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DANBURY, Conn. – The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) held its Second Annual Hall of Fame Gala and Induction Ceremony on April 15, 2016 at the Matrix Conference and Banquet Center.
"It was an honor and privilege to recognize a special group that has had an immeasurable impact on the world of college athletics and specifically the ECAC," said President & CEO Dr. Kevin T. McGinniss. "This event was an opportunity for these remarkable individuals to share their incredible achievements with family and friends and be forever recognized for the indelible mark that they have made on the ECAC."
The evening featured 15 individuals and one team being inducted into the ECAC Hall of Fame. The Class of 2016 received well-deserved recognition for their efforts and contributions to the ECAC and intercollegiate athletics. Over 175 people were in attendance to celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of the Hall of Fame Class of 2016.
Robert 'Bob' Hartwell was named the athletic director at Adelphi University in 1986 and was eventually promoted to Assistant Vice President in 2009. Under his direction, the department and its programs were transformed, enjoying tremendous success on the conference, regional and national levels. During his tenure from 1986-2013, the Adelphi Panthers garnered 10 NCAA Championships, 10 NCAA Regional Championships, over 100 NCAA appearances and countless conference titles.
Hartwell also played a central role in the upgrade of every athletic facility on campus. On his watch, the university upgraded baseball's William J. Bonomo Memorial Field in 2007, transformed historic Woodruff Hall, designed and constructed the Center for Recreation and Sports and Motamed Field (formerly known as Stiles Field), the practice field and tennis courts in 2008, and most recently, the new Janet L. Ficke Softball Field, which was completed in 2011.
About Adelphi University Athletics
Adelphi University joined the Northeast-10 Conference in the fall of 2009 and in the past six seasons has collected 16 regular season conference titles, 21 tournament championships, 27 individual crowns and captured the Northeast-10 President's Cup twice (2013 and 2014), while winning five NCAA Division II National Championships.
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