Western Carolina University

The purpose of the Western Carolina University Athletics Hall of Fame is to recognize and honor those persons whose outstanding contributions have enriched the athletic programs of Western Carolina University, and to provide an enduring memorial and preserve for posterity the memories of those persons whose endeavors brought distinction to the University.
 
The volunteer Western Carolina University Athletics Hall of Fame Committee consists of a minimum of fifteen (15) members; twelve (12) voting and three (3) non-voting. The committee meets bi-annually with the annual voting meeting held each spring.

 

2026 Induction Ceremony Information:

Catamount Athletics Retired / Honored Numbers & Jerseys

Number or Jersey Honor / Retirement Procedures

Western Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame Constitution

Hall of Fame Constitution (in PDF Form)

WCU Athletics Hall of Fame - Online Nomination
(WCU Athletics Hall of Fame - Nomination Forms (in PDF Form) 

Patron Award Recipients
The WCU Athletics Hall of Fame Committee periodically awards its patron Award to an individual who has made a positive impact on the WCU Athletics program through his/her contributions of leadership and/or unique support off the playing field and courts. Following is a list of the award recipients:

1992: Ralph Sutton
1993: E.J. Whitmire and Dr. Wallace Hyde
1994: Dr. Quinn Constantz
1995: Alice Benton
1996: Dr. Jim Hamilton
1998: Dr. Gurney Chambers
1999: Jimmy Childress
2004: Larry Stanberry
2005: Nathan Arthur
2013: Alden McCracken

Below are the members of the Western Carolina University Athletics Hall of Fame through the 2026 induction ceremony: