Randolph-Macon College Athletic Hall of Fame Welcomes Class of 2008
It was a night of celebrating legends on Saturday evening February 23rd when Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia welcomed its 2008 class into the college's Athletic Hall of Fame. The inductees included: The late Tim Armoska ’97 (football), David Bristow ’78 (baseball), David Kagey (men’s basketball) and the 1976-77 Men’s Basketball Team.
These three individuals and one very special team were honored for their achievements on and off the playing fields and courts at the college's annual Athletic Hall of Fame banquet held in the Brock Center on the R-MC campus.
The Randolph-Macon College Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1996 to honor and memorialize those individuals who, by outstanding achievement in athletics or service to the college's sports teams, have made lasting contributions to the cause of sports at the college. The Hall of Fame may also honor former athletes who have made outstanding contributions to society in general.
Tim Armoska ‘97
A native of Richmond and a graduate of Monacan High School, Armoska came to R-MC as a transfer in 1994 and in his three years with the Yellow Jackets, compiled a school record 426 tackles, including a single season best 170 during his senior campaign. For his efforts, Armoska was a three-time First-Team Old Dominion Athletic Conference selection and the league’s Player-of-the-Year in 1996. He was also a three-time All-South Region and All-State selection. Armoska was selected as a Second-Team Little All-American in 1995 and a first-team pick in 1996. After graduating with a degree in International Relations, Armoska played three seasons with the Richmond Speed of the Arena Football league. In 2004, Armoska unexpectedly passed away of a brain aneurysm while living in Walnut Creek, California near Oakland.
David Bristow ‘78
Bristow was a four-year letter winner on the baseball diamond for R-MC and a team captain in 1978 for the Yellow Jackets. During his time in Ashland, Bristow was a two-time First-Team Old Dominion Athletic Conference selection following his junior and senior seasons. In 1978, Bristow earned all league honors, was an All South Region selection, and R-MC’s George P. Compton Award Winner. Bristow ranks among the best in many of Randolph-Macon baseball career rankings, including batting average (.353 / 7th), hits (114 / 6th), homeruns (13 / 4th), RBIs (100 / 3rd), total bases (194 / 4th) and extra-base hits (41 / 5th). A standout on the pitching rubber as well, Bristow ranks ninth all-time with 13 career victories, third with 13 complete games and eighth all-time with 118 strike outs. Bristow also holds both pitching and hitting single season records as well. In 1976 he won all seven of his decisions, which ranks sixth all-time and is tied for first with a 1.000 win-percentage for the season. That same year, Bristow posted a 1.13 ERA which ranks fourth best for a season and his seven complete games ranks third. On the offensive side, Bristow hit eight homeruns in 1977, which ranks third all-time for a single season, while his 33 RBI in 1978 places him 10th on the single season list. Since his graduation from R-MC in 1978, Bristow has gone on to successful careers with Crown Oil from 1980-87 and Dominion Resources from 1988-2005. Bristow continues to be a supporter of Randolph-Macon Athletics as a member of the Yellow Jacket Club.
David Kagey ‘91
Kagey was a standout at Cave Spring High School in Roanoke, Virginia and came to Randolph-Macon in 1987 and was a star on the basketball court and the classroom, graduating from R-MC with a degree in biology in 1991. Under the tutelage of head coach Hal Nunnally, Kagey finished his four-year career with 1,478 points which currently ranks 12th all-time on the Yellow Jackets career scoring list. Kagey also ranks fifth in career steals (142) and sixth in career assists (359). At the time of his graduation, Kagey stood 10th all-time with a career shooting percentage of 53.4. A two-time First-Team All Old Dominion Athletic Conference selection, Kagey capped off his stellar career by being named the 1990-91 ODAC Player of the Year and a First-Team National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-American selection. The Yellow Jackets compiled an 89-24 record during Kagey’s time in Ashland. R-MC also won ODAC Tournament titles in 1989-1990 and 1990-1991. R-MC also advanced to the NCAA Tournament in each of those seasons. Kagey and his teammates also finished the season with a national ranking on three occasions. Upon his graduation in 1991, Kagey earned his Masters of Science from the Medical College of Virginia in 1996 and his doctorate in 1998. From 1999-2003, Kagey completed his residency in urology at the University of Kentucky. Kagey now resides in Roanoke, Virginia and runs his own urology practice at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Kagey is a member of the American Urologic Association and holds a host of medical licensures and certificates in the world of medicine.
1976-77 Men's Basketball Team
Under the leadership of head coach Hal Nunnally, this team comprised of 15 student-athletes went 23-8 overall and were Runners-Up at the NCAA Division II National Championship Tournament held in Springfield, Massachusetts. The last team selected into the tournament, the Yellow Jackets topped Youngstown State, Eastern Illinois, Cheney State and North Alabama en route to the championship game. Coach Hal Nunnally was joined by Eddie Webb and Richard Hoffman on the coaching staff. The team consisted of the following players:
Joe Allen #54
David Balch #34
Paul Bunting #4
Danny Connor #42
Gary Miller #10
Benny McKaig #22
Reed O'Brien #44
Mike Pandak #14
John Phillips #20
Steve Skabala #50
Bruce Tyburski #24
Lew Welge #40
Mike Williford #32
Kevin Wood #12
Mark Bosher (not pictured)
Allen Fears-Mgr
Ralph Pini - St. Asst
Mac Pace - PT Asst.