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Marshall Athletics Announces 2016 Hall of Fame Class

HUNTINGTON — The Marshall University Athletics Hall of Fame Committee has announced the 2016 induction class for the Hall of Fame.

“This class represents some of the finest student-athletes in school history,” Marshall Director of Athletics Mike Hamrick said. “The contributions of these fine men and women are truly appreciated by everyone in the Marshall Athletics family.”

This year’s class (alphabetical order by last names):

Bob Barnett – Wrestling (Coach), 1972-79

Melvin Cunningham — Football, 1992-96

Dani Derricott — Football, 1997-2000

Courtney Driscoll — Football, 1940-41 (deceased)

Lynn Kochendorfer – Track and Field, 1987-90

Catie Knable – Women’s Basketball, 2000-04

Jeanne Noble Lunsford — Softball, 1994-95

John Spellacy — Football, 1985-88

Bill Yanossy – Football/Track and Field, 1973-77

The annual Hall of Fame dinner is scheduled Friday, Sept.