Athletics Announces Hall of Fame Inductees for 2017

JACKSONVILLE – The University of North Florida Athletic Department announced the UNF Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2017 featuring four standout athletes along with a championship level team.

Danny Simmerman (men's golf), Adam Kework (men's tennis), Darryl Kennedy (baseball) and Zepherinus "Zeph" Joseph (xc/track & field) highlight the individual student-athlete selections while the Osprey's 1999-2000 Men's Golf team rounds out the newest group of honorees to the Hall.

"Every year our Hall of Fame weekend festivities are some of the most special events for the Athletic Department and our alumni," said UNF Athletic Director Lee Moon. "The Hall of Fame is our opportunity to recognize, highlight and celebrate the best of the best in North Florida athletic history. The selection committee again did another outstanding job in selecting a class that honors the greats of our past, who were the trailblazers and foundation for our program's current successes as well as our future accomplishments. We are excited to have the opportunity of welcoming the honorees, alumni and fans back to campus for this memorable event."

The 2017 UNF Athletic Hall of Fame Class induction ceremony and reception is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom.

The 2017 UNF Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

Zepherinus "Zeph" Joseph (Track & Field/Cross-Country, 1999-2002)
"I am ever so grateful to be inducted into the UNF Athletic Hall of Fame. It is really an honor to be among all those who have made UNF the great school it is. Thank you for making me part of the UNF family from August 2000 until now."

- NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field All-American (2001 | 10,000m)
- NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field All-American (2002 | 5,000m & 10,000m)
- NCAA Division II Cross Country All-American (2001)
- Peach Belt Conference Cross Country Athlete of the Year (2002)
- Twice named Peach Belt Conference Most Outstanding Runner (2000 & 2002)
- Finished 3^rd at 2002 NCAA Division II National Cross Country Championships
- Finished 2^nd in 5,000m and 10,000m at 2002 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track Championships
- Qualified for men's marathon at 2004 Athens Olympics representing St. Lucia
- Chosen as St. Lucia's Olympic flagbearer for 2004 Opening Ceremonies
- Named 2009 St. Lucia Sportsman of the Year

Darryl Kennedy (Baseball, 1990-91)
"I want to say thank you for my election into this year's UNF Athletic Hall of Fame class. It is a great honor. One that I accept with great pride and humility."

- NCAA All-American (1991)
- All-Area (1991)
- Twice named All-District (1990, 1991)
- Selected by the Texas Rangers in the 1991 Amateur draft
- Batted over .350 for his career at UNF and owned a .989 fielding percentage
- Posted UNF Top 10 single season records for hits, triples, sacrifice flies, walks, at-bats, games players, games started, batting average, on-base pct., fielding pct., total bases, putouts and total chances
- Finished career ranked among program's Top 10 in sacrifice flies, on-base pct., walks, putouts, batting average, chances, triples and fielding pct.
- Spent 6 seasons in the Rangers farm system before ending his career in the SF Giants organization, making it to AAA
- Served as minor league manager in the Kansas City Royals system.

Adam Kework (Men's Tennis, 1988-90)
- 4-time ITA All American (1998, 1989, 1990, 1993)
- ITA National Senior Player of the Year (1993)
- ITA Regional Senior Player of the Year (1993)
- Most Career Wins (Singles and Doubles) - 214
- Ranked 7^th in Career Singles wins (56)
- Ranked 6^th in Singles Win Average (56-18) .757%
- Ranked 1^st in Position One, Wins (Singles) 40
- Ranked 1^st in Position One, Wins (Doubles) 41
- Ranked 3^rd in Single Season Wins (34)
- Ranked 3^rd in Singles Win Average (34-6) .850%
- Ranked T4th in Doubles wins (26) in a season

Danny Simmerman (Men's Golf, 1994-98)
"The success my teammates and I shared during my time on the UNF golf team is one of the most rewarding things I have ever been a part of. It is great to say that so many of the friendships we created still continue to this day. I am humbled and honored for the leadership of UNF to recognize my achievements as a student athlete during my time as an Osprey. I look forward to the ceremony and celebrating with my UNF family."

- Two-time NCAA DII All-American, 3rd team (1996, 1997)
- Three-time All-Sunshine State, 1st team (1995, 1996, 1997)
- Medalist at 1995 Kiawah Island Collegiate
- Career Top 5 Finishes (7)
- Career Top 10 Finishes (10)
- Career Top 25 Finishes (25)
- Owns UNF Top 10 ranking for best 36-hole total of 141

1999-2000 Men's Golf Team
- Qualified for program's first NCAA Division I Championship appearance
- Finished 2^nd at NCAA Divisional I East Regional in Scranton, Pa.
- Collected four team tournament titles during season
- Posted eight Top 5 team finishes
- Lineup featured:
David Bennett
Matt Borchert
Johan Envall
Erik Labitzke
Kevin Mock
Brad Schwartz
Johnny Thompson
Cristian Vargas
Head Coach John Brooks

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