University of New England Varsity Club Athletics Hall of Fame
Jim Beaudry HA '01, Director of Athletics at St. Francis College for 21 years, was inducted in the University of New England's first-ever class.
Beaudry coached baseball, men’s basketball, men’s soccer, cross country, and men's golf at St. Francis before it became the University of New England.
Tony Lalicata '67 presented Beaudry for induction. In his remarks, Lalicata said, “Coach Beaudry’s character and reputation went hand-inhand. He was a man who had a great sense fairness, was assertive, had great character and enthusiasm.”
Former Boston Celtics great Togo Palazzi also spoke at the event, and Los Angeles Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak and NCAA Vice President of Division III Operations Dan Dutcher forwarded letters on Beaudry’s behalf.
Beaudry was presented with a University of New England chair and a “lifetime pass" to all UNE sporting events.
