The Western New England's Downes Athletic Hall of Fame is named in honor of Coach William A. (Bill) Downes who was among the inaugural class inducted in 1999.

For more information, please call the Athletics Department at (413) 782-1202.

Introduction videos for Downes Athletic Hall of Famers began in 2017. 

Nominations for the Class of 2025 are closed.

Hall of Fame Criteria/Guidelines


 

Induction Class of 2025

Name Class Year Sport
Chris Body 2008 Men's Lacrosse
Jim Maples  2010 Men's Soccer
Grace Kucharski 2015 Women's Volleyball & Softball
Braxton Obichukwu Anetochukwu “Obi” Etuka 2018 Football


Induction Class of 2024

Name Class Year Sport
Bryan Brunk 1998 Men's Wrestling
Jacquelyn Bailey Thornton  2003 Women's Soccer
Marissa Bonitatibus Kukis 2011 Women's Lacrosse
Mike Theulen Contributor

Induction Class of 2023

Name Class Year Sport
Kara (Acken) Landon 2003 Field Hockey
Jim Bayne 2008 Men's Basketball
Matt Rogers 2011 Baseball
Jeffrey Wagner 2012 Men's Cross Country

Induction Class of 2022

Name Class Year Sport
Erin Whitcomb 2006 Softball
Bryce Brown 2012 Football
Emily Savino 2013 Women's Basketball
Eric Hedberg 2014 Men's Golf