University of Missouri Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame

"To recognize and honor those individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the achievements and prestige of the University of Missouri in the field of athletics, and who have continued to demonstrate in their lives, the values imparted by intercollegiate athletics."

The University of Missouri Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame was made possible by the 1989 bequest of $100,000 from the estate of the late A.C. (Ace) and Mary Stotler. It is located in the lobby of the main entrance to Mizzou Arena, after being housed in the Hearnes Center until the fall of 2004. The first class was enshrined in 1990, in conjunction with Mizzou's observance of its 100th football season.

Induction into the Hall of Fame is the highest honor bestowed upon a Mizzou student-athlete, coach or administrator.

The general public is invited to submit nominations by filling out the form here. See nominee criteria below. For more information, please contact Dave Matter, Senior Associate AD, University of Missouri, 1 Champions Drive, Suite 200, Columbia, MO 65211.

Categories of Membership 

Section 1. Former Student-Athletes

A. Recipient of at least one letter award.

B. Five years since graduation of class, as determined by matriculation date.

C. Outstanding achievement in intercollegiate athletics, such as:

• First-team All-American
• Olympic medal winner
• Olympic Top Eight finisher
• Olympic team member
• NCAA champion
• NCAA Top Six finish
•  World, American, or NCAA record performance
• NCAA statistical champion
• Significant contributions to sports while at Mizzou or thereafter, when the above criteria do not or could not apply.

Section 2. Former Coaches

A. Tenure of at least five years in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, or retirement.

B. Retirement, death, or departure from the Department of at least five years.

C. Outstanding contributions to the Mizzou Athletics Department, which can include:

• Development of the program
• Career record
• National titles
• National Top 20 rankings
• National achievements (e.g., Coach of the Year, President of a national coaches association)
• Development of national champions in individual sports
• Coaching of conference champions
• Development of Olympians and/or World, American, or NCAA record holders
• Development of All-Americans

Section 3. Former Athletic Department Staff

A. Tenure of at least five years in the Department of Athletics, or retirement.

B. Retirement, death, or departure from the Department of at least five years.

C. Outstanding contributions to the Mizzou Athletics program, which can include:

• Facilities developed
• People hired
• Direction of the overall program under their administration
•  Performance of duties
• Years of service
• Stature in national organizations
• Awards and honors received 

Section 4. Contributors (Affiliate Organizations)

A. Individuals who were not direct employees of the University of Missouri but who, through leadership or professional service within an affiliated organization, made exceptional and sustained contributions to the success, growth, or national stature of Mizzou Athletics.

B. Eligible affiliated organizations may include, but are not limited to:

• Missouri Sports Properties
• Every True Tiger Branding
• Missouri Orthopedic Institute
• Columbia Orthopedic Group
• Missouri Alumni Association
  
  C. Nominees must have:

• A minimum of five years of service with an affiliated organization supporting Mizzou Athletics; and
• At least five years since retirement, death, or departure from that organization.
  
  D. Contributions must be substantive, operational, and directly impactful to Mizzou Athletics, such as:
• Strategic leadership or innovation
• Development of key initiatives, programs, or partnerships
• Long-term professional service that materially advanced the department
• National or industry recognition related to their role
  
  E. Financial contributions, political service, or purely philanthropic activity, without direct professional involvement in athletics operations, shall not alone qualify an individual for consideration under this category.