Lynn University

Dr. Ross is the third administrator to be inducted into theAthletic Hall of Fame. President of Lynn from 1971-2006, hepresided over an athletic department that would become arguably oneof the top NCAA Division II programs in the country. Under hisguidance, the Fighting Knights began play in the NAIA, made thetransition to the NCAA Division II level and became a full memberof the Sunshine State Conference. During his tenure, LU grew fromsix intercollegiate athletic programs to its current state of 11,won 17 national championships and 18 SSC titles. In addition, Dr.Ross was the founder and first president of Wilmington College(Del.), which he founded with his wife, Helen, in 1967.