Northwestern University Athletics
Brad Erickson Presented With Vandy Christie Award
5/25/2001 12:00:00 AM | Men's Tennis
May 25, 2001
Senior men's tennis player Brad Erickson (Eugene, Ore./South Eugene) was presented the Vandy Christie Award as voted on by his teammates and coaches. Erickson is the first recipient to receive the award more than once. When he won the award in 1999 he was the youngest player ever to receive the award.
The Vandy Christie Award was established in 1989 and is named in honor of former NU player, coach and administrator. It is awarded annually by the Baseline Club to the player that demonstrates outstanding loyalty and dedication to Wildcat tennis.
Erickson was a four year letterwinner and captain of the squad his junior and senior year. In his tenure, he compiled an overall record of 70-61 and was a two-time All-Big Ten selection. His career highlights include a 3-1 record at the ITA Region IV tournament in 2000, and winning the Boilermaker Classic in 1998.
Past Recipients
1989 Gary Cohen 1990 Jim Cushing 1991 Steve Herdoiza 1992 Todd Occomy 1993 Marc Eisen 1994 Tim Junker 1995 Wyeth Goodenough 1996 Rafael Rizo-Patron 1997 Doug Bohaboy 1998 Ry Tarpley 1999 Brad Erickson 2000 Scott Kurtis
