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Athletic Hall of Fame
University of the District of Columbia Athletic Hall of Fame
The University of the District of Columbia Athletics Hall of Fame was established to pay tribute and give recognition to former student-athletes, coaches and administrators who have significantly contributed to the athletic success and history of the institution. Established during the celebration of the university’s 160th Anniversary in 2011, the Athletics Hall of Fame honors outstanding individuals and celebrates the university’s rich history of intercollegiate athletic competition which began in the early 1900’s when students attending Miner Teacher’s College competed in basketball and tennis.
Hall of Fame inductees are student-athletes, coaches and administrators who have significantly contributed to the athletic success and history of the Myrtilla Miner School for Colored Girls, Washington Normal School, Wilson Normal School, Miner Normal School, Wilson Teachers College, Miner Teachers College, District of Columbia Teachers College, Federal City College, Washington Technical Institute, and the University of the District of Columbia over the last 160 years.
Click here for the Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony press release after the event
Click here for 2012 Hall of Fame Photos
University of the District of Columbia Inaugural Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Class
Reslyn W. Henley – Basketball Student-athlete and Coach
Leonard “Tony” Upson – Basketball Student-athlete
Dr. Philip Sheridan Fox – Athletic Director
Elizabeth Young McNair – Track and Field Student-athlete
Wil Jones – Basketball Coach
The 1982 University of the District of Columbia Men’s Basketball NCAA National Championship Team
Athletics Hall of Fame Nomination Pages:
University of the District of Columbia Athletics Hall of Fame Former Athlete Nomination Form
Eligibility to Nominate
Nominations for the Athletics Hall of Fame will be accepted by:
- Hall of Fame Committee members
- Individuals who have attended one of the nine legacy institutions associated with the University of the District of Columbia
- Individuals who have served as faculty or staff at one of the nine legacy institutions associated with the University of the District of Columbia
- Immediate family members of the Nominee
Selection Criteria
Nominees must be student-athletes, coaches and administrators who have significantly contributed to the success and athletic history of the University of the District of Columbia and its legacy institutions as named above. Nominees must meet the criteria as defined below for each individual category.
Categories and Criteria for Nominees
1. Student-Athletes
- A nominee must have graduated from one of the nine legacy institutions, as previously named, connected to the University of the District of Columbia’s history.
- Athletic participation at the university must be verified.
- A ten year waiting period must occur from the date the nominee last participated at the university.
- While athletic achievement is of prime importance, significant contributions to the community at large while at the University, or since departing the University, may also be a factor in selecting nominees for inclusion to the University of the District of Columbia Athletics Hall of Fame.
- A person nominated must be of high principle and character, and they must also have displayed good sportsmanship and leadership skills while a student-athlete.
- Nominees must have lettered at least twice in one sport or once each in two different sports.
- Deceased nominees shall be given equal consideration in all categories of student-athletes, coaches and administrators. To receive posthumous selection to the University of the District of Columbia Athletics Hall of Fame any waiting period may be waived by vote of the committee.
2. Coaches
- Coaching participation at the University must be verified.
- There will be no predetermined time period for years of service at the University.
- A three year waiting period must occur from the date the nominee last coached at the University.
- Considerations for selection include but are not limited to: recognition as a significant contributor to the sport and/or the community at large, being a person of high character and principle at the time chosen, and must have left the position at the time nominated.
- Deceased nominees shall be given equal consideration in all categories of student-athletes, coaches and administrators. To receive posthumous selection to the University of the District of Columbia Athletics Hall of Fame any waiting period may be waived by vote of the committee.
3. Administrators
- Administrative participation at the University must be verified.
- There will be no predetermined time period for years of service at the University.
- A three year waiting period must occur from the date the nominee last worked at the University.
- Considerations for selection include but are not limited to: recognition as a significant contributor to the athletic program and/or the community at large, being a person of high character and principle at the time chosen, and must have left the position at the time chosen.
- Deceased nominees shall be given equal consideration in all categories of student-athletes, coaches and administrators. To receive posthumous selection to the University of the District of Columbia Athletics Hall of Fame any waiting period may be waived by vote of the committee.
