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Sherri Danielson is 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 Coach Rich Feller’s Rams in the mid-1980s, Danielson helped lead
CSU to the NCAA tournament in 1983, 84 and 85. She also helped the Rams win the
1984 and 1985 High Country Athletic Conference championships and remains the
career leader in kills per set. She remains in the top 10 for kills, attacks and aces in
school history.
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
• Uniform #12 retired in her honor
• Member of the US National Team 1985-1988
• Colorado Sportswoman of the year 1985 & 1986
remains as one of the greatest female athletes in school history. A two-time All-American
outside hitter for Coach Rich Feller’s Rams in the mid-1980s, Danielson helped lead
CSU to the NCAA tournament in 1983, 84 and 85. She also helped the Rams win the
1984 and 1985 High Country Athletic Conference championships and remains the
career leader in kills per set. She remains in the top 10 for kills, attacks and aces in
school history.
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
• Uniform #12 retired in her honor
• Member of the US National Team 1985-1988
• Colorado Sportswoman of the year 1985 & 1986
| Sherri Danielson Hall of Fame Class of 1988 |
| Sherri Danielson Hall of Fame test page for CSURams.com |
Volleyball (1982 to 1985)
