By SUSAN MILLER DEGNAN
The University of Miami has announced its 2009 class of inductees for its Sports Hall of Fame.
UM football fans will immediately recognize running back Edgerrin James, who also will soon be introduced as a member of UM’s Ring of Honor. James played from 1996-98 and holds the school record of 299 yards in 39 carries against UCLA in 1998. He is second all-time in rushing yards (2,960) and rushing touchdowns (32).
James, whose cousin Javarris James currently plays for UM, was drafted fourth overall by the Indianapolis Colts in 1999 and now plays for the Arizona Cardinals.
The other soon-to-be inducted UM Sports Hall of Fame members:
• Warren Bogle, baseball, 1966-1967.
• Davian Clarke, track, 1995-1998.
• Aubrey Huff, baseball, 1997-1998.
• Cathy Morse, golf, 1974-1977.
• Mike Sullivan, football, 1987-1990.
”It’s a very strong class,” said UM Sports Hall of Fame president Jodi Appelbaum-Steinbauer. “Three of them — Edgerrin, Davian and Aubrey — are in their first year of eligibility. That says a lot. There are very few athletes inducted in their first year of eligibility.”
The induction banquet, open to the public, will be at 6 p.m. April 23 at Jungle Island in Miami. For more information on tickets to the banquet, call Ken Lancaster at 305-666-6000.
The UM Sports Hall of Fame is also having a golf tournament April 24 in conjunction with the induction ceremony. Go online to www.umsportshallof fame.com for information about the weekend.