The UCF Athletics Hall of Fame was established in 1998 to honor members of past athletic teams who have excelled in intercollegiate athletics at UCF, or gained national recognition in athletics following their departure from campus. It also gives special recognition to non-athletes who have contributed significantly to the development of the UCF Athletics program.
Nominees are not eligible until at least seven years after they last participated in intercollegiate athletics at the University. Eligible inductees beyond individual student-athletes comprise of teams, coaches, administrators/staff.
The UCF Athletics Hall of Fame has 80 inductees, highlighted by former coaches, athletes, national championship teams and administrators.
Categories for Induction
- Legendary Knights - Letterwinners/athletes who have brought recognition and prominence to the University and themselves by athletic accomplishments as an undergraduate.
- Distinguished Letterwinners - Letterwinners/athletes who have made major contributions to the University athletic program through personal time, effort, interest and through many years of continued service and/or have distinguished themselves as exceptional in their chosen field or endeavor.
- Honorary Letterwinners - Individuals, coaches, athletic officials, staff members and other University officials, who were not letterwinners/athletes at UCF, yet have rendered outstanding service to the intercollegiate athletics program through personal time, effort, interest and through many years of continued service.
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| Name | Sport | Years at UCF | Induction Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Akers | Women's Soccer | 1984, 1986-88 | 1998 |
| Amy Allmann | Women's Soccer | 1984-87 | 1999 |
| Dr. Steve Altman | UCF President | 1989-91 | 2008 |
| Jason Arnold | Baseball | 1998-01 | 2006 |
| Tim Barker | Baseball | 1984-87 | 1999 |
| Sean Beckton | Football | 1987-90 | 2000 |
| Sylvester Bembery | Football | 1984-87 | 2009 |
| Stephanie Best | Softball | 2002-05 | 2015 |
| Blake Bortles | Football | 2010-13 | 2021 |
| Dee Brown | Baseball | 2002-05 | 2015 |
| Dan Burke | Football | 1979-82 | 2013 |
| Drew Butera | Baseball | 2003-05 | 2019 |
| Afia Charles | Track and Field | 2011-14 | 2021 |
| 2003 Cheerleading Team | Cheerleading | 2003 | 2013 |
| Lou Cioffi | Men's Soccer | 1978-79 | 2013 |
| Bo Clark | Men's Basketball | 1975-77, 78-80 | 1998 |
| Mike Clark | Men's Basketball | 1969-73 | 2001 |
| Torchy Clark | Men's Basketball (Coach) | 1969-83 | 1998 |
| Dr. Trevor Colbourn | UCF President | 1978-89 | 2008 |
| Tamika Coley | Women's Basketball | 1991-92, 93-96 | 2001 |
| Daunte Culpepper | Football | 1995-98 | 2002 |
| Robert Damron | Men's Golf | 1991-94 | 2002 |
| Chariya Davis | Women's Basketball | 1995-99 | 2009 |
| Darryl Davis | Men's Basketball | 1991-95 | 2008 |
| Elgin Davis | Football | 1983-86 | 2010 |
| Wayne Densch | Honorary Letterwinner | 1986-94 | 2010 |
| Winston DuBose | Men's Soccer | 1973-76 | 2000 |
| Willie English | Football | 1989-91, 93 | 2003 |
| Bernard Ford | Football | 1985-87 | 2011 |
| Tim Foskett | Baseball | 1980-83 | 2002 |
| Rony Francois | Men's Soccer | 1980-83 | 2005 |
| Jenny Frank | Volleyball | 2000-03 | 2011 |
| Gerry Gergley | Wrestling (Coach) | 1970-80 | 2003 |
| Bill Giovanetti | Football | 1979-82 | 2000 |
| Alan Gooch | Football (Player and Coach) | 1983-03 | 2006 |
| Franco Grilla | Football | 1989-92 | 2005 |
| Mike Gruttadauria | Football | 1991-94 | 2004 |
| Rick Hamilton | Football | 1989-92 | 2006 |
| Tyra Harper | Volleyball | 1994-97 | 2004 |
| Greg Jefferson | Football | 1991-94 | 2011 |
| Shawn Jefferson | Football | 1988-90 | 2002 |
| Don Jonas | Football (Coach) | 1979-81 | 2013 |
| Dennis Kamrad | Rowing (Coach) | 1973-03 | 2003 |
| Allison (Kime) Trela | Softball | 2007-08 | 2019 |
| Kelly Kochevar | Women's Soccer | 1991-94 | 2008 |
| Cliff Kresge | Men's Golf | 1988-90 | 2011 |
| Natalie Land | Softball | 2009-12 | 2021 |
| Ken Leeks | Men's Basketball | 1988-92 | 2004 |
| Calvin Lingelbach | Men's Basketball and Baseball | 1973-78 | 2001 |
| Jorge Magluta | Football | 1982-85 | 2011 |
| Brandon Marshall | Football | 2002-05 | 2019 |
| Lucy McDaniel | Volleyball | 1975-79 | 2006 |
| Renata Menchikova | Volleyball | 1995-97 | 2002 |
| Manny Messeguer | Honorary Letterwinner | 1980-Present | 2011 |
| Dr. Charles Millican | UCF President | 1965-78 | 2008 |
| Chad Mottola | Baseball | 1990-92 | 2008 |
| Ed O'Brien | Football | 1984-87 | 2008 |
| George O'Leary | Football (Coach) | 2004-15 | 2019 |
| Dr. Jack O'Leary | UCF Director of Athletics | 1976-81 | 2008 |
| Michael O'Shaughnessy | Football | 1979-80 | 2010 |
| Susan Patz | Women's Basketball | 1982-86 | 2000 |
| Sinua Phillips | Men's Basketball | 1990-94 | 2006 |
| Tari Phillips | Women's Basketball | 1990-91 | 2003 |
| Justin Pope | Baseball | 1999-01 | 2013 |
| Jerry Prather | Men's Basketball | 1974-78 | 1999 |
| Aline Reis | Women's Soccer | 2008-11 | 2019 |
| David Rhodes | Football | 1991-94 | 2003 |
| Karen Richter | Women's Soccer (Player and Coach) | 1987-90, 1991-98) | 2000 |
| Heikki Ritvanen | Men's Soccer | 1996-99 | 2004 |
| Dr. Frank Rohter | UCF Director of Athletics | 1968-74 | 2005 |
| Johnny Rouse | Wrestling | 1971-72 | 2005 |
| Darrell Rudd | Football | 1981-84 | 2008 |
| Jim Rudy | Men's and Women's Soccer (Coach) | 1975-87 | 2001 |
| Scott Ryerson | Football | 1980-83 | 2002 |
| Asante Samuel | Football | 1999-02 | 2015 |
| Bennie Shaw | Men's Basketball | 1974-76 | 2009 |
| Josh Sitton | Football | 2004-07 | 2021 |
| Kevin Smith | Football | 2005-07 | 2019 |
| Laura Smith | Volleyball | 1977-79 | 1999 |
| Marquette Smith | Football | 1994-95 | 2005 |
| Bob Spitulski | Football | 1988-91 | 2009 |
| Jermaine Taylor | Men's Basketball | 2005-09 | 2021 |
| 1978 Volleyball Team | Volleyball | 1978 | 2015 |
| Alexander "Lex" Wood | Men's Tennis (Coach) | 1971-77 | 2010 |
| Kim Wyant | Women's Soccer | 1982-85 | 2010 |
| Art Zeleznik | Administration | 1982-09 | 2011 |
