Hall of Fame
FRANK B. LANNING, Honorary Class '52, one of the nation's most outstanding sports illustrators and journalists, lent his talents to URI's cause throughout his long and distinguished career with the Providence Journal-Bulletin. He coined the term "firehorse" for basketball and created the Ram cartoon of the University's mascot. Lanning is a member of the Rhode Island Heritage and Providence Gridiron Club Halls of Fame. For years, he created covers for URI football, basketball, and banquet programs, as well as for media brochures. With his illustrations, he also honored many individuals connected with athletics at Kingston.
