OSWEGO, N.Y. – SUNY Oswego is proud to introduce the newest members of the Oswego Athletics Hall of Fame. The Class of 2025 will be formally inducted on October 4, 2025, as part of a special ceremony recognizing their incredible impact on Laker athletics. This year's honorees include:
- William Orlando '77 (Men's Cross Country & Track & Field)
- Kellie (Winters) McCaffery '03 M '05 (Women's Swimming & Diving)
- Bridget Smith '15 (Women's Ice Hockey)
- 1965 Men's Wrestling Team
William Orlando earned his spot in the Hall of Fame thanks to an outstanding career in cross country and track and field. A two-time NCAA Championship qualifier, Orlando made an immediate impact as a freshman and again as a junior. At the 1976 national meet, he finished in the top 50 out of 341 runners with a time of 26:14. He also played a key role on the 1973 team that finished 14th in the nation. Known for his consistency, work ethic, and competitive drive, Orlando helped lay the foundation for success in Oswego's distance running programs.
Kellie (Winters) McCaffery was a dominant force in the pool, earning seven All-American honorable mentions during her career with the women's swimming and diving team. In 2002, she stood out in both the 50-yard freestyle and 200-yard medley relay. She followed that up in 2003 with six more All-American honorable mentions across individual and relay events, including the 200- and 400-yard freestyle relays and medley relays. Her talent, versatility, and leadership helped raise the bar for the program and left a lasting legacy in the water.
Bridget Smith made her mark as one of the greatest goaltenders in Oswego women's ice hockey history. In 2015, she became the program's first-ever AHCA First Team All-American. Over her career, she compiled an impressive 35-19-4 record with a .638 winning percentage, a .935 save percentage, and a 1.79 goals-against average. Her 13 shutouts and 1,501 saves remain program records. Smith's dominance in net played a huge role in shaping the success and reputation of the women's hockey program.
The 1965 men's wrestling team delivered one of the most dominant seasons Oswego has ever seen. With an incredible 11-1 record, the Lakers outscored their opponents 316-90 and posted a team mark of 80-21-5, the best in program history. They took home the SUNYAC Championship with individual titles in seven weight classes: Frank Frisicano (123), Harry Furrer (130), Brian Jones (137), Dick Shiel (147), Bob Williams (157), Tom Gustainis (167), and Terry Ryan (177). Bill Cousins and Carl Reistrom added second- and third-place finishes. Three wrestlers—Furrer, Jones, and Williams—qualified for the NCAA Championships, with Furrer winning his third title and several others collecting their second. Their remarkable depth and dominance make them one of the most legendary teams in Oswego wrestling history.
The Ceremony will take place in the Sheldon Ballroom on the Campus of SUNY Oswego.
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