The video event titled, "Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony," was held in Whitley Auditorium on September 5, 2009. This is one of two video files from this event. To be inducted into the Elon Hall of Fame, an individual must prove that they have exceeded outstanding athletic accomplishments and maintain the character of Elon. The 2009 Hall of Fame marks the 108th year of athletic competition on the Elon campus and the 38th Annual Induction Ceremony. Brian Tracy, Associate Director of Athletics for Elon University welcomed the inductees and guests. Traditionally each fall season, since 1972, Elon Athletics gathered under the oak trees to honor Elon"s great students, athletes, coaches, and administrators. David Blank, Director of Elon University Athletics was the next speaker. Blank asked current Hall of Fame Inductees to stand and be recognized. Another tradition for the Hall of Fame, Blank asked for a moment of silence for two members who passed this year. Blank said, "Dr. J. Earl Danieley keeps telling us better ways of doing things. Once a president, always a president. " The Sports Hall of Fame formally inducted four new members " Scott Brendle, baseball player; Issac "Ike" Fesmire, basketball player; and Chris Kiger & Roland Miller, basketball and track players. The first inductee included: Scott Brendle, all-time record holder with 37 career home runs. Brendle started his Elon career with a .317 batting average on the way to helping the squad to a 27-18 record in 1996. Brendle helped his squad capture the South Atlantic regular season and tournament championships before advancing to the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) 11 South Central Regional in Elon"s last season as a Division 2 school. Brendle, named to the all-tournament team, posted a .310 batting average along with 11 home runs and 49 RBI (run batted in) during this season. During his senior season, Brendle helped his team defeat the nation"s no. 1 team, the Miami Hurricanes, by a score of 13-6. Brendle posted two hits and two RBI in the win. Along with owning the home run record, Brendle also remains in the top-10 in four other career categories. Brendle, a 1999 Elon graduate, currently resides in High Point, North Carolina with his wife, Alisha, and their daughters, Piper and Hartley. Mike Kennedy introduced Scott Brendle. Kennedy"s comments included: Brendle was a career leader; talked about the homeruns; the big games; Wake Forest home town; Brendle was a confident player; and discussed the High Point baseball game. Brendle received his Hall of Fame pin. Brendle comments included: hard to talk about himself for only 10 minutes; visited Elon College as a potential baseball player and student; and thanked his family. Brendle donated back to Elon his 1997 MVP (Most Valuable Player) trophy. The second inductee was Issac "Ike" Fesmire from the Class of 1939. Fesmire, an all-conference performer and captain of his team, was a four-year starter for the Maroon and Gold in the mid-1930s. His 1935 basketball team captured the North State Conference Championship, as well as the first-ever Tri-State Tournament Championship. In 1937, Fesmire scored 152 points while helping his team to a 15-2 record and the North State Championship. In 1998, Fesmire passed away. Prior to his death, Fesmire was recognized by the Fightin" Christian Club with the Distinguished Service Award. A scholarship was established in his name in 1999 and was awarded annually to a deserving basketball player at Elon. In 2009, the men"s basketball locker-room was named after Fesmire. Jack Brown remarked on Fesmire. Brown"s remarks included: thanked the family; thanked all others; Ike talked about Elon; Ike played under two coaches; Ike only talked about his team-mates and not himself; three championships with Ike; Ike scored 25 points in Elon"s win over Lenoir-Rhyne; Ike loved to talk about Elon"s wins; Ike continued his loyalty to Elon in attendance of games; and pride in country, family, and in his Elon. Len Fesmire (Uncle to Ike) spoke. Fesmire family donated to the Elon Hall of Fame a framed print of Ike"s favorite Elon things. The third inductee was Chris Kiger. Kiger, Elon"s ninth all-time leading basketball scorer with 1,579 points, led Elon on the court from 1995-1998. As a freshman, he led his team with 13.0 points per game. He netted 63 three-point field goals, a mark that still remained seventh in the Elon record book. This video file was continued on the next 2009 "Sports of Fame Induction Ceremony