Hall of Fame Biography
Andy Barry
Water Polo Player
- Loyola University Beginning of the program
- Chicago Park District -Played on 3 Ridge Park Championship Teams
Official:
- Began Refereeing when the Catholic League 1st started
- Officiated for 20 years
- ISA and IHSA – Chosen to referee numerous Championship Games
- AAU – Chosen to referee the Woman’s Outdoor National Championship Game with the legendary Paul Barron as my partner.
Coach
- Coached 1 summer with the Greater Chicagoland Aquatic program. Junior Olympics Girls 18 and Under 3 Place Finish
- 4 of the young ladies are now in the Illinois Hall of Fame.
Honors
- Illinois Water Polo Hall of Fame (Inaugural Group)
- Phil Stelnicki Award
- Loyola University Hall of Fame
Swimmer
Loyola University (Chicago, IL)
- Captain
- Held a University 200 yard Breaststroke record that stood for 17 years.
- NCAA – seeded 10th
National YMCA Championships
- 1st place 100 and 200 yard Breast Stroke
United States Masters Swimming:
- Numerous State records
- 29 National Top 10 Finishes
- All-American Age Group 200 meter Butterfly
