ATHLETICS | When Lucille Gathers, mother of LMU legendary basketball star Hank Gathers, witnessed the unveiling of the statue in his likeness, it was a deeply touching moment. Watch the video and her moving remarks here.
To honor the extraordinary legacy of Hank Gathers at LMU, over the next 44 days, LMU Athletics seeks to raise $44,000 to help fund the Hank Gathers statue at Gersten Pavilion.
Your gift at any level helps seal Hank’s larger-than-life presence on campus to be cherished for generations to come. Your gift at one of three milestone levels of $10,000, $5,000 and $1,000 also includes opportunities to have your name on the statue, a throwback adidas ’89-90 basketball jersey and access to Lions Athletic basketball halftime receptions.
The story of Hank Gathers and the 1989-90 LMU basketball team is one of the greatest in sports history. Hank was an extraordinary player, a formidable opponent and a fierce competitor who elevated LMU basketball to unprecedented heights. We are pleased to partner with the Gathers family to honor Hank’s enduring legacy with a statue, so that all who visit the bluff may be inspired by the indelible mark he left on LMU.
Starting Nov. 1 and over the next 44 days, show your Lion Pride and support #HankGathers44 with a gift to the Hank Gathers statue. Give today at Hank44.LMU.edu.
