Ventura College Athletic Hall of Fame

Fred “Stud” Stennett - College and Professional Football, 1924-1933 (deceased)Marina Torres Reyes - College and National Team Basketball All-Star, 1985-1997Don Downey - College Football, Basketball, Baseball, 1947-1949Wayne Bransteder - College Wrestling Champion/Coach, 1969-1972Chuck Williams - College Football, Baseball All-Star - 1964-1968John Tallman - Founder/Coach Ventura College Swimming Program, 1972-1977 (deceased)Fred Standifer - College Track, Football, Most Outstanding Athlete, 1957-1961Matt Furey - College Basketball, Baseball, Most Outstanding Athlete, 1969-1971Tara McLean Emery - College Basketball, WSC Player of the Year, OSU, 1984-1986The twenty (20) inductees were selected from approximately forty (40) nominees. The Selection Committee, chaired by the two Co-Chairs of the Hall of Fame Central Committee, consisted of fifteen (15) community members from throughout Ventura who have demonstrated a special interest in community college athletics. In future years, inductees will be limited to six (6) each year as stipulated in the Governing Rules of the Ventura College Athletic Hall of Fame. Anyone wishing to nominate a former Ventura College athlete, coach or contributor for future consideration can request a nomination form by contacting the Athletic Association office at 654-6347.Reservations for the October 7, 2006 Induction Ceremony can be made through the Ventura College Foundation office at 654-6461. Tickets for the event cost $20.00 each and will include heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverage.