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St. John’s Announces Honorees for 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame Class
9/25/2024 12:20:00 PM | Baseball, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Women's Basketball, Women's Track and Field
Red Storm to enshrine six inductees during Homecoming Weekend on Oct. 26
QUEENS, N.Y. – St. John's has unveiled six outstanding individuals who will be enshrined into its Athletics Hall of Fame as members of the Class of 2024. The six honorees of the 25th induction class in the Hall of Fame's history will be honored on Saturday, Oct. 26 during the University's Homecoming Weekend.
The 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame class includes former student-athletes who achieved excellence in their sport while representing St. John's on the national and international levels. This year's cohort includes St. John's baseball's all-time batting average leader Michael Dzurilla, men's basketball standout Marcus Hatten, women's basketball's fourth WNBA Draft pick Danaejah Grant, three-time BIG EAST Men's Golf Individual Champion Pat Fogarty, two-time All-BIG EAST Men's Soccer First Team selection Shalrie Joseph, women's track & field standout Marsha Henry-Seagrave.
Complete event details and ticket information for the 2024 St. John's Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 26, will be announced at a later date.
Michael Dzurilla - Baseball
Dzurilla is one of the most prolific St. John's hitters to ever step foot in Queens, playing three seasons under the guidance of fellow Hall of Famer Ed Blankmeyer (1996-99). The two-time American Baseball Coaches Association All-American shined at the dish with a .395 batting average, the program's top career mark that sits 25 points higher than second place in the category.
He also maintains top-10 status in several career statistical categories and remains the only player in program history to record two seasons with a batting average over .400. Furthermore, Dzurilla is one of two Johnnies to log a .400 average or better while producing more than 200 at-bats in a season.
Leading the Red Storm to a BIG EAST Championship in 1997 as a freshman, Dzurilla earned Most Outstanding Player honors in the tournament to go along with an All-BIG EAST Second Team selection. The All-Freshman Team honoree set the program record for doubles in a season with 22 in his first campaign. The following year, Dzurilla continued to put his hitting dominance on display with an All-American season by producing a .427 batting average, a mark that still ranks second on the program leaderboard.
Dzurilla closed out his final season in Queens with a record year en route to a 1999 All-BIG EAST First Team selection. The Johnnies' third baseman produced one of the best seasons in Red Storm history, shattering his previous doubles record with program-best 24 two-baggers. Dzurilla also produced top-three marks with 16 home runs (2nd), 170 total bases (2nd) and 94 hits (3rd). Dzurilla logged a .410 batting average that season, which ranks fifth in team history, en route to Second Team All-America honors.
Dzurilla was selected in the seventh round of the 1999 MLB Draft by the Chicago Cubs with the 230th overall pick. He played eight seasons of Minor League Baseball from 1999-2006 in the Cubs organization with a career .272 batting average, 346 RBIs and 378 runs scored. The former Johnnie also tallied 151 doubles, 23 triples and 57 home runs.
Pat Fogarty – Men's Golf
Fogarty set the precedent for what it means to be a golfer at St. John's. The four-year letterwinner (1981-85) shined in Queens under Hall of Fame Head Coach Doc Gimmler. Fogarty became the conference's first and only three-time individual champion with title runs in 1982, '83 and '84. Fogarty also helped St. John's to a trio of team championships and the program's first appearance in the 1985 NCAA Championships at Grenelefe Country Club in Haines City, Fla.
One of the most successful individual golfers in St. John's history, Fogarty dominated at "The Monster" course at the World Resorts Catskills, the host site of the BIG EAST Men's Golf Championship. Fogarty earned his first BIG EAST crown in 1982, forcing a playoff and sinking a birdie on the extra hole to finish with an eight-over 156. The following year, he continued to improve his score and paced the group with a two-over 150 in 1983. Fogarty wrapped up his career with an even 148 in 1984, winning by six strokes to secure his third and final title.
Following graduation in 1985, Fogarty was named BIG EAST Conference Athlete of the Decade in the league's Winter 1990 official publication. The former captain also played in four USGA Amateur Championships and one British Amateur Championship while winning six Garden City Golf Club titles. Fogarty also claimed the USGA Senior Team Championship with New Mexico Red at Paa-Ko Ridge Gold Course in 2018.
The Glen Cove, N.Y., native became a successful businessman, realtor and entrepreneur after graduating with a bachelor's degree in communications arts. Fogarty established his own company, Golf IQ, to provide property management and development service consulting to understand golf as a commercial enterprise. Fogarty also serves as the Chairperson for the Long Island Real Estate Practitioners Institute at Stony Brook University.
Danaejah Grant – Women's Basketball
One of the most prolific scorers to step foot on the hardwood for the women's basketball program, Grant accumulated 1,498 points in three seasons (2013-16) under the direction of Head Coach Joe Tartamella. Averaging 16.3 points per contest, which ranks the second-highest career scoring average in program history, Grant's point total ranks ninth on all-time leaderboard. The guard out of Piscataway, N.J., also managed to knock down 304 free throws during her tenure, good for sixth in team history.
After transferring in from Clemson, Grant made an immediate impact, logging 14 double-figure scoring performances and 10.9 points per contest as a sophomore in 2013-14. In 2014-15, she burst onto the scene recording 17.1 points per game, which ranked fourth in the BIG EAST. As a junior, she was named an All-BIG EAST Second Team selection and an All-MET Second Team selection.
In 2015-16, Grant secured the BIG EAST scoring title after producing 19.6 points per game, which ranks second-best in program history. Grant posted double-digit scoring efforts in all but two games while logging 20-point efforts in 17 of her 33 appearances. Furthermore, she set a program record with 11-straight contests with 20 or more points. The Johnnies' playmaker also rattled off 6.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists per contest. The All-BIG EAST First Team selection also earned WBCA All-Region honors.
Grant was a crucial piece in the Red Storm's 2016 BIG EAST Championship run ending the program's 28-year drought with an All-Tournament Team performance. Averaging 16.3 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists per contest in three games, the Johnnies needed Grant's 22-point, 10-rebound double-double to push past top-seeded DePaul in the semifinals. She chipped in nine points against Creighton in the championship game to raise the program's fourth BIG EAST title as the Red Storm earned a bid to the NCAA Tournament for the sixth time in seven years.
The senior became the fourth player in St. John's women's basketball history to be selected in the 2016 WNBA Draft. Grant was chosen with the 31st overall pick by the Washington Mystics.
Marcus Hatten – Men's Basketball
Marcus Hatten starred for the Red Storm from 2001-03, posting 1,400 points in just two seasons, which ranks 21st on the program's career scoring list. Hatten holds the program's career scoring average record after posting 21.2 points per game and ranks second in St. John's history for most points in a single season with 756 in 2002-03.
Hatten is the only player in program history to register more than 100 steals in a season, accomplishing the feat in each of his two campaigns. After tallying a program-record 105 steals in 2001-02, the two-time All-BIG EAST First Team selection managed to reach the century mark with 100 steals the following season. Hatten finished his career ranked fifth all-time in steals with 205.
The former Johnnie is also one of 27 St. John's players to receive one of the metropolitan area's oldest and most prestigious honors, the Frank J. Haggerty Award, presented to the top college basketball player in the Tri-State area. Hatten earned the recognition in 2002 after averaging 20.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 3.3 steals per contest.
Following his tenure at St. John's, Hatten played professionally overseas for 15 seasons (2003-2018). In 2006, the 6-foot-1 guard led the Israeli League in scoring with 23.0 points per game playing for Hapoel Tel Aviv. Hatten also became a ProA Champion in Germany, helping Mitteldeutscher to a 27-3 record and securing the 2017 Championship with 12.2 points, 5.4 assists and 2.4 steals per contest.
Hatten, who continues to be a consistent supporter of the Red Storm Men's Basketball, was named St. John's inaugural representative in the BIG EAST Legends Recognition Program during the 2024 conference tournament.
Marsha Henry-Seagrave – Women's Track & Field
Henry-Seagrave became one of the program's most impressive long jumpers under the direction of fellow Hall of Famer Jim Hurt during her four seasons in Queens (1990-94). The former Johnnie secured ECAC & Metropolitan Championships during her tenure while also cracking the program's top three in the event.
The former Regal produced her best season as a senior in 1994. Her 6.33-meter long jump in outdoor competition at the Metropolitan Championships remains second on the program's leaderboard. Henry-Seagrave also captured the third-best mark among indoor long jumpers, posting a 5.98-meter leap at the ECAC Championships that same year.
Henry-Seagrave has been an ambassador for the track & field community over the last 30-plus years, including 19 years as a coach with USA Track & Field. When she was not with Chittenango High School (1998-2011), Henry-Seagrave was a key contributor in several major events with Team USA. The former Johnnie was named Head Manager for the 2015 Pan Am Games, the 2016 Rio Olympics and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Henry-Seagrave has also spent time on the USA Track & Field Women's Executive Committee and serves as the Women's Standards Chair.
Shalrie Joseph – Men's Soccer
Joseph made an immediate impact for the Red Storm upon arrival from Bryant & Stratton, playing two seasons (2000-01) under the direction of Hall of Fame Head Coach Dr. David Masur. The defensive midfielder secured a pair of All-BIG EAST First Team selections and a Third Team All-America honor while helping St. John's to a 31-8-5 overall record, 14-3-4 conference mark and a BIG EAST title during his tenure.
In his inaugural campaign, Joseph guided St. John's to an appearance in the 2000 NCAA Tournament behind a 14-goal, two-assist season, scoring in 12 of his 19 appearances and finishing tied for second in the conference. His 14 tallies remain tied for fifth-most all-time in a single slate. The team's most valuable player also notched the game-winning strike in the opening round of the national tournament against James Madison. The former Johnnie also garnered the department's Frank G. Haggerty Memorial Award for Top Male Student-Athlete following the academic year.
The following year, Joseph transitioned into the defensive midfield role and helped the Red Storm hoist the 2001 BIG EAST Championship. The Third Team All-American scored seven goals in total and logged four assists while guiding the Johnnies to a 17-3-3 overall mark. Joseph also provided critical minutes on the defensive side, helping the team to 12 shutouts and limiting the opposition to under eight shots per game. After scoring the game-winning goal in the team's quarterfinal victory over Boston College, the tournament's Most Valuable Performer took down UConn to claim the league title on a 22-yard rip in the 84th minute.
The Red Storm surged in the NCAA Tournament that season, reaching the College Cup behind game-winning strikes from Joseph in the opening round against Massachusetts and the quarterfinals against Penn State.
Joseph heard his name called in the 2002 MLS Draft, being selected with the 14th overall pick by the New England Revolution. He enjoyed a 12-year professional playing career and spent majority of it with the Revs. Joseph earned four MLS Best XI Player honors and was selected to seven All-Star Games. He finished his career with 40 goals and 34 assists in 283 appearances before transitioning into coaching. Joseph previously served as an assistant coach for New England and managed the Grenada National Team before heading the club's academy programs.
The 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame class includes former student-athletes who achieved excellence in their sport while representing St. John's on the national and international levels. This year's cohort includes St. John's baseball's all-time batting average leader Michael Dzurilla, men's basketball standout Marcus Hatten, women's basketball's fourth WNBA Draft pick Danaejah Grant, three-time BIG EAST Men's Golf Individual Champion Pat Fogarty, two-time All-BIG EAST Men's Soccer First Team selection Shalrie Joseph, women's track & field standout Marsha Henry-Seagrave.
Complete event details and ticket information for the 2024 St. John's Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 26, will be announced at a later date.
Michael Dzurilla - Baseball
Dzurilla is one of the most prolific St. John's hitters to ever step foot in Queens, playing three seasons under the guidance of fellow Hall of Famer Ed Blankmeyer (1996-99). The two-time American Baseball Coaches Association All-American shined at the dish with a .395 batting average, the program's top career mark that sits 25 points higher than second place in the category.
He also maintains top-10 status in several career statistical categories and remains the only player in program history to record two seasons with a batting average over .400. Furthermore, Dzurilla is one of two Johnnies to log a .400 average or better while producing more than 200 at-bats in a season.
Leading the Red Storm to a BIG EAST Championship in 1997 as a freshman, Dzurilla earned Most Outstanding Player honors in the tournament to go along with an All-BIG EAST Second Team selection. The All-Freshman Team honoree set the program record for doubles in a season with 22 in his first campaign. The following year, Dzurilla continued to put his hitting dominance on display with an All-American season by producing a .427 batting average, a mark that still ranks second on the program leaderboard.
Dzurilla closed out his final season in Queens with a record year en route to a 1999 All-BIG EAST First Team selection. The Johnnies' third baseman produced one of the best seasons in Red Storm history, shattering his previous doubles record with program-best 24 two-baggers. Dzurilla also produced top-three marks with 16 home runs (2nd), 170 total bases (2nd) and 94 hits (3rd). Dzurilla logged a .410 batting average that season, which ranks fifth in team history, en route to Second Team All-America honors.
Dzurilla was selected in the seventh round of the 1999 MLB Draft by the Chicago Cubs with the 230th overall pick. He played eight seasons of Minor League Baseball from 1999-2006 in the Cubs organization with a career .272 batting average, 346 RBIs and 378 runs scored. The former Johnnie also tallied 151 doubles, 23 triples and 57 home runs.
Pat Fogarty – Men's Golf
Fogarty set the precedent for what it means to be a golfer at St. John's. The four-year letterwinner (1981-85) shined in Queens under Hall of Fame Head Coach Doc Gimmler. Fogarty became the conference's first and only three-time individual champion with title runs in 1982, '83 and '84. Fogarty also helped St. John's to a trio of team championships and the program's first appearance in the 1985 NCAA Championships at Grenelefe Country Club in Haines City, Fla.
One of the most successful individual golfers in St. John's history, Fogarty dominated at "The Monster" course at the World Resorts Catskills, the host site of the BIG EAST Men's Golf Championship. Fogarty earned his first BIG EAST crown in 1982, forcing a playoff and sinking a birdie on the extra hole to finish with an eight-over 156. The following year, he continued to improve his score and paced the group with a two-over 150 in 1983. Fogarty wrapped up his career with an even 148 in 1984, winning by six strokes to secure his third and final title.
Following graduation in 1985, Fogarty was named BIG EAST Conference Athlete of the Decade in the league's Winter 1990 official publication. The former captain also played in four USGA Amateur Championships and one British Amateur Championship while winning six Garden City Golf Club titles. Fogarty also claimed the USGA Senior Team Championship with New Mexico Red at Paa-Ko Ridge Gold Course in 2018.
The Glen Cove, N.Y., native became a successful businessman, realtor and entrepreneur after graduating with a bachelor's degree in communications arts. Fogarty established his own company, Golf IQ, to provide property management and development service consulting to understand golf as a commercial enterprise. Fogarty also serves as the Chairperson for the Long Island Real Estate Practitioners Institute at Stony Brook University.
Danaejah Grant – Women's Basketball
One of the most prolific scorers to step foot on the hardwood for the women's basketball program, Grant accumulated 1,498 points in three seasons (2013-16) under the direction of Head Coach Joe Tartamella. Averaging 16.3 points per contest, which ranks the second-highest career scoring average in program history, Grant's point total ranks ninth on all-time leaderboard. The guard out of Piscataway, N.J., also managed to knock down 304 free throws during her tenure, good for sixth in team history.
After transferring in from Clemson, Grant made an immediate impact, logging 14 double-figure scoring performances and 10.9 points per contest as a sophomore in 2013-14. In 2014-15, she burst onto the scene recording 17.1 points per game, which ranked fourth in the BIG EAST. As a junior, she was named an All-BIG EAST Second Team selection and an All-MET Second Team selection.
In 2015-16, Grant secured the BIG EAST scoring title after producing 19.6 points per game, which ranks second-best in program history. Grant posted double-digit scoring efforts in all but two games while logging 20-point efforts in 17 of her 33 appearances. Furthermore, she set a program record with 11-straight contests with 20 or more points. The Johnnies' playmaker also rattled off 6.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists per contest. The All-BIG EAST First Team selection also earned WBCA All-Region honors.
Grant was a crucial piece in the Red Storm's 2016 BIG EAST Championship run ending the program's 28-year drought with an All-Tournament Team performance. Averaging 16.3 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists per contest in three games, the Johnnies needed Grant's 22-point, 10-rebound double-double to push past top-seeded DePaul in the semifinals. She chipped in nine points against Creighton in the championship game to raise the program's fourth BIG EAST title as the Red Storm earned a bid to the NCAA Tournament for the sixth time in seven years.
The senior became the fourth player in St. John's women's basketball history to be selected in the 2016 WNBA Draft. Grant was chosen with the 31st overall pick by the Washington Mystics.
Marcus Hatten – Men's Basketball
Marcus Hatten starred for the Red Storm from 2001-03, posting 1,400 points in just two seasons, which ranks 21st on the program's career scoring list. Hatten holds the program's career scoring average record after posting 21.2 points per game and ranks second in St. John's history for most points in a single season with 756 in 2002-03.
Hatten is the only player in program history to register more than 100 steals in a season, accomplishing the feat in each of his two campaigns. After tallying a program-record 105 steals in 2001-02, the two-time All-BIG EAST First Team selection managed to reach the century mark with 100 steals the following season. Hatten finished his career ranked fifth all-time in steals with 205.
The former Johnnie is also one of 27 St. John's players to receive one of the metropolitan area's oldest and most prestigious honors, the Frank J. Haggerty Award, presented to the top college basketball player in the Tri-State area. Hatten earned the recognition in 2002 after averaging 20.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 3.3 steals per contest.
Following his tenure at St. John's, Hatten played professionally overseas for 15 seasons (2003-2018). In 2006, the 6-foot-1 guard led the Israeli League in scoring with 23.0 points per game playing for Hapoel Tel Aviv. Hatten also became a ProA Champion in Germany, helping Mitteldeutscher to a 27-3 record and securing the 2017 Championship with 12.2 points, 5.4 assists and 2.4 steals per contest.
Hatten, who continues to be a consistent supporter of the Red Storm Men's Basketball, was named St. John's inaugural representative in the BIG EAST Legends Recognition Program during the 2024 conference tournament.
Marsha Henry-Seagrave – Women's Track & Field
Henry-Seagrave became one of the program's most impressive long jumpers under the direction of fellow Hall of Famer Jim Hurt during her four seasons in Queens (1990-94). The former Johnnie secured ECAC & Metropolitan Championships during her tenure while also cracking the program's top three in the event.
The former Regal produced her best season as a senior in 1994. Her 6.33-meter long jump in outdoor competition at the Metropolitan Championships remains second on the program's leaderboard. Henry-Seagrave also captured the third-best mark among indoor long jumpers, posting a 5.98-meter leap at the ECAC Championships that same year.
Henry-Seagrave has been an ambassador for the track & field community over the last 30-plus years, including 19 years as a coach with USA Track & Field. When she was not with Chittenango High School (1998-2011), Henry-Seagrave was a key contributor in several major events with Team USA. The former Johnnie was named Head Manager for the 2015 Pan Am Games, the 2016 Rio Olympics and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Henry-Seagrave has also spent time on the USA Track & Field Women's Executive Committee and serves as the Women's Standards Chair.
Shalrie Joseph – Men's Soccer
Joseph made an immediate impact for the Red Storm upon arrival from Bryant & Stratton, playing two seasons (2000-01) under the direction of Hall of Fame Head Coach Dr. David Masur. The defensive midfielder secured a pair of All-BIG EAST First Team selections and a Third Team All-America honor while helping St. John's to a 31-8-5 overall record, 14-3-4 conference mark and a BIG EAST title during his tenure.
In his inaugural campaign, Joseph guided St. John's to an appearance in the 2000 NCAA Tournament behind a 14-goal, two-assist season, scoring in 12 of his 19 appearances and finishing tied for second in the conference. His 14 tallies remain tied for fifth-most all-time in a single slate. The team's most valuable player also notched the game-winning strike in the opening round of the national tournament against James Madison. The former Johnnie also garnered the department's Frank G. Haggerty Memorial Award for Top Male Student-Athlete following the academic year.
The following year, Joseph transitioned into the defensive midfield role and helped the Red Storm hoist the 2001 BIG EAST Championship. The Third Team All-American scored seven goals in total and logged four assists while guiding the Johnnies to a 17-3-3 overall mark. Joseph also provided critical minutes on the defensive side, helping the team to 12 shutouts and limiting the opposition to under eight shots per game. After scoring the game-winning goal in the team's quarterfinal victory over Boston College, the tournament's Most Valuable Performer took down UConn to claim the league title on a 22-yard rip in the 84th minute.
The Red Storm surged in the NCAA Tournament that season, reaching the College Cup behind game-winning strikes from Joseph in the opening round against Massachusetts and the quarterfinals against Penn State.
Joseph heard his name called in the 2002 MLS Draft, being selected with the 14th overall pick by the New England Revolution. He enjoyed a 12-year professional playing career and spent majority of it with the Revs. Joseph earned four MLS Best XI Player honors and was selected to seven All-Star Games. He finished his career with 40 goals and 34 assists in 283 appearances before transitioning into coaching. Joseph previously served as an assistant coach for New England and managed the Grenada National Team before heading the club's academy programs.
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