Sept. 30, 2005, Findlay, Ohio – The University of Findlay’s Athletic Hall of Fame will induct five individuals on Saturday, Oct. 8 beginning at 11:30 a.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union Multipurpose Room.

This year’s inductees are Samantha Bradburn ‘89, Calvin Dietz ‘95, Derek F. Hutchinson ‘88, Martin “Moe” Jacobs ‘71 and Mark R. Newburg ‘76.

Samantha Bradburn made a name for herself in The University of Findlay record books. A member of the softball team from 1986-89, she still holds the following single season records: runs scored (51), hits (75), runs batted in (52), batting average (.563), triples (13), homeruns (11), total bases (130) and slugging percentage (.878). She also holds many career records including: runs scored (121), hits (171), runs batted in (122), batting average (.468), triples (29), homeruns (21), total bases (307) and slugging percentage (.841). As a pitcher, Bradburn holds two career records: fewest runs allowed (100) and fewest walks allowed (103).

She was the first softball player at then Findlay College to be selected as an All-American. She was also selected District 22 Player of the Year twice. Bradburn also played basketball while at Findlay College. She is second all-time for career free-throw percentage (.784).

She graduated cum laude from Findlay College in 1989 with a degree in political science. She has been an operations supervisor at General Motors for six years. She also served as an accounting technician at Sinclair Community College for 10 years. Bradburn is a volunteer for the Special Olympics and the “Shop With a Cop” program, which sponsors disadvantaged youth at Christmas. She resides in Waynesville, Ohio.

Calvin Dietz is the only athlete in school history to earn three national championship rings, two in football and one in wrestling.

Dietz helped turn lead the team to NAIA national titles in 1992 and 1995, compiling a record of 36 wins, 10 losses and one tie. In 1992, Dietz was named Rookie Lineman of the Year. In 1995, he was captain of the national championship squad. He was named to the NAIA All-American team in 1994 and 1995 as an offensive lineman.

The University of Findlay wrestling team went on to win the 1995 national championship as well. In wrestling, he was the NAIA National Heavyweight Dual Champion during the team’s national title run.

Dietz is the head Olympic strength coach at the University of Minnesota. He has developed programs for seven NCAA national championship teams, 17 Big Ten/WCHA conference championship teams, 14 Big Ten/WCHA tournament conference championships, 162 NCAA Division I All-Americans, and has trained numerous world and Olympic champions.

Dietz graduated from The University of Findlay in 1995 with a degree in health and physical education. He also earned a master’s degree in kinesiology from the University of Minnesota. Dietz and his wife, Karyn, have two children, Tatum and Brody. They reside in Hudson, Wis.

The 1986 football season is one to remember because of Derek Hutchinson. As a wide receiver, he holds four receiving records at UF: most passes caught in a game (13), most passes caught in a season (60), most yards gained in a game (182) and most yards gained in a season (1,018). He is second all-time in receiving yards in a career (2,013) and fourth all-time in career receptions (119). Hutchinson was named an NAIA Honorable Mention All-American in 1986. He was selected to the Hoosier Buckeye Collegiate Conference for two years.

Hutchinson also was a success on the baseball field. He is second all-time in stolen bases in a career with 47 in 56 attempts. He is sixth all-time in career batting average (.349) and second all-time for triples in a career with six. Hutchinson ranks third all-time in saves for a career with five.

He graduated from Findlay College in 1988 with a degree in health and physical education. He is an account executive for KForce. He has served as the vice president of Vistarms, a professional staffing organization. Hutchinson resides in Paconian Springs, Va., with his wife, Jessica, and daughter, Elaine.

Moe Jacobs set records that still stand today in both football and track and field.

Jacobs was a speed demon on the track and football fields. In track and field, he earned the honor of being named an All-American twice, in 1969 and 1970. Jacobs is the University’s record holder for the 440 meters (47.9 seconds) set in 1970. He also is seventh all-time in the long jump (22’8.25”). Jacobs was a three-time NAIA District 22 champion in the 440 meters and long jump (’68, ’69 and ’70) and also the Mid-Ohio Conference track championship high point performer (’68, ’69 and ’70).

On the football field, Jacobs is the UF record holder for most kickoff returns in a game (five). While at Findlay College, he led the team in scoring in 1966, 1967 and 1969. He also led the team in receiving in 1968 and 1969. In 1970, the Dallas Cowboys drafted Jacobs.

He graduated from Findlay College in 1971 with a degree in health and physical education. He also received a master’s degree from Wayne State University in administrative services of parks and recreation. Jacobs resides in Fort Mitchell, Ky., where he is a health education teacher for the Cincinnati Public Schools. He has spent 34 years in education and coaching at several public school systems including Toledo Public Schools, Troy Public Schools, Detroit Public Schools, Troy Athens High School and Dearborn Public Schools.

Mark Newburg is the only athlete in school history to be an All-American in two different sports - football and wrestling.

While at Findlay College, Newburg received his first All-American honors in football as an offensive guard in 1975. That season he also was selected to the Hoosier Buckeye Conference team.

Newburg was even more dominant in wrestling. He was the Hoosier Buckeye Collegiate Conference heavyweight champion in 1973, 1975 and 1976. In 1976, he received his second All-American honors for the heavyweight division in wrestling.

Newburg was a dual-major while at Findlay College, receiving bachelor of science degrees in accounting and business administration. He earned a master in business administration degree from the University of Dayton. He is the president of C2 Consulting Inc., an independent business consulting firm. He has been the president of Aristocrat Technologies Inc. At NCR Corporation from 1976-2001, Newburg held positions in the Asia Pacific region and was the vice president of the corporation.

Newburg has been active in several organizations, including the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan, the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore and the American Gaming Association. He also served as treasurer and a member of the board of directors of the American School in Japan.

Newburg and his wife, Dawn, reside in Las Vegas, Nev. They have three children.

Tickets for the meal and induction ceremony are $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 6 to 12. Children five and under are admitted free. Tickets are available at the Office of Athletics at 419-434-4663.