Colorado State University Athletics
Colorado State Athletics Hall of Fame
Sherri Danielson
- Induction:
- 1988
- Class:
- 1985
Volleyball (1982 to 1985)
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Sherri Danielson was the first female athlete inducted to the CSU Sports Hall of Fame and remains as one of the greatest female athletes in school history. A two-time All-American outside hitter for Rich Feller’s Rams in the mid-1980s, Danielson helped lead CSU to the NCAA tournament in 1983, 84 and 85, leading the Rams to the High Country Athletic Conference championship in 1984 and 1985. Danielson graduated as the career leader in kills per set.
During her career she ranked among the top 20 in the nation in hitting percentage and led the nation in kills per game. In 1984 and 1985 she was named the HCAC player of the year and set multiple school records during her four-year career. After playing on the US National team from 1985 to 1988, Danielson was drafted by the San Jose Gold Diggers of Major League Volleyball shortly before the league disbanded.
Other Accomplishments:
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Sherri Danielson was the first female athlete inducted to the CSU Sports Hall of Fame and remains as one of the greatest female athletes in school history. A two-time All-American outside hitter for Rich Feller’s Rams in the mid-1980s, Danielson helped lead CSU to the NCAA tournament in 1983, 84 and 85, leading the Rams to the High Country Athletic Conference championship in 1984 and 1985. Danielson graduated as the career leader in kills per set.
During her career she ranked among the top 20 in the nation in hitting percentage and led the nation in kills per game. In 1984 and 1985 she was named the HCAC player of the year and set multiple school records during her four-year career. After playing on the US National team from 1985 to 1988, Danielson was drafted by the San Jose Gold Diggers of Major League Volleyball shortly before the league disbanded.
Other Accomplishments:
- Three-time HCAC all-conference
- Frank Award (1986)
- Uniform #12 retired in her honor
- Member of the US National Team 1985-1988
- Colorado Sportswoman of the year 1985 & 1986
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