Dave Saunders (2022) - Hall of Fame

Dave Saunders

Induction:
2022

Saunders, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, played on UCLA men's volleyball teams which compiled an overall record of 124-5 and captured three NCAA championships (1979, 1981 and 1982). The 1979 UCLA men's volleyball squad was the sport's first to complete an undefeated season, going 30-0. The 1982 squad also posted an undefeated record (29-0) on its way to the national championship. Saunders' Bruin teams also produced a perfect 49-0 record in Pauley Pavilion matches. Saunders, who earned a gold medal for the U.S. playing in the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Games, was honored as first-team All-America selection in 1982. He was recognized on the all-conference teams in 1982, 1981 and 1980. Saunders was inducted into the SoCal Indoor Volleyball Hall of Fame in 2019.