Pittsburg State University

Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame

John Levra
Arma, Kansas
Meritorious Service
John Levra established himself as an "ambassador of good will" for his alma mater in the National Football League. Levra's coaching career has spanned more than three decades and has included stops in the collegiate as well as professional ranks. He continues to play a key role in raising scholarship monies for PSU Football and has been active in various PSU Football Lettermans activities. Levra was a three-year letterman for the Gorilla football program (1956-58). He also was a member of PSU's 1957 NAIA National Championship squad.

Bruce Stancell (1983-86)
Anderson, Missouri
Football Athlete
Bruce Stancell earned honorable mention All-America honors at fullback in 1986. A two-time All-CSIC pick, Stancell finished his career with 2,750 yards -- the second-highest career rushing total in school history at the time. In addition to his rushing exploits, Stancell helped pave the way for PSU's entire starting backfield to earn All-America honors in 1986, as PSU led the NAIA in rushing (385.7 ypg), scoring (43.5 ppg) and total offense (490.7 ypg) that year. He also earned NAIA All-America honors in the discus in track & field in 1986.

William "Willie" Walsh (1981-85)
Dublin, Ireland
Cross Country/Track & Field Athlete
William "Willie" Walsh was a six-time NAIA All-America in cross country and track & field at Pittsburg State. Walsh earned NAIA All-America honors in cross country in the fall of 1985. In track & field, Walsh captured the NAIA National Championship in the two-mile run in 1985 and also helped PSU capture the National Championship in the distance medley relay that year. He also earned All-America honors in the two-mile run in 1982-83 and the distance medley relay in 1982. Walsh also set the PSU record in the indoor mile run (4:10.54).

Ann Wolosyzk (1980-83)
Detroit, Michigan
Basketball Athlete
Ann Woloszyk was a two-time honorable mention NAIA All-America for the Gorilla women's basketball program. Also a two-time All-CSIC pick (1982-83), Woloszyk finished her playing career with 1,514 points (12.6 ppg) and 594 rebounds (5.0 rpg). She finished her playing career as the second-leading scorer in school history. Woloszyk helped PSU to its first-ever 20-win season during her junior season when the Gorillas posted a 22-8 overall record.

Darryl Wren (1986, '88-90)
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Football Athlete
Darryl Wren was a first-team NCAA Division II All-America selection at defensive back as a senior in 1990. Wren also was a two-time All-MIAA selection (1989-90). He finished his career with 112 tackles, 13 interceptions and 17 pass breakups. Wren also was a three-time NAIA All-America performer in track & field at PSU. He was a member of PSU's NAIA National Champion 400 meter relay in 1987 and also earned All-America honors in the 200 meters and the 60 yard dash.