2009 UNM Hall of Honor inductees

July 24, 12:07 PMNew Mexico Sports ExaminerHeather Shore

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The University of New Mexico Alumni Lettermen's Association has announced the 2009 inductees into the UNM Athletic Hall of Honor. The Class of 2009 includes Roger Cox (football and track 1950-52), Rene Matison (track and football 1965-67), Marion "Dutch" Niemants (football 1937-38), Chuck Roberts (1957-59) and Kristina Strandberg (skiing 2000-03). The posthumous inductee is Manny Foster (football, 1929-30). This is the 23rd class since the inaugural inductions in 1986.

Inductees:
Roger Cox, Football, Track
Rene Matison, Track, Football
Marion “Dutch” Niemants, Football
Chuck Roberts, Football
Kristina Strandberg, Skiing

Posthumous:
Mannie Foster, Football

Distinguished Service:
Greg Remington, UNM Media Relations

Coach of the Year - Joe Franklin, Track and Field

Female Athlete of the Year - Jeanne Fairchild, Volleyball 

Male Athlete of the Year - Lee Emanuel, Track and Field

2009 UNM Alumni Lettermen's Hall of Honor Class Announced

Cox, Matison, Niemants, Roberts, Strandberg Inducted

The annual banquet and dinner will be held Thursday, Sept. 24, at the UNM Student Union Ballroom. Tickets are $50 each or $500 for a table of 10. Call the UNM Alumni Office at 277-2593 for more information.