Inductees
Webb, Kimley C.
Kim Webb established a record of excellence in Middle Tennessee high school and college basketball that propelled her to the top among all-time leading female athletes in the Ohio Valley…
White, Nera
Although the name Nera White is now relatively unknown in the sports world, this Tennessean is perhaps the greatest woman basketball player to ever be involved in the game. Her…
White, Reggie
Terrorizing quarterbacks from the collegiate level to the professional ranks, few defensive players in the history of football have dominated the line of scrimmage like Reggie White. A native of…
Widby, Ron
Perhaps the most talented, all-round athlete ever to represent the University of Tennessee, Ron Widby lettered in four sports in his Vol career and made first-team All-America in basketball and…
Wilfong, Winfred
Alva Winfred “Win” Wilfong, a Missouri native, was born on March 18, 1933. Wilfong played college basketball at the University of Missouri from 1951 – 1953. In 1955, Wilfong returned…
Williams Adams, Lucinda
Following her 1955 high school graduation in Savannah, Georgia, Lucinda Williams Adams enrolled at Tennessee State University in Nashville where for four years she starred both academically and athletically. As…
Williams, DeAngelo
DeAngelo Williams, a native of Wynne, Arkansas, had an illustrious football career at the University of Memphis, where he still holds 10 school records. In four years, he rushed for…
Willis, Patrick
Born in Bruceton, Tennessee, Willis attended Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central High School, where he was a two-time All-State selection, Regional Most Valuable Player, and West Tennessee Player of the Year. He…
Wilson, Al
Al Wilson, a native of Jackson TN, was a standout athlete competing in football, basketball and track at Jackson Central-Merry High School. Wilson excelled in football, playing linebacker on defense…
Wilson, Bob
Accomplishments in the sports world by Tennesseans have not been confined only to the field, the court, or the diamond. Some of the great individuals in Tennessee sporting history have…
Wiseman, Betty
Throughout the past four decades, the name Betty Wiseman has become synonymous with Belmont University and women’s basketball. A native of Portland, Tennessee, Wiseman put together a standout prep career…
Wolford, Will
Nicknamed “the Tractor” by former Commodore Head Coach George MacIntyre, Will Wolford is regarded as the finest offensive lineman in Vanderbilt’s modern-day history. Wolford, who played left guard and right…
Wood, Star
Valedictorian of his class and captain of the Virginia high school state football champions, Star Wood went to play for Coach Steve Lacy at Milligan College. A winner on the…
Wood, Wendy Scholtens
1990 was a very good year for Vanderbilt basketball player Wendy Scholtens. She was selected to the Kodak and U.S. Basketball Writer’s All-American teams. But those were not the only…
Woodruff, Bob
Bob Woodruff has had one steady companion in his various careers as player, coach, and administrator: success. Woodruff left Georgia in 1935 to enroll at UT, where he was a…
Woods, Tommy
Tommy Woods was one of the greatest basketball players to ever wear the Blue and Gold of ETSU – particularly as a defender and rebounder. But there was much more…
Worden, Joe
Affectionately referred to as “Joe Bird” by Vanderbilt athletes, Joe Worden enters the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame as one of the most respected and beloved staff members in the…
Worsham Jr., Luther “Luke”
Luke Worsham, born in Birmingham, Alabama, lived an inspiring life and touched countless students in his career as a teacher and coach. Worsham was a World War II Army veteran…
Wright, Bill
From the day he hit a last-second basket for an overtime victory in a state high school basketball tournament, Bill Wright became a fixture in sports page headlines as a…
Wright, Burnis “Wild Bill”
Burnis “Wild Bill” Wright was born in Milan, TN in 1914. He played baseball for the Gibson County Buffaloes school team. In 1932, at the young age of 18, Wright…