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1929
Clair F. Bee introduces intercollegiate athletics
Intercollegiate athletics are introduced by Clair F. Bee, the College’s first director of Athletics and first coach for football, basketball and baseball.
1958
Alumni Gym completed
Construction of Alumni Gymnasium is completed and the building officially opens for student use. Rider hosted Seton Hall in the new building’s men’s basketball debut.
1990
Athletics Hall of Fame established
The Athletics Hall of Fame was established to honor the student-athletes and members of the coaching staffs responsible for Rider’s 60 years of outstanding achievements in athletics.
2008
Jason Thompson ’08 selected in first round of NBA Draft
Jason Thompson ’08 was selected 12th overall by the Sacramento Kings in the 2008 National Basketball Association Draft in June. Jason is the first Rider student athlete to play in the NBA.
2020
Stella Johnson selected by Phoenix Mercury in WNBA Draft
Stella Johnson was selected 29th overall in the 2020 WNBA Draft by the Phoenix Mercury on Friday, April 17. Johnson becomes the first-ever Rider women’s basketball player to be drafted into the WNBA.