University of Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame

University of Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame
Established2015 (2015)
Location1200 Vine Street
Lincoln, Nebraska
Coordinates40°49′16″N 96°42′12″W / 40.8210°N 96.7033°W / 40.8210; -96.7033
TypeHall of fame
WebsiteOfficial website

The University of Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame is a sports hall of fame on the campus of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska. Located just northeast of Memorial Stadium, the hall of fame honors athletes and coaches of the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

There is no set criteria for induction aside from "continuing the tradition of excellence at Nebraska."[1] Since inducting an inaugural class of twenty-two athletes – one representing each of NU's varsity sports – in 2015, the hall has inducted between five and seven athletes and coaches each spring. Inductees are selected by a panel of staff members and former student-athletes.[1]

Members

Athletes

Athlete Sport Career[a][b] Class
Steve Friesen Golf (M) 1996–1999 2015[2]
Alex Gordon Baseball 2003–2005
Charles Greene Track and field (M) 1965–1967
Jim Hartung Gymnastics (M) 1979–1982
Penelope Heyns Swimming and diving (W) 1993–1996
Karen Jennings Basketball (W) 1990–1993
Steven Jung Tennis (M) 1986–1989
Joe Kirby Cross country (M) 1987–1990
Christine Latham Soccer 1999–2002
Liz Mooney Tennis (W) 1983–1986
Merlene Ottey Track and field (W) 1980–1984
Eric Piatkowski Basketball (M) 1991–1994
Adam Pine Swimming and diving (M) 1997–2000
Shannon Pluhowsky Bowling 2001–2002, 2004–2005
Dave Rimington Football 1979–1982
Sarah Sasse Golf (W) 1999–2001, 2003
Bill Scherr Wrestling 1981–1984
Richelle Simpson Gymnastics (W) 2002–2005
Lori Sippel Softball 1985–1988
Fran ten Bensel Cross country (W) 1989–1992
Amanda Trujillo Rifle 2000–2003
Allison Weston Volleyball 1992–1995
Heather Brink Gymnastics (W) 1997–2000 2016[3]
Phil Cahoy Gymnastics (M) 1980–1983
Janet Kruse Volleyball 1988–1991
Nicola Martial Track and field (W) 1993–1996
Nancy Metcalf Volleyball 1997–1999, 2001
Johnny Rodgers Football 1970–1972
Will Shields Football 1989–1992
Bob Brown Football 1961–1963 2017[4]
Karen Dahlgren Volleyball 1983–1986
Denise Day Softball 1982–1985
Rich Glover Football 1970–1972
Dave Hoppen Basketball (M) 1983–1986
Scott Johnson Gymnastics (M) 1980–1983
Darin Erstad Baseball 1993–1995 2018[5]
Peaches James Softball 2001–2004
Sarah Pavan Volleyball 2004–2007
Mike Rozier Football 1981–1983
Tom Schlesinger Gymnastics (M) 1985–1988
Rhonda Bladford Track and field (W) 1982–1985 2019[6]
Greichaly Cepero Volleyball 1999–2002
Wes Suter Gymnastics (M) 1983–1986
Ed Weir Football 1923–1925
Grant Wistrom Football 1994–1997
Amanda Burgoyne Bowling 2004–2007 2020[7]
Eric Crouch Football 1998–2001
Sam Francis Football 1934–1936
Maurtice Ivy Basketball (W) 1985–1988
Jordan Larson Volleyball 2005–2008
Therese Alshammar Swimming and diving (W) 1998–1999 2021[7]
Jordan Burroughs Wrestling 2007–2009, 2011
Bob Cerv Baseball 1947–1950
Kelsey Griffin Basketball (W) 2006–2008, 2010
Larry Jacobson Football 1969–1971
Cathy Noth Volleyball 1981–1984
Guy Chamberlin Football 1914–1915 2022[8]
Christina Houghtelling Volleyball 2003–2005, 2007
Patrick Kirksey Gymnastics (M) 1987–1990
Shane Komine Baseball 1999–2002
Angela Thacker Track and field (W) 1983–1986
Ali Viola Softball 1995–1998
Lori Endicott Volleyball 1985–1988 2023[9]
Tommie Frazier Football 1992–1995
Emily Parsons Gymnastics (W) 2005–2008
Tolly Thompson Wrestling 1994–1997
Brittany Timko Soccer 2003–2006
Jordan Hooper Basketball (W) 2011–2014 2024[10]
Carl Myerscough Track and field (M) 2000–2004
Virginia Stahr Volleyball 1986–1989
Ndamukong Suh Football 2006–2009
Mary Weatherholt Tennis (W) 2009–2013
Emily Wong Gymnastics (W) 2011–2014
Kevin Davis Gymnastics (M) 1985–1988 2025[11]
Diandra Hyman Bowling 1999–2002
Lisa Reitsma Volleyball 1994–1997
Stephanie Thater Volleyball 1989–1992
Aaron Taylor Football 1994–1997

Coaches

Tom Osborne (left) and Bob Devaney were the first coaches inducted
Coach Sport Tenure[a] Class
Bob Devaney Football 1962–1972 2018
Tom Osborne Football 1973–1997
Francis Allen Gymnastics (M) 1969–2009 2019
Carol Frost Track and field (W) 1980
Terry Pettit Volleyball 1977–1999 2020
Bill Straub Bowling 1990–2019 2022
Gary Pepin Track and field (M, W) 1981–2022 2023

Administrators

Administrator Tenure[a] Class
Louise Pound 1898–1908 2022

Count by sport

Sport Athletes Coaches Total
Football 15 2 17
Volleyball 13 1 14
Gymnastics (M) 7 1 8
Track and field (W) 4 1 5
Baseball 4 0 4
Basketball (W)
Gymnastics (W)
Softball
Bowling 3 1
Wrestling 3 0 3
Track and field (M) 2 1
Basketball (M) 2 0 2
Soccer
Swimming and diving (W)
Tennis (W)
Cross country (M) 1 0 1
Cross country (W)
Golf (M)
Golf (W)
Rifle
Swimming and diving (M)
Tennis (M)
Administration

Notes

  1. ^ a b c Only includes years in the position for which the individual was primarily inducted into the Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame. Several also served at the school in a separate capacity.
  2. ^ Years listed are the years in which the player is credited as a letterman.

References

  1. ^ a b "University of Nebraska Athletic Hall of Fame". Nebraska Athletics. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  2. ^ "22 Named to University of Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame Inaugural Class". Nebraska Athletics. March 17, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  3. ^ "Photos: 2016 Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame inductees". Lincoln Journal Star. April 13, 2016. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  4. ^ "Six Huskers make up Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame class". Omaha World-Herald. March 22, 2017. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  5. ^ William Bauer (April 9, 2018). "5 athletes, 2 coaches to be inducted into Nebraska Athletic Hall of Fame". The Daily Nebraskan. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  6. ^ Michael Bruntz (April 25, 2019). "2019 Nebraska Athletic Hall of Fame class announced". 247Sports. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  7. ^ a b "2020 & 2021 Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame classes inducted". KOLN. October 1, 2021. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  8. ^ "A closer look at each member of the 2022 Nebraska Athletic Hall of Fame class". Lincoln Journal Star. June 7, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  9. ^ Mckenzy Parsons (October 27, 2023). "Former Olympians, legendary track coach, and more round out 2023 Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame inductees". KETV. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  10. ^ "2024 Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame Class Announced". Nebraska Athletics. June 27, 2024. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  11. ^ Kaleb Henry (June 5, 2025). "Nebraska Athletics Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Class". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 5, 2025.

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