BGSU Athletics has announced its 2025 Hall of Fame class that will take place on Oct. 10-11. With the induction ceremony taking place on Friday, Oct. 10, and the inductees recognized on Saturday, Oct. 11, in BGSU football’s game against Toledo at Doyt L. Perry Stadium.
This year’s class will spotlight the first ‘Legacy’ inductees, representing the pre-Title IX and AIAW era. Which includes Leanne Grotke Andreas, Sue Hager, Betsy Miller Ryan, and Carole Huston.
BGSU will also recognize the ‘First Five,’ who are All Americans Betsy Fisher, Barb McKee, Valerie Newell, Gail Sailer, and Becky Siesky.
“Congratulations to this very accomplished group of former student-athletes,” said BGSU Director of Athletics Derek van der Merwe. “It is so important we effectively recognize the achievements of this class because who they are and what they have accomplished is an important part of our history and legacy.
The class will also include Greg Kampe, Omar Jacobs, Scott Hamilton, and the 1969-72 men’s cross-country teams.
“Our Hall of Fame represents the best of what we have achieved in athletics during our 115-year university story,” van der Merwe said. “We are honored to recognize these individuals and this team for their contribution to this amazing story.”
More details on the induction ceremony will be announced by BGSU Athletics at a later date.

Thomas Edward Doriety • Jan 1, 2026 at 8:27 am
Finally, the recognition that group of BG swimmers whole heartedly deserve. 50 years