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P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z Below is a listing of the members of the Hall of Honor arranged by last name (for female inductees, by maiden name while competing at Arkansas). The text is from the honoree's plaque in the A Club at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Johnny Adams Men’s Basketball Adams was one of Arkansas’ earliest basketball stars. Adams became the fifth Razorback to earn all-America honors in basketball when the Helms Foundation recognized him 1941. A three-year letterman and a two-time all-Southwest Conference performer, Adams helped Arkansas to a combined record of 50-18 in his tenure under head coach Glen Rose. In his senior season, he scored a team leading 206 points and led the Razorbacks to a 20-3 record including a perfect 12-o mark in SWC play. The memorable season culminated with UA’s first-ever trip to the NCAA Final Four. In 1941m the Beebe High School product set a then-UA record with 36 points against TCU. The record stood for 25 years. Following his collegiate career, Adams went on to star with the Phillip’s 66ers, one of the nation’s best semi-pro teams. Adams was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2003. Fred Akers Football Akers best known at Arkansas for his field goal that gave the Razorbacks a critical a 3-0 victory over TCU that led to a Southwest Conference championship in 1959, he later earned accolades for a brilliant coaching career at Wyoming, Texas and Purdue. He was a running back as well as a kicker for the Hogs and led his team in punt returns in 1958. Akers was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1999. Lance Alworth Football Alworth was one of the most electrifying ballcarriers in Razorback football history. When he completed his eligibility he owned school records in tandem offense, punt returns and kickoff returns. He still ranks among the top 10 of all-time in each of those departments. Alworth was one of the last three-sport lettermen ever at Arkansas. He starred in football, baseball and track. Twice he was all-Southwest Conference in football and he earned consensus all-America honors as a senior. He gained 1,902 yards rushing and receiving, 695 yards in punt returns and 740 yards on kickoff runbacks. He scored 10 career touchdowns and helped lead the Razorbacks to berths in the Gator, Cotton and Sugar Bowl games. A member of the College Football Hall of Fame, Alworth was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor Sept. 30, 1988 as one of six charter members. Gary Anderson Football Anderson was a multi-talented and versatile football standout that contributed in nearly every way imaginable in a stellar collegiate career. A letterman from 1979-82, Anderson was selected to the all-Southwest Conference team in 1982 and is a member of the UA’s all-Decade Team for the 1980’s as a tailback, he rushed for 1,999 yards and 10 touchdowns on 392 carries. He currently ranks among the UA top 10 for career rushes, rushing yardage and yards per carry. He led the Razorbacks in receptions in three straight seasons with 23 (153 yards), 26 (263 yards) and 26 (286 yards) in his sophomore, junior and senior seasons. A first-round drafter pick by the San Diego Chargers in 1983, he went on to play for Tampa Bay in the NFL. Anderson was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2003. Shawn Andrews Football Andrews completed his Arkansas career as perhaps the most decorated offensive lineman in school history. He was a three-year letterman from 2001-03. In his 35 career games, he only gave up two sacks. Andrews was a consensus all-American during his junior season. He was a finalist for the Lombardi Award and the Outland Trophy that same year. He earned the Jacob’s Award during the 2002 and 2003 seasons as the best blocker in the Southeastern Conference. He was also a first-team all-SEC selection by the coaches and the AP during those two seasons. He was the first sophomore in school history to earn first-team all-America honors and was only the third freshman in UA history to start on the offensive line. Andrews was a first-round selection in the 2004 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. Andrews was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2009. Steve Atwater Football Atwater was a two-time all-Southwest Conference safety at Arkansas. He lettered in 1985, ’87 and ’88. He played in the Holiday, Orange, Liberty and Cotton Bowl games. He set a school record for career interceptions with 14. He has had a brilliant professional career with the Denver Broncos and was instrumental in his team’s 1998 Super Bowl championship. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1998. Alton Baldwin Football Baldwin was a member of the UA All-Century team at defensive back. Baldwin was a four-year football letterman (1943-46) for the Razorbacks. An All-Southwest Conference selection in 1946, Baldwin led the league in kickoff returns in 1945 with 286 yards and in 1946 with a total of 242 yards. He also still holds a share of the UA record for touchdown catches in a game with three. Baldwin was inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame in 1987, and following his Razorback career, played for Buffalo and Green Bay in the professional football ranks. Baldwin was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2001. Miller Barber Men’s Golf Barber is the most well known Razorback golfer in history. He enrolled at Arkansas as a contemporary of Pat Summerall and Dave “Hawg” Hanner but stuck with golf after a very brief try at football. Barber lettered in the early 1950’s, long before Arkansas had made a commitment to be competitive in golf. Still, he had a standout career and made it big on the professional tour. Once the senior tour was started, Barber became one of the dominant players in the early years. He was nicknamed “Mr. X” because of his mysterious look behind sunglasses. Barber was inducted into the Razorback Hall of Honor as its first golfer on November 16, 1990. Jim Barnes Football Barnes was a standout offensive guard who combined size and exceptional speed on the gridiron for the Razorbacks from 1966-68. The three-year letterman was a member of UA’s All-Decade team. As captain of the team in 1968, Barnes earned first-team Associated Press All-America and first team All-Southwest Conference honors after leading the Razorbacks to a 10-1 season and a share of the SWC Championship. His versatility allowed him to be utilized, not only at guard, but also at tight end in the Razorbacks’ offense. Barnes was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2007. John Barnhill Football Barnhill was not only was an outstanding football coach at the University of Arkansas but also laid the groundwork for the statewide support enjoyed by the Razorback athletic program. Barnhill came to Arkansas as coach and athletic director in 1946. In four seasons he led the Razorbacks to a record of 22-17-3. His first team won the Southwest Conference championship and became the first Arkansas squad ever to play in the Cotton Bowl. As athletic director for a quarter of a century, Barnhill rallied the state behind the Razorbacks. He was instrumental in the construction of War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock and the expansion of Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville. He was responsible for the building of a new basketball arena that was named after him. Barnhill was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor Sept. 30, 1988 as one of six charter members. Richard Bell Football Bell was a two-year football letterman for Arkansas (1957, 58) as a right end. He was captain of the 1958 team, which was the first UA team coached by Frank Broyles. Bell stood out defensively, catching 12 passes for 241 yards and one touchdown in his career. Prior to his career at Arkansas, he played center and end at Little Rock Central High School and was selected as the team’s Most Valuable Player on the state championship squad. A 1959 graduate of Arkansas, he earned a degree in physical education and later earned a master’s degree from the school in 1962. After Arkansas, Bell went into a career in coaching and became the head coach at South Carolina. During his career, he was a finalist for the assistant coach of the year award named after Broyles. Bell was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2009. Amy Yoder Begley Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field A 15-time All-American and two-time NCAA champion, Begley is the winningest female athlete in Southeastern Conference running history. She captured 15 SEC titles in cross-country and track and field and was voted the All-Spot SEC Athlete of the Year in 2001. Begley, the 1999 Honda Award winner as the nation’s top cross-country athlete, was also the NCAA runner-up in cross-country in 1999. The first Arkansas athlete to win a national championship in Fayetteville with her win at the 2000 NCAA Indoor in the 5,000, she won her second national title in 2001 with the NCAA Outdoor 10,000. As a five-time SEC Athlete of the Year in her sport, she was the first woman in SEC history to earn athlete of the year in cross-country, indoor and outdoor track. Begley was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2006. Jim Benton Football A two-time all-Southwest Conference choice and a consensus all-America in 1937, Jim Benton was one of the greatest pass receivers in Arkansas and SWC history. During his career Benton caught 83 passes for 1,303 yards and 13 touchdowns. His career record stood for 33 years and he still ranked fifth on the Razorback career receiving list when he was inducted into the Hall of Honor. A member of Arkansas’ all-decade team of the 1930’s Benton was a three-year standout and also lettered twice in basketball. He had a long and distinguished career in the National Football League following his career as a Razorback. Benton was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor Oct. 20, 1989. Martine Bercher, Jr. Football Bercher lettered in football three years (1964-66) and helped the Razorbacks win the 1964 national title. He earned All-America and All-SWC honors as a safety in 1966. He was a first-team All-America selection by both the American Football Coaches Association and UPI. He played for two SWC championship teams in addition to the undefeated 1964 national championship team. Bercher was named to UA’s All-Century Team in 1994. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2002. Jim Bone Baseball Bone was a three-year UA baseball letterman from 1961-63. Bone served the Razorbacks both on the field and from the sideline. Following graduation, Bone spent a stint as head baseball coach and trainer at both Palo Duro High School in Amarillo, Texas, and Permian High School in Odessa, Texas. He returned to Arkansas as an associate trainer in 1966 and was elevated to head trainer in 1967, while he was in this position he received his Master of Education. The Batesville, Arkansas native quickly earned a distinguished reputation as one of the nation’s finest trainers. Bone was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2001. Dick Booth Men’s Track & Field Booth is a long-time assistant coach in the most successful program in NCAA history. Dick Booth has spent nearly a quarter of a century contributing to the unparalleled accomplishments of the Arkansas track and field program. Serving as the field events couch under legendary UA head track and field coach, John McDonnell, he has been part of 33 of the program’s 4`1 national championships, including three national triple crowns and 61 conference team titles. Booth’s initial coaching stint at Arkansas (1978-84) included the Razorbacks’ first national crown at the 1984 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. In his combined 24-year tenure with the Hogs he has coached 31 athletes to a total of 124 All-American honors and 43 individual NCAA championships. His expertise has been recognized n the international stage as well. In 2000 he was named as an assistant coach for the U.S. Olympic track and field team in Sydney, Australia. He has coached 11 Olympians, including gold and silver medalist Mike Conley and 2004 silver medalist, Matt Hemingway. Booth was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2005. Tommy Boyer Men’s Basketball The best free throw shooter in the history of Razorback basketball, Boyer was a two-time all-Southwest Conference selection and finished his career with 1,067 points. Twice he led the nation in free throw percentage and he had a remarkable career percentage of .892 from the charity stripe. He scored a career high 35 points against LSU and was only the second player in school history to earn 1,000 career points. Boyer was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1999. Eddie Bradford Football Bradford was a three-year letterman in football who earned all-Southwest Conference honors as a senior on the legendary 1954 “Twenty-Five Little Pigs.” The ’54 Razorbacks were surprise champions of he Southwest Conference and earned stunning victories over Texas and unbeaten Ole Miss en route to an 8-3 finish. He was performed great service to the Razorback “A” Club, an organization composed of those who lettered at Arkansas in men’s and women’s athletics. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1998. Rodney Brand Football Team Captain and a center on the line in 1969. Brand was named to the Associated Press, Football Writers Association of America and Walter Camp first-team all –America teams. He helped the Razorbacks post a 9-2 record, finish second in the Southwest Conference, earn a spot in the Sugar Bowl and finish with a No. 7 national ranking. He helped pave the way for 404.9 yards a game and 33 rushing touchdowns He lettered in 1967, ’68, and ’69 and helped the Razorbacks go 10-1 in 1968 with a share of the SWC title and a Sugar Bowl victory over Georgia. A first-team all-SWC selection in 1968 and ’69, he was named to Arkansas all-Decade team for the 1960’s. Brand was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2008. Jesse Branch Football Branch was a player, assistant coach and administrator at Arkansas over a period that spanned five decades. He was an All-Southwest Conference running back in 1962 when the Hogs went 9-2 after meeting Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl. He also played in the Sugar Bowl following the 1961 campaign. He was an assistant coach for the Razorbacks from 1975-1985. After a successful head coaching career at Southwest Missouri State, he returned to Fayetteville as Senior Associate Athletic Director until he retired in the summer of 2000. Branch was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2000. Tommy Brasher Football A letterman in 1961, ’62 and ’63, Brasher finished his career with 106 tackles as a middle guard. He had 38 tackles in 1962. Arkansas was 8-3 and No. 8 in the nation in 1961, and 9-2 and No. 6 in the nation in 1962. The 1961 and ’62 teams each earned a spot in the Sugar Bowl. He helped the 1962 unit lead the Southwest Conference in total defense (200.1) and rushing defense (90.7), and the 1961 defense lead the league in passing defense (62.9). Brasher was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2008. Jackie Brasuell Football Brasuell lettered for the Hogs from 1963-65, earning All-Southwest Conference honors in 1964 and 1965. He earned Academic All-America honors and the Chism Reed Outstanding Senior Leadership Award in 1965. He currently ranks 11th on the UA career kickoff returns list with 23 career returns for 496 yards, including as 89-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against Texas in 1963. He led the SWC in put returns in 1965 with 285 yards on twenty-one returns. Brasuell was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2007. Maurice “Footsie” Britt Football and Men’s Basketball Britt lettered in football and basketball at Arkansas in 1938-40. A promising professional football career with the Detroit Lions was cut short by World War II. He earned the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroics during that conflict and had a long tenure of public service in Arkansas following the war. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1994. Ron Brewer Men’s Basketball Brewer was Arkansas’ first two-time all-America in basketball. He earned the honors in 1977 and 1978 while leading the Razorbacks to a combined two-year record of 58-6 and a spot in the ’78 Final Four. An outstanding NBA player after his career at Arkansas, Brewer averaged 17 points per game as a junior and 18 points per contest during his senior season. He became legendary for his last second game winning shots, hitting three buzzer beaters for victories in his senior season alone. He was inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1993. Bud Brooks Football Brooks was the first Razorback ever to win the Outland Trophy, awarded annually to the top lineman in collegiate football. He played both ways and was one of the ringleaders of the “Twenty Five Little Pigs” who stunned the college football world by winning the Southwest Conference championship in 1954 and earning a spot in the Cotton Bowl. Brooks also was all-America during the ’54 campaign. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1995. Frank Broyles Football Broyles has left a permanent stamp on Razorback athletics as the winningest coach in school history and a director of athletics who built Arkansas into one of the top programs in collegiate athletics. More than any other man he is responsible for unifying the state behind Razorback athletics. Broyles was head football coach for 19 years and led the Hogs to 144 victories, seven Southwest Conference championship and 10 bowl trips, including four to the Cotton Bowl. He coached the Razorback to a school record 22 consecutive triumphs from 1963-65 that included a national championship season in 1964. As athletic director his foresight led to the improvement of every athletic facility on campus and the hiring of coaches who brought the national all-sports championships to Arkansas in 1985. A member of the College Football of Fame, Broyles was inducted into the Razorback Hallo of Honor Sept. 30, 1988 as one of six charter members. Scott Bull Football Bull was co-captain of the 1975 Southwest conference Championship team that defeated Georgia in the Cotton Bowl, 31-10. He took over as starting quarterback in 1975 and directed the Hogs to victories in their last five regular season games, including a 31-6 upset of second-ranked Texas A & M that landed the Hogs in the Cotton Bowl. As a senior, he completed 33 of 71 passes for 570 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 533 yards and eight touchdowns on 117 carries. During his career he rushed for 722 yards and had 829 passing yards. Bull was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2006. Dick Bumpas Football A defensive tackle, he was named an Associated Press All-American in 1970. He grounded the defense on a team that went 9-2 and finished second in the Southwest Conference. In 11 games, the Razorback defense gave up only 2,938 yards (267.0 per game), leading the SWC. He earned 75 and 53 tackles in his junior and sophomore campaigns, respectively. He lettered in 1968, ’69 and ’70 and was the MVP of the Blue-Gray Game. Bumpas was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2006. Brandon Burlsworth Football One of the most beloved Razorbacks of al time, Brandon Burlsworth came to Arkansas as a walk-on and completed his career as a first-team all-American. He was named Football News first-team all-American offensive guard and an AP second-team selection following the 1998 season. He is one of three Razorbacks to have his number retired, joining Clyde Scott and Steve Little. Following his standout collegiate career, the Indianapolis Colts drafted him third round. Weeks before reporting to training camp, he was tragically killed in an automobile accident near his home in Harrison, Arkansas. His legacy continues to be celebrated through the Brandon Burlsworth Foundation, an organization dedicated to assisting children. Burlsworth was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2004. Bill Burnett Football Burnett set Razorback, NCAA and Southwest Conference scoring records when he earned 294 points during his brilliant career. He scored 49 touchdowns and rushed for 2,204 yards. Twice he was all-Southwest Conference. Arkansas was 28-5 during his three seasons as a starter. Burnett was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1995. Bobby Burnett Football Burnett was All-Southwest Conference in 1965 when he led Arkansas I rushing with 947 yards. He scored 16 touchdowns that season, a school record at the time. He was a major factor in the Razorbacks,’ school record 22-game winning streak that began with the 1963 season finale and ended in the 1966 Cotton Bowl. He later played in the NFL with Buffalo and Denver. Burnett was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2000. Ron Calcagni Football Calcagni lettered four years from 1975-78 and was a three-year starter at quarterback. He completed his career as the winningest quarterback in Arkansas history with a 24-4-2 record. In addition to leading Arkansas to a Cotton Bowl appearance, he is best remembered for one of the greatest upsets in college football history when he helped UA to a 31-6 victory over second-ranked and Big Eight champion Oklahoma in the 1978 Orange Bowl. The win capped an 11-1 season. He followed with a 9-2-1 record and an appearance in the Fiesta Bowl to conclude his collegiate career. As a senior, he completed 62 of 103 pass attempts for 807 yards and four touchdowns. During his junior year i he was 73 of 147 for 1,147 yards and 10 touchdowns. For his efforts, he was named a first-team all-SWC honoree in 1977. His 81-yard pass to Donny Bobo in the 1977 New Mexico State game ranks as the seventh-longest in school history. Calcagni was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2009. Leon Campbell Football Nicknamed “Muscles” for his bruising blocking and power running for Arkansas in the late 1940’s, Leon Campbell was a legendary backfield mate of Clyde Scott. Campbell not only blocked for Scott but also earned 1,335 career rushing yards himself. He averaged 4.5 yards per try. He scored 20 touchdowns, including nine in 1948. Against North Texas State in 1949, Campbell rushed for 236 yards, a school record that lasted 24 years and a total that still ranks second highest in Razorback history. Campbell was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor Nov. 1, 1991. Veronica Campbell-Brown Women's Track & Field Campbell-Brown is Arkansas’ most decorated Olympian. The 2004 NCAA Indoor Champion in the 200 meters, she was named an all-American four times. She won three SEC individual titles and earned all-America accolades in the 60 meters, the indoor 200, the indoor 4x400 relay and the 4x100 relay. She holds school records in the 60, the 100, the indoor 200, the outdoor 200 and as a member of the 4/100 relay. Still one of the world’s top short sprinters, she was a member of Team Jamaica for the third time in her career at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, and won the 200-meter gold medal. She became the first Razorback women’s Olympic gold medalist at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. Holding five Olympic medals total, she is the only Razorback woman to win multiple gold medals. In 2008, she became only the second woman in history to successfully defend the Olympic 200-meter title. Campbell-Brown was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2009. Jerry Carlton Men’s Basketball The second Razorback basketball star to crack the 1,000-point barrier, he currently stands 25th on the UA’s all-time list with a 1,042 in three seasons. HE averaged 10.8 points as sophomore, 15.0 as a junior and a team leading 18.2 as a senior in 1962. He led the team in field goal percentage in 1960 (.433). In 1962, he was a first-team all-Southwest Conference selection and also made the National Association of Basketball Coaches first-team all-district squad. Carlton was also an outstanding baseball player for the Razorbacks leading the team in hitting in 1960, ’61, and ’62. He signed to play professionally for the Cincinnati Reads. Carlton was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2004. Bud Canada Football Canada was an offensive and defensive end; Canada was a four-year football letterman for coaches Glen Rose and John Barnhill from 1945-48. He led the Razorbacks in passing in 1945 completing 24 of 69 passes for 272 yards and two touchdowns. He also led the Razorbacks in punt returns that season with 21 returns for 264 yards. In 1946, he helped lead Arkansas to a Southwest Conference championship and spot opposite LSU in the 1947 Cotton Bowl. The next season, the Razorbacks landed in the Dixie Bowl and earned the first postseason win in school history with a 21-19 decision over William and Mary. Following his Razorback career, he appeared in the prestigious College All-Star Game in Chicago, IL. Canada was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2003. Lew Carpenter Football Carpenter was named to the 1950’s All Decade team at Arkansas after lettering in 1950-52. He rushed for a career high 129 yards against Tulsa in 1951 and caught five passes for 70 yards versus Ole Miss in 1952. He had an outstanding career in pro football with Detroit and Cleveland. Carpenter was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2000. Preston Carpenter Football Carpenter a long time successful professional player, made 50 career receptions for 574 yards as a Razorback. He was all-SWC in 1955. He arguably made the most famous catch in school history, a 66-yarder for the only score in a 6-0 victory over Ole Miss in 1954. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1996. Ronnie Caveness Football Caveness was an all-American and two-time all-Southwest Conference selection, he also is the second leading tackler in Arkansas history with 357 stops during his amazing career. He set a school record for tackles in a game with 29 against Texas in 1963 and he made 25 tackles in the Razorbacks 14-13 win at Texas in 1964. He was a major part of a defense that shut out its final five regular season opponents in 1964. Caveness was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1999. Bob Cheyne Athletic Department Staff Cheyne was Sports Information Director at Arkansas from 1948 through 1968. He designed the first Razorback press guides and was the first to research school football and basketball records. He served as long time ply-by-play announcer for Hog football and basketball, and was an integral part of the Razrobacks’ success during those many years. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1996. George Cole Football An all-Southwest Conference quarterback at Arkansas in 1927, George Cole made his mark on Razorback athletics as a player, a coach and an administrator. As a player, he scored 200 points with 23 touchdowns, nine field goals and 35 extra points. His career scoring record stood for more than 40 years and at the time of his induction into the Hall of Honor, he still ranked sixth on Arkansas’ career scoring list. Cole was an assistant coach at Arkansas in 1936-41 and again in 1946-57. He served as head coach in 1942. He became assistant athletic director in 1957 and was named athletic director in 1971. He served in that capacity for three years. Cole, for whom Arkansas’ baseball stadium is named, was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor Oct. 20, 1989. Mike Conley Men’s Track & Field The most decorated athlete in Razorback history, Mike Conley won nine NCAA championships in indoor and outdoor track in the long jump and triple jump. He earned 17 all-America awards. Conley led Arkansas to its first national championship ever in track in 1984 and to NCAA indoor and outdoor titles in 1985. He earned a silver medal at the 1984 Olympic Games. Named national track “Athlete of the Year” in 1986, Conley was extremely successful on the track circuit long after he graduated from Arkansas. He also served his alma mater as an assistant track coach. Conley was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor Nov. 1, 1991. Jim Counce Men's Basketball Counce was a four-year basketball letterman from 1975-78 and an academic all-American in 1978. The 1977 club went 26-2, including 16-0 in the Southwest Conference and won SWC regular season and tournament championships. Arkansas earned its first NCAA Tournament bid since 1958 and ended the year with a No. 18 national ranking. In 1978, Arkansas went 32-4, won the SWC, finished the year ranked No. 5 and advanced to the Final Four. As an assistant coach under Eddie Sutton in 1981 and 1982, he helped those teams win SWC titles, with each advancing in the NCAA Tournament. He earned his BA in chemistry in 1979, his MD from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 1986 and is a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon in Northwest Arkansas. Counce was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2009. Ben Cowins Football Currently Arkansas’ all-time career leading rusher, Cowins is one of only ten Razorbacks to earn All-Southwest Conference honors three times (1976-78). Cowins utilized his speed and strength to rush for a school record 3,570 yards with sixteen 100-yard rushing games. He led the SWC with a 6.3-yard rushing average in 1976. His 30 career rushing touchdowns rank third in school history. As team captain in 1978, he was named to UA’s All-Decade team. Following his collegiate career, he represented the Razorbacks in the 1979 Hula Bowl and logged time the Philadelphia Eagles and he Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL, ad the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. Cowins was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2007. Alistair Cragg Men's Track & Field Cragg was a 13-time all-American and seven-time NCAA champion. Cragg is one of Arkansas’ most dominant and decorated distance runners. He excelled at any distance – from the mile run indoors to the grueling 10,000 meters outdoors. He won nine SEC individual titles, four indoor and five outdoor. He was named the SEC Athlete of the Year during the 2003 and 2004 indoor seasons and for the 2004 outdoor season. On the NCAA level, Cragg owns seven NCAA individual titles; five indoor, including three straight in the 5K and two outdoor. He holds the NCAA record in the 3,000 meters. He remains Arkansas’ record holder in the 3,000 meters, the indoor 5,000 and the outdoor 5,000. His international experience includes being a member of Team Ireland for the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games in Sydney and Beijing, respectively. Additionally he was the 2005 European Indoor Champion in the 3,000 meters. Cragg was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2009. Steve Creekmore, Sr Football Creekmore, Sr., quarterbacked the first unbeaten Razorback football team in 1909. The Razorbacks were “Champions of the South” that year and there were those who thought they were the best team in the country. He also captained and quarterbacked the 1910 squad that finished 7-1. He later became one of the top amateur golfers in Arkansas. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1998. Bobby Crockett Football Crockett was a three-year letterman for the Hogs (1963-65) and helped Arkansas win the 1964 national championship. He earned All-America and All SWC honors in 1965 when he caught 30 passes for 487 yards and three touchdowns. He was a first-team All-America selection by the Football Writers Association of America. Crockett made seven catches for 121 yards in 1964 with his only touchdown reception helping the Hogs earn a victory at Texas. He was named to UA’s All-Century Team in 1994. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2002. John Daly Men’s Golf Daly has become perhaps the most famous golfer in Razorback history with his victory in the 1991 PGA Championship. He was All-American and All-Southwest Conference for the Razorbacks in 1987. He is known for being the longest hitter and attracting some of the largest galleries on the PGA Tour. Daly was named to the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1994. Todd Day Men’s Basketball Day was a member of the 1990 NCAA Final Four squad, a four-year letterman (1989-92), and a second-team Al-America in 1992. The UA’s all-time leading scorer, he broke Sidney Moncrief’s record during his senior year. He was a member of the 1990 U.S. World Championship team that won a bronze medal. He finished with a career total of 5,917 points for an average of 12.3 points per game. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2002. Norm DeBriyn Baseball DeBriyn is the winningest coach in Arkansas baseball history. At the time of his induction into the Razorback Hall of Honor, DeBriyn had a career record of 780-373 for a percentage of .676. DeBriyn coached the Hogs to Southwest Conference championships in 1989 and 1990 and going into the 1992 season he had taken the Razorbacks to 10 NCAA tournaments, including four trips to the College World Series. Six times he was named SWC Coach of the Year. He spearheaded Arkansas’ rise to national prominence and guided the Razorback baseball program into the Southeastern Conference. DeBriyn was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor Nov. 1, 1991. Delmonica DeHorney Women’s Basketball DeHorney was the first Lady Razorback basketball player ever to earn Kodak All-America honors. She scored 1,785 points during her career and was twice named Southwest Conference Women’s Player of the Year. She led Arkansas to two consecutive SWC championships, the first in the history of the school’s women’s program, and a pair of NCAA regional appearances. DeHorney was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2000. Marvin Delph Men’s Basketball Delph concluded his Razorback basketball career as the school’s all-time leading scorer with 1,742 points. His record has since been broken but he still is regarded as perhaps the best pure shooter in school history. He was all-Southwest conference in 1977 and ’78 when Arkansas won league championships. He helped the ’78 Hogs reach the NCAA Final Four, where they finished third. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1998. Chuck Dicus Football Dicus was a two-time all-America and three-time all-Southwest Conference receiver for Arkansas. He caught more passes than anyone in school history during his career and was most valuable player of the 1969 Sugar Bowl. He made 118 career receptions for 1,854 yards and a school record 16 touchdowns. He caught 12 passes for 169 yards in the ’69 Sugar Bowl against Georgia. Arkansas was 28-5 in his three seasons as a starter. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1993. Jay Donathan Football He was the centerpiece of the fine offensive line from 1955-57 and earned first-team All-Southwest Conference honors in 1957. Playing under head coach Jack Mitchell, Donathan never reached post-season play, but still managed to catch the eyes of people around him. For his play at Arkansas, Donathan was rewarded with invitations to the 1957 North-South Shrine Game and the Senior Bowl. He was elected to Arkansas’ 1950’s All-Decade Team. Donathan was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2006. Paul Donovan Men’s Track & Field Donovan was a 10-time all-America during his brilliant track career at Arkansas. He won the 1,500-meter championship at the NCAA indoor meet in 1985 and was the 3,000-meter champion in the 1986 NCAA event. He was also a member of the 1986 NCAA indoor championship 3,200-meter relay team. He was all-America three times in cross country, five times in indoor track and twice in outdoor track. He represented Ireland at the Olympic Games in 1984 and 1992. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1998. Peter Doohan Men’s Tennis The first four-time all-American in Arkansas tennis history, he teamed with Pat Serret to win the NCAA doubles championship in 1982. An all-American in 19080, ’81, ’82, ’83, Doohan currently ranks first on the UA’s career doubles winning percentage chart (.780) and third on the career doubles victories list (96). Doohan won Southwest Conference titles at No. 2 singles (1981) and No. 3 singles (1982). He also collected a pair of No 1 doubles conference crowns in 1980 and ’83. In his four years at Arkansas, the Razorbacks recorded a dual match of record of 105-25 and made four consecutive trips to the NCAA Tournament. Doohan was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2004. Deena Drossin Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field Drossin is one of the most decorated distance runners in Lady Razorback track and field history. Drossin was a 10-time All-America selection and a seven-time SEC individual champion at Arkansas. The Agoura, California native captured two SEC cross country individual crowns while garnering five titles in the 5,000 meters. Drossin was the first Lady Razorback in any sport to make a U.S. Olympic team when she competed for the United States in the 2000 Sydney Games in the 10,000 meters. Drossin was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2001. Joe Falcon Men’s Cross Country and Track & Field Falcon was 11-time all-America while competing in cross country, indoor track and outdoor track. He won seven individual NCAA Championships during a very successful era for Razorback track. He won the 1987 national cross country title, twice won the indoor mile and 3,000 meters and won the 10,000 and 1,500 meter outdoors. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1996. Lon Farrell Athletics Department Staff Farrell served the Razorback athletic department for 25 years as a coach and administrator. He was an assistant football coach from 1961 until 1973 when he became associate athletic director. He participated in 15 bowl trips and his duties in administration included overseeing all operations and spring sports. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1997. Joe Ferguson Football Ferguson may have been the most prolific pure passer in Arkansas history. He passed for 4,431 career yards, including a school single season record 2,203 yards in 1971. He set the UA single game passing record with 345 yards against Texas A&M in ’71. A longtime NFL standout mostly with Buffalo, Ferguson completed 56 percent of his career passes and threw for 24 touchdowns. He was most valuable player of the 1971 Liberty Bowl against Tennessee. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1993. Bill Ferrell Athletic Department Staff Bill “Groundhog” Ferrell, head athletic trainer at the University of Arkansas from 1950 through 1967, formed a special bond with Arkansas’ football players. He was named to the National Trainer’s Hall of Fame by the Helms Foundation. He also was the head baseball coach from 1950-1967 and is the second winningest coach for that sport in school history. Ferrell was named was to the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1994. Bettye Fiscus Dickey Women’s Basketball Fiscus Dickey scored a school record of 2,073 points during her brilliant career with the Lady ‘Back Basketball program. She was All-American in 1985 and she set more records than any athlete in women’s sports at Arkansas. The Women’s Athletic Department made her jersey the first ever retired by the Lady ‘Backs. She was named to the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1994. Megan Flowers Skeels Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field A standout for Lady Razorbacks’ coach Lance Harter in cross-country and track and field from 1993-97, the ten-time All-American for Arkansas won the 1994 Southeastern Conference Cross Country Championship and finished fourth at the 1994 NCAA Cross Country Championship. Also, three-straight SEC Championships. She was a three-time SEC track champion in the 5,000 meters and four-time All-SEC selection. She was two-time SEC Athlete of the Year in cross-country in 1994 and 1995, and part of three-straight SEC championships (1993-95). A two-time CoSIDA Academic All-American, she was the 1997 NCAA Woman o the Year for the state of Arkansas. Flowers Skeels was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2007. Pat Foster Baseball & Men’s Basketball Foster earned three letters in baseball (1959-61) and led the Hogs in balling average in both 1959 (.320) and 1960 and collecting 215 rebounds in his basketball career. The three-year basketball letterman (1959-61) earned All-Southwest Conference honors in 1961 after leading the Razorbacks in scoring with a 15.4 points-per-game average. Foster returned to the UA as an assistant basketball coach in 1972. He served two seasons under Lanny Van Eman before becoming a fixture on Eddie Sutton’s staff for six seasons. Foster was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2001. J. William Fulbright Football Fulbright was best known for his years as a United States senator and president of the University of Arkansas but he also had a celebrated football career in the early 1920’s. He lettered four seasons as a back and kicker. The highlight of his era came in the first Homecoming game in Razorback history when he passed for a touchdown and kicked a field goal for all the points in a 9-0 victory over SMU. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1995. Dean Garrett Football Garrett was a three-year Razorback letterman in 1959-61 who earned first-team All Southwest conference honors in 1961. On the defensive side of the ball, he recorded 64 tackles; two fumble recoveries and a blocked kick in 1960. In 1961, he had 69 tackles and broke up four passes as UA led the SWC in pass defense. Garrett and his classmates posted a combined record of 25-8 in his three years in Fayetteville, finishing in the nation’s top ten in each season. His class remains the only group in Arkansas’ history to win three-consecutive SWC Championships, earning co-championships in 1958 and 1961 and the outright crown in 1960. Garrett was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2007. Bill Gray Athletic Department Staff Gray lettered as both a quarterback and a defensive back on the gridiron from 1962-64. He was also a three-year letterman (1963-65) for the Hogs on the baseball field. As a quarterback, he completed 83 of 157 passes with 11 touchdowns in his Razorback career. As a sophomore, he passed for 340 yards and five touchdowns in helping the Hogs to a 9-2 record and a No. 6 ranking. In 1963, he garnered 483 interceptions as a defensive back, including three as senior. He was part of Arkansas; perfect 11-0 season and program’s only football national championship in 1964. Gray finished off the memorable year by leading the Razorback baseball team with a .322 batting average in 1965. He returned to Arkansas in 1984 as the Hog’s recruiting coordinator. In 1988, he was transitioned to a senior administrator where he has served since. Gray was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2005. Quinn Grovey Football Grovey led the Razorbacks to back-to-back Southwest Conference titles in 1988 and 1989. A four-year letterman (1987-1990) and three-year regular. Grovey threw for 4,496 passing yards while rushing for 1,746 yards. He earned All-SWC honors in 1988 after leading the league in passing accuracy (.633). His career passing yardage total ranks fifth while his rushing yardage total ranks 13th on the school record lists. His 18 touchdown passes in 1990 and his 29 career passing scores rank third respectively, on both the season and career school record charts. He is a member of the UA All-Century team. Grovey was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2001. Ray Hamilton Football & Men’s Basketball Hamilton was a three-year letterman in football (1035-37) and also lettered in basketball (1936-38). He was a member of the All-Decade Team for the 1930’s and had 48 career catches for 585 yards and six touchdowns. In 1937, Hamilton made 29 receptions. Following his collegiate career, he went on to play in the NFL for Cleveland, Detroit and Los Angeles. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2002. Dan Hampton Football One of the finest defensive linemen ever at Arkansas, Dan Hampton earned all-America and all-Southwest Conference honors as a senior in 1978. Hampton was a rock on defensive units that ranked among the best of all time at Arkansas. He spearheaded the defense that led the Hogs to an 11-1 season that included an Orange Bowl victory over Oklahoma in 1977. A member of the 1970’s all-decade team at Arkansas Hampton went on to a brilliant 12-year career with the Chicago Bears. He helped the Bears win a Super Bowl title as well as several division championships. Hampton was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor Nov. 1, 1991. Dave Hanner Football A two-time all-Southwest Conference lineman, Dave Hanner not only was an outstanding Razorback but he became one of the best players of his era in the National Football League. His nickname was “Hawg” during his brilliant career with the Green Bay Packers in the NFL. He played on several championship teams. At Arkansas, Hanner was all-SWC in 1950 and 1951. He was named to the 1950’s all-decade team. He played on the same teams with Fred Williams and Pat Summerall. Hanner was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor Nov. 1, 1991. Leotis Harris Football Harris was a mainstay in the football trenches for the Razorbacks from 1974-1977. He earned All-American and All-Southwest Conference honors a senior in 1977 after helping the Hogs to an 11-1 record, including the 31-6 upset of No. 2 Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl. With Harris’ help, Arkansas boasted 412.9 yards of a total offense in 1977, including 273.7 yards per game on the ground. In his sophomore season, he helped the Razorbacks average a school record of 320.3 yards rushing and clinch a share of the SWC Championship. He was named Arkansas All-Century Team selected in 1994 as part of the UA Football centennial celebration. Harris is also a member of the 1970s All-Decade Team. He was sixth-round draft pick of the Green Bay Packers in the 1977 NFL Draft. He spent six seasons in the NFL as an offensive lineman for the Packers (1978-83). Harris was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2005. Wayne Harris Football Nicknamed “Thumper” for the ferocious tackles, Wayne Harris was amoung (SP) the most legendary defenders ever to play football at Arkansas. Harris led the Razorbacks in tackles in 1959 and 1960, helping lead the Hogs to a pair of Southwest Conference championships. He was named all-SWC in both of those seasons. A three-year starter at linebacker for coach Frank Broyles’ first three teams at Arkansas, Harris was consensus all-America in 1960. He once made 23 tackles in a game. Harris, who had a terrific career in the Canadian Football League where he earned outstanding defensive honors several times, was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor Oct. 20, 1989. Lance Harter Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field Harter’s teams have captured 24 NCAA trophies during his 22-year career and 16 SEC championships. The two-time National Coach of the Year became the first Lady’Back Olympic coach as an assistant in charge of distance runners at the 1992 Barcelona games. He also led Team USA to gold as the head coach at the 1999 World Championships. His UA cross country teams dominated the region with nine NCAA district/region titles during the 1990’s and captured four NCAA runner-up trophies. In 1999-2000, he coached Arkansas to its first conference triple crown, only the second in SEC women’s track history. He has coached Arkansas’ first NCAA outdoor and indoor national champions. Harter was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2006. Scott Hastings Men’s Basketball Hastings remains the only Razorback in school history to lead the Hogs in both scoring and rebounding for three consecutive seasons. He averaged 18.6 points per game during his senior year and 16.3 and 16.2 points per contest in his sophomore and junior seasons, respectively. He led the way on the boards as well averaging 6.0, 5.4, 6.7 rebounds-per-contest in his final three years at Arkansas. Hastings still ranks fourth in school history with 1,779 points and seventh on the UA career rebound list with 690. A four year letterman, he holds the distinction of being the final Razorback to garner All-Southwest Conference honors three times (1980, ’81, ’82) in his career. He also helped guide the Razorbacks to three SWC Championships and four NCAA Tournament appearances. Following his Razorback career he was a second round draft-pick of the New York Nicks in the 1982 NBA Draft. Hastings went on to play 11 seasons in the NBA with the Knicks, Atlanta Hawks, Miami Heat, Detroit Pistons, and Denver Nuggets. Hastings was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2005. Ken Hatfield Football Hatfield twice led the nation in punt returns and was a standout defensive back for Arkansas’ 1964 national champions. His 81—yard punt return for a touchdown in the 14-13 victory over Texas will be forever remembered. He coached the Razorbacks for six seasons in the 1980’s and compiled a glittering record of 55-17-1. His last two teams, 1988 and ’89, won Southwest Conference titles and played in the Cotton Bowl. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1995. Harold “Sonny” Henson, Jr. Football Henson was a three-year letterman for the Hogs (1945, 1947-48) and scored four touchdowns on interceptions during his time with the Razorbacks. Following his football career, Henson served on the Board of Directors for the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame for 30 years and was president from 1984-86. He served as chairman on the Board of Directors of the UA Hall of Honor and was a past president of the Arkansas Letterman’s Club. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2002. Howard “Red” Hickey Football Hickey was a brilliant offensive tackle for Arkansas in 1938-40 and served as co-captain of the 1940 Hogs. He was named to the Razorback All-Decade Team of the 1930’s. Twice he was All-Southwest Conference in basketball and in 1941 he played on Arkansas’ first Final Four team. He later had a distinguished career as a player and head coach in the National Football League. Hickey was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2000. Ron Hightower Men’s Tennis One of two Razorbacks to earn all-American in 1980, he received the honor in both singles and doubles. He won 117 singles matches in his career and is one of the only four players to win as many as 100 matches. His .880 career singles winning percentage (117-16) is the best in school history. He also won 76 double matches, which ranks sixth best in school history. His 38 singles victories in 1980 are the third-most in a season in school history while his 32 doubles wins that year are the second-most. He won Southwest Conference individual singles titles in 1978 and 1980, and a doubles title in 1980. The U of A was 24-6, 24-4, 26-4 and 31-4 in his four years. Hightower was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2006. Glen Ray Hines Football Hines became the first offensive tackle in school history to earn All-America honors in 1965. He was a three-year UA football letterman and helped lead the Hogs to a 25-7 record in his tenure, including an 11-0 record in 1964 on the way to a national championship. The Houston Post named Hines the SWC Most Outstanding Player for the 1965 season. A member of the UA All-Century team, Hines was also named to the Razorbacks’ 1960’s All-Decade squad. Hines went on to a professional football career with Houston, New Orleans and Pittsburgh. Hines was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2001. Chip Hooper Men’s Tennis Hooper was perhaps the greatest singles player in Razorback tennis history. Hooper helped Arkansas tennis gain national recognition in the late 1970’s and the early 1980’s. A tree-time letterman, Hooper became the first UA player to achieve the nation’s No. 1 ranking in singles during the 1980 campaign. He also became the first Razorback to earn multiple all-America honors in singles (1980-81). In his senior season, he helped lead the Hogs to a school record 31 wins for legendary UA coach Tom Pucci. He captured the SWC title in No. 1 singles in both 1980 and 1981 in leading the Razorbacks to league crowns in both of those seasons. He also won the singles’ title at the 1981 ITA National Indoor Championships. Hooper was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2003. Harold Horton Football Horton has been a player, assistant coach, recruiting coordinator and administrator for the Razorbacks. He played in the Cotton, Sugar, and Gator Bowl games while lettering in 1959-61. He was an assistant coach at UA from 1968-80. In 1981 he became head football coach at Central Arkansas where he built an incredible 74-12-5 record, won seven league titles and earned two national championships. He returned to the Hogs as recruiting coordinator in 1990 and later as director of football operations. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1997. Jim Lee Howell Football & Men’s Basketball Howell served as president of the UA’s student council and was a member of the football and basketball teams. From 1933-36, Howell was part of head coach Fred Thomsen’s “passingest” football team in the nation and in 1936 was captain of the basketball team that reached the finals of the 1936 Olympics at Madison Square Garden. After leaving the Razorbacks, Howell became part of the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds. In 1938, Howell helped the Giants win the world championship and in 1939 and 1941 helped them win Eastern division titles. He left the league from 1942-1945 while serving as a Marine company commander in the Pacific during WWII. Howell became head coach of the Giants in 1954 and turned the team around, winning the championship in 1956, its first since 1938. Howell later became a scout and served more than 40 years with the Giants. Howell was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1990. Bruce James Football A first-team all-Southwest Conference and All-American defensive end by the Football Writers Association of America in 1970. James helped Arkansas finish with a 9-2 record and a No. 11 national ranking by the Associated Press. He helped the Razorbacks lead the SWC in total defense by allowing just 267 yards per games. James lettered in 1968, ’69, and ’70. He recorded 53 tackles as a sophomore and 80 tackles as a junior. He was part of defensive units that led the SWC in total defense in 1970 (267.3??), rushing defense in 1968 (138.0) and scoring defense in 1969 (7.6). James was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2008. GiGi Miller Johnson Women’s Track and Field An NCAA triple jump national champion and a four-time all-American, Johnson was the Southeastern Conference heptathlon champion in 2000. She was the first Lady Razorback field national champion when she captured the 2001 NCAA triple jump title. The school record holder for the triple jump and heptathlon, Johnson was a 2001 World University Games heptathlete and triple jump participant in Beijing, China. Since her junior season at Arkansas, she has ranked in the top ten in the U.S. for the women’s heptathlon and No. 2 in the United States in 2006. Johnson was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2008. Jimmy Johnson Football A captain on Arkansas’ 1964 national championship team, Johnson was defensive coordinator of the Razorbacks before launching a successful head coaching career. A 200-pound nose guard, he epitomized the quick, attacking defenders that shut out five straight opponents in ’64. He is one of the only two coaches ever to guide a college team (Miami) to a national title and a pro team (Dallas) to a Super Bowl crown. Johnson was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1999. Harry Jones Football A three-year wingback for Frank Broyles’ Razorbacks, Harry Jones won all-Southwest Conference honors in 1965 and played on the 1964 national championship team. During his tenure, the Hogs won back-to-back Southwest Conference titles in 1964 and 1965 before finishing second in the league in 1966. Nicknamed “Light Horse” Harry for his breakaway speed, he specialized in long runs including an 83-yard rushing touchdown against North Texas in 1965. Drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles, Jones was one of the tow Hogs to on in the first round of the 1967 NFL draft. Jones was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2004. Jerry Jones Football A co-captain of Arkansas’ 1964 national championship football team, Jerry Jones played guard and fullback for the Razorbacks. He was a three-year football letterman (1962-64) and played on teams that compiled a total of 25 wins in a three-year span. In his senior season, the Razorbacks went 11-o, including a 10-7 win over Nebraska in the Cotton Bowl, to capture the national championship awarded by The Football Writers Association of America and the Helms Athletic Foundation. Jones continued his tradition of excellence as the owner of the Dallas Cowboys guiding them to three Super Bowl titles. His substantial contributions to Razorback athletics include a gift that enabled the construction of the UA football museum in the Broyles Center. The museum bears his name along with fellow UA teammate Jim Lindsey. Jones was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2004. Jeff King Baseball King was a two-time All-Southwest Conference third baseman for the Razorbacks and he helped lead the Hogs to the College World Series in 1985. His career batting average of .372 is still the second highest in school history. He hit 42 career home runs and drove in 204 runs, both still second highest in school history. He hit 42 career home runs and drove in 204 runs, both still second on the UA career list. He was the first player taken in the 1986 Major League Baseball amateur draft and had a long career in the big leagues with Pittsburgh and Kansas City. King was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2000. Joe Kleine Men’s Basketball Kleine was Arkansas’ third leading career scorer when he completed his career and he still ranks sixth on the Razorbacks’ all-time list. All-Southwest Conference in 1984 and again in 1985, Kleine was a member of the 1984 United States Olympic basketball team that won a gold medal. He finished his career with 1,753 points and 806 rebounds. He is fifth on Arkansas’ career rebound chart. He spent 15 years in the NBA following his time with the Razorbacks. Kleine was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2000. George Kok Men’s Basketball Kok a 6-11 center in the mid-1940’s was a giant for his time. Three times he was All-Southwest Conference and in 1945 he led the Razorbacks to the Final Four. Nearly 50 years after his career ended he ranked among the Hogs’ top 10 all-time scorers with 1,644 points. He scored 449 points as a freshman, a record for first-year Razorbacks that stood for 49 years. He averaged 20.4 points as a senior, an incredible total for the time. He was named was to the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1994. Steve Krueger Baseball Krueger starred for Norm DeBriyn’s baseball Razorbacks in 1980. An All-American and two-time All-Southwest Conference selection, he set the school record by tossing 11 complete games in 1979 and then duplicated the feat the following season. His 22 career complete games rank second in the UA record list. He tallied 10 wins to help the Razorbacks advance to their first College World Series in 1979. He was named to the College World Series All-Tournament squad helping the Hogs to a national runner-up finish. As a senior, he earned All-American honors and was named the recipient of the J. Frank Broyles Award, an honor recognizing the most outstanding Razorback athlete of the year in any sport. His 13 victories on the mound in 1980 remains a record for Razorback pitchers and his 23 career wins ranks second. Krueger’s seasons earned run average of 1.59 (1979) and 1.73 (1980) ranks as the fourth and fifth lowest marks, respectively. His career ERA of 1.66 is a number two all-time on the UA list. Krueger was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2005. Jerry Lamb Football Lamb was a team captain on Arkansas’ 1964 national championship football team. He was a sure-handed receiver in the golden era of Razorback football. A three-year letterman from 1962-64, he earned All-Southwest Conference honors as both a junior and a senior. Lamb led the Hogs with 23 receptions, 278 yards and four touchdowns as a sophomore. He paced the Razorbacks again as a junior, racking up 16 receptions for 240 yards and two touchdowns. As a senior, he earned 13 catches for 180 yards and again tied the for the team lead with two touchdown catches. In his three years on the gridiron, Arkansas won 25 games and posted the program’s only perfect 11-0 record in 1964. Following his collegiate career, he was drafted by St. Louis in the 1964 NFL Draft and by Kansas City in 1964 AFL Draft. He played professionally with the Chiefs. He is a member of the Razorbacks’ All-Decade team for the 1960’s and was inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame in 2001. Lamb was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2005. Eugene Lambert, Sr. Men’s Basketball Lambert had a seven-year coaching record of 113-60. His teams won two SWEC championships and advanced to the Final Four in 1945. He was a football letterman in 1927 and 1928 and also lettered in basketball two seasons. The Razorbacks were 19-1 in each of his two basketball seasons and were SWC champions each year. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1996. Seneca Lassiter Men’s Track and Field A standout distance runner for the Hogs from 1995 through 1999, Seneca Lassiter was a part of nine national championship teams, including the 1998-99 squad that captured Arkansas’ unprecedented fifth NCAA triple crown. During his career he earned 13 all-America honors, including two NCAA 1,500-meter titles. He is the only Razorback in Arkansas’ legendary track history to capture multiple 1,500-meter crowns. He was also able to claim the United States 1,500-meter championship in 1997 and 2001 and went on to represent Team USA at the World Championships. In addition to his success on a national level, Lassiter was an 11-time Southeastern Conference Champion, earning five during the indoor season and six at the conference outdoors championships. Lassiter was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2004. Bev Rouse Lewis Women’s Athletics Staff Lewis is the women’s athletic director at the University of Arkansas, a position she has held since 1989. She has managed the expansion of Arkansas’ women’s program from seven sports to ten and saw the Lady Razorback basketball team reach the NCAA Final Four in 1998. She came to Arkansas as women’s track coach and led her team to a 1988 Southwest conference championship in cross country, the first league title ever won by a UA women’s team. She was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1998. Steve Little Football Little was a two-time All-American and scored more points than any kicker in Razorback history. His record of 280 points is the second highest total by any Arkansas player, and he also averaged 44.4 yards during his two seasons as a punter. He kicked a 67-yard field goal against Texas that tied for the longest in NCAA Division One history. A member of the Razorback All-Centennial Team, Steve was a three-time All-Southwest Conference kicker. Little was named was to the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1994. Daniel Lincoln Men’s Cross Country and Track & Field A four-time NCAA champion, Lincoln won three straight in the 3,000-meter steeplechase (2001-03) and the 10,000 meters in 2003 for John McDonnell’s Razorbacks. He was a four-year letterman as a member of the cross-country and track and field teams, and was a 14-time all-American honoree. He was a seven-time Southeast Conference champion, winning the indoor 5,000 meters (2002-03), three straight steeplechase titles (2001-03), and the 5,000 and 10,000 meters (2002). The U.S Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association named him the 2003 NCAA Division I National Scholar Athlete of the Year. He was a member of Team USA at the 2004 Athens Olympics, and the American record holder in the 3,000-meter steeplechase (8:08:82). Lincoln was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2008. Jim Lindsey Football Lindsey was the inspirational leader on Arkansas’ 1964 and 1965 unbeaten teams. He earned 1,177 career rushing yards and scored eight touchdowns. He also caught 40 passes for 584 yards and four touchdowns and helped lead the Razorbacks to a school record 22 consecutive victories and the 1964 National Championship. He had an outstanding NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1997. Tim Lollar Baseball Lollar was the first all-America in Razorback baseball history. He was a pitcher and designated hitter and earned the honor in 1978 when he was 6-2 on the mound and hit .356. He had a career earned run average of 2.17. He had an outstanding major league career with San Diego, New York (Yankees), Boston and Chicago (White Sox). He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1995. Gordon Long Football & Baseball A two-sport letterman at Arkansas in football and baseball he gained notoriety in1948 for his protection of a football official following a stunning two-point loss to SMU at Fayetteville. Media members were so moved they created the Swede nelson National Sportsmanship Award and he was the initial recipient. Long was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1999. Ryan Lundquist Baseball An all-American outfielder in 1997, and all-southeast Conference in both 1997 and 1998, he lettered four times from 1996-99 and received the Bill Dickey Award in 1999 for leadership, talent and commitment. Lundquist holds school career records with 241 runs scored, 288 hits, 232 RBI, 68 doubles, 131 extra base hits and 538 total bases. In 1997 he earned and still holds season records with 24 home runs, 190 total bases and a .819 slugging percentage. He held the school career record of 56 home runs until 2007. He helped Arkansas go 39-20 with an NCAA Tournament appearance in 1996. 36-20 in 1997, 38-21 with an NCAA appearance in 1998 and 42-23 with an SEC championship and NCAA appearance in 1999. Lundquist was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2008. Fred Marshall Football Marshall cemented his place in Razorback history by leading the Razorbacks to a magical 11-0 season in 1964 and a National Championship for the Razorbacks. A three-year letterman, Marshall assumed the starting quarterback role early in the 1964 Houston Post Award, recognizing the most outstanding player in the Southwest Conference. Marshall threw for 656 yards and four touchdowns while rushing for 438 yards. He garnered all-Southwest Conference honors and earned the Crip Hall Award in his senior season in the Hogs’ 44-0 rout of SMU. He engineered a historic 80-yard drive late in the fourth quarter against Nebraska in the Cotton Bowl to clinch the win and the Hogs’ first football national championship. Following his Razorback career, he went on to play with Calgary of the Canadian Football league. Marshall was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2003. Wayne Martin Football One of the most dominating defensive linemen in UA history, Wayne Martin hauled in first-team all-America honors from the Associated Press, the Football Writers Association of America and The Sporting News in 1988. Martin led the squad in tackles for loss for three consecutive seasons. In 1988, while leading the Razorbacks to the Southwest Conference title, he garnered all-Southwest Conference honors after making 68 stops, including 18 tackles for a loss. He was named to the UA all-Century Team after finishing his Razorback career with 152 tackles, 37 tackles for a loss and 14 pass deflections. He was a first-round draft choice for the New Orleans Saints in 1989. He played 10 seasons in the NFL retiring in 1999. Martin was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2004 Wilson Matthews Football When Frank Broyles became head football coach at Arkansas in 1958, he took one look at Wilson Matthews’ incredible 11-year record of 111-14-3 at Little Rock Central High School and immediately offered Matthews a position on his staff. If Matthews wasn’t already a legend in Arkansas athletics, he quickly became one. He served as an assistant to Broyles from 1958-72 and coached two all-Americas and eight all-Southwest Conference players during that time. He became assistant athletic director in 1973 and eventually was named associate athletic director. He was responsible for developing the scholarship fund that is the financial cornerstone of the Razorback athletic program. Largely responsible for building the enormous statewide support for Razorback athletics, Matthews was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor Oct. 20, 1989. Lee Mayberry Men’s Basketball Currently the school’s third all time leading scorer (1,940 points), he earned all-American basketball honors as a point guard in 1992. He was a three-time all-Conference selection earning all-Southeastern Conference recognition in ’92 and all-Southwest Conference Accolades in 1990 and ’91. Mayberry currently ranks as the all-time leader in steals (291), seconds in assists (729), third in three-point percentage (.424), and fourth in field goals made (727) and three-pointers made (218). During his tenure, the Razorbacks won three straight SWC Tournaments titles and made four NCAA Tournament berths, including a trip to the Final Four in 1990 and the Elite Eight in 1991. He was a first-round NBA draft pick of the Milwaukee Bucks. Mayberry was inducted into the University of Arkansas Hall of Honor in 2004. Jerry Mazzanti Football Mazzanti was an all-Southwest Conference performer in 1962. Mazzanti was a mainstay at tackle for the Razorback football team and was a three-time letterman earning letters in 1960, 1961 and 1963. In 1961, he racked up 51 tackles and earned a pass break-up and a fumble recovery. He made 42 tackles in his senior season while snaring an interceptions and covering two fumbles. During his tenure, the Razorbacks posted a record of 25-8 including capturing two Southwest Conference crowns (1960, 1961). In each of his three seasons, the Hogs finished in the top 10 in the final national rankings. Following his Razorback career, the Lake Village, Arkansas product played in the National Football League with Philadelphia. Mazzanti was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor 2003. John McDonnell Men’s Cross Country and Track & Field McDonnell is the most successful coach of any sport in the history of Arkansas athletics. His teams dominated the sport in the decade of the 1980’s, winning 24 Southwest Conference championships and 10 national titles in indoor track, cross country and outdoor track during the decade. Named cross country coach in 1974 and track coach in 1978, McDonnell’s teams had won 35 SWC championships entering the fall of 1990. The Razorbacks had earned 11 national crowns to that point and set an NCAA record by winning seven consecutive national championships in indoor track. A native of Ireland, McDonnell established the greatest dynasty in the history of SWC track after taking over a program that had reached rock bottom before his arrival. McDonnell was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor November 16, 1990. Mel McGaha Football, Men’s Basketball & Baseball McGaha was a three-sport letterman at Arkansas during the 1940’s. He earned three monograms in football, four in basketball and two in baseball. He captained the 1947 football team and returned an interception 70 yards for a touchdown in the ’47 Dixie Bowl against William and Mary. He played on basketball teams that won a Southwest Conference championship and finished second three times. His career led him to major league baseball where he played and managed. His last managing job was with the Cleveland Indians. McGaha was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor November 16, 1990. Lamar McHan Football McHan was Arkansas’ career leader in total offence when he completed his career in 1953. He passed and ran for 3,578 yards. His 2,574 career passing yards also were a school record when he graduated. Later an outstanding NFL player, McHan passed for 1,107 yards and ran for 409 yards during his senior season. He also had a 40.2 punting average and kicked extra points. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1993. George McKinney Football A three-time letterman at quarterback in 1959, ’60, ’61, McKinney was a team captain in 1961. His team was 9-2, Co-Southwest Conference champions and ranked No. 9 in the final Associated Press poll in 1959. In 1960 they were 8-3, SWC champions and ranked No.7 in the final AP poll. Ranked No. 9 in the final AP poll in 1961, they finished 8-3 and were Co-SWC champions. His teams played in the 1960 Gator Bowl, 1961 Cotton Bowl and 1962 Sugar Bowl. During his junior year, following games against Texas and Texas Tech, he was recognized as the national player of the week by Sports Illustrated and UPI. McKinney was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2008. Kevin McReynolds Baseball Without the most feared hitter in Razorback baseball history, Kevin McReynolds was the first two-time all-America ever for the baseball Hogs. McReynolds set school career records for batting average, home runs, runs batted in, total bases and triples while playing just three seasons. While his career records have been eclipsed, he still ranks in the career top 10 in nine categories. He won the Southwest Conference batting title in 1980 when he hit .386 with a school record 17 home runs. He was all-SWC and all-America in 1980 and 1981. He also was one of the best defensive outfielders in Razorback history. A standout outfielder for the San Diego Padres and New York Mets, McReynolds was induced into the Razorback Hall of Honor Oct. 20, 1989. Sidney Moncrief Men’s Basketball Moncrief became one of the most beloved athletes in Razorback history when he spearheaded the return of Arkansas to an elite status in college basketball. He finished his career as the school’s all-time leading scorer and rebounder. Three-times an all-Southwest Conference choice, Moncrief is the only Razorback basketball player ever to twice earn all-America honors. He played on three teams that won or shared SWC titles and helped lead the Hogs to the NCAA Tournament three times. While he was scoring 2,066 points and snaring 1,015 rebounds, Moncrief was leading the Razorbacks to 102 victories against just 20 defeats and a trip to the Final Four in 1978 and the Midwest Regional finals in 1979. Moncrief, who later had a brilliant professional career with the Milwaukee Bucks, was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2000. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor Sept. 30, 1988 as one of six charter members. Bill Montgomery Football Montgomery had a brilliant three-year career in 1968-70, directing the Razorbacks to an overall record of 28-5 and two trips to the Sugar Bowl. He set school records for passing completions, completion percentage and passing yardage. During his career, the Razorbacks set the current record for most touchdowns scored. He was named all-SWC in 1970 and is a member of the Razorback All-Century Team. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1996. Billy Joe Moody Football Moody was a three-year football letterman for the Razorbacks (1960, ’61, ’62) at fullback and defensive back. During his playing career at Arkansas, the Razorbacks won the 1960 SWC championship and were co-champions in 1961. UA played in three New Year’s Day Bowl games (1960 Cotton, 1961 and ’62 Sugar). Moody carried the ball 18 times in 1963 for 51 yards and had 12 tackles and four pass breakups. He was drafted by Denver in the 1963 AFL and by Los Angeles in the NFL Draft. Moody was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2009. Billy Moore Football Moore is the only all-America quarterback in Razorback history. He also was a standout defensive back. He earned all-America and all-SWC honors in 1962 when he directed the Hogs to a 9-1 regular season record and a spot in the Sugar Bowl. He led the Razorbacks in rushing with 585 yards and passed for 673 yards. He was named to the Razorback All-Century Team in 1994. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1996. Cynthia Moore Women’s Track and Field Moore was a five-time all-American and recipient of the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. Moore helped set the standard for Lady Razorback track and field from 1988-91. The El Dorado, Arkansas, native redefined the jump records at Arkansas, breaking both indoor and outdoor marks for the long and triple jumps during her tenure. She earned national runner-up honors in the triple jump at the 1990 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. IN 1991, she was voted the NCAA Woman of the Year for the state of Arkansas. When she departed Arkansas, she left at the school record holder both indoors and outdoors, marks that stood for almost a decade. Moore was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2003. Henry Moore Football Moore was a two-time All-Southwest Conference fullback in 1954 and 1955. He rushed for 701 yards and three touchdowns in ’55 and was a member of the “25 Little Pigs” who won the SWC championship in 1954 and played in the Cotton Bowl. He ran 82 yards for a touchdown in a 1954 victory over Texas. He played for the New York Giants and Baltimore Colts in the NFL. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1997. Jim Mooty Football Mooty earned All-America honors as a running back in 1959. Twice he was All-Southwest Conference. He rushed for 1,053 yards and nine touchdowns during his career and was the Most Valuable Player in Arkansas 1960 Gator Bowl victory over Georgia Tech. He was named to the UA All-Centennial Football Team. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1997. Tom Murphy Football and Men’s Basketball Murphy was a two-sport star in the 1930’s earning All-Southwest Conference honors in football and basketball. He was the SWC Most Valuable Player during the 1933 football season when the Razorbacks were 7-3-1 and won their first league championship. He earned All-SWC recognition in basketball in 1932 and 1933 when the Hogs had a two-year record of 32-13. Murphy was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2000. Gerald Nesbitt Football Nesbitt, a two-time all-Southwest Conference fullback, rushed for 1,668 career yards averaging nearly five yards per carry. He was the second leading rusher in school history when he finished and earned 18 career touchdowns. He rushed for 123 yards in a 1956 Razorback victory at Texas. Nesbitt was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1999. Amber Nicholas Shirey Women’s Basketball Shirey was the 1990 Southwest Conference Tournament MVP. She lettered from 1989-92, was a two-time All-SWC selection, and was the career leader in assists at Arkansas prior to the 2002 season. The only 1,000 point-500 assist Lady, Back, she was a two-time CoSIDA Academic All-American, was NCAA Woman of the Year for the state of Arkansas and received n NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship. She has been an assistant coach for the Lady Razorbacks since 1993, including the 1998 NCAA Final Four team. She was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2002. Frank O’Mara Men’s Track & Field O’Mara was a three-time All-America in Arkansas’ track program. He won the 1,500-meter Championship at the 1983 NCAA indoor meet and twice was All-America as a member of the Hogs’ indoor distance medley relay team. He ran the 5,000 for Ireland’s Olympic team in the games of 1984, 1988 and 1992. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1997. Niall O’Shaughnessy Men’s Cross Country and Track & Field O’Shaughnessy was a six-time All-American in cross-country, indoor track and outdoor track in 1973-78. He is recognized as one of the early leaders in Arkansas’ climb to national prominence in track. He anchored the first Southwest Conference cross-country championship team under Coach John McDonnell. Twice he finished second in the mile at the NCAA Indoor Track Meet and he participated in the 1976 Olympic Games at Montreal. O’Shaughnessy was named to the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1994. Tom Pagnozzi Baseball Pagnozzi only spent one season at Arkansas but he has made more than a significant contribution to the Razorback baseball program. He became a catcher while with the Hogs and hit .362 in 1983 while earning all-Southwest Conference honors. He signed with the St. Louis Cardinals following his junior campaign and spent several years as their regular catcher. He earned two Gold Gloves for his defensive work. Through his generous support, Pagnozzi is responsible for many of the special features at Charlie Baum Stadium. Pagnozzi was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1999. Brendan Pappas Men’s Golf A four-year letterman (1990-93) on the links for Arkansas, he earned honorable mention All-American honors in 1991. He was a part of Razorback teams that made three straight NCAA Championship appearances (1990-92). He helped the Razorbacks to a second-place finish in the 1993 SEC Championship and third-place finishes in the 1991 Southwest Conference Championship and the 1992 SEC Championship. In 1993, he was named rookie of the year on the Buy.com professional tour after posting three top-five finishes in his first seven starts. In 2006, he registered four top-ten finishes on the Nationwide Tour, including his first career victory at The Rex Hospital Open. Pappas was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2007. Deane Pappas Men’s Golf Pappas lettered in golf from 1989-92 and was a two-time All-American. He earned All-America honors in 1990 and 1992, All-SWC honors in 1991 and All-SEC honors in 1992. His best finish was at the 1992 NCAA Tournament when he finished in at a tie for 10th with a score of 285 after shooting rounds of 74, 71, 69 and 71. Pappas won individual championships at three tournaments in 1992 and had 22 top 10 finishes during his career. He had a 71.8 stroke average for his career. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2002. Loyd Phillips Football Phillips was named the outstanding lineman in college football in 1966 when he was given the prestigious Outland Trophy. It caped a brilliant career for the defensive tackle, who twice was named all-America. He started three years and was all-Southwest Conference in each of those seasons. He dominated the line of scrimmage and was Arkansas’ leading tackler during one of its greatest eras in history. As a sophomore he started for a team that finished 11-0 and won the national championship. His junior team was 10-0 during the regular season before losing in the Cotton Bowl. His senior squad narrowly missed a third straight trip to the Cotton Bowl, finishing in second place in the Southwest Conference. Phillips was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor November 16, 1990. H. L. “Ike” Poole Football, Men’s Basketball & Track & Field Poole was a three-sport letterman at Arkansas in the mid 1930’s. He was an all-America in basketball in 1936 when the Razorbacks were 24-3 and won the Southwest Conference championship. He barely missed representing the United States in the Olympic Games. He earned three letters in football in the Olympic Games. He earned three letters in football during an era when Arkansas frequently threw the football, and he also lettered in track. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1998. Cliff Powell Football Powell remains the UA career tackles leader with 367 stops despite posting the record-breaking total over 30 years ago. He earned 172 unassisted tackles as a Hog while earning another 195 stops of the assisted variety. An All-America selection in 1969, Powell was a two time All-Southwest Conference performer (1968-69). He earned 24 tackles against No. 1 Texas in the 1969 Shootout, a mark that still ranks third on the UA single-game tackle list. He is a member of the UA All-Century team as well as the 1960’s Razorback All-Decade squad. Powell was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2001. Bobby Proctor Football He lettered in football in 1953 and 1954, and was a co-captain of the 1954 Southwest Conference Championship team known as the “Twenty-Five Little Pigs.” The 1954 club went 8-3, played in the Cotton Bowl and ended the year ranked No. 8 by UPI. He was a blocking back and a defensive back. Proctor caught nine passes for 59 yards in 1953 and seven passes for 53 yards and a touchdown in 1954. He had one interception in 1954 and returned it 63 yards. Proctor was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2006. Tom Pucci Men's Tennis Pucci coached the Razorback men’s tennis team to a 218-60 (.784) record during his nine years at Arkansas from 1976-1984. His .784 winning percentage is the best in school history while the 218 victories rank second. In 1979, Pucci’s Razorbacks advanced to the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA Men’s Tennis Championship for the first time in school history. The following year, in 1980, the Hogs made their first ever appearance in the Elite Eight, finishing the season ranked No. 7 in the nation. In his six-year coaching span Pucci’s teams made three appearances each in the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight, finishing each year ranked in the top 10 in the country. The center court in the Dills Indoor Stadium is named Tom Pucci Court. Pucci was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2009. Johnny Ray Baseball Ray earned All-Southwest Conference honors in both of his seasons as Arkansas’ second baseman. He set a school record with 12 triples in 1979 and led the Razorbacks in runs batted in that year and helped lead the Hogs to the College World Series championship game. He had a brilliant major league career with Pittsburgh and California. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1997. Stanley Redwine Men’s Track & Field Redwine was a four-time all-American in track from 1980-83. He was one of the premier middle distance runners of his era. He was second in the 600 at the 1981 NCAA indoor championships and finished second in the 880 indoors in 1983. He ran for five Southwest Conference championship teams. After serving as an assistant track coach at Arkansas, he became head coach at the University of Tulsa. Redwine was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1999. Reuben Reina Men’s Cross Country and Track & Field Reina was an eight-time All-American. Reina helped lead the Hogs to nine NCAA championships and 11 Southwest Conference crowns. He was a two-time national individual champion in the 3,000 meters winning the indoor title in both 1990 and 1991. Reina captured seven individual conference championships including the 1988 SWC Cross Country crown. A four-year letterman in cross country, indoor and outdoor track at Arkansas, Reina garnered a spot on the U.S. Olympic team that competed in the 1992 Barcelona Games. Reina was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2001. Jon Richardson Football Richardson was the first African-American scholarship athlete to compete at Arkansas. He blazed the way for thousands of future Razorbacks with grace and dignity. The native of Little Rock lettered for Coach Frank Broyles’ Razorbacks from 1970-72. He was seconds on the team in rushing in 1970 with 441 yards and nine touchdowns on 104 carries. He ranked third on the squad with 17 receptions for 240 yards on a team that went 9-2 and finished the season ranked No. 11 in the nations in his sophomore season. In 1971, Richardson was third on the club with 483 yards rushing and three touchdowns on 104 carries, including a career-best effort of 154 yards and two touchdowns in a win over Oklahoma State. He hauled in 13 catches for 87 yards in helping the Hogs to an 8-3-1 mark and a No. 16 national ranking. As a senior, he ranked second on the team with 313 yards on 97 attempts and led the squad with seven touchdowns. He also broke the school record with 501 yards in a kickoff return yardage in his final collegiate campaign. His 19 rushing touchdowns still rank 11th on the UA career record list. Richardson was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2005. Nolan Richardson Men’s Basketball Coach Richardson has completed 11 seasons as head basketball coach at Arkansas. His 1994 team won the NCAA Championship. He has taken the Razorbacks to the Final Four in 1990 and 1995. His teams at Arkansas have won five conference titles, including two in the Southeastern Conference and three in the Southwest Conference. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1996. Jack Robbins Football Robbins was one of the finest passers the Southwest Conference ever had seen during his career in the mid-1930’s He led the SWC in passing in 1935, hitting 63 percent of his tosses for 1,219 yards. He still ranks sixth on Arkansas’ career passing list with 2,582 yards even though he played before the passing game was popular. He threw 19 career touchdown passes. Robbins also was a brilliant punter leading the SWC in that department in 1937. He was all-Southwest Conference in basketball and football and followed his Razorback career by becoming the first Hog ever selected in the opening round of the NFL draft. He had a respected career with the Chicago Cardinals. Robbins was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1990. Glen Rose Football and Men’s Basketball Rose is one of only four Razorbacks ever to earn all-Southwest Conference honors in football and basketball. He was all-SWC in basketball three times and earned all-America recognition as a senior. He was selected all-SWC in football in 1927 during his senior campaign. While he had a superb playing career, Rose may be best remembered for his coaching career. In two tenures at Arkansas, he posted 324 victories, a league record at the time and still second best in SWC history. He also coached the Razorback football team in 1944 and 1945. Rose played on teams that won three straight conference championships in basketball and coached the Razorbacks to six SWC titles. Rose was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor Sept. 30, 1988 one of six charter members. Floyd Sagely Football Sagely earned All-America and All-Southwest Conference honors in 1953 when he led the league in receiving with 30 catches for 542 yards. Named to the 1950’s All-Decade team at Arkansas, he was the Hogs’ second leading career receiver when his career concluded. He was a three-year starter in football and basketball and played in the NFL with San Francisco and the Chicago Cardinals. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1997. Rick Schaeffer Athletic Department Staff Schaeffer served 24 years in the UA sports information office, including 21 as director. Schaeffer joined the Razorback staff in 1976 and was named director in 1979. Schaeffer was better known by fans as the color analyst for Razorback football and basketball radio broadcasts. During his tenure at UA, Schaeffer worked 16 bowl games, 21 NCAA basketball tournaments, including Arkansas’ 1994 national championship, and the 1979 NCAA College World Series, In July of 200 he accepted the position as the N.W. Arkansas Regional Director of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2002. Louie Schaufele Football Schaufele lettered in football in 1948, ’49 and ’50. He was selected to Arkansas’ All-Decade Team of the 1940’s as a back. He made three interceptions in 1950 and returned one them 70 yards for a touchdown against Texas A & M. He was selected to play in the 1950 Blue-Gray Game. Schaufele became one of the most respected football officials in the college game following his playing career. Schaufele was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2006. Wear Schoonover Football The first all-America football player in Arkansas history, Wear Schoonover was one of the premier ends of this time in college football. Schoonover was as well known for his basketball ability as for football. He was all-Southwest conference three times in basketball and once in football. He was one of only four Razorbacks in history to be named all-SWC in both sports. He was consensus all –America in football in 1929 as he led the Hogs to a 7-2 record. He led the basketball Razorbacks to three SWC championships. Schoonover, who caught 33 passes for 342 yards in his all-America season, was inducted into the Razorback Hall of Honor Oct. 20, 1989. Clyde Scott Men’s Track & Field and Football Scott, one of the most highly decorated athletes in the history of University of Arkansas sports, was the first Razorback to earn a medal while representing the United States at the Olympic Games. He earned the silver medal at the 1948 Olympic Games after winning the 110 hurdles at the 1948 NCAA championships with a time of 13.7. In football, he was all-Southwest Conference three times and all-America in 1948. He closed his football career as the all-time leading rusher at Arkansas and averaged 5.1 yards per career carry while scoring 14 touchdowns. He rushed for 1,502 yards on 297 carries. A member of the College Football Hall of Fame, Scott was nicknamed after his hometown of Smackover. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor Sept. 30, 1988 as one of six charter members. R. H. Sikes Men’s Golf Sikes was a three-year letterman in golf before the Razorbacks had made a strong commitment to the program. As a senior in 1963 he earned a spot as an individual in the NCAA Tournament. He won the championship, the only time a Razorback ever has won the event. He then had several outstanding years on the PGA Tour. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1995. Billy Ray Smith, Sr. Football Smith was All-Southwest Conference in 1956 but was most famous for his part in leading the “Twenty-Five Little Pigs” to the SWC championship in 1954. He also was a Golden Gloves heavyweight Boxing Champion. He had an illustrious career in professional football and was selected as a member of the Razorback All-Centennial Team. Smith was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1994. Billy Ray Smith, Jr. Football Smith was a two-time All-America and twice was runnerup for the Outland Trophy, given to the nation’s top lineman. He made 299 career tackles and set a school record with 63 tackles behind the line of scrimmage. He also was All-Southwest Conference twice and played in the Sugar, Hall of Fame, Gator and Bluebonnet Bowl games. He had an outstanding NFL career with the San Diego Chargers. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1997. Christy Smith Flowers Women’s Basketball Smith was named the SEC Freshman of the year in 1995. She set a record that may never be broken by playing every minute of every regular season conference game (445 minutes played), a streak of 575 minutes that stretched into her sophomore season. She led the Lady Razorbacks to the 1998 NCAA Final Four in Kansas City and it was her four free throws in the closing moment that sealed the defeat for Duke in the West Regional. Christy was a four-time Associated Press honorable mention All-American. She finished her career fifth in scoring (1,549) and second in assists (507) and steals (239). In the space of 12 months she led Team USA to the Gold at the World University Games, Arkansas to the NCAA Final Four and the Charlotte Stings into the WNBA Playoffs. A second-round draft pick of the Sting she played two seasons in the WNBA before injuries forced an early retirement. Named the NCAA Woman of the Year from the state of Arkansas in 1998, she was the Women’s Athletics Department’s Salute to Excellence recipient in 1999. Flowers was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2005. Randy Stewart Football Stewart was a three-year Razorback letterman from 1963-65, played both center and offensive guard on the Razorbacks’ national championship team in 1964. He earned first-team All-Southwest Conference honors at center in 1965. The senior captain also was recognized for his academic prowess, earning Academic All-America honors in the same season. Stewart was part of the most prolific stretch in Razorback history, including a 22-game winning streak that began in the final game of the 1963 season and lasted through the first ten games of the 1965 campaign. Stewart was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2007. Phillip Stidham Baseball Still ranking as the top relief pitcher in Arkansas baseball history, the three-year letterman (1989-91) from Tulsa, OK, is one of four two-time baseball All-Southwest Conference honors in 1989-91, and led the Hogs to back-to-back SWC Championships in 1989 and 1990. He led the Hogs in ERA for three straight years, boasting a 2.68 ERA in 1989, a school-record 0.95 ERA in 1990 and a 1.20 ERA in 1991. As the 1991 recipient of the Bill Dickey Award, he went on to play in the Major Leagues with the Minnesota Twins and the Detroit Tigers. Stidham was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2007. Pat Summerall Football Summerall was a standout two-way end for Arkansas in 1949-51. Although he was an outstanding lineman, he is best known for his field goal that helped the Razorbacks defeat Texas, 16-14, in 1951. Nationally recognized for his work as play-by-play announcer on CBS’ NFL telecasts, Summerall had a brilliant professional career, mostly with the New York Giants. He was inducted in the Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1993. Eddie Sutton Men’s Basketball Sutton was one of the rising stars of coaching when he took over Arkansas’ basketball program in 1974. In 11 years he led the Razorbacks to five Southwest Conference championships, nine appearances in the NCAA Tournament and a spot in the 1978 final Four. His ’78 team finished 32-4. He had an overall record of 260-75 as he built Arkansas into a national program. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1995. Barry Switzer Football Switzer was a co-captain on the 1959 Razorback football team that shared the SWC title and defeated Georgia Tech in the Gator Bowl. As a head coach he directed Oklahoma to three national championships. In his second year as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, he guided his team to the 1995 NFL Super Bowl Championship. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1996. Melody Sye O’Reilly Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field Sye was the first five-time all-American in cross country and track and field. She finished her Lady Razorback career holding 10 Arkansas records and was selected by the Southwest Conference as a first-team member to three all-decade teams: cross country, indoor and outdoor track. A three-time SWC champion, she was one of the Lady’Backs top point scorers at the conference championships. As front-runner for cross country, she led Arkansas to its first top 10 national finishes as well as the first national ranking b a Lady Razorback team. She was an eight-time NCAA championship qualifier in track and field during her career that went from 1984 to 1989. She was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1996. Scott Tabor Baseball Tabor was a standout hurler for the Razorbacks from 1979-82. Tabor currently ranks as the winningest pitcher in school history. Tabor racked up a UA career record 34 victories while in a Razorback uniform. He also still owns UA career marks for games started (46), complete games (28), and innings pitched (368.0) and ranks third in strikeouts (261). A four year letterman, he earned all-Southwest Conference honors twice (1981-82) and all-SWC tournament accolades as a freshman in 1979. He helped lead the Razorbacks to a combined record of 164-73-2 in his tenure including a national runner-up finish at the College World Series in 1979. He posted records of 10-2 and 11-2 in 1979 and 1981, respectively. Tabor was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2003. Martin Terry Men’s Basketball Terry lettered in basketball in 1972 and 1973 and led the Razorbacks in scoring both years, averaging 28.3 points while shooting 52 percent in 1973 and 24.3 points in 1972. He also averaged 5.4 rebounds and made 79.3 percent of his free throws in 1972 while adding 3.9 rebounds and making 85.5 percent of his free throws in 1973. His 28.3 average in 1973 is still a school record and he hold the mark for the top two scoring games in school history with 47 points against SMU in 1973 and 46 against Texas A & M in 1972. He was named first-team All-Southwest Conference each season. Terry was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2006. R.C. Thielemann Football Thielemann was a four-year letterman from 1973-76. He became a starter during his freshman seasons, launching a remarkable streak of 42 consecutive starts. He garnered All-Southwest Conference honors at offensive guard in 1975 and helped the Razorbacks to a 10-2 record including a win over Georgia in the Cotton Bowl. As a senior he moved to center where he earned All-SWC honors for the second consecutive year. A member of the 1970’s All-Decade Team, he earned a spot on Arkansas’ All-Century Team and was selected in 1994 as apart of the UA Football centennial celebration. Following his collegiate career, he was drafted second round by the Atlanta Falcons. He played 12 seasons in the NFL, including an eight-year stint with the Falcons (1977-84) and four-year stint with the Washington Redskins (1985-88). Thielemann was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2005. Scotty Thurman Men’s Basketball Starred for the Razorbacks from 1993-95, Thurman helped the Hogs to three Sweet Sixteens (1993-95), back-to-back Final Fours (1994-95) and the National Championship (1994). The three-year letterman was a three-time first-team ALL-SEC and NABC all-district selection. He currently ranks tenth on the UA’s career scoring list with 1,650 points and remains night on the career field goals made list (611). The Ruston, lA, native secured his place in Razorback history when he launched a high-arching three-pointer with one second on the shot clock with less than a minute remaining in the 1994 NCAA Championship game against Duke clinching the school’s first basketball national championship. Thurman was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2007. Ronnie Underwood Football Underwood was a wingback who lettered for the Razorbacks from 1954-56. He rushed 106 times for 432 yards and five touchdowns. In 1956, Underwood was Arkansas’ leading receiver and the third-leading rusher with 268 yards on the ground, seven catches for 154 yards and two touchdowns. He also returned a kick-off 88 yards for a touchdown in 1955 against LSU. He went on to play for Chicago in NFL and has had a long illustrious career as a college football official since his playing career ended. He was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2002. Darrell Walker Men’s Basketball An Associated Press, Converse and UPI second-team all-American for basketball coach Eddie Sutton in 1983, Walker was also first-team all-Southwest Conference. A letterman in 1981, ’82 and ’83, he played on teams with a 24-8, 23-6 and 26-4 record and three consecutive NCAA tournament bids. Those teams finished the seasons ranked No. 20, No. 12, and No. 9, respectively. Currently 18th on Arkansas’ career scoring list with 1,325 points he led the team in scoring in 1983. Walker is also 230 career steals, ninth with 333 free throws made and ninth with 302 assists. He was a first-round NBA draft pick and the 12th overall selection of the New York Knicks in 1983. He played ten years in the NBA with the Knicks, Denver, Washington, Toronto, Detroit and Chicago, and he won an NBA championship with the Bulls in 1993. Walker was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2008. George Walker Football A quarterback-defensive back for the Razorbacks in 1954, 1955, and ’57, Walker led the Southwest Conference in interceptions while playing for the Twenty Five Little Pigs in ’54. As a senior he passed for 587 yards while producing 671 yards in total offense. He scored 11 touchdowns and kicked 23 extra points in his first two seasons and fired 10 career touchdown passes. Walker was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 1999. Tracy Webb-Rice Women’s Basketball The first great point guard in Lady Razorback basketball history, Tracy Webb-Rice parlayed her outstanding ability and leadership into championships. She captained the Lady Razorbacks to the 1987 National Women’s Invitational Tournament Championship after leading Arkansas to its first NCAA Tournament bid in 1986. The MVP and the NWIT, Webb-Rice finished her career as the all-time leader in assists and steals. A first-team all-Southwest Conference pick as a senior, Webb-Rice was also all-SWC tournament in 1987 and was once selected as Southwest Conference player of the week. Webb-Rice was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2004. Dean Weber Athletics Department Staff Weber completed his 27th year as head trainer at Arkansas in the spring of 2000. He has worked with football during his entire time with the Razorbacks and has made 20 post-season bowl trips. He spent time with the basketball team early in his career with the Hogs. He was a trainer for the U.S. Olympic baseball team in 1984. He is a member of the Arkansas Athletic Trainers Hall of Fame. Weber was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2000. Steed White Football A letterman in football in 1946 and ’47, White’s team was 6-3-2 And Southwest Conference Co-Champions in 1946. They also made Arkansas’ first appearance in the Cotton Bowl, tying No. 8 LSU, 0-0 and ended the year ranked No. 16 in the nation. The 1947 team was 6-4-1 and recorded the first bowl victory in school history with a 21-19 win over William and Mary in the Dixie Bowl. White had two stints as a Razorback assistant coach in 1957 and again from 1961-63 as offensive line and ends coach. Arkansas went 6-4 in 1957, 8-3 with a SWC Co-Championship and No. 9 final ranking in 1961, and 9-2 with No. 6 final ranking in 1962 and 5-5 in 1963. The Razorbacks played in the 1962 and ’63 Sugar Bowls. White was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2008. Fred Williams Football A contemporary of Dave Hanner and Pat Summerall, Fred Williams had a reputation as one of the toughest, hard-hitting linemen in the Southwest Conference and later in the National Football League. Williams lettered at Arkansas in 1949, 1950, and 1951. Only the lack of team success by the Razorbacks during that era prevented him from earning all-conference honors. After graduating from Arkansas, he had a long distinguished professional career, spending 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears. Williams was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor Nov. 1, 1991. Jarrell Williams Football Williams played halfback and defensive back on two Southwest Conference championship teams during his Razorback tenure. Williams was part of the 1959 squad that posted a 9-2 record as well as the 1960 squad that finished 8-3. He rushed for 259 yards and earned an interception as a senior. After a short stint as a freshman coach under Frank Broyles and an assistant high school football coach in Oklahoma, Williams took a job as the head coach at Springdale High School in 1965. That began a legendary career that resulted in Williams compiling a career record of 261-133-5 with the Bulldogs including four state championships and 11 conference titles. Williams was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2001. Corliss Williamson Men’s Basketball Williamson is one of the most decorated basketball players in UA history. Williamson was a two-time all-American (1993-94, 1994-95) and two-time SEC Player of the Year (1993-94, 1994-95) for the Razorbacks. As a sophomore in 1993-94, he earned Most Outstanding Player honors in the NCAA Tournament in leading the Hogs to their first national basketball crown with a 76-72 win over the Duke Blue Devils. He averaged 20.4 points a game in Arkansas’ national championship season. He lettered three times for the Razorbacks before entering the NBA draft where he was a first-round draft pick by the Sacramento Kings. Williamson was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor in 2003. |
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