ATHLETICS
ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME The purpose of the Morehead State Athletic Hall of Fame is to recognize studentathletes, coaches, staff and special inductees who made significant and outstanding contributions to the traditions and heritage of Eagle Athletics. Each year, a selection committee screens and reviews nominees. In 2023, five inductees were selected. These recipients were recognized as part of Alumni Weekend in February.
Sean Hogan (Class of 1992), Baseball: 1990-1993 Originally from Nashport, Ohio, Hogan was drafted in the 16th round of the MLB Draft by the New York Mets out of high school but chose to continue his career at MSU. He holds the MSU career records for strikeouts with 343, single-game strikeouts with 20, wins with 23, decisions with 41, and complete games with 23. He also ranks second in innings pitched with 298, and games started with 45.
Oscar Jones (Class of 1977), Track and Field: 1973-1977 One of the most accomplished track runners in Morehead State history, Jones came to MSU in 1973 from Charleston, West Virginia. He lettered in track and field and holds the record in the 55-meter dash, 100-meter hurdles, and 120-yard hurdles. Following his student career, he coached the MSU women’s track team in 1977-78 and the men’s track program in 1978-79.
Leslie Schellhaas Litmer (Class of 2014, 2019), Volleyball: 2010-2013 A native of Edgewood, Litmer played from 2010 to 2013, helping the Eagles win four OVC regular-season championships and two OVC Tournament titles, sending the program to its first two NCAA Tournament appearances. She is the only student-athlete in MSU volleyball history to earn OVC Defensive Player of the Year (2013). She was also First-Team All-OVC (20213) and earned six OVC Defensive Player of the Week during her tenure.
Peggy Osborne (Class of 1979), Faculty Athletic Representative Originally from Jamestown, Osborne is an integral part of the Eagle Athletics family. She was the Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) for more than 15 years. She was hired in 1979 and retired as an associate professor of marketing in 2018. As FAR, she helped monitor academic integrity and student-athlete well-being. For her unwavering commitment, she received the OVC Thurston Banks Award in 2014-15 for Distinguished Academic Service.
Amber Riddle (Class of 2013), Softball: 2010-2013 A native of Morehead and one of the most decorated high school softball players in Kentucky history, Riddle is one of the most notable softball players in MSU history. She began her career as the Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Year in 2010 and was named All-OVC for three seasons. She is the program’s career home run leader at 36 and ranks first in RBI at 148. She ranks second in extra base hits (61) and total bases (323). Her career batting average is .325, and she posted a career .553 slugging percentage. 16
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