Hall of Fame
The purpose of the Athletics Hall of Fame is to honor and preserve the memory of those athletes, coaches, athletic staff members, and others who have contributed in an outstanding and positive way to the promotion of the Pacific Lutheran University athletic program.
The Pacific Lutheran University athletic department will induct six individuals into the Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday, April 12, 2025, as members of the 34th induction class.
Jason Andrew (Baseball: 1999-2002)
Andrew was a three-time All-Conference selection, including a two-time First Team All-League honoree as a pitcher. Andrew holds school records for career wins (27), strikeouts (336), and innings pitched (365). Andrew went on to play four years of professional baseball, advancing as high as Triple A with the Texas Rangers organization.
Gina DiMaggio (Volleyball: 2004-2007)
DiMaggio was a three-time All-American and a three-time All-Northwest Conference honoree for the Lutes. DiMaggio sits second all-time in school history in assists with 4,206 over her four year career that saw the Lutes win 84 matches, win three NWC titles, and make three trips to the NCAA Division III Tournament.
Jeff Douglass (Football: 1990-1993)
Douglass was a Second Team All-American as a senior, anchoring an offensive line that won 41 games over four seasons, making four playoff appearances, and winning the 1993 NAIA Division II National Title. Douglass was a two-time All-Columbia Football Association honoree and was a team captain on the highest scoring team in PLU history. He helped the Lutes win the CFA Mount Rainier League title in both 1992 and 1993.
Gretchen (Ruecker) Hoog (Softball: 2003-2006)
Hoog was a four-time All-Conference selection and a two-time NWC Player of the Year. The PLU all-time leader in RBIs (187), slugging percentage (.816), and walks (101), Hoog was a Second Team All-American in 2005 and was a two-time Academic All-American. Hoog ranks second in career batting average and third in career home runs and helped the Lutes win 106 games over her four year career.
Jewel Koury (Softball: 2001-2004)
One of the most dominant pitchers in school history, Koury was a four-time NFCA All-American, earning First Team honors as a junior and senior. A four-time All-West Region honoree, Koury was the 2003 NWC Player of the Year. Koury set a school record for winning percentage inside the circle (.870), boasting a 47-7 record. Her efforts helped the Lutes in three NWC titles, including the NCAA West Region Championship in 2022 and a fourth place finish at the NCAA Division III Championships.
Bruce Wakefield (Swimming: 1975-1979)
Wakefield was a nine-time All-American for the Lutes in the pool, collecting 14 top 12 finishes at the NAIA Championships and helping the squad win three Northwest Conference team titles. Wakefield was runner-up in the 100-yard backstroke at the NAIA Championships for three straight seasons and won 10 conference titles across six different events. He helped the team finish in the Top 10 at the NAIA Championships in three of his four seasons, including a fifth place showing in 1976.
To be eligible, Lute student-athletes must be 10 years removed from graduation while coaches and administrators need to have spent at least five years at PLU and must not be currently on staff. Individuals interested in nominating a Lute must complete the online Nomination Form.