Dr. Gayle Hopkins will be sorely missed by many the many people he helped, supported and inspired. A UofA Legend, Mentor, Leader, and Hero, he worked in the Arizona Athletics Department for 27 years, retiring as the Associate to the Athletics Director, Alumni Services in 2010 at the age of 68. He reported directly to Athletics Director Jim Livengood.
Not only was he known for his inspirational and supportive qualities, but he was also known for launching the effort to get former athletes to support the programs and be involved in departmental activities.
The students called him Dr.