1999 Hall of Fame

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.  

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 

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.