University of Richmond Athletics
Department Of Athletics Announces 2003 Hall Of Fame Class
Greg Beckwith
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Sean Casey
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Jane Dens McManigal
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Wayne Fowler
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E. Claiborne Robins, Jr.
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Nov. 6, 2002
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Va. - The University of Richmond department of athletics today released the 2003 inductees to its Hall of Fame. Director of Athletics Jim Miller announced that Greg Beckwith, Sean Casey, Wayne Fowler, Jane Dens McManigal and E. Claiborne Robins, Jr. will be inducted during a reception and ceremony at 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 8 in the Jepson Alumni Center. The five-person class will also be recognized later that evening at halftime of the Spiders' basketball game against St. Bonaventure that begins at 7:30 p.m.
Greg Beckwith
Viewed by some as too small to contribute at the Division I level of basketball, 5-10 point guard Greg Beckwith shattered people's stereotypes and the Richmond record book, all in a four-year span.
The lightning quick ball-handler finished his career as the Spiders' all-time leader in assists (573) and steals (227). He also owns the top two single-season marks in both categories, as well as the top all-time single-game assist mark, 16 against Navy.
Sean Casey
Known throughout the baseball community as "The Mayor" - for his infectious positive personality and success on the diamond -- Sean Casey has quickly established himself as one of the major league's premier hitters.
In five professional seasons with the Cincinnati Reds, Casey has compiled a .302 career batting average. A two-time All-Star (1999 and 2001), Casey led the Reds and ranked fourth in the National League with a .332 average in 1999, his first full season in the majors.
Jane Dens McManigal
A standout three-sport student-athlete and outstanding field hockey player, Dens McManigal earned All-Virginia honors in 1946. She also served as team captain for the basketball and track teams. She set the school record by running the 50-yard dash in 5.9 seconds. Her mark of 6.2 seconds in the event was recorded as the official school record because it happened in competition.
In addition to her athletic accomplishments, Dens McManigal was heavily involved with the University. She was a class president, served in the student government and was a member of the May Court.
Wayne Fowler
During his time at the University of Richmond, offensive lineman Wayne Fowler branded his name among the most dominant lineman in Southern Conference history.
A Second Team All-American in 1969 and a third-team selection in 1968, Fowler earned the prestigious Jacobs Blocking Trophy both seasons as the best blocker in football. He also earned All-Southern Conference and All-South honors in 1968 and 1969.
E. Claiborne Robins, Jr.
The Robins name has been prominent in Richmond athletics for many years. Following in his father's generous path, E. Claiborne Robins, Jr. and his family have provided support in numerous ways to the University of Richmond and Spider athletics.
A renowned philanthropist, Robins directs many community programs, including: Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges, Robins Foundation, Virginia Historical Society, Richmond Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and the Maymont Foundation. He is serving as the Chairman of the Board of the Richmond SPCA this year.