Radford Athletics 6/7/2022 1:25:00 PM

Radford Athletics Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2022 Inductees

RADFORD, Va. - Radford University Athletics has announced four new members that will be inducted into the Radford Athletics Hall of Fame in September. The Class of 2022 will include Jim Abbott (baseball), Mike Ashley (sports information), Helen Negrey (women's soccer), Art Parakhouski (men's basketball) and Patrinda Toney (women's basketball).

The five-member class is the 19^th to be inducted into the Radford Athletics Hall of Fame following a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year's induction ceremony will once again help kick off Homecoming Weekend festivities and will be held inside Kyle Hall on Sept. 30. For more information on the Radford Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony presented by VCOM, click here.

JIM ABBOTT
Baseball | 1992-95

A true ace in every sense of the word, Jim Abbott has cemented his place as one of the best pitchers to ever step on the mound for Radford. He is the all-time winningest pitcher in program history with 24 career wins and also has the most strikeouts of any Highlander ever, recording 286 total. Additionally, the hurler ranks top five in Radford history for starts, complete games and innings pitched. Abbott was named First Team All-Big South in 1995 after setting a program record with 113 strikeouts.

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MIKE ASHLEY
Sports Information Director | 1987-1997

The walking embodiment of Radford Highlanders knowledge and pride, Mike Ashley is a true connection between the past and present. He came to Radford University as a student in 1980 and immediately began writing for The Tartan, eventually becoming its sports editor. A column he wrote launched the first RU baseball club in 1982, for which he served as the initial president. Two years later, the club became a varsity team. Ashley would graduate in 1983 and return to his alma mater as a Sports Information Director across multiple stints that spanned more than a decade. He was a member of the staff that ushered the Highlanders into the Division I era, he helped mount a national campaign that helped the women's basketball program earn a spot in the 1989 Women's NIT and he was a founding member of the Radford University Sports Hall of Fame Committee in 1995.

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HELEN NEGREY
Women's Soccer | 1981-84

One of the best to ever step on the field, Helen Negrey paved the way for each and every one of the incredible young women who have come through the Radford women's soccer program. The defender was named an All-American by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) in 1982, making her the first Highlander to earn the distinction. She led the team in points with 30 that season and ranks fourth in program history for single-season assists, tallying 10 during the 1983 campaign.

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ART PARAKHOUSKI
Men's Basketball | 2008-10

Art Parakhouski may have only been a Highlander for two seasons, but his list of broken records and awards won show just how dominant he was. The 6'11" center from Minsk, Belarus is the program's all-time leader in six different statistical categories, averaging 18.7 points and 12.2 rebounds per game for his career. He was twice named Big South Player of the Year and was an Associated Press Honorable Mention All-American in 2010 after leading the entire nation in rebounds. Parakhouski scored 1,195 points in his Radford career and ranks third all-time in field goal percentage at .561, as well as sixth all-time in blocks with 115 in just two years.

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PATRINDA TONEY
Women's Basketball | 1987-92

A standout on a long list of illustrious women's basketball careers at Radford is Patrinda Toney. The quick-cutting guard was a three-time All-Big South Selection and was named Big South Co-Player of the Year in 1991-92 before earning a place on the conference's All-Decade Team for 1990-99. She ranks second in program history for career points per game with 17.1, and is fourth in Big South history with 2,020 points scored. Her elite performances on the court led the Highlanders to four Big South regular-season titles and four Big South Tournament titles as well.

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When: Friday, September 30 | 6:30 p.m. (reception) | 7 p.m. (dinner / ceremony)
Where: Kyle Hall on the campus of Radford University
How to Attend: You can purchase tickets by clicking here

TICKETS
To purchase tickets and register to attend the induction ceremony, click here.

EVENT DETAILS
ATTIRE: The event calls for "cocktail attire."

PARKING: Parking will be available in Lots M and HH next to Kyle Hall. The lots will be reserved for guests (non-faculty/staff) starting at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30. A golf cart will be driving throughout Lots M and HH to drive guests up to Kyle Hall. If walking, please enter Kyle Hall through the front entrance, facing the intersection of Jefferson Street and Tyler Avenue. If you plan to park on campus prior to 6:00 p.m., you will need to secure a Visitors Parking Permit. Visitor permits are available from the University Police Department, located in the Allen Building on East Main Street (near the Dedmon Bridge).

EVENT CHECK-IN: Upon arrival, you will be directed to the third floor for check-in. At check-in, each registered guest will receive their nametag and two (2) drink tickets for use at the cash bar.

HOMECOMING WEEKEND ACTIVITIES: For a complete list of campus-wide Homecoming events, click here.

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS: Please contact Frank West, Assoc. Director for Athletic Advancement, at fwest3@radford.edu or 540-831-7667.

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