HALL OF FAME

The Simon Fraser University Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes and honours the individuals who have made outstanding contributions to SFU Athletics and have helped to bring excellence to the University and its intercollegiate athletic program. The Hall of Fame was established in 1986 to honour student-athletes, coaches, builders and teams. The inaugural Induction Class was comprised of 12 charter members. In 2013, the Terry Fox Humanitarian Inductee category was established in tribute to Canadian hero Terry Fox, who was a Simon Fraser University student and member of the junior varsity basketball team prior to losing his right leg to bone cancer in 1977 at the age of 18. This category is reserved to honour the benevolence of Canadians and their humanitarian contributions to improve our community.

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2023 Hall Of Fame Class
In 2023, two-time wrestling Olympian and world silver medalist Danielle Lappage, two-time CIS Player of the Year Jessica Kaczowka, who led women's basketball to a magical undefeated championship season in 2002, Chris Beaton, who recruited and coached an incredible 85 players who went on to be drafted into the CFL during his 23 years as head football coach, and 1983 men's soccer, who won the NAIA championship for the second year in a row were inducted into the Hall of Fame. READ MORE

2020 Hall Of Fame Class
In 2020, SFU welcomed college and professional football standout Neil McKinlay, legendary Olympic wrestler, the late Craig Roberts, and track and field star Jessica Smith; iconic women's soccer coach Shelley Howieson; and distinguished writer/broadcaster Howard Tsumura (builder category) into its Athletic Hall of Fame. Due to COVID-19, the 2020 induction was postponed. READ MORE

2019 Hall Of Fame Class
In 2019, SFU welcomed basketball star Joby McKenzie, NAIA champion middle distance runner Julia Howard, legendary men's soccer goal scorer Andrew Corazza, and basketball star, surgeon and distinguished health care advocate Nadine Caron into its Athletic Hall of Fame. READ & WATCH

2018 Hall Of Fame Class
In 2018, SFU welcomed Canadian Olympians Nikki Johnson (basketball) and Angela Lichty (softball), the 1988 NAIA national champion men’s wrestling team and business leader and philanthropist Frode Strand-Nielsen (men’s soccer) into its Athletic Hall of Fame. READ & WATCH

50th Anniversary (2016) Hall Of Fame
Class In 2016, SFU welcomed Canadian Olympians Ruky Abdulai (track and field) and Justin Abdou (wrestling), men’s basketball head coach Jon-Lee Kootnekoff, the 1976 NAIA national champion men’s soccer team and business leaders and philanthropists Keith and Betty Beedie into its Athletics Hall of Fame. READ & WATCH