Eight new members were inducted into the Southern Arkansas University Sports Hall of Fame on Oct. 14.
Honorees from the golden era include football All-American Ed Choate (1971-1974), basketball all-conference standout Frank Dolan (1956-1960), and track and field All-American George Eriquezzo (1965-1968).
Modern era athletes inducted were baseball All-American Arturo Cherena (1987-1988), football All-American Eddie Key (1998-2001), men’s tennis All-American Paolo Pezzoli (1986-1989), and volleyball All-American Kristin (Smith) “Smitty” Olson (1992-1994), who also competed in track and field.
Louis Blanchard, long-time faculty athletic representative and former University faculty member, is being honored for meritorious service.
