Eight former Tiger athletic greats were inducted to Wittenberg's Hall of Honor during Homecoming Weekend. With these additions, the 13-yearold Hall of Honor grows to 115 names, recognizing some of the university's most memorable athletic stars.

Robert S. "Whitey" Baun, '72, of Manchester, Mass., had a stellar senior season in which he was a second team All-America pick by Associated Press and most valuable defensive player in the Ohio Athletic Conference in 1971 as a linebacker He also served as a team captain and most valuable player. During his four-year career, the Tigers compiled a 30-7 record including the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl championship in 1969.

Roberta L. Blumenshine, '78, of Columbus, 0., was a standout athlete who participated in field hockey and softball. James P. Osborn e, '67, played basketball and baseball while in a Tiger uniform. He was named most valuable player in basketball in 1996 and in 1967 he was picked second team All-America as a pitcher. He is a Gallipolis, 0., resident.

Roger A. Rossi, '43, a Springfield resident, transferred from Ohio State where he was a member of the Buckeyes' freshman football team. While at Wittenberg he was a member of the Tigers' famed 1940 undefeated team and in his junior season, 1941, he was picked by Associated Press as the outstanding center in Ohio. His senior year he broke his leg in the first game of the season.

Sheila J. Simon, '83, was one of the finest women's track and field athletes in Wittenberg history. In 1982 she became the first women's track athlete to earn All-America honors by winning the high jump at the national meet and as a senior she finished third. She now resides in Carbondale, Ill.

Arthur E. Thomas,'75, also a linebacker, was selected first team All-America by the American Football Coaches Association and AP. Thomas was a two-year first team All-OAC selection and a team tri-captain as a senior. The Paradise, Cal. resident helped lead the Tigers to 29-9-2 record during his four years including the NCAA Division III Championship in 1973.

Milton 0. Thompson, '76, was selected a first team All-America in baseball as a designated hitter in 1976. He hit .373, seventh in the Ohio Athletic Conference, and was third in stolen bases with .69 per game. He also ranked among the nation's leaders in home runs per game. A member of Wittenberg's Board of Directors, he resides in Indianapolis, Ind.

Elsa L. Wertz, '72, was a field hockey and lacrosse star. In field hockey she was chosen to play on various regional all-star teams and was a pioneer in lacrosse, playing on the first varsity squad in 1972. She resides in Robesonia, Pa.

The inductees were honored at halftime of the Wittenberg-Case Western Reserve football game, which kicked off at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, and were formally inducted into the Hall of Honor at a dinner that evening.