Brendan Burke (1984-87) (2004) - Athletics Hall of Fame

Brendan Burke (1984-87)

Induction:
2004
Class:
1987

Brendan Burke (1984-87) was Louisville's first NCAA Singles Tournament qualifier, reaching the Region III event in 1985 by defeating three players in the top 10 and six others in the top 100.

Burke played No. 1 singles and doubles all four years at UofL and currently holds the career record for doubles wins (95) and is second in career singles wins (105). The four-time MVP and three-time captain was nationally ranked three of his four years, rising as high as No. 43 in singles and No. 22 in doubles.

Before arriving at UofL, he was a finalist in singles and won the doubles in the prestigious Australian National Junior Championships. He remains the Cardinals' only alum to play in a professional Grand Slam event maindraw - the Australian Open.