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The University of Minnesota's M Club, one of the nation's largest and oldest varsity letterwinner clubs, will induct eight new Hall of Fame members on Sept. 6 in a ceremony at Williams Arena. The individuals will be recognized throughout the weekend at various events, including the Saturday home football game against Rhode Island. Tickets are available for purchase HERE. Doors open for the event at 6 p.m. on Sept. 6, with the ceremony beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The 2024 M Club Hall of Fame:
Nicole Chimko-Fahey (Track & Field, 1996-99)
Eric Decker (Football and Baseball, 2006-09)
Tori Dixon (Volleyball, 2010-13)
Laurie Kaiser Sund (Gymnastics, 1983-86)
Amanda Kessel (Women's Hockey, 2010-13, 2016)
Don Lucia (Men's Hockey Coach, 1999-2018)
Harsh Mankad (Men's Tennis, 2000-02)
Joel Maturi (Athletics Director, 2002-12)
Eric Decker (Football and Baseball, 2006-09)
Eric Decker lettered at Minnesota from 2006-09 and was a two-time First Team All-Big Ten selection. The Cold Springs, Minn., product ended his collegiate career with 227 catches for 3,119 yards and 24 touchdowns in 45 games. Decker was selected in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos and had an eight-year NFL career, as he played for the Broncos, New York Jets and Tennessee Titans. He helped lead the Broncos to an AFC Championship in 2013 and to a berth in Super Bowl XLVIII. Decker ended his NFL career with 439 receptions for 5,816 yards and 53 touchdowns. He also lettered two times in baseball for the Gophers and was twice selected in the Major League Baseball Draft, first by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2008 and then by the Minnesota Twins in 2009.
Joel Maturi (Athletics Director, 2002-12)
During his 10-year tenure as athletics director, Joel Maturi led the Gophers through one of the most transformative eras in its history. He became the department's first-ever director of athletics for both the men's and women's programs on July 12, 2002, bringing together what had been two separate departments since their inception. A native of Chisholm, Minn., Maturi's career included a successfully merged department, high graduation rates, various programs ranked among the nation's best, a balanced budget, helped efforts to bring a football stadium back to campus, facility fundraising and increased scholarships for student-athletes. Under Maturi's leadership, Minnesota claimed five national titles and 45 Big Ten or WCHA championships. In honor of his work, the Sports Pavilion was renamed Maturi Pavilion in 2017.
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The University of Minnesota's M Club, one of the nation's largest and oldest varsity letterwinner clubs, will induct eight new Hall of Fame members on Sept. 6 in a ceremony at Williams Arena. The individuals will be recognized throughout the weekend at various events, including the Saturday home football game against Rhode Island. Tickets are available for purchase HERE. Doors open for the event at 6 p.m. on Sept. 6, with the ceremony beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The 2024 M Club Hall of Fame:
Nicole Chimko-Fahey (Track & Field, 1996-99)
Eric Decker (Football and Baseball, 2006-09)
Tori Dixon (Volleyball, 2010-13)
Laurie Kaiser Sund (Gymnastics, 1983-86)
Amanda Kessel (Women's Hockey, 2010-13, 2016)
Don Lucia (Men's Hockey Coach, 1999-2018)
Harsh Mankad (Men's Tennis, 2000-02)
Joel Maturi (Athletics Director, 2002-12)
Eric Decker (Football and Baseball, 2006-09)
Eric Decker lettered at Minnesota from 2006-09 and was a two-time First Team All-Big Ten selection. The Cold Springs, Minn., product ended his collegiate career with 227 catches for 3,119 yards and 24 touchdowns in 45 games. Decker was selected in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos and had an eight-year NFL career, as he played for the Broncos, New York Jets and Tennessee Titans. He helped lead the Broncos to an AFC Championship in 2013 and to a berth in Super Bowl XLVIII. Decker ended his NFL career with 439 receptions for 5,816 yards and 53 touchdowns. He also lettered two times in baseball for the Gophers and was twice selected in the Major League Baseball Draft, first by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2008 and then by the Minnesota Twins in 2009.
Joel Maturi (Athletics Director, 2002-12)
During his 10-year tenure as athletics director, Joel Maturi led the Gophers through one of the most transformative eras in its history. He became the department's first-ever director of athletics for both the men's and women's programs on July 12, 2002, bringing together what had been two separate departments since their inception. A native of Chisholm, Minn., Maturi's career included a successfully merged department, high graduation rates, various programs ranked among the nation's best, a balanced budget, helped efforts to bring a football stadium back to campus, facility fundraising and increased scholarships for student-athletes. Under Maturi's leadership, Minnesota claimed five national titles and 45 Big Ten or WCHA championships. In honor of his work, the Sports Pavilion was renamed Maturi Pavilion in 2017.
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Gopher Athletics ‘M Club’ Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Class - University of Minnesota Athletics
The University of Minnesota's M Club, one of the nation's largest and oldest varsity letterwinner clubs, will induct eight new Hall of Fame members on Sept. ...
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