The 1962 Men's Soccer Team will also be inducted.

January 26, 2000

ST. LOUIS - Saint Louis University director of athletics Doug Woolard announced today that 11 new members and one team will be inducted into the Billiken Hall of Fame on Fri., Jan. 28 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown St. Louis. A reception will begin the evening at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m.

"Every year we look forward to the Hall of Fame induction as the premier event of the athletics department," Woolard said. "This year is no different as we welcome this group of distinguished alumni into an elite part of our Billiken family. Like the other members of the Hall of Fame, this group represents former student-athletes who achieved athletic success at Saint Louis University and also went on to find success in their professional lives. "

The Billiken Hall of Fame was originally opened on Jan. 21, 1976, with the induction of 13 Saint Louis athletes and coaches. On April 8, 1979, a ceremony honored four more SLU greats. The Billiken Club, founded in 1991 as a comprehensive athletics booster organization continues to sponsor the Hall of Fame. J. Kim Tucci chairs the Billiken Club Executive Committee, and Dan Leahy serves as the chairman of the Hall of Fame subcommittee. The Billiken Hall of Fame room is located in the historic Bauman-Eberhardt Athletic Center on the University campus.

Tickets to the dinner are available by calling (314) 977-8180. The 11 new inductees are broken down into five categories. The honorees follow by category:

BILLIKEN GREAT - PIONEER
Lou Drone - (Football 1934-37) - A two-sport star for the Billikens during the 1930's, Lou Drone played second base for the baseball team, but excelled as the starting quarterback for the Bills for three seasons. After his senior year, he was named to the "All-Missouri" football team and was chosen to play in a collegiate all-star game against the Green Bay Packers. For his efforts on the gridiron, he was named an All-American in 1937.

Garry Garrison - (Men's Basketball 1962-65) - Despite a career that was cut short by injury, Garry Garrison still ranks among the best basketball players ever to don the Blue and White. His career rebounding average of 13.6 per game ranks him third all-time, and his career rebounds place him in the top 20 in school history. He served as the team captain in 1964 and was named co-Most Valuable Player of the team in 1965.

Ken "Barney" Oldfield - (Men's Basketball 1928-30) - Along with fellow Hall of Famer Ham Strong, Ken "Barney" Oldfield led the Billikens to a record of 14-4 and 14-6 during his junior and senior years, respectively. One of the first great Billiken guards, Oldfield was named team captain in 1930. After earning his law degree from SLU, he held a dairy firm distributorship and moved to Cape Girardeau, Mo. He was named probate judge there, adopted the community as his hometown and helped to establish a mental health clinic among countless other community facilities and associations. Oldfield passed away in 1956 at the age of 49 from lung cancer.

BILLIKEN GREAT - CONTEMPORARY
Sandy Aden Schlaker - (Field Hockey 1982-83, 1985) - During her years on the Billiken field hockey team, Sandy Aden Schlaker was one of the most prolific scorers in school history. She holds the record for single-season goals with her 27 in 1985, ranks second in career points (116) and fourth in career goals (47). For her efforts, she was named to the Midwest Independents All-Tournament Team in 1985.

Bob Cole - (Men's Basketball 1965-67) - Known for his scoring ability, Bob Cole had single-game highs of 37 points against N. Texas State, and averaged 16.2 ppg his senior year. He finished his career with 595 rebounds (19th on the career list) and 1,018 points (20th on the career list). He was drafted by the San Diego NBA team in 1967 in the fifth round.

Ed Frank, Jr. - (Men's Tennis 1965-67) - An established talent before attending Saint Louis, Ed Frank, Jr. was undefeated and the Missouri State singles champion in his senior year at St. Louis University High School. While representing the University, Frank played the No. 1 singles position and compiled a career 48-3 record, which still stands as a school record. He led SLU to the Missouri State Collegiate Championships, winning both the singles and doubles titles. He coached the men's team to an 8-5 record in 1968 while attending law school. He became a teaching professional at the Illini Country Club and Woodsmill Racquet Club after graduating from SLU.

Tom Sullivan - (Baseball 1977-79) - Tom Sullivan was one of the finest hitters ever to grace the diamond for the Billikens. When he left Saint Louis University, he held most of the school's hitting records. He still ranks second in runs scored (130). He ranks in the top five all-time in career hits (166), at bats (535), triples (8), games played (175), walks (102) and total bases (284). His career batting average was .310. Currently, he is the Associate Director of the Mathews-Dickey Boys Club in St. Louis.

DISTINGUISHED ALUM - PIONEER
Wally Rafalko - (Football 1938-41) - A selfless football player who served as the blocking back for fellow Hall of Famer Dick Weber, Wally Rafalko would "explode" upon opposing players and "hit his man like a barracuda." During World War II, he served in a tank division and was part of the Normandy invasion. After the war, Rafalko received his law degree and returned to teach at Saint Louis University for four years. After his tenure at SLU, he taught law at St. John's Fisher College, Duquesne University. He was the dean of New York Law School, and the associate dean of the law school at the University of Baltimore.

DISTINGUISHED ALUM - CONTEMPORARY
Dan Flynn - (Men's Soccer 1973-77) - A gritty, tough defender, Dan Flynn played for the Billikens' 1973 NCAA Championship team that defeated UCLA 1-0 in overtime in the final match. For his efforts, her received the Mark Demling Award for Dedication in 1976. After graduation, he worked in the sports marketing department at Anheuser-Busch for 10 years. In 1992, he worked for the World Cup Soccer Organization Committee. In 1994, he joined U.S. Soccer as chief administrative officer before becoming the executive director of the Chicago venue for World Cup Soccer USA. Today, he is the president of the United State Soccer Federation.

Tony Tocco - (Men's Soccer 1965-67) - Tony Tocco played in goal for the Billikens for two seasons after transferring from Central Missouri State University. He also played on the Billiken baseball team from 1965-67 where he still holds the school ERA record of 1.62. After graduating from Saint Louis University, he became the men's soccer coach at Rockhurst College in Kansas City. He is one of only two coaches in the nation to earn more than 400 wins at one school. Tocco led Rockhurst to 14 NAIA Final Fours. He was chosen NAIA National Coach of the Year in 1974, 1976 and 1986. In addition to his coaching duties at Rockhurst, he also serves as a full professor in accounting.

BAUMAN SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
Bob Mosher - Bob Mosher was a two-sport athlete during his undergraduate career at Saint Louis University, playing on both the baseball and football teams. Mosher continues to display that versatility by serving as a valuable member of the stat crew for the men's basketball team and as one of the leaders of the Dinosaurs - the group of former football and basketball players.

BOB BURNES AWARD
1962 Men's Soccer Team - The third Billiken team to win an NCAA Championship, this outstanding team finished 12-0-1. In the first round of the NCAA Tournament, the Billikens defeated Stanford 9-3; in the second round, they beat Michigan State 2-0; and they captured the championship with a victory over Maryland at Francis Field in St. Louis. Coached by Bob Guelker, the roster included Raymond Mann, Terry Knox, Tim Knox, Dan Leahy, Tom McDonnell, Gerry Balassi, Tom Mataya, Bill Vieth, James Rich, Don Ceresia, Al Toczylowski, Mim Byron, Joe Hennessy, Mike Moore, Gerald Swalbe, Paul Garnier, John Butler, Ed Oswald, Roger Rupp, Fred Boyd, Larry Cronin, Tom Klein and Bob Trigg. Other vital members of the team were assistant coach Tom Trost, trainer Kim Tucci and manager Bill Welsch.

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