Darrell Booker

One of the finest linebackers in Blue Hen football, Darrell Booker, AS '93, was a four-year starter from 1984-87. He earned first team All-American honors as a middle linebacker in 1986 when he recorded 144 tackles and led the team to the Yankee Conference title and a berth in the NCAA I-AA quarterfinals. He still holds school records for tackles in a game (23), season (153) and career (506). A two-year part-time starting outfielder for the UD baseball team, he batted .304 during the 1984 season. He currently is an investigator with the New Jersey Division of the Office of Civil Rights.

Nari (Bush) Brickley

For four years, Nari (Bush) Brickley, CHEP '90, dominated the field hockey and lacrosse fields at Delaware. Named UD's outstanding senior female athlete in 1989, Bush earned eight varsity letters, starting all four years as a midfielder in both sports. The 1988 East Coast Conference player of the year in field hockey, she was a three-time all-conference selection. Bush scored 20 career goals and led the squad to three conference titles and a berth in the 1988 NCAA Tournament. In lacrosse, she was a three-time All-ECC selection and earned All-American honors in both 1988 and 1989. The Delaware native scored 51 career goals and led the Blue Hens to ECC titles in 1986 and 1987. She lives in Wilmington.

Elbert Chance

For nearly 50 years, Elbert Chance, AS '52, '59M, has used both his voice and his pen to chronicle the rich history of UD athletics. Chance served as sports information director in 1952-54 and as alumni director in 1956-85. However, he is best known as the "Voice of Blue Hen Football," serving as public address announcer for Blue Hen football games since the 1953 season. Chance has published two books on Delaware football. He is retired and lives in Newark, Del.  

Bill Gerow

A three-sport standout in track and field, soccer and basketball in 1939-41, the late Bill Gerow was a life-long supporter of UD athletics. Mr. Gerow, AS '41, earned six varsity letters during his career and served as captain for the track and basketball squads. Once called "the fastest human in Delaware," he was a standout sprinter for the Blue Hens and after graduation was undefeated for seven years in the 440 and 880-yard dash events on the local track circuit. Long-time director of officials for the Delaware Track and Field Club, Mr. Gerow was one of the founders of the Wilmington Touchdown Club. He died at the age of 80 in 1997 after a long career with the DuPont Co.  

Carl-Olaf Homen

A standout distance runner, Carl-Olaf Homen came to the University as an exchange student from his native Finland and dominated the running scene in his only season of competition, 1959-60. Homen, AS '60, is still the only UD cross country runner to win an individual conference title when he captured the 1959 Middle Atlantic Conference crown and followed that by capturing the MAC outdoor two-mile run title during the spring with a school record time of 9:28.4. A successful businessman in Finland, he was elected president of the Finnish Sports Federation.

Lori Howard

UD's most prolific scorer in women's basketball history, Lori Howard, HNS '81, set 13 school records during her career and still holds marks for scoring average in a season (21.8 in 1979-80) and career (17.7) and points in game (39). A 6-2 forward, she held until 1990 the school record for points in a career with 1,469. She scored in double figures in 67 straight games at one point and hit for 30 or more points in a game five times. A native of Basking Ridge, N.J., she went on to become head women's basketball coach at Bucknell University in 1984-91, leading the team to a record of 77-116. She lives in the Kansas City, Mo., area and works for the Hallmark Co.

Oscar Mestre

One of the finest golfers in UD's history, Oscar Mestre, BE '81, was a stalwart for successful Blue Hen squads under Hall of Fame head coach Scotty Duncan from 1977-81. Three times he was named most valuable player and in 1980, he was named All-American. Mestre won the 1981 East Coast Conference individual title and his stroke average of 76.0 in 1980 was the fourth best mark in school history. His career scoring average of 77.20 still ranks third best all-time in UD annals. A financial consultant with New England Financial Group, Mestre remains one of the top amateur golfers in the country. He lives in Berwyn, Pa.  

Carol Miller

One of the most decorated athletes in UD field hockey history, Carol Miller, HNS '82, earned All-American honors three times and competed as a member of the U.S. National Team. She led the 1978 Blue Hen squad to a second place AIAW national finish and the 1981 team to a third place finish. Her 46 goals and 100 points still rank in the top five all-time at Delaware. In track and field, Miller placed ninth in the javelin throw at the 1981 nationals and still holds the school record with a toss of 143-9 in 1980. Since she became head field hockey coach at her alma mater in 1993, Miller has led the nationally ranked Blue Hens to an eight-year record of 92-65, with six conference semifinal appearances.

Edwin Thompson

One of UD's top all-around athletes, the late Ed Thompson, AS '36, was a three-sport standout in football, basketball and baseball during his career with the Blue Hens. Mr. Thompson served as captain of the football and baseball teams and earned eight varsity letters during his career. An end from Yeadon, Pa., he was named to the UD football All-Century Team in 1989 and still holds school records for points in a game (27 vs. Washington College in 1935) and longest punt (82 yards vs. Juniata in 1933). After graduation, he was drafted by professional leagues in baseball and football. He died in 1999 at the age of 87 after a long career as a bank vice president in the Richmond, Va., area.

Laura Travis

Considered the best women's tennis player in UD history, Laura (LeRoy) Travis, HNS '89, '90M, coaches the sport with equal success. The team's No. 1 singles player for four years, Travis claimed three East Coast Conference singles titles and one doubles title. Currently UD's head coach for both the men's and women's tennis teams, Travis has led her teams to dual record of 100-59 in eight seasons for the men and 115-37 in nine seasons for the women, with one conference title and nine second place finishes.