Ellis and Lynch Highlight SCAHOF Class of 2020

South Carolina quarterback Todd Ellis and pitcher Ed Lynch highlight the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame’s Induction Class of 2020, it was announced recently.
 
Also being enshrined are Clemson running back C.J. Spiller, Limestone coach Gaylord Perry, Hilton Head infielder Dan Driessen, SC State basketball scorer Roberta Williams and Columbia defensive end Peter Boulware. The seven create one of the best-ever groups in the 60-year history of the organization.
 
The seven individuals will be forever enshrined with the Palmetto State’s highest athletic honor on Monday, May 11, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Tickets (table of eight for $800) and program sponsorships are available by securing a table from the SCAHOF office at 803/779-0905. Payment and reservations must be made by Friday, April 10.
 
Todd Ellis finished his career at the University of South Carolina as the all-time leading passer and winningest quarterback in Gamecock history. He rewrote the school’s passing records where he established more than 20 school passing marks while throwing for 9,953 yards. He ranks second in wins by a starting quarterback with 24 and is one of only two quarterbacks in school history to lead the team in passing yards in four-consecutive seasons. A three-time team MVP, he led USC to the 1987 Gator Bowl and 1988 Liberty Bowl. He led the 1987 squad that finished No. 15 in the final national polls. He was selected by the Denver Broncos in the ninth round of the 1990 NFL Draft. A graduate of the USC Law School, Ellis in 2019 worked his 28th season with USC’s radio network and 17th as the play-by-play voice of Carolina football.
 
After a standout career at the University of South Carolina where he pitched from 1974-77 and recorded a career mark of 15-3 including College World Series appearances in 1975 and ’77, Ed Lynch was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 22nd round of the 1977 Major League Baseball Draft. After three years in their farm system, the Rangers sent him to the New York Mets where he debuted on August 31, 1980. Lynch enjoyed a career year in 1985, when he went 10–8 with a 3.44 ERA in a career-high 191 innings pitched. The Mets traded him to the Chicago Cubs in 1986 and remained with the Cubs through 1987 before retiring. After his career ended, he attended the University of Miami School of Law, and graduated in 1991. Using his law degree and prior baseball experience he was able to land management positions with the San Diego Padres and Cubs, where he eventually became the Cubs’ general manager from 1994-2000. He came to USC on a basketball scholarship and was signed by Coach Frank McGuire.
 
The SCAHOF Banquet and Ceremony is the largest annual celebration of Palmetto State sports stars under one roof. The traditional Walk of Legends that introduces past inductees is one of the event’s highlights. More information may be obtained at www.scahof.com