Freed-Hardeman Athletics accepting nominations for Hall of Fame Class of 2023

June 14, 2023

by Dustin Semore, FHU Sports Information Director

HENDERSON, Tenn. — Athletic Director Jonathan Estes and the FHU Athletic Department have opened the nominations for the 2023 FHU Athletics Hall of Fame induction class.

Since 1985, the FHU Athletics Hall of Fame has grown to include 103 members. The inaugural class of 1985 was the largest, commemorating six people. Kerby Farrell, Willie Hudson, Laurent Johnson, Dew Drop Rowlett, R.W. (Dick) Stewart, and Lon Varnell were inducted for their talents in the early years of FHU athletics.

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Nominations for the Class of 2023 will be accepted until July 15.

The guidelines for membership in the FHU Athletics Hall of Fame are:

1. Athletes, Coaches, and Administrators of FHU or Alumni who have distinguished themselves in the field of athletics.
2. Outstanding in performance at FHU or later in high school, college, or professional athletics.
3. Coaches must have coached at least eight years at FHU in order to be considered.
4. Primary consideration will be given to FHU graduates. Nominees must have attended at least one full year prior to 1976 or two full years since FHU became a four-year institution.
5. Minimum of five (5) years since graduation or last year of athletic participation at FHU.
6. Nominee must receive necessary votes from the Hall of Fame Selection Committee in order to be inducted.
7. Academic, Career, and Leadership Ability will be considered.
8. Distinguished Service- Individuals who have rendered special service to FHU Athletics.
9. Special Award- Individuals who may not have excelled in sports while at FHU, but have excelled later in a sports field.

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The class of 2023 will be announced early in the fall with the induction ceremony to be during FHU's Homecoming weekend.