Inductees
Robbins, Hillman
Certainly, Memphis State University (now University of Memphis) had its fair share of great golfers. Among such Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame inductees as Mason Rudolf and Lou Graham stands…
Roberts, Andrew “Andy” Edward
A native and current resident of Memphis, Andy Roberts has created an international name for himself in the world of racquetball. He climbed the ranks to become one of the…
Roberts, Loren
Loren Roberts is a professional golfer hailing from San Luis Obispo, California. Born on June 24, 1955, Roberts grew up in a family that valued athletics and competed for San…
Robinson, Leonard “Truck”
If you ever had the opportunity to see Leonard “Truck” Robinson play basketball at Tennessee State University or in the NBA, then you know exactly how he earned his nickname….
Robinson, Les
Les Robinson is a former American basketball coach who enjoyed a long and successful career in the NCAA. Born on September 23, 1942, in St Albans, West Virginia, Robinson began…
Rohe, Chuck
Whatever Chuck Rohe does, he does with flair. Rohe, who was head track coach at Tennessee from 1963-71, amassed 21 consecutive SEC titles in cross-country and indoor and outdoor track….
Ronald Lawson Sr.
Ronald R. “Scat” Lawson, Sr., was born on April 26, 1941, in Opelousas, Louisiana. He was the son of Dr. James R. Lawson, former president of Fisk University, and Lillian…
Rosenfelder, Charles
“He gives 110 per cent on every play, and does things well enough that you point to him and say, ‘Do it the way Rosenfelder does.’“ So said Tennessee line…
Rote Jr., Kyle
It’s quite possible that without Kyle Rote, Jr. there would be no soccer moms. Growing up in Texas, the son of an NFL superstar, everyone expected young Kyle to follow…
Rotella, Jamie
Jamie Rotella became the sixth Tennessee linebacker to earn All-America honors over a seven year period as he was named All-America following the 1972 football season. During his time in…
Rowan, Elwyn P. “Rip”
Born at Jackson, Tennessee, in 1926, Elwyn P. “Rip” Rowan was a football star at Central High School in Memphis during the early 1940s. He earned his nickname as a…
Rowland, Brandon
Jackson, Tennessee native Brandon Rowland has excelled athletically and personally, despite immense adversity he has experienced since childhood. At the age of six, he was diagnosed with a rare blood…
Roy Kramer
Roy Kramer, a graduate of Maryville College, coached high school football for nearly a decade. From his very first job as a head football coach, Kramer showed that he is…
Rudolph, Jake
With the close of the 1997 football season, Coach Jake Rudolph stepped off the field as the winningest high school football coach in Shelby County history. He compiled an impressive…
Rudolph, Mason
In all likelihood, the majority of sixteen-year olds are more concerned with passing their driver’s test than sinking putts at the U.S. Open. But in 1950, Mason Rudolph was worrying…
Rudolph, Wilma
Among Tennessee’s many sports stars, there are a few whose remarkable accomplishments and unquenchable spirits shine just a little brighter. Wilma Rudolph could light up a winter sky. The legend…
Russ, Susan
Susan Russ is truly a pioneer in women’s athletics. Upon graduation and receiving her Masters from Murray State University, Russ entered into her coaching career while teaching at Memphis State…
Russell, Fred
Vanderbilt graduate Fred Russell gave up a career in law to be a sportswriter. And Tennessee sports fans will forever be grateful that he did. Russell joined the sports staff…
Sails Jr., Verties
Verties Sails, Jr., a native of Tennessee, was born in Rosemark in 1942. He graduated from Woodstock High School, LeMooyne-Owen College and received his Masters in Education from Memphis State…
Sams, Doris
Simply put, Doris Sams was a great all-round athlete. She excelled in absolutely every sport she played. Track, softball, tennis, ping pong, bowling, badminton, swimming, horseshoes, volleyball, basketball – you…