Richmond Athletics Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 2004
For many years the women's athletic program at the University of Richmond has offered numerous opportunities for females to participate and compete at an elite level. Richmond's dedication to women's sports has not been a recent development, but rather a combined effort of many diligent leaders like Mary Jane Miller. A devoted teacher, Miller wore many hats and facilitated the development of several student-athletes. Not only was Miller a great coach but she led in the classroom as well.
Miller was a physical education instructor from 1949-53 before becoming an associate professor of physical education from 1954-70. She served on the Westhampton Athletic Association Board as well as being the physical education chairperson in 1971. On the playing field, Miller led her field hockey teams to an 89-77-2 record from 1949-71. She was an honorary seal winner in 1954 and earned All-Tidewater Team as the coach in 1955. She was also Richmond's lacrosse coach from 1961-71.
