DePaul University Athletics
Hall of Fame & Jersey Retirements

Cheryl O'Dekirk Katalinic
- Induction:
- 2013
Shortstop Cheryl O’Dekirk Katalinic played for Blue Demons Softball from 1985-89. Two-time All-North Star First Team selection, Katalinic led the 1985 conference tournament in hits and batted .357 in her postseason. The following year, the Blue Demons were fifth in the nation in fielding percentage as a result of Katalinic contributions during her sophomore year. Additionally, Katalinic accumulated 160 assists – the third-highest season total in Blue Demon Record Book history in 1987.
Katalinic finished her time at DePaul as an Academic All-American.
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