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2025 Creighton Athletics Hall of Fame Class Announced

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The Creighton Athletics Hall of Fame announced its latest class of inductees, featuring five outstanding individuals from various sports. Bruce Rasmussen, a stalwart athletic director and women's basketball coach, leads the group. Ethna Finlay, a decorated soccer player, Marcy (Gans) Parker, a record-breaking soccer player, Ryan Gripp, a dominant baseball player, and Jaali Winters, a dynamic volleyball player, round out the class. The largest induction group in school history will be honored on October 16th at D.J. Sokol Arena.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 2025 Creighton Athletics Hall of Fame Class features five inductees, including Bruce Rasmussen, Ethan Finlay, Marcy (Gans) Parker, Ryan Gripp, and Jaali Winters.
  • Rasmussen spent 27 years as athletic director, leading the team to 86 regular-season and conference tournament titles, and 90 postseason appearances.
  • Finlay, a standout soccer player, set numerous records at Creighton, including game-winning goals and multiple-goal games.
  • Marcy (Gans) Parker holds several records in women's soccer, including most goals and points.
  • Gripp, a dominant baseball player, set school records in home runs and slugging percentage, and was a three-time All-American.
  • Winters, a dynamic volleyball player, set a record 96 school records and was a four-time First Team All-Conference selection.
  • The 2025 Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on October 16th at D.J. Sokol Arena.

Statistics:

  • Bruce Rasmussen spent 27 years as athletic director, leading the team to 86 regular-season and conference tournament titles, and 90 postseason appearances.
  • Ethan Finlay set a record 103 points in his time at CU, ranking him fifth in program history.
  • Finlay scored in 33 different contests, with 20 of those accounting for the game-winning score.
  • Marcy (Gans) Parker holds the record for most goals (38) and points (91) in Creighton women's soccer history.
  • Gripp hit .395 in 1999, setting school-records that still stand with 24 homers and an .807 slugging percentage.
  • Jaali Winters set a record 96 school records (71 of which still stand) during her career at Creighton.

Sources:

  • Creighton University Athletics
  • [https://alumni.creighton.edu/halloffame25](https://alumni.creighton.edu/halloffame25)
  • NCAA
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)
  • USL W-League
  • Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unite
  • LOVB Nebraska

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