JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville University athletics proudly announced the official naming of the athletics training room in the Athletics Fieldhouse as the R. Stephen Lucie, MD Athletic Training Room on Tuesday.
 
Dr. Lucie recently retired after nearly 40 years as an orthopaedic surgeon and served as the head team physician for JU since 1993.
 
"We can never repay Dr. Lucie for what he has done for our University, student-athletes, and sports medicine department," said Director of Sports Medicine Doug Frye. "We wanted to make sure his legacy was forever a part of our athletic department and University by naming the field house athletic training room after him, as well as bestowing the title of Physician Emeritus upon him.

"It was an honor to share this special moment with Dr. Lucie's family and friends. We want to wish him a happy and well deserved retirement"
 
Tuesday's naming ceremony was a surprise, and featured family members, including some from out of town that had flown in, former colleagues and coworkers and many members of the JU Sports Medicine and Athletics staff that had worked with or been helped by Dr. Lucie's dedication to the Dolphins throughout the year.
 
He cut a ribbon, appropriately made of athletic tape pre-wrap, and shared stories and memories with those that gathered.
 
Dr. Lucie was one of four co-founders of Jacksonville Orthopeadic Institute, affiliated with Baptist Health, in 1994. He is also a former Chairman of JOI, president of the Duval County Medical Society and Florida Alliance of Sports Medicine Physicians.