Indiana athletics announces 7 new members of its Hall of Fame, including one in first year of eligibility
BLOOMINGTON – IU announced a 2025 hall-of-fame class Thursday headlined by one member elected in his first year of eligibility.
In total, Indiana University announced seven new members of its hall of fame: Meradith Dickensheets (rowing, 2012-15), Angel Escobedo (wrestling, 2007-10), Mel Groomes (football, 1944-47), Peggy Martin (field hockey/women’s basketball/softball, 1969-72), Glenn Terry (men’s track and field, 1990-93) and Cody Zeller (men’s basketball, 2012-13). Those six inductees will be honored at a Sept. 5 dinner, and recognized at IU's football game against Kennesaw State the next day.
Additionally, current Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber was selected to the hall of fame in his first year of eligibility. Because IU requires all living members to be present for induction, Schwarber has deferred his official entrance to a future year, when baseball's schedule will allow him to be present for the ceremony.
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“Indiana University has a rich history of success in a wide variety of sports, which is highlighted in this year’s Hall of Fame class that touches on eight of our programs and includes representation from six different decades,” IU Athletics Director Scott Dolson said in a statement accompanying the selection announcement. “We are excited to welcome these six individuals to the Hall of Fame and congratulate them and their families on this well-deserved honor. We continue to have an abundance of highly-qualified candidates to consider each year, which goes to highlight the extraordinary achievements of these six and their impact on our department, their sports, and Indiana University.”
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