The University of Akron Athletics
Hall of Fame
- Gates , Robert Wylie
- Abel, Frank
- Adams, Alex L.
- Adolph, J. Thomas
- Adolph, David G.
- Aiken, James
- Alberts, Mark
- Alfred, Eugene
- Alleman, Andy
- Allgood, Howard L.
- Amanguao, Jean B.
- Amison, Isavelt
- Anderson, Randy S.
- Andy, Michael
- Apple, Michael S.
- Appleby, David W.
- Arango, David G.
- Arko, Louis
- Arnold Davis, Pamela
- Arrietta, Joann
- Arthur, Jabari
- Arvay, Lisa B.
- Auburn, Dr. Norman P.
- Ayer, Fred
- Azar, Floyd P.
- Bailey, Arthur E.
- Bailey Brant, Rebecca
- Ball, Jimmal
- Barker, Dr. H. Kenneth
- Barnes, David K.
- Barnett, Nate
- Barton, James C.
- Bauer, Robert
- Beans Sales, Andrea
- Bednar, Richard L.
- Beichly, Russell J.
- Beidleman, Jr., Jack E.
- Bender, Ed
- Bender, Waldemar
- Berentz, Randy N.
- Beres, Mark S.
- Bezbatchenko, Mark
- Bias, Julie
- Bierce, Bruce W.
- Birkbeck, Michael L.
- Bittle, Edward L.
- Black, James
- Blair, Howard "Red"
- Boedicker, Earl O.
- Boggs, Tom
- Bowles, Cheryl
- Bowman, Marilyn
- Boyette, R. Gregory
- Braccio, James
- Brant, Lynn Jutte
- Britton, John E.
- Brodt, Carl
- Brown, Virgil
- Brown, Dr. Ronald
- Brumfield, Dennis
- Brunner III, Ford
- Bulger, Dr. Charles
- Burg, H. Peter
- Burke, Sean
- Burrier Fischer, Stacey
- Butowicz, C. Anthony
- Béland, Danielle
- Campbell, T. Allan
- Case, Richard J.
- Catlin, Felix "Tony"
- Cistone, John
- Clark, Michael K.
- Cobb, Charles H.
- Cochrane, Kenneth "Red"
- Cockerham, Steve
- Considine, William
- Costigan, Charles J.
- Crisp, Park "Tumble"
- Dailey, John
- Dambrot, Keith
- Daum, Carl V.
- Davidson, Kurt
- Davis, Sue
- DeMarco, Tom
- Delaney, Ken
- Dennison, Jim
- Deo, George
- Derr, Zachary C.
- DiDonato, Rudy
- Dienoff, Phil
- Dietrich, Philip J.
- Dobos, Tim
- Dombroski, Robert M.
- Donatelli, Paul D.
- Driesbach, Oliver
- Dudich, Porfere "Porky"
- Duncan, Dick
- Dunn, Joseph J.
- Eberwine, James
- Ecrement, Randy
- Edwards, LeShaunte
- Edwards, Tim
- Elias, Eddie
- Ellis, William N.
- Engle, Marling "Newt"
- English, Matthew W.
- Ervin Porter, Judy
- Estey, Russell G.
- Evans, Thomas H.
- Evans, Glenn
- Fenn, Carl L.
- Fenton, James E. "Red"
- Fernella, Mike
- Fisher, Frank
- Fisher, Jeffrey
- Fleischer, David M.
- Florin, Ignatius "Igs"
- Flossie, Ben
- France, James R.
- Frank, Kenneth V.
- French, Steve
- Fross, Dave
- Frye, Charlie
- Frye, Harold E.
- Gaffney, Derek J.
- Garcia, Andrew O.
- Garrison, Chris
- Gatsinaris, George B.
- Genero, Joseph M.
- Gill, Robert J.
- Glinsky, Raymond E.
- Glover, Harvey H.
- Godzinski Hardman, Patti
- Golding, A. Fred
- Goldsmith, James E.
- Graham, Andy
- Grant, Wayne A.
- Greene, Ray
- Griffin, Cletus
- Gundersen Jones, Lisa
- Guthrie, Pete
- Hackim , Lincoln
- Hadden, Bill
- Haley, Arthur
- Hall, Allan W.
- Haluska Richards, Marcy
- Hansel, Dr. John R.
- Hansford, Richard L.
- Harkins, Henry L.
- Hatch, Mike
- Hatherhill, Robert E. "Bob"
- Hauser, Martin P.
- Hawthorne, Joel L.
- Heckman, Dennis A.
- Heffelman, Robert W.
- Heideman, William N.
- Heisman, John W.
- Hensal, Earl
- Henterly, William E.
- Hodakievic, Allan
- Holian, Dave
- Hollish, Diane
- Holman, Rick
- Holmes, Russell C.
- Honeywill, Thomas M.
- Hopkins, Elza E.
- Horvath, Bob
- Howell, Shelby L.
- Huggins, Robert E.
- Jackson, Raymond M.
- Jackson, Lee R.
- Jahant, Charles J.
- Jakubick, Joseph J.
- Jenkins, Hayes R.
- Jenkins, Verlin P.
- Johnson, Lillbern "Nubs"
- Johnston, Desmond D.
- Jones, Jack
- Jones, Dr. Jack G.
- Jordan Hohl, Kathleen
- Joyce III, James "Dru"
- Juergens Evans, Jodi
- Kaufman, Ashley
- Kelley, Cadeau
- Kelley, Christopher J.
- Kelly, Clarence E.
- Kerkian, Allan A.
- Kesselring, B. Greg
- Kissner, John P.
- Klaus, Russ
- Knowles, Cameron
- Knowles, Kim
- Knowlton, Art
- Knowlton, John
- Knowlton, William H.
- Kochosky, Neil D.
- Kregenow, Edwin L.
- Krino, Michael M.
- Kungl, Ferdinand "Fritz"
- LaGuardia, John A.
- Lahoski, John A.
- Lake, Jeff
- Lamb, Brande
- Large, Stevie
- Larson, Gordon K.
- Larson, Sue
- Larson, Robert W.
- Laterza, J. Anthony
- Lautenschlegar, Paul
- Lee III, Climon
- Lenehan, James T.
- Lengyel, Jack R.
- Linton, Jean A.
- Lolla, Kenneth C.
- Lomax, Frank
- Lombardi, Donald E.
- Long, Ed
- Lopeman, Edward E.
- Lovett, John
- Luth, James W.
- Lutsch, John H.
- Lyons, Robert L.
- MacDonald, Ken
- Madrin Mathia, Amy
- Mahan, Fulton
- Mallo, Dr. George
- Maluke, Andrew W.
- Massarelli, John
- Mazzaferro, Joe
- McCallion, Dan
- McCoy, Tracee
- McCready, James P.
- McCreary Dilyard, Jill
- McCumiskey Orlando, Katie
- McDonald, Pat
- McGee, William J.
- McGrath, Daniel
- McKissick, Roger M.
- McMillan, Robert B.
- Metzger, Kelli
- Milich, Pete
- Millard, Dr. Justin M.
- Miller, Harold "Slats"
- Miller, Richard K.
- Milligan, Kyle
- Mitchell, Dennis
- Mitchell, Raymond A.
- Mohr, William
- Moore, Calvin L.
- Morrison, Robert
- Mott, Dr. Robert A.
- Murphy, Dennis J.
- Myers, Joe
- Nagy, Fred K. "Fritz"
- Nanchoff, George
- Nash, Dr. Thomas L.
- Neal, Richard
- Novell, Ned N.
- O'Connor, Mary "Casey"
- O'Hare, Terrance N.
- O'Rourke, Terry J.
- Ondecker, George R. "Dick"
- Oser Axner, Christine
- Otterman, Robert J.
- Painter, William D.
- Pallija, Tony
- Palmer, Clarence A.
- Papp, Joseph
- Parker, Steve J.
- Parnell, Charles
- Parry, Stu
- Parry, James M.
- Pasquale, Ron
- Paul, Len
- Payne, Michael
- Pendleton, Shaun
- Pereira, Joseph M.
- Petrucci, Brian C.
- Piper, Kay
- Pollock, Scott W.
- Porter, Caleb
- Pringle, Barron
- Pryear, Ray
- Pryor, Ken
- Quarles, Larry J.
- Queiroga, Joe
- Read, Roger T.
- Reese, Bradley J.
- Reeves, Gerald M.
- Ritchie, Nathan A.
- Rizzo, Michelle
- Rockwell, Frank
- Rogers, Virgil
- Rollyson, Jeffrey S.
- Rossi, Marion
- Roth, Bryan W.
- Rotunda, Ann Marie
- Rudison, William M.
- Rudzinska, Beata
- Ruff, Dan M.
- Russell, C. Willard
- Russo, Mario
- Sada, Steve M.
- Sako, Natalie
- Sapronetti, Richard L.
- Sattler, Blake
- Schaper, Kimberly
- Schoch, Eric E.
- Schonover, James E.
- Schreiner, Dennis M.
- Schutz, Donald E.
- Schwarzinger, Wilhelm
- Scott, Roderick C.
- Scruggs, Gene P.
- Seals, Darrington
- Sefton, Fred S.
- Semester, James S.
- Serves, Sam
- Shapiro, Marvin A.
- Simon Salhany, Leslee
- Simonetti, Dr. Frank L.
- Sims , Kira
- Sir Louis , Vern
- Sloan, Jerry
- Smialek, Tomasz
- Smith, Bob
- Smith, Harry 'Doc'
- Smith Groubert, Dawn
- Smith-Ryan, Christi
- Sparhawk, Wilson "Sparky"
- Spelling, Simon C.
- Spessard, Carl D.
- Stevens, William E.
- Stevenson, Allan J.
- Sturgeon, William T.
- Surina Lucius, Patty
- Swertfager, Bill
- Swigart, Clarence
- Taylor, LaTrese
- Taylor, Jason
- Terrell, Jr., William
- Thompson, Frank
- Thompson, Dr. Herbert
- Tomkinson, Leroy "Tommy"
- Torma, Rose Marie
- Toth, Ed
- Towell, David J.
- Travis, John J.
- Tsaloff, Carl J.
- Turner, William R.
- Turner, Richard
- Turner, Torreda
- Ubiparipovic, Sinisa
- Ulrich, Ron
- Van Horn, Mark
- Vance, Dani
- Varga, Mary
- Vaughn, Henry V.
- Verdon, John E.
- Viebranz, Deanne L.
- Vojtko, Jeffrey J.
- Wahl, Frank A. "Whitey"
- Waldsmith, Ralph "Fats"
- Walker, Robert A. "Bobby"
- Wargo, Frank "Doc"
- Watts, Douglas J.
- Webb, Wyatt
- Weber Peters, Linda
- Wehner, Jim
- Weiner, John
- Wentz, Edward P.
- Wetherbee, George
- Whaley, Bob
- Wilfong, William G.
- Williams , Donald F.
- Williamson, Bill
- Willyard, Eldrid G.
- Wilson, Krystin
- Wilson, Ed
- Winters, Paul
- Witwer, Frank C.
- Wolfe, Earl E.
- Wood, David E.
- Wormald, Larry
- Wozniak, Laura
- Wrigley, David W.
- Yanko, Robert N.
- Young, Dave
- Young, Charles R.
- Zazula, Frank A.
- Zemla, Joseph M.
- Zimmerman, Guy "Red"
- Zwisler, Don
1947-49
In 1943, Floyd Azar was selected to the Associated Press All-Ohio High School Football Team. He was considered to be one of the finest athletes in the city’s history.
Azar chose Ohio State but within one year determined that there was no better place than with the Zips. Coach Andy Maluke considered Azar one of the finest athletes he coached in Akron history.
In 1943, Floyd Azar was selected to the Associated Press All-Ohio High School Football Team. He was considered to be one of the finest athletes in the city’s history.
Azar chose Ohio State but within one year determined that there was no better place than with the Zips. Coach Andy Maluke considered Azar one of the finest athletes he coached in Akron history.
2026 Akron Zips Softball vs. Miami (Game 1)2026 Akron Zips Softball vs. Miami (Game 1)
Friday, March 20
2025-26 Akron Zips Men's Basketball March Madness Trailer2025-26 Akron Zips Men's Basketball March Madness Trailer
Thursday, March 19
2025-26 Zips Weekly with John Groce - Episode #13 - MAC Tournament Recap - 3.16.262025-26 Zips Weekly with John Groce - Episode #13 - MAC Tournament Recap - 3.16.26
Tuesday, March 17
2026 Akron Zips Baseball vs. UMass (Game 3)2026 Akron Zips Baseball vs. UMass (Game 3)
Sunday, March 15









