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Interactive Touch Screen and Hall of Fame Presentation located in the lobby of Fred DeLay Gymnasium
2026 Union Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet: (WATCH LIVE)  Friday, January 23, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Carl Grant Events Center on the campus of Union University. Tickets are $TBA per person (eight people per table). To register/pay online with a debit/credit card, visit uuathletics.com/hofpay. For more information, or to register after the online link has closed, contact Teresa Thomas at 731-661-5325 or tthomas@uu.edu.

2026 Union Sports HOF Banquet - Friday, January 23, 2025
2027 Union Sports HOF Banquet - Friday, TBA
 
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Purpose
It is the purpose of Union University's Sports Hall of Fame to honor those who have combined individual and collective achievement with the ethics and Christian values that are embedded in Union University's global mission. These achievements bring with them local and national recognition and promote institutional prestige. Union University's administration, faculty, staff, student body, and alumni seek to honor those individuals or teams who have made outstanding contributions and the community at large by formally recognizing them in Union University's Hall of Fame. The deadline for nomination each year is April 1.
 
Nomination Procedures
Nominations may be made at any time during the year but must be received by the deadline of July 1 for consideration during that calendar year. Nominations will be retained for future consideration for five years, in which the nominee who failed to be inducted must be nominated again for future consideration. Nominations can be submitted by mail, email, online, or by hand to the Chair of the Hall of Fame Committee to prompt the selection process. Nomination forms are available at Union University’s Athletics Office, Penick Academic Complex H-3, or nominations may be printed online at www.uuathletics.com/hof.
 
Criteria for Selection
Individuals nominated for their athletic achievements must have made significant contributions to Union University’s athletics program as members of a varsity team. Coaches, administrators, and others who have made exceptional contributions may be also considered. Teams that have performed outstanding feats in competition and honored Union University in the national forum of athletics are also eligible for selection. Below is a list of general criteria for selection into Union University’s Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame.  Nominations may be made in the following categories:
 
The Hall of Fame Committee
 
Each year the Hall of Fame Committee will be responsible for collectively considering the nominations and selecting the most appropriate and deserving nominees for induction into Union University’s Athletics Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame Committee consists of members of Union University’s community who have had an integral role in the operations, development of growth of Union University’s athletics programs, and have a vast knowledge of the history. The Hall of Fame Committee Chair is Director of Athletics, Mark Campbell. All contact should be made via the information listed below.
 
Online Nomination Form
Email Mark Campbell, Director of Athletics
Email Steven Aldridge, Associate Director of Athletics

Hall of Fame Committee
UU Box 1821
1050 Union University Drive
Jackson, TN 38305

Department of Athletics Phone:  731-661-5130
Department of Athletics Fax:  731-661-5182

 

2018

  • Janey
    Berends
    Induction: 2025
    Cross Country

2013

2012

  • Lavanda
    Ross
    Induction: 2025
    Basketball

2011

  • Kaitlin
    Dudley Freeman
    Induction: 2021
    Basketball
  • Kayla
    Hudson Irvin
    Induction: 2022
    Basketball

2009

  • Josephine
    Owino
    Induction: 2017
    Basketball
  • Caitlin
    Zimmerman Courtner
    Induction: 2022
    Soccer

2008

  • Amanda
    Hutchison Coyle
    Induction: 2018
    Volleyball
  • Meredith Richardson
    Jacobs
    Induction: 2024
    Basketball

2007

  • Douglas
    Martin
    Induction: 2023
    Cross Country

2005

  • Phylis
    Anyango
    Induction: 2024
    Volleyball
  • Stephanie
    Clark Shutes
    Induction: 2017
    Basketball

2004

  • Leah
    Gronberg Hood
    Induction: 2023
    Softball
  • Jessica
    Henson
    Induction: 2016
    Basketball
  • Luis
    Ortiz
    Induction: 2007
    Baseball

2003

2002

  • Lauren
    Hayden Martin
    Induction: 2010
    Volleyball
  • Robert
    Joseph
    Induction: 2021
    Basketball
  • Rachel
    Murray Buchanan
    Induction: 2015
    Softball

2001

  • Gaylon
    Moore
    Induction: 2024
    Basketball

2000

  • Clara
    Martinez Rams
    Induction: 2022
    Tennis

1999

  • Lynde
    Capogreco
    Induction: 2019
    Softball
  • Mario
    Cobo
    Induction: 2019
    Tennis

1998

  • Dr. Stephen D.
    Hammond
    Induction: 2013
    Golf
  • Warren
    Olden
    Induction: 2010
    Basketball
  • Micky
    Wolfe
    Induction: 2009
    Golf

1997

  • Brent
    Fronabarger
    Induction: 2022
    Baseball
  • Kirk
    Goehring
    Induction: 2023
    Basketball
  • Michelle
    Street-Czapp
    Induction: 2007
    Basketball

1996

1994

  • Don "Bubba"
    Holsinger
    Induction: 2022
    Meritorious Service

1991

  • Marshall
    Brown
    Induction: 2020
    Basketball

1989

  • Rick
    Rudesill
    Induction: 2025
    Basketball

1988

  • Charlotte
    Hart Beard
    Induction: 2011
    Basketball
  • Wilfredo "Cano"
    Velez
    Induction: 2019
    Baseball

1987

  • Ronnie G.
    Giddens, Jr.
    Induction: 2008
    Baseball

1986

  • Tommy
    Locke
    Induction: 2021
    Baseball

1985

  • Barry
    Bishop
    Induction: 2025
    Baseball
  • Rod
    Hari
    Induction: 2011
    Baseball
  • Cassandra
    Howard
    Induction: 2020
    Basketball

1984

  • Mae Ester
    Coleman
    Induction: 2015
    Basketball
  • Jeff
    Dobbins
    Induction: 2024
    Baseball
  • Doug
    Kendall
    Induction: 2017
    Baseball

1983

  • 1983
    Baseball Team
    Induction: 2013
    Baseball
  • Lisa C.
    Hutchens
    Induction: 2008
    Basketball

1981

  • Karen
    McWherter
    Induction: 2019
    Tennis

1979

  • Sandra (Sandy) Lewis
    Fitzgerald
    Induction: 2006
    Basketball

1977

  • Keith
    Reynolds
    Induction: 2008
    Basketball
  • Mark
    Weidemaier
    Induction: 2022
    Baseball

1976

  • Andy
    Rushing
    Induction: 2020
    Baseball, Golf
  • Tommy
    Sadler
    Induction: 2021
    Baseball, Administration

1974

  • Jimmy
    Gammon
    Induction: 2023
    Baseball

1973

  • Gary
    Blaylock
    Induction: 2015
    Baseball
  • Denise
    McCarty
    Induction: 2009
    Basketball, Tennis, Volleyball, Softball
  • Steve
    Valadez
    Induction: 2015
    Baseball

1971

  • David
    Marsh
    Induction: 2013
    Basketball

1970

  • Peggy
    Birmingham
    Induction: 2016
    Basketball, Tennis
  • Lonnie
    Searcy
    Induction: 2016
    Basketball, Track
  • Dr. Linn M.
    Stranak
    Induction: 2013
    Baseball

1969

  • Dan
    Rudesill
    Induction: 2013
    Basketball, Track

1968

  • 1967-68
    Basketball (men)
    Induction: 2007
    Basketball
  • Dave
    Gray
    Induction: 2019
    Basketball
  • Ken
    Hane
    Induction: 2016
    Basketball, Track, Cross Country
  • Dennis
    Wilson
    Induction: 2024
    Baseball, Basketball

1966

  • Ron
    Baker
    Induction: 2019
    Track, Cross Country
  • Jeff
    Richey
    Induction: 2007
    Basketball

1965

  • Stan
    Little
    Induction: 2011
    Baseball, Basketball
  • David
    Pflasterer
    Induction: 2013
    Baseball, Basketball
  • Bud
    Sikes
    Induction: 2017
    Baseball
  • Sandra
    Williams
    Induction: 2013
    Tennis

1964

  • David
    Blackstock
    Induction: 2006
    Baseball, Basketball, Softball
  • Jimmy
    Conner
    Induction: 2018
    Baseball
  • Larry
    Wilson
    Induction: 2020
    Baseball, Basketball

1963

  • 1963
    Baseball Team
    Induction: 2009
    Baseball
  • James A. "Jimmy"
    Bryant
    Induction: 2008
    Track
  • Bob
    Pavelonis
    Induction: 2020
    Baseball, Basketball

1962

  • Joe
    Aden
    Induction: 2015
    Basketball
  • Otis
    Griffin
    Induction: 2017
    Basketball
  • Donald R. (Don)
    Morris, Sr.
    Induction: 2006
    Golf
  • Charles Homer
    Spain
    Induction: 2006
    Basketball

1961

  • Ken "Stick"
    Gault
    Induction: 2020
    Track, Cross Country

1960

  • Bob R.
    Agee
    Induction: 2010
    Tennis, Track, Cross Country
  • Jim
    Scott
    Induction: 2016
    Baseball, Basketball

1959

  • Billy E.
    Murphy
    Induction: 2009
    Track and Field

1958

  • Robin T. "Muggs"
    Coffman
    Induction: 2009
    Baseball

1955

  • Kenneth B.
    Hawkins
    Induction: 2010
    Baseball, Basketball

1950

  • Buford
    Matlock
    Induction: 2007
    Football

1949

  • Gil
    Gideon
    Induction: 2009
    Football
  • R.L. "Buddy"
    Patey
    Induction: 2013
    Football
  • Glen
    Yancey
    Induction: 2011
    Basketball, Football, Tennis

1943

  • Raymond
    Judy
    Induction: 2023
    Basketball, Football

1942

  • James "Casey"
    Jones
    Induction: 2010
    Football
  • Robert Victor
    Sullivan
    Induction: 2009
    Football

1938

  • Robert (Bobby)
    Jelks
    Induction: 2006
    Football

1936

  • M.C.
    Joyner, Jr.
    Induction: 2007
    Basketball, Football, Boxing

1926

  • Roy
    Stewart
    Induction: 2017
    Baseball, Basketball, Football