York University (NE)

Kenny Kaaiohelo '65 was a multisport athlete who wore Panther Blue as a member of the tennis, basketball, and baseball teams. 

For the tennis team, Kaaiohelo was the runner-up in number 1 singles and doubles, helping his team secure the conference championship in 1965. 

That same year, he helped the Panther basketball team reach the conference championship and was one of the leading scorers in the regional tournament where they went 2-1, narrowly missing advancing to the next stage. They finished the season with a 22-5 record.

Kaaiohelo was also part of the inaugural baseball team in 1965 and returned to play in 1966. He was the top hurler for the team where he helped them secure a second-place conference finish in 1966, and pitched them to a regional win as he held a 1.00 ERA for the season.

Because of his outstanding athletic achievements during his years with York University, on this day, October 19, 2024, Kenny Kaaiohelo ‘65 is inducted into the York University Athletic Hall of Fame.