MORRIS, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Morris has announced its Cougar Hall of Fame Class of 2023, comprising six past Cougar greats. The induction ceremony in 2023 has moved to a brunch that will be held on Saturday, September 9 as part of Homecoming Weekend festivities. The Class of 2023 inductees are:

- Steve Aamodt '92
- Tom Bergner '73
- Megan Croatt '11
- Randy Geister '81
- Linda Keller '14
- Paul Seaton '78

Steve Aamodt
Steve Aamodt was an unstoppable force in the post for Cougar men's basketball between 1987-88 and 1990-91. A First Team All-Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) selection in his final three seasons at Minnesota Morris, Aamodt was a big reason for the Cougars recording four straight winning seasons during his time with the program, including a pair of runner-up finishes in the NSIC. Aamodt finished his career as the all-time leading scorer in program history with 1,871 points, a mark that is currently third. He also has the program's record for made field goals with 762 and is third in career rebounds with 879. His 230 made field goals as a senior in 1990-91 is yet another program record that stands to this day.

Tom Bergner
A four-year starting quarterback and shortstop for the Cougars, Tom Bergner was a multi-sport athlete competing in football and baseball. As part of 1970 teams in both sports that have been inducted previously into the Cougar Hall of Fame, Bergner was part of some breakthrough teams in the history of Minnesota Morris athletics. Among his individual honors as a Cougar were being named a 1971 Outstanding College Athletes of America and the winner of the 1972 Glen Galligan Award as the most outstanding NSIC athlete. Bergner was a two-time All-NSIC selection in football. At one time the holder of basically every passing record in school history, Bergner signed a contract with the Los Angeles Rams after graduation.

Megan Croatt
Megan Croatt holds five individual school records in track & field as well as being a part of a school-record relay team. A 2009 All-American in the 100 Meter Dash, Croatt has the Cougar school record in the 100 Meter Dash and 200 Meter Dash for women's outdoor track & field, as well as the indoor school records in the 60 Meter Dash, 200 Meter Dash, 300 Meter Dash, and the 4 x 200 Meter Relay. During her time with the program, Croatt was named the 2010 UMAC Indoor Track Athlete of the Meet and the 2011 UMAC Outdoor Co-Track Athlete of the Meet. During that 2011 season, she qualified for the NCAA Division III Championships yet again and finished 17th nationally in the 200 Meter Dash.

Randy Geister
A two-time All-American tight end for the Cougar football team, Randy Geister was impactful at Minnesota Morris both during and after his playing career. On the gridiron, Geister started as an offensive lineman before transitioning to tight end in his sophomore season. He went on to notch 80 catches for over 1,000 yards and 14 touchdowns in his career, earning All-NIC and All-American honors twice. Additionally, Geister suited up for Cougar basketball and was a three-year letterwinner. After signing with the Dallas Cowboys and playing in some preseason NFL games, Geister returned to Minnesota Morris and was the first softball coach in program history, coaching the team for three seasons, as well as the head coach of men's basketball for one season.

Linda Keller
The top women's long-distance runner in school history at Minnesota Morris, Linda Keller put together a historic career in both cross country and track & field. In cross country, Keller was a three-time All-American in 2010, 2011, and 2012. Additionally, she won UMAC titles in all four seasons she competed, was the 2011 and 2012 Region Athlete of the Year, and holds the school records in the 6k, 5k, and 4k distances. In track & field, Keller holds a combined five individual school records and is a part of two record-setting relays. Reaching the NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships twice in her career, she finished 21st in the 1,500 Meters in 2011 and was 17th in the 5,000 Meters in 2012. Additionally, she was named the 2012 and 2014 UMAC Indoor Track Athlete of the Meet following those championship events.

Paul Seaton
Paul Seaton was a four-year baseball and basketball player for Minnesota Morris. Nearly 50 years later, many of his marks on the diamond are still among the leaders in program history including a .350 career batting average, 83 RBIs, 33 doubles, nine triples, and 12 home runs. His 36 RBIs in the 1976 season stood alone as a single-season school record until it was matched just this past season. Seaton was named All-NIC in his final three seasons with the Cougars and he led the NIC in batting average in his sophomore season with an average of .469. A point guard on the NIC-winning 1976-77 basketball team, Seaton was inducted into the Cougar Hall of Fame in 1998 as part of that team's recognition.