Temple University Athletics
Six Temple Standouts and 1988 NCAA Champion Women’s Lacrosse Team To Enter Temple University Athletics Hall of Fame
9.27.12 | Baseball, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Crew, Women's Lacrosse
PHILADELPHIA – Six Temple University standouts and arguably the best team in school history will be inducted into the Temple University Athletics' Hall of Fame at the Owls' Homecoming football game on Saturday, Oct. 6. Kickoff at Lincoln Financial Field is set for noon.
The Class of 2012 consists of Danny Akerman (Men's Gymnastics), Marc Jackson (Men's Basketball), Lance Johnstone (Football), Peter Moore (Baseball), Jason "J.R." Read (Men's Crew) and Doug Shobert (Football), as well as the 1988 Women's Lacrosse NCAA Championship team.
"This is truly a Temple Made championship class," said Temple University Director of Athletics Bill Bradshaw. "It represents six sports and spans four decades of success not only on the playing field, but in the classroom. Like the many inductees that have gone before, the 2012 Class are rolel models for today's student-athletes."
The epitome of a student-athlete, Danny Akerman not only excelled as a gymnast, but also in the classroom. As a senior in 1995 the Ra'ananna, Israel native was one of eight nominees for the Nissen Award, presented annually to that year's outstanding senior collegiate gymnast An All-American on the pommel horse at the 1995 NCAA Championships, he also earned NCAA All-America Scholar-Athlete honors for his 3.99 cumulative grade point average as a risk management/finance major. A three-time NCAA qualifier in the all-around, Akerman helped Temple win Eastern Intercollegiate Gymnastics League (EIGL) Championships in each of his three seasons.
One of the top post players in Temple men's basketball history, Marc Jackson scored 1,059 career points and grabbed 567 rebounds in his three-year collegiate career, including 1,001 points (15.9 ppg.) in his final two seasons (1995-96, '96-97) at Temple. The Owls center led the team in scoring and rebounding in both two seasons at Temple and as a junior in 1996-97 he averaged 16.1 points and 9.0 rebounds while earning Atlantic 10 Player of the Year honors. The 2012 Philadelphia Big 5 Hall of Fame Inductee was a two-time all-A10 and all-Big 5 first team honoree (1995-96, 1996-97). Also a two-time NABC first team all-District performer, the Philadelphia, Pa. native was selected in the second round of the 1997 NBA Draft by Golden State. In all, he played seven seasons in the NBA, compiling 3,238 points and 1,655 rebounds. He now serves as a studio analyst for Comcast SportsNet in Philadelphia.
One of the top defensive players in Temple football history, Lance Johnstone still owns the record for solo tackles in a career with 288 while his 429 total tackles ranks second in the school record book. The stellar linebacker earned Football News Freshman All-America honors in 1993 and followed that with second team all-BIG EAST honors as a sophomore and junior and first team accolades as a senior. The Philadelphia native led the Owls in tackles each of his final three seasons (1993-95). As a junior, he set the school record for solo tackles in a game with 16 against Pittsburgh. He capped his final season with an invitation to the Senior Bowl. Selected by the Oakland Raiders in the 1996 NFL Draft, he played eight seasons in the pros, three with the Raiders and five with the Minnesota Vikings.
One of the top two-way players in Temple baseball history, Peter Moore still owns 11 Owl pitching records while as a catcher he accumulated 130 career hits and a .298 batting average. A four-year letterman (1996-99), the Hatboro, Pa. native is clearly the most versatile hurler in Temple history as evidenced by his senior season when he was named Atlantic 10 Conference Pitcher of the Year. That season he set school single-season records for complete games (10) and saves (8) while compiling a 5-6 record with 103 strikeouts and a 2.50 ERA. He was also named Academic All-Atlantic 10 Conference. His still-standing Temple records include season marks for complete games, innings pitched (117) and strikeouts (120) and career marks for games (84), complete games (26), saves (14), innings pitched (389.0), strikeouts (405) and shutouts (5).
Arguably the most successful rower in Temple University history, Jason “J.R.” Read is the only person to stroke four straight Dad Vail Varsity 8 Championships, accomplishing the feat for the Owls from 1997 through 2000. Read, who served as team captain his senior season, helped lead the Owls to a #17 ranking heading into the IRA Championships. The Ringoes, N.J. native guided the Varsity 8 to only its second appearance in the IRA grand final with the Owls finishing fifth overall. His success continued at the international level as he has represented the United States on 13 national teams since 1995. Read, who carried the American Flag at the 2010 Pan American Games Opening Ceremonies, had his greatest moment come in 2004 when he helped lead United States to its first rowing gold medal in 40 years as a member of the heavyweight eight.
One of the most decorated quarterbacks in Temple football history, Doug Shobert earned Associated Press All-America honorable mention and second team All-East honors as a junior in 1971. A team captain as a senior in 1972, he still owns the Owls career completion percentage record (57%) while his 3,913 passing yards ranks sixth on the all-time list. His 26 career touchdown passes also ranks sixth at Temple. The Chalfont, Pa. native led the Cherry and White in passing in each of his final three seasons, leading the Owls to winning records in each year. Temple's record during Shobert's time behind center was 18-9-1. His two best passing yardage games came as a senior when he threw for 227 yards against Boston College and 230 yards against Delaware.
Arguably the best of Temple University's three NCAA Women's Lacrosse Champions under Hall of Fame coach Tina Sloan Green, the 1988 squad is the only undefeated team in Owl history. Led by six All-America selections – Denise Bourassa, Gail Cummings, Kelly Grim, Barb Hick, Kim Lambdin and Mandee Moore – the 1988 Owls posted a 19-0 won-loss record which culminated in a 15-7 win over Penn State in the NCAA title game. Cummings, Lambdin and Moore have been inducted into Temple's Athletics Hall of Fame as individuals as has Aamina Thornton, a member of the team and a 1990 All-America selection. Cummings, who set school-records that season for goals (94), assists (32) and points (126), is Temple's career record-holder for points (378), goals (289) and assists (89). Lambdin is seventh on TU's all-time scoring (206 pts) and goals (171) list (206 pts). Goalkeeper Jill Maple recorded 223 saves in 1988, her best season as an Owl and currently ranks third on TU's single season save list. Cummings and Moore have also joined Green as inductees into the US Lacrosse Hall of Fame.
Temple (1-2, 0-0 BIG EAST) hosts South Florida (2-2, 0-1 BIG EAST) on October 6. The 2012 Hall of Fame Inductees will be inducted in a ceremony that morning and will be introduced at halftime of the game.
The Class of 2012 consists of Danny Akerman (Men's Gymnastics), Marc Jackson (Men's Basketball), Lance Johnstone (Football), Peter Moore (Baseball), Jason "J.R." Read (Men's Crew) and Doug Shobert (Football), as well as the 1988 Women's Lacrosse NCAA Championship team.
"This is truly a Temple Made championship class," said Temple University Director of Athletics Bill Bradshaw. "It represents six sports and spans four decades of success not only on the playing field, but in the classroom. Like the many inductees that have gone before, the 2012 Class are rolel models for today's student-athletes."
The epitome of a student-athlete, Danny Akerman not only excelled as a gymnast, but also in the classroom. As a senior in 1995 the Ra'ananna, Israel native was one of eight nominees for the Nissen Award, presented annually to that year's outstanding senior collegiate gymnast An All-American on the pommel horse at the 1995 NCAA Championships, he also earned NCAA All-America Scholar-Athlete honors for his 3.99 cumulative grade point average as a risk management/finance major. A three-time NCAA qualifier in the all-around, Akerman helped Temple win Eastern Intercollegiate Gymnastics League (EIGL) Championships in each of his three seasons.
One of the top post players in Temple men's basketball history, Marc Jackson scored 1,059 career points and grabbed 567 rebounds in his three-year collegiate career, including 1,001 points (15.9 ppg.) in his final two seasons (1995-96, '96-97) at Temple. The Owls center led the team in scoring and rebounding in both two seasons at Temple and as a junior in 1996-97 he averaged 16.1 points and 9.0 rebounds while earning Atlantic 10 Player of the Year honors. The 2012 Philadelphia Big 5 Hall of Fame Inductee was a two-time all-A10 and all-Big 5 first team honoree (1995-96, 1996-97). Also a two-time NABC first team all-District performer, the Philadelphia, Pa. native was selected in the second round of the 1997 NBA Draft by Golden State. In all, he played seven seasons in the NBA, compiling 3,238 points and 1,655 rebounds. He now serves as a studio analyst for Comcast SportsNet in Philadelphia.
One of the top defensive players in Temple football history, Lance Johnstone still owns the record for solo tackles in a career with 288 while his 429 total tackles ranks second in the school record book. The stellar linebacker earned Football News Freshman All-America honors in 1993 and followed that with second team all-BIG EAST honors as a sophomore and junior and first team accolades as a senior. The Philadelphia native led the Owls in tackles each of his final three seasons (1993-95). As a junior, he set the school record for solo tackles in a game with 16 against Pittsburgh. He capped his final season with an invitation to the Senior Bowl. Selected by the Oakland Raiders in the 1996 NFL Draft, he played eight seasons in the pros, three with the Raiders and five with the Minnesota Vikings.
One of the top two-way players in Temple baseball history, Peter Moore still owns 11 Owl pitching records while as a catcher he accumulated 130 career hits and a .298 batting average. A four-year letterman (1996-99), the Hatboro, Pa. native is clearly the most versatile hurler in Temple history as evidenced by his senior season when he was named Atlantic 10 Conference Pitcher of the Year. That season he set school single-season records for complete games (10) and saves (8) while compiling a 5-6 record with 103 strikeouts and a 2.50 ERA. He was also named Academic All-Atlantic 10 Conference. His still-standing Temple records include season marks for complete games, innings pitched (117) and strikeouts (120) and career marks for games (84), complete games (26), saves (14), innings pitched (389.0), strikeouts (405) and shutouts (5).
Arguably the most successful rower in Temple University history, Jason “J.R.” Read is the only person to stroke four straight Dad Vail Varsity 8 Championships, accomplishing the feat for the Owls from 1997 through 2000. Read, who served as team captain his senior season, helped lead the Owls to a #17 ranking heading into the IRA Championships. The Ringoes, N.J. native guided the Varsity 8 to only its second appearance in the IRA grand final with the Owls finishing fifth overall. His success continued at the international level as he has represented the United States on 13 national teams since 1995. Read, who carried the American Flag at the 2010 Pan American Games Opening Ceremonies, had his greatest moment come in 2004 when he helped lead United States to its first rowing gold medal in 40 years as a member of the heavyweight eight.
One of the most decorated quarterbacks in Temple football history, Doug Shobert earned Associated Press All-America honorable mention and second team All-East honors as a junior in 1971. A team captain as a senior in 1972, he still owns the Owls career completion percentage record (57%) while his 3,913 passing yards ranks sixth on the all-time list. His 26 career touchdown passes also ranks sixth at Temple. The Chalfont, Pa. native led the Cherry and White in passing in each of his final three seasons, leading the Owls to winning records in each year. Temple's record during Shobert's time behind center was 18-9-1. His two best passing yardage games came as a senior when he threw for 227 yards against Boston College and 230 yards against Delaware.
Arguably the best of Temple University's three NCAA Women's Lacrosse Champions under Hall of Fame coach Tina Sloan Green, the 1988 squad is the only undefeated team in Owl history. Led by six All-America selections – Denise Bourassa, Gail Cummings, Kelly Grim, Barb Hick, Kim Lambdin and Mandee Moore – the 1988 Owls posted a 19-0 won-loss record which culminated in a 15-7 win over Penn State in the NCAA title game. Cummings, Lambdin and Moore have been inducted into Temple's Athletics Hall of Fame as individuals as has Aamina Thornton, a member of the team and a 1990 All-America selection. Cummings, who set school-records that season for goals (94), assists (32) and points (126), is Temple's career record-holder for points (378), goals (289) and assists (89). Lambdin is seventh on TU's all-time scoring (206 pts) and goals (171) list (206 pts). Goalkeeper Jill Maple recorded 223 saves in 1988, her best season as an Owl and currently ranks third on TU's single season save list. Cummings and Moore have also joined Green as inductees into the US Lacrosse Hall of Fame.
Temple (1-2, 0-0 BIG EAST) hosts South Florida (2-2, 0-1 BIG EAST) on October 6. The 2012 Hall of Fame Inductees will be inducted in a ceremony that morning and will be introduced at halftime of the game.
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