Temple University Athletics
Temple to Induct Five New Members into Athletics Hall of Fame Friday
9.22.16 | General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Lacrosse
PHILADELPHIA – Temple University now welcomes five new members, including three All-Americans, into its Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday, September 23. The number was reduced by one as former women's basketball All-American Candice Dupree will be with her Phoenix team still competing in the WNBA Playoffs. The Mercury won at Indiana, 89-78, Wednesday to move on to a second round game at New York Saturday.
The Class of 2015 is now comprised of men's basketball great, Lynn Greer, two-time All-American Kerry Paul Asbury from women's lacrosse, the Owls' first four-time All-American golfer Kevin Klier, men's cross country and track All-American Bill Mahoney and three-time NCAA participant Art McCall from wrestling. Dupree and men's basketball All-American Pepe Sanchez, who deferred his induction prior to the official announcement for personal reasons, will be officially inducted when they are able to attend the ceremony.
"We congratulate Candice and the Phoenix Mercury on their big first round WNBA playoff win at Indiana last night," said Temple University Director of Athletics Dr. Patrick Kraft. "We knew all along that if she was still playing we would defer her induction. Being inducted to your school's Hall of Fame is such a special time in one's life that we want to be sure the honoree and family members have a chance to attend. We will formally induct Candice at the next ceremony that fits her schedule."
"On behalf of Temple Athletics I would again like to congratulate these deserving individuals on their Hall of Fame careers," added Kraft. "This class truly encompasses the rich history of Temple Athletics. It spans seven decades, features nine sports and showcases the championship level student-athletes we have produced in our storied history."
A star performer for the Owls from 1997 through 2002, Lynn Greer ended his career as the program's second all-time leading scorer with 2,099 points. The 6-1 guard turned in one of the best offensive season-ever in Temple men's basketball history as a senior in 2001-02. That year he averaged 23.2 points, scoring 719 points (3rd on the TU single-season list), while earning first team all-conference, all-district and Philadelphia Big 5 Most Valuable Player honors. The Philadelphia native (Engineering and Science HS) also set still-standing school records for single-season three-point accuracy (.472) and career free throw percentage (.852). Temple's all-time leader in games played (137), Greer was a member of four NCAA teams, including two Elite Eight trips (1999, 2001), and one NIT Final Four (2002) in his career. Upon graduation, he played one season in the NBA and went on to a 12-year professional career overseas.
A two-time All-American, Kerry Paul Asbury helped the Temple lacrosse team to 37 wins and two NCAA Tournament appearances in her four-year career (1989-93). The Sellersville, Pa. native (Pennridge HS) earned Second Team All-America honors as a junior in helping her team post 11 wins and earn a berth in the NCAAs. She saved her most prolific scoring season for her final year as she led the nation with 62 goals (6th best season output at the time), and garnered First Team All-America accolades. For her career, she scored 124 goals and dished 15 assists for 139 points. A versatile athlete, she also played two seasons of field hockey (1989-90) and a year of soccer (1991) during her Owl career.
The first-ever All-American in Temple men's cross country history, Bill Mahoney had a stellar career for the Owls during the mid-1960s. A four-time Middle Atlantic Conference cross country champion, Mahoney capped his career by placing fifth at the NCAA College Division Championship to earn All-America honors. Arguably the top distance runner in school history, the Cornwells Heights, Pa. native (Bensalem HS) won the MAC two-mile championships three times in the indoor circuit and twice outdoors. He also placed third in the 1966 NCAA College Division Championship in the three-mile run to garner All-America accolades. A cross country and track captain, Mahoney helped the Owls capture their first MAC Outdoor Track title. In 2012, he was named to the MAC All-Century Team.
One of the top wrestlers in Temple history, Art McCall made three appearances in the NCAA Championships at the 115-pound weight class from 1955 through 1958. A two-time Middle Atlantic Conference champion, McCall had an impressive 22 straight regular season match win streak over three seasons to end his collegiate career. Following his career at Temple, the 1959 graduate joined the coaching ranks, first as an assistant at the University of Pennsylvania. He left the Quakers to become the head coach of his high school alma mater, Upper Darby, in 1961. At Upper Darby, he coached 13 District 1 champions, eight Southeast regional champions, one PIAA runner-up and one PIAA state champion, Andy Matter, who went on to be a two-time NCAA champion at Penn State. The Upper Darby, Pa. native was inducted into the Pennsylvania Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2011.
The first Temple golfer to earn All-America accolades for four seasons, Kevin Klier starred for the Owls from 1979 through 1982. The Rockland, Mass. native helped the Owls to four straight NCAA Tournament appearances and an impressive 40-2 record during his career, including 32-0 his final three seasons. A Third Team All-American as a junior in 1981, Klier won three individual tournaments during his outstanding career, the 1980 Army Invitational, the 1980 Yale Invitational and the 1981 Navy Invitational. His best round, a five-under 67, came at the Old Dominion Invitational as a senior in 1982.
The 2016 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on Friday, September 23 at the Temple Athletics Indoor Student Pavilion. The event will start with a reception at 6 pm with the ceremony slated for 7 pm. In addition to honoring our 2016 induction class, Temple Athletics will also recognize our 2016 F. Eugene Dixon Inspiration Award Winners, Holden & Betsy Hummel. For tickets to the event, click here.
The Temple Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2016 will also be introduced at halftime of the Owls' football game against Charlotte on September 24.
The Class of 2015 is now comprised of men's basketball great, Lynn Greer, two-time All-American Kerry Paul Asbury from women's lacrosse, the Owls' first four-time All-American golfer Kevin Klier, men's cross country and track All-American Bill Mahoney and three-time NCAA participant Art McCall from wrestling. Dupree and men's basketball All-American Pepe Sanchez, who deferred his induction prior to the official announcement for personal reasons, will be officially inducted when they are able to attend the ceremony.
"We congratulate Candice and the Phoenix Mercury on their big first round WNBA playoff win at Indiana last night," said Temple University Director of Athletics Dr. Patrick Kraft. "We knew all along that if she was still playing we would defer her induction. Being inducted to your school's Hall of Fame is such a special time in one's life that we want to be sure the honoree and family members have a chance to attend. We will formally induct Candice at the next ceremony that fits her schedule."
"On behalf of Temple Athletics I would again like to congratulate these deserving individuals on their Hall of Fame careers," added Kraft. "This class truly encompasses the rich history of Temple Athletics. It spans seven decades, features nine sports and showcases the championship level student-athletes we have produced in our storied history."
A star performer for the Owls from 1997 through 2002, Lynn Greer ended his career as the program's second all-time leading scorer with 2,099 points. The 6-1 guard turned in one of the best offensive season-ever in Temple men's basketball history as a senior in 2001-02. That year he averaged 23.2 points, scoring 719 points (3rd on the TU single-season list), while earning first team all-conference, all-district and Philadelphia Big 5 Most Valuable Player honors. The Philadelphia native (Engineering and Science HS) also set still-standing school records for single-season three-point accuracy (.472) and career free throw percentage (.852). Temple's all-time leader in games played (137), Greer was a member of four NCAA teams, including two Elite Eight trips (1999, 2001), and one NIT Final Four (2002) in his career. Upon graduation, he played one season in the NBA and went on to a 12-year professional career overseas.
A two-time All-American, Kerry Paul Asbury helped the Temple lacrosse team to 37 wins and two NCAA Tournament appearances in her four-year career (1989-93). The Sellersville, Pa. native (Pennridge HS) earned Second Team All-America honors as a junior in helping her team post 11 wins and earn a berth in the NCAAs. She saved her most prolific scoring season for her final year as she led the nation with 62 goals (6th best season output at the time), and garnered First Team All-America accolades. For her career, she scored 124 goals and dished 15 assists for 139 points. A versatile athlete, she also played two seasons of field hockey (1989-90) and a year of soccer (1991) during her Owl career.
The first-ever All-American in Temple men's cross country history, Bill Mahoney had a stellar career for the Owls during the mid-1960s. A four-time Middle Atlantic Conference cross country champion, Mahoney capped his career by placing fifth at the NCAA College Division Championship to earn All-America honors. Arguably the top distance runner in school history, the Cornwells Heights, Pa. native (Bensalem HS) won the MAC two-mile championships three times in the indoor circuit and twice outdoors. He also placed third in the 1966 NCAA College Division Championship in the three-mile run to garner All-America accolades. A cross country and track captain, Mahoney helped the Owls capture their first MAC Outdoor Track title. In 2012, he was named to the MAC All-Century Team.
One of the top wrestlers in Temple history, Art McCall made three appearances in the NCAA Championships at the 115-pound weight class from 1955 through 1958. A two-time Middle Atlantic Conference champion, McCall had an impressive 22 straight regular season match win streak over three seasons to end his collegiate career. Following his career at Temple, the 1959 graduate joined the coaching ranks, first as an assistant at the University of Pennsylvania. He left the Quakers to become the head coach of his high school alma mater, Upper Darby, in 1961. At Upper Darby, he coached 13 District 1 champions, eight Southeast regional champions, one PIAA runner-up and one PIAA state champion, Andy Matter, who went on to be a two-time NCAA champion at Penn State. The Upper Darby, Pa. native was inducted into the Pennsylvania Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2011.
The first Temple golfer to earn All-America accolades for four seasons, Kevin Klier starred for the Owls from 1979 through 1982. The Rockland, Mass. native helped the Owls to four straight NCAA Tournament appearances and an impressive 40-2 record during his career, including 32-0 his final three seasons. A Third Team All-American as a junior in 1981, Klier won three individual tournaments during his outstanding career, the 1980 Army Invitational, the 1980 Yale Invitational and the 1981 Navy Invitational. His best round, a five-under 67, came at the Old Dominion Invitational as a senior in 1982.
The 2016 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on Friday, September 23 at the Temple Athletics Indoor Student Pavilion. The event will start with a reception at 6 pm with the ceremony slated for 7 pm. In addition to honoring our 2016 induction class, Temple Athletics will also recognize our 2016 F. Eugene Dixon Inspiration Award Winners, Holden & Betsy Hummel. For tickets to the event, click here.
The Temple Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2016 will also be introduced at halftime of the Owls' football game against Charlotte on September 24.
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