2015 HALL OF FAME

2015 VANDERBILT ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME

2015 HALL OF FAME

2015 HALL OF FAME CLASS Marina Alex Cathy Bender Jay Cutler Jeff Fosnes Charley Horton David Price Larry Schmittou Aleke Tsoubanos Stella Vaughn

Golf Basketball Football Basketball Football Baseball Baseball coach Tennis Administrator

2009-2012 1978-1982 2002-2005 1972-1976 1953-1955 2005-2007 1968-1978 2000-2004 Turn of 20th Century

The 2015 Hall of Fame Class is the sixth since the Hall of Fame was established in 2008. The nine new inductees bring Vanderbilt’s Hall of Fame total to 56. A complete list of former Hall of Fame inductees is found on the back page of this handout. There are three basic categories to gain consideration: Commodore Great; Distinguished Letterwinners and Lifetime Achievement. Membership requires a unanimous vote by Vanderbilt’s senior athletic management team. This year’s Hall of Fame Dinner will occur Friday, Jan.22, 2016 at the Student Life Center on campus. The dinners typically attract audiences in excess of 400. For information on purchasing tables or sponsorships please contact Angie Bess in the Department of Athletics, 615-343-1107. MARINA ALEX GOLF 2009-2012 Two-time SEC Golfer of the Year and first-team All-American. Now on LPGA Tour CATHY BENDER BASKETBALL 1978-1982 Vanderbilt’s first African-American female scholarship recipient JAY CUTLER FOOTBALL 2002-2005 NFL star quarterback who was the SEC Offensive Player of the Year and school record holder JEFF FOSNES BASKETBALL 1972-1976 Ideal blend of athletics as No. 2 career scorer upon graduation, Academic All-American, Medical School CHARLEY HORTON FOOTBALL 1953-1955 An SEC Player of the Year, All-American and star of the 1955 Gator Bowl team DAVID PRICE BASEBALL 2005-2007 Was the consensus national Player of the Year here and won the American League Cy Young Award LARRY SCHMITTOU BASEBALL COACH 1968-1978 Won SEC titles as VU’s baseball coach and had overwhelming support from baseball alumni and fans ALEKE TSOUBANOS TENNIS 2000-2004 A three-time All-American and key member of 2002 VU team that played for NCAA championship STELLA VAUGHN VANDERBILT ADMINISTRATOR LATE 1800s-EARLY 1900s A well-known women’s athletics/recreation pioneer at VU at the turn of 20th Century

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Marina Alex (Golf, 2009-12) Marina Alex was highly recruited out of her New Jersey high school before choosing Vanderbilt. Her Commodore career would become one of the best in Southeastern Conference history. Not only did she star on the course, she shined in the classroom, making the SEC Academic Honor Roll four straight years. • Two-time SEC Golfer of Year, 2010, 2012 • Only second player in SEC history to win award twice • First-team All-American, 2010, 2012 • Won SEC individual championship, 2010 • Had five Top-5 finishes, 2012 • Graduated as VU’s all-time leader in stroke average • Led team four years in average strokes per round • Second at NCAA Preview shooting 8-under par, 2011 • Finished 2010 ranked sixth nationally • Member LPGA after graduation

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Cathy Bender (Basketball, 1978-82) Cathy Bender was a trailblazer in her family and for other high achieving student-athletes that would follow in her footsteps in the decades to come. A record-setter on the basketball court, true to form she became a success in business and a leader in the Nashville community. • First person in her family to attend college. • First African-American woman to receive full VU athletic scholarship. • Second female to receive full athletic scholarship at Vanderbilt. • Senior year was her strongest, setting team record for assists in a season (262) and game (14) against Tennessee. • The Commodores improved every season and reached 20 wins for the first time in 1981-1982. • Helped the team make post-season AIAW Tournament (Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women), 1979-80 and 1980-81 • Active member of the Vanderbilt and Nashville community as a board member of the Vanderbilt Alumni Association, co-chairing the school’s first African-American endowed scholarship, and serving on the Metropolitan Nashville Sports Authority Board.

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Jay Cutler (Football, 2002-05) Jay Cutler became one of the foundation pieces that pushed Vanderbilt’s football program upward in the mid-2000s. The confident signal caller from Santa Claus, Indiana, was one of the most potent offensive threats in the SEC, establishing many school records in the process. Upon learning he had diabetes he began the Jay Cutler Foundation to assist young people overcome the effects of the disease. • Only second three-time captain in program history • SEC Offensive Player of the Year, 2005 • First-team All-SEC, 2005 • Three-time VU Most Valuable Offensive Back • Establish numerous school passing and total offense records • Threw for 59 touchdowns and 8,697 career yards, both records • Last collegiate pass resulted in game-winning touchdown vs. Tennessee • Lengthy pro career after being first round selection in NFL Draft, 2006 • Jay Cutler Foundation helps and encourages young people overcome the effects of diabetes.

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Jeff Fosnes (Basketball, 1972-76) Jeff Fosnes was one of those rare high school superstars that seemed to be able to do everything well. He could have taken a scholarship to play quarterback at Notre Dame but instead picked basketball and Vanderbilt, casting a future eye on medical school. His dedication to both athletics and academics propelled him into becoming one of those rare collegians capable of achieving both All-SEC and Academic All-American honors. • • • • • • • • • •

Star of VU’s Famous “F-Troop” Graduated as program’s second-leading career scorer with 1,579 points Academic All-America, 1975, 1976 First-team All-SEC, 1975, 1976 Three-time Academic All-SEC Helped team win Southeastern Conference title, 1974 NCAA All-Tournament team, 1974 Still ranks among VU career leaders in several shooting categories Played in the East/West All-Star game, 1976 Chose medical school over playing in the NBA for the Golden State Warriors.

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Charley Horton (Football, 1953-55) Charley Horton was a leader on a football team full of leaders. Some of his teammates became doctors, others lawyers and business leaders. And decades later all the Gator Bowl Commodores mention Horton first when recalling one of the special teams in school history. And while his fame came on the gridiron, his three varsity letters in fencing makes the Florida product unique. • Leader on 1955 Gator Bowl championship team • First team All-SEC and third team All-American, 1955 • SEC Most Valuable Back, Birmingham Touchdown Club, 1955 • School record for touchdowns, 1955 • Vanderbilt Athlete of the Year, 1955 • All-SEC sophomore team, 1953 • SEC Football Living Legend, 1998 • Three-time letterwinner in football, track and fencing • First round NFL Draft, 1955 • Became outstanding college football official

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David Price (Baseball, 2005-07) Commodore fans wore “The Price is Right” shirts on Friday nights when their ace was pitching because David Price was almost always right on target. The big lefty from Murfreesboro was not only the most dominant player in college baseball, his leadership in the dugout, his popularity with the community and his loyalty to Vanderbilt was also unmatched. His Project One Four Foundation has encouraged and improved the lives of young people around the Middle Tennessee area. • Consensus National Player of the Year, 2007 • No. 1 choice Major League Draft, 2007 • Golden Spikes Award Recipient, 2007 • Dick Howser Trophy Winner, 2007 • Consensus First-Team All-American, 2007 • Brooks Wallace Award Recipient, 2007 • Roger Clemens Award Recipient, 2007 • SEC Pitcher of the Year, 2007 • Led VU to SEC regular season and tournament championships, 2007 • Remains an ambassador for baseball program, athletic department and university • Established Project One Four Foundation to offer financial support and encouragement to kids in sports and in life.

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Larry Schmittou (Baseball, 1968-1978) Larry Schmittou is a winner and he figured out how to be successful whether he was coaching Nashville sandlot teams or leading Vanderbilt baseball to Southeastern Conference championships. During a time when Commodore baseball had few tangible resources, Schmittou’s eye for spotting talent and his ability to develop a winning team made him a legend in Music City. Few coaches have ever enjoyed as much alumni respect and appreciation. • Earned two degrees from Peabody College • Hired as VU’s head baseball coach and football’s head recruiter, 1968. • Led VU to four consecutive Eastern Division Championships, 1971-1974. • 1973 and 1974 teams won the SEC Championship • SEC Baseball Coach of the Year, 1973-74 • 1973 team ranked eighth in the nation. • Coached 20 All-SEC players while 14 were taken in the major league drafts. • Team set SEC record for wins in a season (37), 1974 • Teams had a record of 306-252-1 (.548) overall. • Member of NCAA Baseball Committee • Sporting News Double-A and Southern League Executive of the Year, 1978. • Iconic baseball figure in Nashville and well known beyond.

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Aleke Tsoubanos (Tennis, 2000-2004) Aleke Tsoubanos earned many honors during her playing career but tennis insiders will never forget her heroic role in Vanderbilt’s march to the 2002 NCAA Championship match. Tsoubanos, just a freshman, battled her favored Georgia foe to a no-decision to keep the heat off teammate Kelly Schmandt, who would eventually win her match to propel Vandy into its first-ever title game in any sport. Years later, as associate head coach, the Commodores would win a national championship in 2015. • Member of tennis team from 2000-2004. • Three-time ITA and NCAA All-American in doubles • A two-time first-team All-SEC selection in doubles and one-time second-team All-SEC selection in singles and doubles. • Only player to win the ITA All-American Riviera doubles championship two consecutive years with two different partners. • All-SEC academic team. • Holds the record for most consecutive doubles matches won. Partnered with Kelly Schmandt in 2004 and won 15 consecutive doubles matches. • Holds the record for best doubles winning percentage in a career, winning 82% of her doubles matches. • Held VU record for most career doubles victories with 119 doubles wins. • Set record for most registered doubles victories in a season with 32 victories with both Sarah Riske in 2003 and Kelly Schmandt in 2004. • Played key role in Vanderbilt’s march to NCAA Championship match, 2002 • Vanderbilt also made the NCAA Elite Eight (2003), Final Four (2004) • After graduating Tsoubanos played World Team Tennis and then returned to Vanderbilt as a coach.

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Stella Vaughn (Administrator) Over a century ago - long before women’s fitness and recreation advocates were in vogue - there was Stella Vaughn. An 1896 Vanderbilt graduate and one of just 10 women that were enrolled in 1892, Vaughn truly blazed a trail of opportunity by encouraging women to become active and enjoy athletics. Her early women’s basketball games were played in near seclusion and secrecy, lest men might watch. She would be a pillar of the Vanderbilt community for her entire life. • • • • • • • • • •

Graduated from Vanderbilt in 1896, was one of ten women attending the university in 1882. Remembered as a devoted mentor and champion of women at Vanderbilt and a pioneer in Vanderbilt women’s athletics. Organized the first Vanderbilt women’s basketball team in the fall of 1896, which was known as a “co-ed” team. She was the team captain, an active player, and the team coach. She was a founding member of the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. If assists existed, Vaughn would have been credited with Vandy’s first assist as she threw a pass resulting in the only basket of the game against Ward Seminary. Became the women’s physical education director and Vanderbilt’s first female instructor in 1896. Remained the women’s basketball coach for 20 years and became director of the co-ed gymnasium activities. Served as physical education instructor and basketball coach for nine years without pay before receiving $100 salary in 1905. Her house was one of the approved boarding houses for female students who were not allowed to live on campus. Named the Dean of Women in 1925.

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2008 HALL OF FAME CLASS Chantelle Anderson (Women’s Basketball, 1999-2003) Peggy Brady (Women’s Golf, 1968-1972) John Hall (Football, 1951-1954) Roy Kramer (Director of Athletics, 1978-1990) Clyde Lee (Men’s Basketball, 1963-1966) Dan McGugin (Head Football Coach, 1904-1934) John Rich (Football/Baseball, 1945-1951) Fred Russell (Baseball, 1925-26; Nashville Banner, 1929-1998) June Stewart (Administration, 1973-2001) Ryan Tolbert Jackson (Track & Field, 1994-1998) Bill Wade (Football, 1949-1951) Perry Wallace (Men’s Basketball, 1966-1970) 2009 HALL OF FAME CLASS Jim Arnold (Football, 1979-1982) Charles Davis (Men’s Basketball, 1977-1981) Julie Ditty, Women’s Tennis, 1998-2001) Charles Hawkins, Baseball & Football, 1952-1954) Ming Hsu Robinson (Swimming, 1980-1984) Herb Rich (Football, 1946-1949) Wendy Scholtens Wood (Women’s Basketball, 1987-1991) Roy Skinner (Men’s Basketball Coach, 1959, 1962-1976) Brandt Snedeker (Men’s Golf, 1999-2003) 2010 HALL OF FAME CLASS Ernest “Bucky” Curtis (Football, 1947-1950) Shan Foster (Men’s Basketball, 2004-2008) Heidi Gillingham Jackson (Women’s Basketball, 1990-1994) Chris Groer (Men’s Tennis, 1993-1996) Frank Lorge (Men’s Swimming, 1969-1972) Ed Martin (MBB Assistant Coach, 1985-1989; Vanderbilt Professor) Jeff Peeples (Baseball, 1970-1973) Ann Hutcheson Price (Women’s Tennis, 1969-1971) Grantland Rice (Football, Baseball, 1898-1901) Will Wolford (Football, 1982-1985)

2011 HALL OF FAME CLASS Lamar Alexander (Track & Field, 1960-1961) Tyler Griffin (Women’s Soccer, 2004-2006) Carl Hinkle (Football, 1935-1937) John Ingram (Lifetime Achievement) Peter Lamb (Men’s Tennis, 1977-1979) David Latimer (Men’s Cross Country, 1995-1998) Scotti Madison (Baseball, 1977-1980) Will Perdue (Men’s Basketball, 1984-1988) Sheri Sam (Women’s Basketball, 1993-1996) 2013 HALL OF FAME CLASS Billy Joe Adcock (Men’s Basketball, 1946-1950) Jamie Duncan (Football, 1994-1997) Josie Earnest (Women’s Bowling, 2007-2010) Dr. Brant Lipscomb (Team Medical Consultant, 1948-1990) Jess Roguski Onheiser (Lacrosse, 2001-2004) Carolyn Peck (Women’s Basketball, 1984-1988) Jeremy Sowers (Baseball, 2002-2004) 2015 HALL OF FAME CLASS Marina Alex (Women’s Golf, 2009-2012) Cathy Bender (Women’s Basketball, 1978-1982) Jay Cutler (Football, 2002-2005) Jeff Fosnes (Men’s Basketball, 1972-1976) Charley Horton (Football, 1953-1955) David Price (Baseball, 2005-2007) Larry Schmittou (Baseball Coach, 1968-1978) Aleke Tsoubanos (Women’s Tennis, 2000-2005) Stella Vaughn (Administration, late 1800s-early 1900s)

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