Inductees
Kelley, Dale
Dale Kelley, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, could be considered the ultimate teacher in officiating. As a 21-year veteran of basketball officiating there’s not much in the game he hasn’t experienced –…
Kerin, Tim
When Johnny Majors left Pittsburgh in 1977 to become head football coach at the University of Tennessee, he brought Tim Kerin with him as part of his first Vol staff….
Kimbro, Henry Allen
Henry Allen Kimbro was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, where he grew up playing baseball in the city parks – Napier, Hadley, and others. He began his professional career…
Kiner, Steve
When you talk about the great linebackers in Tennessee football history, the name Steve Kiner comes to mind immediately. For three seasons in the late 1960s, Kiner was an absolute…
Kriese, Chuck
Chuck Kriese, a native of Indianapolis, Ind., attended Cathedral High School where he earned 10 Varsity Prep-Letters in tennis, basketball and cross-country. He received his Undergraduate and Master’s Degrees from…
Lacy, Steve
Considering how much of his life Steve Lacy gave to Milligan College in Johnson City as student, athlete, coach, athletic director, dean, vice president, member of the board of trustees,…
Latimer, Jean Patton
Jean Patton Latimer, a native of Nashville, Tennessee, has left an indelible mark on the world of sports and community service. A standout athlete from an early age, Jean excelled…
Lawrence, Vice Admiral William USN (Retired)
Every so often, a person comes along whose life is a model of distinction and whose accomplishments are truly inspiring and extraordinary. Vice Admiral William Lawrence is just that kind…
Lawson, Kara
A former American professional women’s basketball player in the WNBA, and a basketball analyst for ESPN and the Washington Wizards. Lawson primarily played as a shooting guard. She won a…
Lea, Charlie
Charlie Lea was selected Professional Athlete of the Year in 1985, because he was one of the hottest pitchers in major league baseball. His crowning achievement during his awesome 1984…
Leake Jr., John E. “Buddy”
It is impressive enough that Memphian “Buddy” Leake set football records as a place kicker and receiver at the University of Oklahoma. What’s more impressive is that he also set…
Lee, Clyde
Clyde Lee is regarded as the finest basketball player in Vanderbilt history. The success of Lee and his Commodore teams helped make Vandy basketball what it is today. The balconies…
Lewis, D.D.
Born in 1945 in Knoxville and the youngest of 14 children, Lewis was named Dwight Douglas after two great generals in World War II (Dwight Eisenhower and Douglas MacArthur). His…
Liles, Larry
A 1974 graduate of the University of Memphis, Larry Liles dedicated his life to coaching racquetball at the highest levels. From 1975 to 2003, he served as the head coach…
Lipscomb, Dr. Brandt “Pinky”
Perhaps the greatest compliment an athlete can receive is one that comes from his or her opponent. And when that opponent happens to be basketball powerhouse Kentucky under the legendary…
Lisenbee, Horace Milton “Hod”
Ask baseball enthusiasts what the year 1927 means to them, and they’ll all give the same answer: the Yankees, the greatest team in history. Someone must have forgotten, however, to…
Littleford, Hal
Hal Littleford was an outstanding baseball and football player at Tennessee High School in Bristol, Tennessee, where he was named to everyone’s all-state football team. As gridiron star for the…
Livingstone, George
George Livingstone was a great golfer. If he played in this age of media attention, his name would be well-known on the PGA Tour. His claim to fame came in…
Loos, Dave
Dave Loos, an iconic figure in Austin Peay State University and Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) history, left a lasting mark throughout his 26-year tenure at Austin Peay and 30-year head…
Lucas, Charles “Red”
Born in Columbia, Tennessee, in 1902, Charles “Red” Lucas had a proud professional baseball career which lasted for over twenty-five seasons. And by the end of that career, he would…