Otterbein welcomes seven individuals to 2026 Hall of Fame

WESTERVILLE, Ohio – On Friday evening, Otterbein welcomed seven new individuals into the Otterbein Athletics Hall of Fame during the 18th annual induction ceremony at The Point. All inductees were then recognized at Saturday's football game against Manchester.

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Gerry D'Arcy (Men's Soccer Coach, 1989-2016)
For 28 seasons, Gerry D'Arcy built Otterbein men's soccer into one of the premier programs in the Ohio Athletic Conference. He compiled a career record of 274-210-39, led the Cardinals to five NCAA Tournament appearances, and guided the program to a national runner-up finish in 2002. D'Arcy earned OAC Coach of the Year honors in 1997, 1999, and 2002, while also being named Great Lakes Region Coach of the Year following the historic 2002 campaign. | FULL BIO

Steven Schnarr (Football, Class of 1975)
One of the premier running backs in Otterbein football history, Steven Schnarr was a four-year contributor from 1971-74 who finished his career with 1,437 rushing yards, 13 touchdowns, and a 4.3-yard average on 333 carries. His senior season was one for the record books, as he rushed for 756 yards and 10 touchdowns while earning First Team All-OAC honors. Schnarr's legendary 222-yard performance against Heidelberg established a school record, and he graduated holding three Otterbein rushing records. His accomplishments earned him a spot in the Division III All-Ohio Shrine Bowl and later an opportunity with the Buffalo Bills organization. | FULL BIO

Wes Meadows (Baseball, Class of 2013)
Fewer impacted Otterbein baseball the way Wes Meadows did from 2010-13. A four-time All-OAC selection and three-time First Team honoree, he capped his career by earning OAC Player of the Year in 2013 after leading the conference in batting average (.420), home runs (10), walks (31), slugging percentage (.748), and on-base percentage (.527), while also posting a 6-1 pitching record with 56 strikeouts. His remarkable season earned him Regional Player of the Year honors and multiple All-America recognitions. Meadows graduated as Otterbein's all-time leader in hits (212), total bases (380), runs scored (147), doubles (52), and with a school-record 26-game hitting streak. | FULL BIO

Bill Hillier (Baseball, Football, Class of 1979)
Hillier ranks among the most accomplished student-athletes in Otterbein history. A four-year starting quarterback, he finished his career with 304 completions, 4,258 passing yards, and 35 touchdown passes while earning All-OAC honors twice and leading the Cardinals to a 24-11-1 record. He was named Team MVP in 1977 and quarterbacked the last Otterbein football team to defeat Mount Union. On the baseball diamond, Hillier earned All-OAC honors in 1978 and threw a no-hitter against Denison in 1977, and later had coaching careers at UNC-Asheville and Duke University. | FULL BIO

Markita May Suttle (Women's Track and Field, Class of 2003)
May Suttle helped pave the way for generations of Otterbein women's track and field athletes. She became the first female NCAA Indoor Track and Field All-American in school history by placing seventh in the 55-meter hurdles at the 2003 NCAA Division III Indoor Championships. A key contributor to conference championship teams, she graduated holding school records in the indoor 55-meter hurdles, indoor triple jump, and outdoor 100-meter hurdles. More than two decades later, she still ranks among Otterbein's all-time leaders in multiple events. | FULL BIO

Mike Grayem (Men's Basketball, Class of 1966)
Mike's impact on Otterbein basketball and the central Ohio community extended far beyond the hardwood. A standout player during one of the most successful stretches in program history, he helped lead the Cardinals to records of 16-5, 16-9, and 20-5 while capturing three OAC Southern Division championships. He earned the team's Most Improved Player Award in 1964-65 and was named First Team All-Classic after leading Otterbein to the Hofstra Classic championship. He went on to continue a dedicated coaching career before his passing in 2017. | FULL BIO

Ed Syguda (Cardinal Achievement Citation, Sports Information Director, 1982-2016)
For more than three decades, Ed Syguda served as the voice, historian, and storyteller of Otterbein athletics. As Sports Information Director from 1984 through 2016, he dedicated his career to promoting Cardinal student-athletes and preserving the University's athletic history. His work earned 23 CoSIDA publication awards, the 2016 CoSIDA Lifetime Achievement Award—the first ever received by an OAC member—and the OAC Bill Nichols Media Award. Later named an Otterbein Emeriti Faculty and Staff member, Syguda's impact extended far beyond statistics and publications. His 36 years of service left an enduring legacy that continues to shape Cardinal athletics today. | FULL BIO

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