PACIFIC ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES 2007-08 INDUCTEES
Pacific Athletics Hall Of Fame Announces 2008-09 Inductees
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Stockton, Calif. - Five individuals and one team will be inducted into the University of the Pacific Athletics Hall of Fame in annual induction ceremonies on April 11, 2009.
Established in 1982, the Hall of Fame welcomes Charlotte Johansson Eriksson (Volleyball), Todd Hosmer (Water Polo, Swimming), Bill Sandeman (Football, Swimming), Howard Stokes (Track) and Fred Van Dyke (Swimming) along with the 1996-97 men's basketball team. With the 2008-09 class, the Pacific Athletics Hall of Fame will have honored 214 individuals and 20 teams in its 27-year history.
As part of this special evening, the 2008-09 Pacific Tigers Student-Athletes of the Year Awards will also be presented. This evening of celebration and recognition provides a unique opportunity for connecting Pacific's heritage of outstanding athletic alumni and Hall of Famers with the current generation of exceptional student-athletes.
Induction ceremonies and the annual awards banquet will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2009, at the Alex G. Spanos Center on the Pacific campus. A social hour begins at 6:00 p.m., with dinner and the induction program beginning at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available by contacting the Pacific Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at (209) 946-2387.
All previous inductees to the Pacific Athletics Hall of Fame are encouraged to attend and wear their Hall of Fame medallions to this year's event.
Following are brief biographical sketches of the 2008-09 Pacific Athletics Hall of Fame inductees.
Charlotte Johansson Eriksson - Volleyball, 1991-94
Charlotte Johansson Erikkson is being inducted into the Pacific Athletics Hall of Fame for her performance as an All-American on the women's volleyball team.Charlotte played volleyball for the Tigers from 1991-1995. During her tenure, she earned all-conference honors four times, AVCA All-District/Region honors three times, was named conference player of the week 2 times during the 1994 season, and was named an Academic All-American from 1992-1994.
Charlotte also spent her time at Pacific making her mark on the record book. She currently ranks third in service aces in a career, fourth in service aces per game, fifth in hitting percentage, sixth in block assists, and tenth all-time in career digs. Charlotte also ranks eighth in the Pacific record book for most kills in a career, kills per game, solo blocks in a career, blocks per game, and total blocks.
Following her playing career at Pacific, Charlotte won three Swedish National Championships with her hometown team, Orebro Volleyball. She also participated with the Swedish National Team from 1993-1997, and was Swedish National Champion for beach volleyball in 1998.
Charlotte currently resides in Sweden with her husband, Jorgen Erikkson, and their two children, Maja (6) and Mans (4).
"I simply cannot begin to describe how much my experience at Pacific has meant to me. The Tiger Volleyball Team is of course at the top of the list with John, Jayne, Joe and Barb leading the way but also the faculty, the International Center, the Booster Club and all the other students and friends at Pacific are all part of my very fond memories from my four years at Pacific. I am very grateful for the opportunity I was given to be part of the Pacific Volleyball Team and I am still very proud to call myself a TIGER."
Todd Hosmer - Water Polo, Swimming, 1989-94
Todd Hosmer was a stand-out performer for both the men's water polo team and men's swim team during his time at Pacific.
Hosmer spent four years as a competing member of the men's water polo team, 1989-1991 and 1993. During the 1993 season, Hosmer led the Tigers to their first ever appearance in the NCAA Water Polo Tournament. He scored 64 goals over the course of the season, nine of which were two-point goals, for an average of 2.61 goals per game. Over the course of his water polo career at Pacific, Hosmer earned All-American honors three times (1990, 1991, and 1993).
Hosmer also spent four seasons participating on the men's swim team. Hosmer specialized in the freestyle, and finished in the top 10 in the Big West Conference in three different events during the 1993-1994 season. He had the second best time in the 50 Freestyle (20.43), the third best time in the 100 Freestyle (46.26), and the eighth best time in the 200 Freestyle (1:43.92). Hosmer also earned Big West Swimmer of the Year honors in 1992.
Following his time at Pacific, Hosmer competed as a member of the US National Water Polo Team. He served two stints with the team, from 1993-1995 and 1997-1999. Homser currently resides in Stockton with his wife, Christine, and their children, Tayor (11), Natalie (9), and Matthew (7).
"My years at Pacific are some of the greatest memories of my life. The small school atmosphere brought our teams closer together, which I believe made us a stronger team. I met some of my best friends on our water polo and swimming teams, and, luckily, married my sweetheart from the swim team."
Hosmer spent four years as a competing member of the men's water polo team, 1989-1991 and 1993. During the 1993 season, Hosmer led the Tigers to their first ever appearance in the NCAA Water Polo Tournament. He scored 64 goals over the course of the season, nine of which were two-point goals, for an average of 2.61 goals per game. Over the course of his water polo career at Pacific, Hosmer earned All-American honors three times (1990, 1991, and 1993).
Hosmer also spent four seasons participating on the men's swim team. Hosmer specialized in the freestyle, and finished in the top 10 in the Big West Conference in three different events during the 1993-1994 season. He had the second best time in the 50 Freestyle (20.43), the third best time in the 100 Freestyle (46.26), and the eighth best time in the 200 Freestyle (1:43.92). Hosmer also earned Big West Swimmer of the Year honors in 1992.
Following his time at Pacific, Hosmer competed as a member of the US National Water Polo Team. He served two stints with the team, from 1993-1995 and 1997-1999. Homser currently resides in Stockton with his wife, Christine, and their children, Tayor (11), Natalie (9), and Matthew (7).
"My years at Pacific are some of the greatest memories of my life. The small school atmosphere brought our teams closer together, which I believe made us a stronger team. I met some of my best friends on our water polo and swimming teams, and, luckily, married my sweetheart from the swim team."
Bill Sandeman - Football, Swimming, 1961-64
Bill Sandeman earns induction into the Pacific Athletics Hall of Fame for his accomplishments as a member of both Pacific's swim team and football team, and his career in the National Football League.Prior to coming to Pacific, Sandeman attended Stockton College. While at Stockton College he was a member of the swim team where he earned All-American honors.
While at Pacific, Sandeman was a member of the swim team from 1961-1963. Bill Sandeman also played on Pacific's football team from 1962-1964.
Following his time at Pacific, Sandeman enjoyed an eight year career in the National Football League. He played for the Dallas Cowboys (1966), New Orleans Saints (1967), and the Atlanta Falcons (1967-73). Bill enjoyed his most success with the Atlanta Falcons where he earned a starting position on the offensive line in 1969 and 1971-1973.
Following his time in the National Football league, Sandeman has worked as a general contractor for Sandeman Construction which builds homes in the Tahoe area.
Bill currently resides in Homewood, California with his wife, Missy. They have four adult children, Shanye (43), Jenna (40), Heather (24), and Daniel (21).
"After watching the Tiger greats from the stands as a kid selling Coke and peanuts, I have been and still am honored to have been given an opportunity to be a Tiger."
Howard Stokes - Track, 1949-50
Howard Stokes was an accomplished track star for Pacific from 1949-1950.Prior to his time at Pacific, Howard lettered four times in track at Lodi High, where he competed in 440, the 220, the low hurdles, and the relay. Stokes then competed for Stockton College during his freshman and sophomore years in college. As a freshman, he took first place in the low hurdles at the NCJCC meet.
Once at Pacific, Howard became a key contributor for then coach, Earl Jackson. Howard's most memorable moment for Pacific came in 1949. While competing in the low hurdles at the national AAU meet, he set the record for the fastest time in the country in 1949 for that event with a time of 23.1 seconds.
While Howard Stokes had a distinguished career at Pacific, it can be argued that his biggest contribution to the school came after his time at the university. Howard became the first president of the Tiger Track Club, which was an organization of downtown boosters who were committed to strengthening Pacific sports through scholarships and other financial assistance. Stokes outlined a three-fold aim for the organization, which included stimulating track and field interest in Stockton, providing needed track scholarships to Pacific, and helping to support the Stockton Police Track Club in supporting youth activities for children in grade school.
Howard currently resides in Stockton with his wife, Marjory, and works as an elementary school teacher.
"I remember living on campus where I developed friendships that have lasted to the day. Through the years, I have been proud to be a Pacific alumnus."
Fred Van Dyke - Swimming, 1938-39
Fred Van Dyke was an outstanding swimmer at Pacific who graduated in 1941.Van Dyke held six records in backstroke events during his time at Pacific, along with nine Pacific Athletic Association records. During this time he also held one world record for a span of 24 hours. Van Dyke also experienced success outside of collegiate competition, earning a spot on the United States team that traveled Europe and was in contention for the Olympics.
Following his career at Pacific Fred worked as a real estate broker specializing in land and ranch sales for 35 years, a stock broker for Dean Witter Reynolds for 5 years, and has farmed row crops, asparagus, and walnuts for 70 years. Van Dyke has also worked as a swim coach with the Stockton Swim Club and the Lane Tennis Club where he has developed both nationally ranked and Olympic swimmers.
Fred resumed his swimming career in 1978 with Masters Swimming and continues to this day. He broke the world record in the 50 meter backstroke in 1978 for the 60-64 year old age group. He also participated in the 2006 World Masters Championship where he broke the American record and World Championship record in the 50 meter backstroke and the 50 meter butterfly.
Van Dyke currently resides in Lockeford, California with his wife, Carolyn Smythe Van Dyke. They have five adult children, Julie (60), Ben (58), Sally (56), David (51), and Claude (49).
"My induction into the Pacific Athletic Hall of Fame is an honor I have coveted for many years. My swimming career and Pacific are synonymous because it was at Pacific that I earned world recognition. Induction into the Hall of Fame and its recognition of my swimming career brings me much satisfaction."
1996-97 Men's Basketball Team
