DePaul University Athletics
Hall of Fame & Jersey Retirements
Evelyn Johnson Duff
- Induction:
- 2005
Evelyn Johnson-Duff was a member of the women’s volleyball (1976-1979) and softball teams (1977-1980) at DePaul University. Johnson-Duff was one of the first female student-athletes to receive a full scholarship (tuition-only). She also encouraged administration to reinstate the DePaul fight song after finding a copy in the archives.
Johnson-Duff revitalized one of the first Blue Demon mascot costumes and helped establish the track club team which eventually became a Division I sport at DePaul. Johnson-Duff continued her involvement with Athletics, serving on various committees, and was instrumental in helping the Athletic department evaluate television opportunities.
Wintrust Reads 2026 - Asha Pierre Antoine Reads Llama Llama Red Pajama
Monday, March 30
Episode 36.2 Hall of Famers Return Home featuring Liza Brown VandenLangenberg and Saskia Roberson
Wednesday, March 25
Wintrust Reads 2026 - Madelyn Wilson Reads The Serious Goose
Monday, March 23
Wintrust Reads 2026 - Billy Gneiser Reads The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Wednesday, March 18
