Year Inducted: 2023
Kirkpatrick graduated with a BS degree in 1976 from University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown, and an MEd In administration from Western Maryland College. After a stint coaching basketball at Bermudian Springs High School, he became the head women’s basketball coach at Gettysburg College In 1989. During his 26 seasons his teams won one conference title, had 12 playoff appearances, and had three NCAA tournament appearances whlle compiling a record of 379-271. He was twice named c:onference Coach of the Year. For 17 years, Kirkpatrick was also the head coach of the women’s softball team. His teems amassed three Centennial Conference championships and twice appeared In the NCAA toumammt while compiling a record of 358-178-1.