1999 Inductees
Candy Gobrecht-ERRFU introduced by Matty Leighton
1979-present CU Women; Coach & player
1993-1998 Black Ice; Player & Coach
1980-1992 ERRFU Select Side
1981 Women’s National Championships
1989-1990 Western Select Side; 2nd Row
Story: She is outspoken, directive(some even might say bossy), fierce and fearless competitor. After breaking five tackles and falling over the try line she said, “I’m getting too old for this game.” and that was fifteen years before she retired.
Jim Opperman-Ft. Collins introduced by Greg Chvatl
1978 Help Start Fort Collins RFC
1980 Started Fort Collins High School Rugby Club
1978-1986 ERRFU Select-Side Player; 2nd row
1978-1986 Western Select-Side Player; 2nd Row
Paul Hoskins, senior introduced by Paul Hoskins, junior
1968-1995 Denver Barbarians player; began playing at 33 yrs old, Denver Barbarians Offices & Old Boys Organizer
1985-present Helped start Colorado Youth Rugby;
Started or coached multiple HS programs; Littleton, Overland, East, Southeast Denver,
Denver West
1985-present Facilitated multiple youth rugby clinics
1994-6 CYR Director
Story: Players at East High School have dubbed Paul the “Smiling Assassin” because
of his grin while they run sprints, his intensity and his willingness at 58+ to participate in the “Kill the Coach” practice drill. His Barbo team mates would agree as the 130 pound player is known for his tackling. That intensity translated into Paul’s commitment to the growth of the game in the Olde Boys and Youth areas.
1979-present CU Women; Coach & player
1993-1998 Black Ice; Player & Coach
1980-1992 ERRFU Select Side
1981 Women’s National Championships
1989-1990 Western Select Side; 2nd Row
Story: She is outspoken, directive(some even might say bossy), fierce and fearless competitor. After breaking five tackles and falling over the try line she said, “I’m getting too old for this game.” and that was fifteen years before she retired.
Jim Opperman-Ft. Collins introduced by Greg Chvatl
1978 Help Start Fort Collins RFC
1980 Started Fort Collins High School Rugby Club
1978-1986 ERRFU Select-Side Player; 2nd row
1978-1986 Western Select-Side Player; 2nd Row
Paul Hoskins, senior introduced by Paul Hoskins, junior
1968-1995 Denver Barbarians player; began playing at 33 yrs old, Denver Barbarians Offices & Old Boys Organizer
1985-present Helped start Colorado Youth Rugby;
Started or coached multiple HS programs; Littleton, Overland, East, Southeast Denver,
Denver West
1985-present Facilitated multiple youth rugby clinics
1994-6 CYR Director
Story: Players at East High School have dubbed Paul the “Smiling Assassin” because
of his grin while they run sprints, his intensity and his willingness at 58+ to participate in the “Kill the Coach” practice drill. His Barbo team mates would agree as the 130 pound player is known for his tackling. That intensity translated into Paul’s commitment to the growth of the game in the Olde Boys and Youth areas.
Hall of Fame as of November 19, 1999
Club Player:
Bill Baldwin-Highlanders introduced by David Farmer
Kit Blakemore-Boulder introduced by John Barkmeier
Candy Gobrecht-ERRFU introduced by Matty Leighton
Butch Moon-Breckenridge introduced by Greg Abernathy
Joe Muehlbauer-C. Springs introduced by Dennis Baugh
Scott Norris-Harlequins introduced by Bob Herrell
Jim Opperman-Ft. Collins introduced by Greg Chvatl
Doug Straehley-Barbarians introduced by Jim Bob Glabman
Club Administrator
Fred Alexander-CSOB’s introduced by Dan O’Leary
Bryan CookeUNC introduced by Greg Taffel
Sean Edris-Barbos, CU introduced by Dave Benson
Marv Kay-Mines introduced by Bill Astle
Cliff Kimble-Mile High introduced by Bill Holden
Matty Leighton-CU Women introduced by Bob Herrell
Bill Mottram-Boulder introduced by Norm Mottram
Sunny Shreiner-Highlanders introducted by Gary Greiner
Clark Weaver-Harlequins introducted by Brian Fitzgerald
Union Administrator
Terry Fleener introduced by Andy Jelonkiewicz
Bruce “Herk” Koranski introduced by Robert”Busgo” Fast
Charlie Haupt introduced by Rick Bell
Paul Hoskins, senior introduced by Paul Hoskins, junior
Jim Nelon introduced by Rick Carlson
Alan Osur introduced by Bob Lesnansky
Bob Rich introduced by Charlie Haupt
Jim Russell introduced by Martin Brown
Pam Tittes introduced by Rick Carlson
Bill Baldwin-Highlanders introduced by David Farmer
Kit Blakemore-Boulder introduced by John Barkmeier
Candy Gobrecht-ERRFU introduced by Matty Leighton
Butch Moon-Breckenridge introduced by Greg Abernathy
Joe Muehlbauer-C. Springs introduced by Dennis Baugh
Scott Norris-Harlequins introduced by Bob Herrell
Jim Opperman-Ft. Collins introduced by Greg Chvatl
Doug Straehley-Barbarians introduced by Jim Bob Glabman
Club Administrator
Fred Alexander-CSOB’s introduced by Dan O’Leary
Bryan CookeUNC introduced by Greg Taffel
Sean Edris-Barbos, CU introduced by Dave Benson
Marv Kay-Mines introduced by Bill Astle
Cliff Kimble-Mile High introduced by Bill Holden
Matty Leighton-CU Women introduced by Bob Herrell
Bill Mottram-Boulder introduced by Norm Mottram
Sunny Shreiner-Highlanders introducted by Gary Greiner
Clark Weaver-Harlequins introducted by Brian Fitzgerald
Union Administrator
Terry Fleener introduced by Andy Jelonkiewicz
Bruce “Herk” Koranski introduced by Robert”Busgo” Fast
Charlie Haupt introduced by Rick Bell
Paul Hoskins, senior introduced by Paul Hoskins, junior
Jim Nelon introduced by Rick Carlson
Alan Osur introduced by Bob Lesnansky
Bob Rich introduced by Charlie Haupt
Jim Russell introduced by Martin Brown
Pam Tittes introduced by Rick Carlson
Criteria
Club Player Criteria:
1. Athleticism;skills that were clearly above their peers.
2. Rugby Knowledge; awareness of rules/field awareness.
3. Team Ethic; superior commitment to team over self.
4. Attitude; superior commitment to the game and will to win.
5. Intangibles; brought level of game by teammates to a higher level.
6. Leadership; leader on the field, whether by intent or example:
7. Select-side play; ERRFU, Western, Eagle Caps:
8. Tournament honors, MVP's
9. Team/ Club honors, MVP's
10. When an opposing team did their scouting report did this player's name come up as someone to "watch out for"
11. Non-Playing contributions.
12. Retired from competitive play.
Club Administrator Criteria
Contributed to the game of Rugby and demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the sport as indicated by several of the following:
1. He/she was a founder of his/her club and demonstrated extended commitment to its survival.
2. Demonstrated commitment to strengthen/lengthen the survival of the club.
3. Demonstrated a love of the game by the contribution(s) made to the club at any one or more levels that include the following: coaching/refereeing/administration/financial/ leadership/sponsorship/etc. for their individual club.
4. Demonstrated a love of the game by support for his/her club over the long term by consistently being in support.
Union Administrator Criteria
1. Demonstrated commitment to strengthen rugby as a whole in ERRFU.
2. Demonstrated a commitment to strengthen rugby as a whole in the Western, National or International arena.
3. Demonstrated a love of the game by the outstanding contribution(s) made to the
game at any one or more levels that include the following: coaching/refereeing/ administration/financial/leadership/sponsorship/etc., for women's/men's/youth/high school/college/club/select side/national levels.
4. Organized multiple short and long term events.
5. Served in union administrative positions; president, vp, secretary, treasurer, others.
1. Athleticism;skills that were clearly above their peers.
2. Rugby Knowledge; awareness of rules/field awareness.
3. Team Ethic; superior commitment to team over self.
4. Attitude; superior commitment to the game and will to win.
5. Intangibles; brought level of game by teammates to a higher level.
6. Leadership; leader on the field, whether by intent or example:
7. Select-side play; ERRFU, Western, Eagle Caps:
8. Tournament honors, MVP's
9. Team/ Club honors, MVP's
10. When an opposing team did their scouting report did this player's name come up as someone to "watch out for"
11. Non-Playing contributions.
12. Retired from competitive play.
Club Administrator Criteria
Contributed to the game of Rugby and demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the sport as indicated by several of the following:
1. He/she was a founder of his/her club and demonstrated extended commitment to its survival.
2. Demonstrated commitment to strengthen/lengthen the survival of the club.
3. Demonstrated a love of the game by the contribution(s) made to the club at any one or more levels that include the following: coaching/refereeing/administration/financial/ leadership/sponsorship/etc. for their individual club.
4. Demonstrated a love of the game by support for his/her club over the long term by consistently being in support.
Union Administrator Criteria
1. Demonstrated commitment to strengthen rugby as a whole in ERRFU.
2. Demonstrated a commitment to strengthen rugby as a whole in the Western, National or International arena.
3. Demonstrated a love of the game by the outstanding contribution(s) made to the
game at any one or more levels that include the following: coaching/refereeing/ administration/financial/leadership/sponsorship/etc., for women's/men's/youth/high school/college/club/select side/national levels.
4. Organized multiple short and long term events.
5. Served in union administrative positions; president, vp, secretary, treasurer, others.
