Harrigan Thrilled By UNLV Accolade

Softball star among strong group of Hall inductees tonight.

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Sept. 6, 2002

By Mark Anderson
Las Vegas Review-Journal

LAS VEGAS - Even with all she has accomplished, Lori Harrigan was surprised when told she had been selected to the UNLV Athletic Hall of Fame.

"I was shocked they called me, and I'm really excited because it's such a strong class, as you can see with Larry Johnson and Stacey Augmon," Harrigan said. "So it's definitely an honor they called me."

Maybe it was the gold medals.

"The gold medals help, but I'm not making millions a year," Harrigan said.

But she has reached the pinnacle of her sport, winning Olympic gold medals while playing for the United States softball team in 1996 and 2000.

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