The Occidental Athletics Hall of Fame will welcome four new inductees into its ranks—its first class since 2019—on Sunday, October 22, during Family & Homecoming Weekend.

Established in 2012 in conjunction with the College's 125th anniversary, the Hall of Fame honors outstanding achievement in competition, service, dedication, and commitment to Occidental athletics. The Class of 2023 will include a dominant pair of basketball teams from the 1970s; a triple-threat in women's basketball, softball, and volleyball; a two-sport All-American in track and field and cross country; and a record-setting swimmer in the 200 freestyle.

The 1974-75 and 1975-76 Men's Basketball Teams

Under Head Coach Bill Westphal, the Tigers went 40-15 over two seasons, finishing 10-2 in conference play each season and winning back-to-back SCIAC Championships for the first time in 20 years. Led by John Zorotovich '75 (averaging 20.6 points per game) and Kraig King '77 (14.8 ppg), the 1974-75 squad finished 19-8 and advanced to the NAIA District III Championship. Anchored by First Team All-Conference players Steve Snodgress '78 (17.3 ppg) and King (14.4 ppg), the 1975-76 squad went 21-7 and earned a second straight berth in the NAIA District III Tournament. 

Team members include: Bob Corral '76, Kraig King '77, Bruce Metzger '76, Tom Ratkovich '77, Rich Roche '77, Kevin Rooney '77, and Dave Trotter '77 (both squads); Greg Butler '77, John Zorotovich '75, and Paul Zyskowski '75 (1974-75 only); and Jeff Czworniak '78, Bob Kilpatrick '78, Gary Le Cheminant '77, Steve Snodgress '78, and Larry Velasquez '78 (1975-76 only). Head coach Bill Westphal and Assistant Coaches Mike Joseph and Scott Larson '71 will be honored as well.

Nadine Felix Guest '70 (Basketball, Softball, and Volleyball)

A triple threat in basketball, softball, and volleyball, Nadine made her biggest impact as a point guard in basketball. As a senior, she led the Tigers by averaging 25 points a game while shooting better than 50 percent from the floor. The previous year her buzzer-beater gave Oxy the margin of victory over AIAW powerhouse Long Beach.

Cresey Stewart Maher '87 (Track & Field and Cross Country)

A two-sport All-American, Cresey set a national record in the 1,500-meter run at the 1987 Division III track and field championships with a time of 4:27.11. A mathematics major at Occidental, Maher graduated cum laude and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Mu Epsilon and Mortar Board. 

Walt Rohlfing '66 (Swimming and Diving)

As a senior, Walt won the 200 freestyle at the National NAIA Swimming & Diving Championships in March 1966, setting an NAIA record (1:50.7), and finished second in the 100 freestyle. In 2004, at age 59, he was named a Relay All-American in U.S. Masters Swimming as a member of the Tri Valley Masters club in Pleasanton, Calif.

On Saturday, October 21, a meet and greet with the inductees will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Cannon Plaza. Space is limited, and registration is required. Following that event, the group will be introduced during halftime (approximately 7:45 p.m.) of the women's soccer match vs. Whittier in Jack Kemp Stadium.

On Sunday, October 22, at 10:30 a.m., the class will be formally inducted with an invitation-only ceremony and brunch at Cannon Plaza. Ticketing information will be announced shortly.