
By Induction Year
By Name

IUP Athletic Hall of Fame Board of Directors
Pete Alexander
Jan Brocious
Dr. Frank Condino
Lou Garzarelli
Todd Garzarelli, Chair
Samantha Goettman
Josh Hill
Dr. Frances Nee
Doug Steve

Hall of Fame By Laws
Click here to view - Updated 2/20/14

Submit a Nomination*
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*Nominations must be submitted prior to the annual board of directors meeting in order to be considered

IUP Athletic Hall of Fame Underwriters
Click for a full list - Updated 3/25/14

IUP Athletic Hall of Fame Website