Rowing Programs Honor James Bagnell ’87 and Late Wife of Alum Ken Shaw at Boat Christening Event

Men's Rowing | April 24, 2024 PHILADELPHIA - The La Salle University men's rowing program held a boat christening event to honor two individuals who were near and dear to the program on Saturday, April 21 at Vesper Boat Club. Over 100 friends of the program were on hand to celebrate James "Jimmy" Bagnell '87 and Betty Shaw, the late wife of La Salle alum and former coach Ken Shaw. Their names now adorn shells that will be used by the Explorers for years to come. "These two boats represent more than just tools for our athletes," head coach Ivo...