John Fay
Inducted in 1997
In the Category of
Football
Graduated: 1988
When legendary head coach Gordie Gillespie established the football program at College of St. Francis back in 1986, he wanted to rely on the same offensive scheme that brought Joliet Catholic High School five state titles, that, of course, being running the football. Gillespie had to look no further than just down the street to employ such tactics using former Hilltopper all-state selection John Fay as his lead man. One of only four true freshmen that lettered at Northern Illinois University in 1984 when he was tabbed as a starter, Fay dropped out of school for two semesters only to pop back up in the spring semester of 1986 at CSF. Less than 11 months later, the offensive tackle was accorded honorable mention all-america honors from the NAIA. One season later, he played a big role in St. Francis securing a bid to the NAIA II playoffs in only the program's second year of existence as the offense rattled off an eighth-place national reading at the NAIA II level in total offense (424.7 ypg), a No. 3 finish in rushing offense (308.7 ypg) and a No. 10 ranking in scoring offense averaging 32.0 points per game. To this day, the 3,272 yards gained rushing that season and the 5.6 yards gained per carry both still stand as the top marks for a St. Francis offense. Fay followed up that campaign with another all-american year in 1988 earning second-team status, while also notching a spot on the all-District 20 team for the third straight year. The Director of Grounds Maintenance and Building Support for Plainfield School District 202, Fay, who earned a bachelor's degree in Commercial Recreation back in 1988, is married to former St. Francis volleyball player Diane Petrone.
Saints Hall of Fame
| Inductee | Year | Grad Date | Sport(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Batus | 1998 | 1991 | Football |
| Tom Baumgartner | 1994 | 1983 | Baseball |
| Lori Bayless-Pych | 1998 | 1991 | Softball |
| Barbara Bell | 1994 | 1992 | Softball |
| Julia Blair | 1995 | 1987 | Volleyball |
| Steve Blim | 1994 | 1981 | Men's Tennis |
| Nick Booras | 1992 | 1977 | Men's Basketball/Men's Tennis |
| Kim Brinkman | 1993 | 1983 | Women's Basketball/Softball |
| Dyke Buerkett | 1999 | 1983 | Men's Basketball |
| Lee Capista | 2009 | Men's Basketball | |
| Brian Capodice | 1995 | 1988 | Football |
| Paul Chovanec | 2010 | 1993 | Baseball |
| Nick Cladis | 1993 | 1984 | Baseball |
| Diane Comer | 1996 | 1987 | Women's Basketball |
| Lawrence Davis | 1997 | 1981 | Men's Basketball |
| Jon Debus | 1992 | 1980 | Baseball |
| Ann Deen | 1996 | 1991 | Volleyball |
| Tony Delgado | 2009 | Coach: Baseball | |
| Mike Dilger | 1999 | 1991 | Football |
| Nola Farley | 2008 | 1995 | Volleyball |
| John Fay | 1997 | 1988 | Football |
| Mike Feminis | 1996 | 1990 | Football |
| Alex Fernandez | 1997 | 1992 | Baseball |
| Diana Fisher | 1998 | 1990 | Women's Basketball |
| Colleen Fitzgerald | 1995 | 1985 | Women's Basketball/Volleyball |
| Ali Franzen | 2010 | 1997 | Softball; Head Coach: Softball |
| Diane Frericks | 1992 | 1987 | Women's Cross Country |
| Bill Gerrish | 1991 | 1975 | Men's Basketball/Baseball |
| Gordie Gillespie | 1992 | Coach: Baseball/W. Basketball/Football; Ath. Director/Ath. Chairman | |
| Kathy Goebel | 1994 | 1985 | Volleyball |
| Dan Goggins | 2008 | 1991 | Baseball/Football |
| Bob Halberg | 2010 | 1975 | Men's Cross Country |
| Barney Hance | 1992 | 1976 | Men's Cross Country |
| Jack Hermanski | 2010 | Assistant Coach: Men's Basketball | |
| Lee Irvin | 1993 | 1981 | Men's Basketball/Men's Tennis |
| Jane Karges | 1994 | 1980 | Women's Tennis |
| Dan Kelly | 1997 | 1982 | Men's Golf |
| Jim Kelly | 1995 | 1984 | Baseball |
| Teresa Keniley-Coccaro | 1993 | 1987 | Softball |
| Mike Kocinski | 1996 | 1987 | Baseball |
| Sheavoun Pivaronas Lambillotte | 1993 | 1987 | Volleyball |
| Holly Luenemann | 2009 | 1993 | Volleyball |
| Rich Luenemann | 2008 | Head Volleyball Coach/Assistant Athletic Director | |
| Lisa Lukach | 2008 | 1992 | Softball |
| Shelli Meils | 2008 | 1991 | Softball |
| Kendra Horsman Meyer | 1998 | 1993 | Volleyball |
| Dave Michaels | 1996 | 1979 | Men's Basketball |
| Kurt Miller | 1991 | 1985 | Baseball |
| Mike Mravle | 2008 | 1997 | Men's Soccer |
| Sandra O'Rourke | 1999 | 1993 | Softball |
| John Orr | 1997 | President/Chancellor | |
| Steve Parris | 2008 | Baseball | |
| Julius Patterson | 1994 | 1979 | Basketball |
| Joel Pejkovich | 2009 | 1990 | Football |
| Laney Pellegrini | 2010 | 2003 | Women's Basketball |
| Jeff Petrovic | 2009 | 1997 | Men's Golf |
| Chris Prieboy | 1991 | 1983 | Women's Basketball/Softball/Women's Tennis |
| Pat Quigley | 1993 | 1981 | Men's Basketball/Men's Tennis |
| John Randich | 1992 | 1976 | Men's Basketball/Baseball |
| Joe Shankland | 1998 | 1984 | Men's Golf |
| Dave Shea | 1995 | 1984 | Men's Basketball |
| Donna Sniegowski | 1991 | 1982 | Volleyball |
| Mike Spinozzi | 1991 | 1981 | Baseball |
| Paul Stachowicz | 1998 | 1986 | Men's Basketball |
| Pat Sullivan | 2010 | Coach: M. Basketball; Ath. Director; Ath. Chairman | |
| Bob Tomasino | 1991 | 1980 | Men's Tennis |
| Marcy Turek | 1999 | 1993 | Women's Basketball |
| Barb Watters | 1994 | 1979 | Women's Tennis |
| Andy Weis | 1999 | 1990 | Baseball |
| Nick Weis | 1999 | 1991 | Baseball |
| Debbie Walsh Wiseman | 1992 | 1987 | Volleyball |
| Jerry Witty | 1996 | 1981 | Men's Tennis |
| Jodi Zier | 2009 | 1996 | Softball |
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