Dr. and Mrs. Edmond J. Gicewicz Family UB Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees
Blatter, Ewald
Ewald Blatter
- Induction:
- 2014
- Class:
- 1967
Russell J. Gugino Award
BS 1967
- As a UB student, Wal Blatter was a sports writer for both the Midnight Owl and Spectrum newspapers; he was instrumental in WBFO's original sports programming, becoming the station's 1st Sports Director; he called the play-by-play for basketball, baseball, and football from 1963-1967.
- A long-time season ticket holder, Wal is a staple at all home UB football and basketball games; he has provided financial support to UB Athletics philanthropically and corporately through his company, Castle Products.
- In 1994, he was appointed by President Bill Greiner to serve on the Blue & White Advisory Committee to assist the university in its transition to Division I.
- Additionally, Wal has provided resources to enable UB Athletic contests to be carried on TV, contributed funds to help defray the cost of the baseball field fencing, and provided other much-appreciated financial assistance allowing UB to host post-season basketball games.
Coach Pete Lembo talks who could be under center and learning from last years matchup with UConn
Friday, September 26
UB Women's Soccer vs. Ball State
Friday, September 26
Nickel Corner Jalen McNair on what happened in the loss to Troy and his new nickname
Thursday, September 25
Kicker Jack Howes on dealing with weather conditions and if 90s are the cool numbers for kickers now
Wednesday, September 24
