PACIFIC ATHLETICS HALL OF
FAME
The 2005-06 Inductees of the
Pacific Athletics Hall of Fame
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The inductees for the 2005-06 Pacific Athletics Hall of Fame
induction class are Jeff Brehaut (Men's Golf, 1982-85), Debbie
Duhamel (Women's Tennis, 1978-80), Honor Jackson (Football,
1968-70), Dean and Kathy Janssen (Contributors), Cathey Scotlan
(Women's Volleyball, 1987-90), Ralph Wright (Men's Swimming,
1939-43), and the 1947 Football Team. For more information,
contact the Pacific Athletic Department at (209) 946-2387.
Jeff Brehaut - Men's Golf, 1982-85
Brehaut has played on the PGA (Professional Golf Association)
Tour since 1999. During the 2005 season, Brehaut ranked 61st on the
PGA money list with over one million dollars in earnings. He earned
two victories on the Nationwide Tour, claiming the Nike Inland
Empire Open in 1995 and the Nike Mississippi Gulf Coast Classic in
1997. While at Pacific, Brehaut led the Tigers to a total of six
team tournament titles during his career. As a junior, Brehaut
earned All-PCAA (Pacific Coast Athletic Association) Third Team
honors.
Debbie Duhamel - Women's Tennis, 1978-80 Duhamel
Duhamel was an AIAW (Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
for Women) All-American in 1978 as a singles player. The following
season in 1979, she and fellow Tiger Lisa Bee were the runners-up
in doubles at the AIAW national championships. One of Pacific's
most highly recruited and decorated women's tennis athletes,
Duhamel played one year at Foothill College, where she was
undefeated in both singles and doubles play.
Honor Jackson - Football, 1968-70
Drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1971 NFL Draft, Jackson was
12th in the nation in 1970 for receiving average. Jackson went on
to play for the New England Patriots (1972-73) and the New York
Giants (1973-74). Jackson earned All-PCAA honors as a senior in
1970. A dual sport athlete in both football and track, Jackson
earned the Tigers' Robert E. Burns Award for Excellence of
Performance in 1970. Jackson ranks eighth in Pacific history with
1,236 receiving yards in his career, including 931 in 1970.
Dean and Kathy Janssen - Contributors
Kathleen (Lagorio) Janssen earned her BA degree in Education
from the Benerd School of Education in 1968. She has served as a
Regent for Pacific since 1994, during the last five years she has
been the Chair of the Finance Committee of the Board. Both Kathy
and Dean have each served on the PTAA Board of Directors and have
been Athletic Campaign Committee members. Dean and Kathy Janssen
recently donated the naming gift for Pacific's new multipurpose
gymnasium, which will be call Janssen-Lagorio Gymnasium. After
graduating from Pacific, Mrs. Janssen earned her MA degree from the
University of San Francisco in 1978. She began her career as an
elementary school teacher and spent 17 years as an educator in
Stockton Unified School District. During that time, she served as
the President of the Stockton Teachers Association. Mrs. Janssen
and her family own and operate Lagorio Enterprises, the parent
company of Ace Tomato, Ace Apple, Delta Pre Pack, Lagorio Farming
Company, Lagorio Communications and Lagorio Leasing.
Cathey Scotlan - Women's Volleyball, 1987-90
A two-time All-American, Scotlan is currently sixth in Pacific
history with 1,426 kills. Her 734 career blocks and 1.57 blocks per
game remain the most by anyone in Tigers' history. Scotlan earned
All-America honors in 1988 (Volleyball Magazine) and 1990 (AVCA and
Volleyball Magazine). Scotlan was the 1987 AVCA All-Region Freshman
MVP, a 1988 AVCA All-Region Second Team member and was named to the
1989 and 1990 AVCA All-Region First Team.
Ralph Wright - Men's Swimming, 1939-43
Wright had a storied career both at Pacific and beyond. He set
the Olympic and World Record in the 200 breaststroke in 1946 while
swimming at the Hawaii University Aquatic Club. Wright ranked third
in the nation twice while at College of the Pacific, where he also
played football for legendary coach Amos Alonzo Stagg. He held
numerous records while attending Pacific, including 100 yard
breaststroke, 200 yard breaststroke and 300 I.M. relay. Before
coming to Pacific in 1938, Wright pioneered the butterfly stroke
using an over-the-water arm recovery and breaststroke kick. Wright
coached the Stockton High School team while in college and won
three section championships. From 1948 through 1951, Wright was the
head swimming coach at the University of Louisville. In addition to
his work at Louisville, Wright also had successful coaching stints
at the Lakeside and Plantation Swim Clubs in Louisville. Wright
founded the American Swim Coaches Association and served on its
board for many years. Wright was tragically murdered at the age of
45 in 1966, just before one of his swimmers went on to win an
Olympic medal (Suzie Shields, bronze in 100 fly, 1968).
1947 Football Team
The 1947 Pacific Football Team finished with the second best
record in school history at 10-1, losing only to Len Casanova's
Santa Clara Broncos by one point, 21-20. Led by one of the most
decorated players in Pacific history, Eddie LeBaron, the Tigers won
seven consecutive games to close the 1947 season. Pacific's final
two victories came in the Grape Bowl and the Raisin Bowl. Pacific
claimed the Grape Bowl on Dec. 13 as the Tigers defeated Utah
State, 35-21. Just over two weeks later on Jan. 1, Pacific defeated
Wichita State, 26-14. Larry Siemering was the first year head coach
of the Tigers in 1947, after taking over for legendary coach Amos
Alonzo Stagg. Two years later, in 1949 Siemering would lead the
Tigers to the only undefeated mark in school history (11-0).
