Athletic Hall of Fame

The Manhattan University Athletic Hall of Fame honors our greatest Jasper athletes, coaches and supporters.

Originally established in 1979, there are now more than 250 Hall of Fame members. Nominations for athletes, coaches, and friends are accepted throughout the year, and the induction ceremony is held in November.

For more information, please contact our Alumni Relations Office at (718) 862-7432 or alumni@manhattan.edu.

Save the Date

Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Dinner | Class of 2025

Saturday, November 8, 2025 | Mass - 4:00 p.m. | Dinner - 6:00 p.m.
Manhattan University | Raymond W. Kelly '63 Student Commons 

Congratulations to The 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees!

Emmanuel Andujar '15 
Men's Basketball 

Emmy Andujar Photo

Rhamel Brown '14
Men's Basketball 

Rhamel Brown Photo

David Fitzgerald '91
Men's Soccer 90-91 & Coach 92-94

 

Peter Gaughn '77
Track & Field 

Pete Gaugh Photo

John O'Connor '57
Men's Basketball 

Lauren Primerano '03
Track & Field

Lauren Primerano Photo

Submission Deadline

Nominations must be submitted by Friday, May 22, 2026 to be considered for inclusion in the 2026 class.

For the Selection Committee to give a candidate full consideration, nominators are strongly encouraged to attend the Hall of Fame Selection Committee Meeting and actively advocate for their respective candidate.

 

SUBMIT A NOMINATION FORM

Nominations

Anyone can submit a nomination for the Athletic Hall of Fame. We aim to have a broad representation of qualified candidates. Please submit nomintation packets and corresponding information electronically to alumni@manhattan.edu. Sponsors will receive a confirmation of receipt once a nomination is received.

Please see the Hall of Fame Constitution for more details about the rules and regulations that govern the Athletic Hall of Fame Committee.

  • Submit a Nomination

    Who is Eligible?

    Nominees must fall under one or more of the following non-exclusive categories:

    • An alumnus or alumna (hereinafter “alumnus”) who, as an academically qualified student, participated in Manhattan University’s athletic program and whose received a degree at least 10 or more years prior to his or her candidacy.
    • Athletic directors, coaches and athletic staff preferably those with at least five and ideally 10 years of service to Manhattan University.
    • Friends and alumni of Manhattan University who have regularly enhanced interest in, and the success of, Manhattan University athletics as reflected by their career body of work.

    How to Submit a Nomination

    • Submit the online form. 
    • You are required to submit a brief biography of the person you are nominating. This bio should contain as much pertinent information about the nominee’s athletic contribution as warranted without resorting to repetition. For example, there is no need to attach multiple clippings documenting the same individual accomplishment. The Manhattan University Archives are available to you as you research the biography. Read a message from the University archivist.
    • Forward any additional documentation to alumni@manhattan.edu.
    Presentation
    • You should make a five-minute presentation about the nominee at the Selection Committee meeting which usually takes place in June. Others may also make brief supporting statements. A copy of your nomination packet will be distributed to all members of the committee prior to this meeting.
    • After all presentations have been made and sufficient discussion has taken place, the committee members will select current year’s inductees by closed ballot.
    • Up to eight candidates with the highest vote totals can be inducted into the Hall in one ballot. The three candidates with the next highest totals will automatically be re-nominated the following year. There is no limitation as to the number of times a person may be nominated.
    Questions?

    If you have any questions regarding the nomination and selection process for the Manhattan University Hall of Fame, contact the Alumni Relations Office alumni@manhattan.edu or 718-862-7432.

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