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Welcome to Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, the premier college lacrosse facility in the country. When it comes to success, few schools can match the storied tradition the Naval Academy men's lacrosse team has experienced over the last 100 years. And it is here, in the Bilderback-Moore Navy Lacrosse Hall of Fame, where visitors have the opportunity to learn of the Mids' overwhelming accomplishments, as well as the heroics played out both on and off the field.

The people and events that have shaped the Navy lacrosse program are remembered in the newly-opened facility, along with the stories of some of the greatest teams ever to play the game. Additionally, two of the most successful coaches in the annals of the lacrosse record books, Willis Bilderback, the all-time winningest coach in college lacrosse, and Dinty Moore, are paid homage. Both Bilderback and Moore are brought to life by Richard Stravitz's four-foot sculptures depicting the two men, for whom the hall of fame is named, and their journeys as Navy's head coach.

While many programs can lay claim to having the greatest fan base in college lacrosse, it is the Naval Academy that has graduates covering all points of the United States and abroad. And it is here in this exhibit that we recognize the Navy faithful, the extended members of the Navy family and those who wear the Navy Blue and Gold proudly.

Whether you are a long-time Navy fan, a newcomer to the Navy family or simply a visitor, we trust that you will find this exhibit to be enlightening. We are pleased you are here and encourage you to return.

The Bilderback-Moore Navy Lacrosse Hall of Fame is divided into three rooms on the second floor of Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium - the Hall of Heroes and Champions, made possible by a leadership gift from Ed Gibbons, Class of '59; the Hall of Players and Coaches, made possible by a leadership gift from Charlie Guy, Class of '46; and the Hall of Championships, the focal point of the exhibit, which includes the James H.H. Carrington Room, made possible by a leadership gift from Nancy and Steve Crown.

• Upon entrance into the Bilderback-Moore Navy Lacrosse Hall of Fame, the visitor is treated to the James H.H. Carrington Room in the Hall of Championships. The room features replica trophies and write-ups about Navy's 17 National Championship teams, while an N-Star wall lists every Army-Navy lacrosse game and a painted and dated ball for each Navy victory.
• The focal points of the room are the four quadrants that are themed - Academy, Commitment, Legacy and Brotherhood. Displays associated with each theme tell a story about Navy lacrosse and the traits that separate and distinguish Navy from any other collegiate lacrosse program in the country. Accompanying each quadrant is a large screen television with a short video that tells the story through the men who embody the spirit and have lived the life of a Navy lacrosse player and member of the Navy or Marine Corps.
• Some of the memorabilia includes a Navy jersey worn into space recently by former Navy lacrosse player Bob Curbeam; the letter sweaters of All-Americans and brothers Harry and the late Don MacLaughlin; an L.A. Riptide jersey, helmet and gloves signed by six former Navy lacrosse players who played for the MLL finalists in 2007; cards created by Willis Bilderback with plays drawn up on them; the Oxnard Trophy, Navy's version of the MVP trophy; and multiple examples of how the Stick Doctor, Tommy Adams, changed the world of lacrosse with his innovative equipment.
• The James H.H. Carrington Room honors Navy's only three-sport All-American, Jim Carrington, Class of '48, and features multiple artifacts, including his bathrobe with stars representing wins over Army in swimming, lacrosse and football, his letter sweater, the Naval Academy Athletic Association Sword for Men and a pair of binoculars awarded in lieu of the sword due to war time.

• The Wall of Valor lists the names of former Navy lacrosse players whose honor and courage serve as a reminder that it is their contribution and service that provides us the freedoms we enjoy today. Along with the Wall of Valor is a short film that features former Navy lacrosse standouts who talk about their experience as a member of the Navy lacrosse team, as well as an officer in the Navy and Marine Corps.
• The Hall of Champions and Heroes also recognizes the 266 different men who have received All-America recognition over the last 100-plus years. Along with the names of the men who have received All-America kudos, hang the sticks of some of the memorable recipients, including three-time honoree Matt Russell, a member of the Class of 2006.
• Twenty-three men have been national award winners over the years, including two-time Kelly Award winner Dennis Wedekind, whose stick appears in the hall of fame.
• Navy's 11 National Hall of Fame members, along with three former Team USA standouts are also highlighted. Three-time All-American Andy Ross donated his Team USA jersey, gloves and helmet, while three-time Turnbull Award winner James Lewis is enshrined in the National Hall of Fame and recently gave his stick to the hall.
• On loan from US Lacrosse and displayed in the Hall of Champions and Heroes are the Schmeisser Award and the Kelly Award. Nine different Navy players have received the Schmeisser Award, while five Midshipmen keepers have won the Kelly Award, including two-time recipient Mickey Jarboe in 1999 and '00.
• A kiosk is located in the middle of the room that features a data base of all former Navy lacrosse players. Visitors can call up their favorite players and see their stats or view team photos and rosters by year.
• The bronze sculpture of Willis Bilderback is also housed in this section of the hall of fame.

• This section primarily highlights Navy lacrosse today and includes a benched area to sit and watch a short film about the rise of Navy's lacrosse program under the direction of head coach Richie Meade - a visually stimulating story about what it means to put a Navy lacrosse uniform on and represent the nation.
• As in the Hall of Champions and Heroes, a kiosk is available in this section that is dedicated to the current year's team, featuring a roster, player statistics and the team photo.
• Navy's success within the Patriot League is showcased, along with all four of the tournament trophies it has won since joining the conference in 2004.
• Memorabilia from Navy's coaches of yesterday and today are featured, including Dinty Moore's bathrobe decked out in stars representing wins over Army, Willis Bilderback's jacket he wore on the sidelines and Dick Szlasa's Morris Touchstone Memorial Award as the nation's coach of the year in 1975.
• The bronze sculpture of Dinty Moore is also housed in this section of the hall of fame.
• More than 40 different Navy lacrosse players have been recipients of Naval Academy Awards, including the Naval Academy Athletic Association's Sword for Men, the Thompson Trophy Cup and the Calvert Award. Their names are ensconced within the walls of the Hall of Players and Coaches.
• This is also the area in which Special Coaches and Friends of Navy Lacrosse are honored. Each year, a member of the Navy lacrosse family will be added to the list of winners for their contributions to the Navy lacrosse program.

>> Bilderback-Moore Navy Lacrosse Hall of Fame Hours of Operation
The Bilderback-Moore Navy Lacrosse Hall of Fame is open to the public during home lacrosse games during the spring. Additionally, group tours are available by contacting the athletic department at (410) 293-8709.

>> Bilderback-Moore Navy Lacrosse Hall of Fame Policies
Those touring the facility are asked to refrain from touching plexi-glass cases. All children visiting the Bilderback-Moore Navy Lacrosse Hall of Fame should be accompanied by an adult. Food and drink are prohibited in the exhibit areas at all times.

Visitors to the Bilderback-Moore Navy Lacrosse Hall of Fame are asked to limit their visit to the exhibit area only. Other areas of Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium are not open to the public without prior notice. Your cooperation is appreciated. Both video and still cameras are permitted. Any images captured in the hall of fame are for personal use only and may not be distributed without permission of the United States Naval Academy.

>> Donating Artifacts
For information regarding the donation of items to the Bilderback-Moore Navy Lacrosse Hall of Fame, contact the Navy Athletic Department (410) 293-8727. Donated items, while encouraged, become the property of the Naval Academy Athletic Association and cannot be returned.

>> Supporting the Bilderback-Moore Navy Lacrosse Hall of Fame
Individuals who desire to make gifts of support for the Bilderback-Moore Navy Lacrosse Hall of Fame to help the Naval Academy Athletic Association maintain and improve this state-of-the-art display area may do so through the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation. For more information, please call the Foundation at (410) 295-4100.

The Bilderback-Moore Navy Lacrosse Hall of Fame is an evolving display. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. Information that might enhance or correct that which is on display should be forwarded to the Navy Sports Information Office, Ricketts Hall, 566 Brownson Road, Annapolis, Md. 21402.

>> The Bilderback-Moore Navy Lacrosse Hall of Fame
The Bilderback-Moore Navy Lacrosse Hall of Fame was made possible by a collaboration of former Navy lacrosse players, coaches and friends of the program whose private donations to the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation helped fund the project. Gallagher & Associates spearheaded the overall design and project management of the Bilderback-Moore Navy Lacrosse Hall of Fame, while 1220 headed up the fabrication, RMJ was responsible for the construction and GToo Media developed the interactive media and kiosks. Greg Murphy, a 1970 All-American who won the Schmeisser Cup the same year, served as the leader of the design committee.