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10/29/2026 9:00:00 AM | Baseball, Field Hockey, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Soccer, Men's Squash, Men's Swimming and Diving, Men's Tennis, Women's Golf, Women's Rowing, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Cross Country, Fencing, Heavyweight Rowing, Lightweight Rowing, Track and Field
Columbia welcomed 22 individuals and four teams in the ninth induction ceremony at Cipriani 25
NEW YORK — Columbia Athletics inducted its Hall of Fame Class of 2026 on Thursday, Oct. 22, at Cipriani 25 on Broadway. The ceremony drew a sellout crowd of alumni, fans, and friends.
The class includes 22 individual inductees and four teams, spanning 10 sports programs and more than 115 years of Columbia Athletics history. The group features 16 former student-athletes, four longtime athletics staff members, and two special-category honorees. Inductees were chosen by a vote of the Hall of Fame Selection Committee, made up of former student-athletes, athletics administrators, and university representatives.
"This was a tremendous evening honoring such a special group of individuals and teams," said Peter Pilling, Campbell Family director of intercollegiate athletics and physical education. "Thank you to our generous sponsors for making this event possible at Cipriani 25. Congratulations to the Class of 2026. We hope you enjoyed being back with your Columbia Lions family."
Columbia alumnus and broadcaster Dalen Cuff '06CC served as emcee for the black-tie event. Barnard College President Laura Rosenbury and Columbia University President Jennifer L. Mnookin also delivered remarks.
Honorees included five Olympians: Fitzhugh Townsend 1893CC 1896SEAS (fencing), Maxie Long 1900CC (track and field), Jackie Dubrovich '16CC (fencing), Nadia Eke '14CC (track and field), and Jake Hoyle '16CC (fencing). The class also recognized two former professional athletes: former NFL player Jeff Adams '12CC and former baseball player David Speer '14CC. In all, 10 former student-athletes and two teams were inducted in their first year on the ballot. Inductees must have graduated at least 10 years before the event to be eligible.
The athletics staff category honored four people whose work at Columbia stretched across decades. Jacqueline Blackett and former Barnard athletics director Margie Tversky were recognized for their leadership and service supporting student-athletes. Kevin McCarthy, the winningest head coach in Columbia women's soccer history, was also inducted, along with Al Bagnoli, who led football from 2015-23.
The program ended with the induction of former University President Lee C. Bollinger and William V. Campbell '62CC. Bollinger was recognized for expanding Columbia Athletics during his 21 years as university president, including facility investments and increased opportunities for student-athletes. Campbell, a longtime leader in Columbia Athletics, captained the 1961 Ivy League championship football team.
Columbia's Hall of Fame began in 2006. The inaugural class included baseball Hall of Famers Lou Gehrig 1921-23CC and Eddie Collins 1907CC, football standouts Sid Luckman '39CC and Lou Little, and Olympic gold medalist swimmer Cristina Teuscher '00CC. A full list of past inductees is available at this link.
The Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will also be recognized at halftime of Saturday's Homecoming football game against Dartmouth at Robert K. Kraft Field at Lawrence A. Wien Stadium. this link.
The Columbia University Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will also be recognized during halftime of Saturday's Homecoming football game against Dartmouth at Robert K. Kraft Field at Lawrence A. Wien Stadium.
The full Columbia Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026 is listed below:
The class includes 22 individual inductees and four teams, spanning 10 sports programs and more than 115 years of Columbia Athletics history. The group features 16 former student-athletes, four longtime athletics staff members, and two special-category honorees. Inductees were chosen by a vote of the Hall of Fame Selection Committee, made up of former student-athletes, athletics administrators, and university representatives.
"This was a tremendous evening honoring such a special group of individuals and teams," said Peter Pilling, Campbell Family director of intercollegiate athletics and physical education. "Thank you to our generous sponsors for making this event possible at Cipriani 25. Congratulations to the Class of 2026. We hope you enjoyed being back with your Columbia Lions family."
Columbia alumnus and broadcaster Dalen Cuff '06CC served as emcee for the black-tie event. Barnard College President Laura Rosenbury and Columbia University President Jennifer L. Mnookin also delivered remarks.
Honorees included five Olympians: Fitzhugh Townsend 1893CC 1896SEAS (fencing), Maxie Long 1900CC (track and field), Jackie Dubrovich '16CC (fencing), Nadia Eke '14CC (track and field), and Jake Hoyle '16CC (fencing). The class also recognized two former professional athletes: former NFL player Jeff Adams '12CC and former baseball player David Speer '14CC. In all, 10 former student-athletes and two teams were inducted in their first year on the ballot. Inductees must have graduated at least 10 years before the event to be eligible.
The athletics staff category honored four people whose work at Columbia stretched across decades. Jacqueline Blackett and former Barnard athletics director Margie Tversky were recognized for their leadership and service supporting student-athletes. Kevin McCarthy, the winningest head coach in Columbia women's soccer history, was also inducted, along with Al Bagnoli, who led football from 2015-23.
The program ended with the induction of former University President Lee C. Bollinger and William V. Campbell '62CC. Bollinger was recognized for expanding Columbia Athletics during his 21 years as university president, including facility investments and increased opportunities for student-athletes. Campbell, a longtime leader in Columbia Athletics, captained the 1961 Ivy League championship football team.
Columbia's Hall of Fame began in 2006. The inaugural class included baseball Hall of Famers Lou Gehrig 1921-23CC and Eddie Collins 1907CC, football standouts Sid Luckman '39CC and Lou Little, and Olympic gold medalist swimmer Cristina Teuscher '00CC. A full list of past inductees is available at this link.
The Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will also be recognized at halftime of Saturday's Homecoming football game against Dartmouth at Robert K. Kraft Field at Lawrence A. Wien Stadium. this link.
The Columbia University Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will also be recognized during halftime of Saturday's Homecoming football game against Dartmouth at Robert K. Kraft Field at Lawrence A. Wien Stadium.
The full Columbia Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026 is listed below:
Men's Sports Student-Athletes, Heritage Era
- Fitzhugh Townsend 1893 (Fencing)
- Maxie Long 1900CC (Track & Field)
- Tom Vasell '62CC (Football)
Men's Sports Student-Athletes, Modern Era
- Jeff Adams '12CC (Football)
- Mark Fichera '00CC (Diving)
- Jake Hoyle '16CC (Fencing)
- Winston Lin '15CC (Tennis)
- Kyle Merber '12CC (Track & Field)
- David Speer '14CC (Baseball)
- Ramit Tandon '15CC (Squash)
Women's Sports Student-Athletes
- Jackie Dubrovich '16CC (Fencing)
- Nadia Eke '15CC (Track & Field)
- Christina Freibott '15CC (Field Hockey)
- Marvellous Iheukwemere '14CC (Track & Field)
- Michelle Piyapattra '14CC (Golf)
- Sam Warren '13CC (Rowing)
Teams, Heritage Era
- 1910-11 Men's Basketball
Teams, Modern Era
- 2012-13 Women's Tennis
- 2014-15 Fencing
- 2015 Baseball
Athletics Staff
- Al Bagnoli
- Jacqueline Blackett
- Kevin McCarthy '85CC
- Margie Tversky
Special Category
- Lee C. Bollinger '71LAW
- William V. Campbell '62CC
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