LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Gallaudet University football coach
Stefan LeFors has been selected for enshrinement in the University of Louisville Athletics Hall of Fame.
LeFors and nine other standout Cardinals will be inducted into the Louisville Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. in the Spirit Room of the KFC Yum Center.
LeFors (2000-04) helped bring the UofL football program onto the national stage by leading the Cardinals to 20 wins as a starter, which included a win over No. 10 Bosie State in the 2004 Liberty Bowl. A two-time first-team All-Conference USA quarterback, LeFors ranks eighth in school history in passing yards with 5,853 and is tied for eighth in touchdown passes with 38.
"I am truly humbled and grateful to be inducted into the University of Louisville Athletics Hall of Fame," said LeFors. "I am so thankful for my coaches, teammates, support staff, Cardinal fans and especially my wife and family who have been a huge part of this journey. Thank you!"
Known for his impeccable accuracy, LeFors stands second in school history with a completion percentage of 66.0 percent. As a senior in 2004, LeFors guided the Cards to a magical season, guiding the team to an 11-1 record and a top 10 ranking in the final polls. In throwing for 2,596 yards and 20 touchdowns, LeFors led the nation in completion percentage with a school record 73.5 percentage, passing efficiency at 181.7 and passing yards per attempt at 10.1. The native of Baton Rouge, La., was named the game's Most Valuable Player after accounting for three touchdowns. LeFors rushed 12 times for 76 yards for a touchdown and completed 18-of-26 passes for 193 yards and two touchdowns.
"This year's Hall of Fame class is special because each of these Cardinals gave us moments we'll never forget. Whether it was a championship run, a game-winning play, or the pride of seeing one of our own shine on the biggest stage, they made us cheer, cry, and believe," Vice-President/Director of Athletics Josh Heird said. "Their passion and commitment embody what it means to wear the Louisville jersey, and they've etched their names forever in the hearts of Card Nation. We couldn't be more excited to celebrate the joy they brought to our fans and community."
The event will begin with a reception at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and the induction ceremony to follow. Tickets are $75 per person, or $750 for a table of 10, and may be purchased online through "My Cardinal Account" at GoCards.com, specifically at this link:
https://am.ticketmaster.com/uofl/buy/25hof. Additional information may be obtained via email at
ronee@gocards.com or by calling 502-852-2015. The inductees will also be recognized at the Cardinals' football game against Clemson on Friday, Nov. 14.
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The University of Louisville Athletics Strategic Communications Office contributed to this release.
