The Dr. Jerry F. McLane Family, Cheri Ramsey, Heather Robey, Randy Smith, and Latrell Sprewell were the 2021 inductees in Three Rivers College's Athletic Hall of Fame.
"Three Rivers College has a long and storied history of excellence in intercollegiate athletics. The athletic programs provide opportunities for our student-athletes and fans of all ages to share and support a common goal," said Dr. Wesley Payne, President of Three Rivers College. "We are proud to honor these individuals and their achievements."
The inductees for 2021 are:
The Dr. Jerry F. McLane Family - Contributor
Dr. Jerry F. McLane, a local physician, businessman, and sports enthusiast, supported Three Rivers College and athletics in a variety of ways for many years. A native of Piedmont, McLane played basketball during his high school years. This was when he met his high school sweetheart, Norma Lee Johnson, and they were married in 1955.
McLane's most prominent business was the First Midwest Bank group, which his family continues to own and operate. First Midwest Bank constantly supported the College and the Athletic Department, including sponsoring an annual early-season basketball tournament.
McLane and his family have been avid fans and supporters of the Three Rivers sports program since its inception and numerous other programs at Three Rivers College. They have contributed with attendance, financial contributions, and in numerous other ways that have been instrumental in the success of the Athletic Department and Three Rivers College.
Cheri Ramsey - Cheer
Cheri Ramsey was the Three Rivers College cheerleading coach from 1982 to 2011. During her tenure as coach, she also taught Humanities, Speech, and Theatre at TRC. Ramsey was a graduate of Deering High School in Deering, MO. While in high school, Ramsey was a member of the Twirlers. After high school, Ramsey attended Southeast Missouri State University and earned her bachelor's and master's degrees.
Ramsey married her husband, James C. Ramsey II, on December 31, 1969. Together, they had one son, James C. Ramsey III. Mrs. Ramsey passed away on November 3, 2012.
Heather Robey - Softball
A Lady Raiders softball player in 2004-05, Robey is the only TRC softball player to have her number retired. She was a two-time NJCAA All-American, a Third-Team All-American pitcher as a freshman, and a First-Team All-American as a sophomore. She was All-Region XVI and All-MCCAC both seasons as a Three Rivers student-athlete.
Robey set TRC records for Career Wins (45), Career ERA (0.78), innings pitched (431) innings and strikeouts (529). She set single-season records for strikeouts (319) and innings pitched (248).
Robey graduated with the top two single-season ERA records with a 0.92 ERA during her freshman season in 2004 and a 0.68 ERA during her sophomore season in 2005.
Randy Smith - Baseball
Originally from Arbyrd, Missouri, Smith was an NJCAA All-American for the Raiders in 1973 when he finished with a 9-3 record, which ranked third in Raiders history for most wins in a season when Smith was inducted into the Hall of Fame. Smith's ERA was 1.64 which was fifth all-time. His 82.1 innings pitched was second all-time in Raiders history for most innings pitched in a season. Smith still held records at TRC for Most Strikeouts in one game with 17 and most strikeouts in one season with 107.
After Three Rivers, Smith was selected in the first round, 7th overall in the Major League Baseball Draft by the California Angels. He pitched in the California League, compiling a record of 15-6. He finished his professional career with a 29-27 record and a 3.87 ERA. After retiring, Smith spent eight years coaching professional baseball in the Kansas City Royals and Atlanta Braves organizations, winning a Northwest League Title in 1998. Smith, who retired from coaching in 2019, is also a member of the American Legion Hall of Fame.
Latrell Sprewell - Basketball
Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Sprewell was an NJCAA All-American for the Raiders in 1990. In his sophomore season, Sprewell averaged 26.6 points, and 9.1 rebounds. His 1,488 points in two seasons rank at the top of the Three Rivers record books for points in a career when he was inducted into the Hall of Fame. He also held school records for points in a game (45), points in a season (1,064), field goals in a season (421), and scoring average (26.6).
After Three Rivers, he transferred to the University of Alabama where after his senior season, he was drafted 24th overall by the Golden State Warriors. He spent six seasons as a member of the Warriors squad before being signed by the New York Knicks and playing five seasons in the Big Apple. Sprewell ended his NBA career after 13 seasons, the last two with the Minnesota Timberwolves before he retired in 2005. He was selected to the NBA All-Star team in 1994, 1995, 1997, and 2001.