For those you have been regular followers here at Notinhalloffame.com, you already know that we will be unveiling a look at the big four North American Sports franchises and how they retire numbers and/or honor former players/contributors with their respective Halls of Fame. It stands to reason that this practice will eventually work its way to the major American College programs. With that in mind, we will now begin reporting on when a significant college admits someone into their Hall of Fame or retire a number.
Today, the University of Southern California has announced their latest Hall of Fame Class, with former Football Coach, Pete Carroll as the perceived headliner. Carroll brought the Trojans Football tea back to national prominence and won the National Championship in 2003 and 2004, and also won six BCS Bowl Games. He was criticized for leaving USC shortly before the University faced sanctions due to violations of the NCAA code, mostly centered around former Running Back, Reggie Bush. Still, Carroll’s impact at USC can not be denied.
Fifteen other people join Pete Carroll. Jack Del Rio, who played both Baseball and Football at USC from 1981 to 1985. Del Rio was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in Baseball, and starred as a Catcher, batting well over .300. He would be regarded as a bigger star in Football, winning the Rose Bowl MVP in ’85 and was an All-American Linebacker.
Mark Prior was also chosen. The Pitcher was a major star at USC, winning the Dick Howser Trophy, Golden Spikes Award, and Rotary Smith Award in 2001. His incredible performance led him to being the second player over all in the MLB Draft.
Another highly regarded Football player joins the Hall, with Quarterback, Jimmy Jones, who was one of the first African-American pivots of note. The trailblazing Jones went 22-8-3 as a Starter at USC.
The sport of Basketball is also represented with Harold Miner, a slam dunk aficionado who was the Pac-10 Player of the Year and Consensus All-American in 1992. That year, Miner led USC to a number #2 ranking prior to the NCAA Tournament.
Jamaican born Track and Field Star and 1976 200 Meter Olympic Gold Medalist, Don Quarrie was also selected.
The remaining inductees are Linebacker, Tim Rossovich, Rhodesia born Tennis player, Byron Black, Phillipine born and former NCAA Champion, Jennifer Rosales, Canadian born women’s soccer player, Isabelle Harvey, longtime Assistant Football Coach, Dave Levy, Hungarian born Water Polo star, Aniko Pelle, Sportswriter, Joe Jares, Swimmer, Kristine Quance, Volleyball star, Bob Yoder and John Hamilton who is recognized as a contributor.
We would like to congratulate this year’s Class to the USC Athletic Hall of Fame.
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