2006 Inductees

Brad Windler (Men's Baseball)

Brad Windler is a 1999 graduate of Fontbonne University. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. During his four years at Fontbonne, Brad was a critical element to the success of the baseball team.

As an infielder, Brad holds seven school records including most doubles, hits, walks and assists in a season. Brad is also Fontbonne’s career leader in hits and runs. In 1998, Brad batted .470 with 58 runs, 78 hits and 43 RBI’s. During that year, Fontbonne went 40-7, won the SLIAC Championship and advanced to the NCAA Tournament.

Jennifer Murray (Women's Softball)

Jennifer is a 2001 graduate of Fontbonne University with a Bachelor of Science degree in special education. Jennifer was a first baseman on the softball team and during her career she was selected to a SLIAC All-Conference Team three times. She was selected to the second-team in 1998 and selected to the first-team in 1999 and 2000.

In her four years at Fontbonne, Jen led the Griffins in RBI’s all four years. She holds the school record for most RBI’s in a career with 78. In 1998, Jen hit .321 with 17 RBI’s, which led the team. In 1998, Jen lead the team in hits (29), RBI’s (18) and batting average (.433). In 1999, Jen again led the Griffins in RBI’s with 17 while hitting .382. She finished second that year in batting average and hits. In 2000, Jen wrapped up her career with another stellar season. She again led the team in RBI’s with 26 while batting .340 with 33 hits.

Mel Patton

Mel Patton attended Southern Illinois University-Carbondale on a basketball scholarship.  After receiving his BS degree, he graduated from St. Louis University Law School.

Mel joined the Fontbonne University staff as Vice President of Business and Finance in 1985, and continued in that capacity until 1998.  An avid sports enthusiast, Mel was in full support of the addition of men’s basketball to the campus athletic scene.  He, along with then President Meneve Dunham, worked long and hard to raise the necessary funds to build the student center.  This center is now the focal point for so many of our student-athletes and serves the general student population as well.

Mel has earned many previous honors.  Among them is his membership in the Helms Hall of Fame as a college All-American in Baseball; member of the Mon-Clair Baseball League Hall of Fame, and a member of the Professional Baseball Players Association.

As a member of the Fontbonne University family, Mel became known as the ‘voice of Fontbonne’.  His golden tones on the PA system at basketball games lent a professional atmosphere to those games.  His support of athletics at Fontbonne through his enthusiasm and his financial endeavors on our behalf certainly has merited his addition to the Fontbonne University Hall of Fame.

Mel passed away in 2009.