Rice Athletics Hall of Fame

In 1970, the "R" Association honored 14 former athletes and one former coach as first members of the Rice Athletics Hall of Fame.

Since 1970, over 225 student-athletes, coaches, teams, and trainers have been inducted into the Rice Athletics Hall of Fame.

The criteria for consideration for the honor, as set forth by the "R" Association, states that to be eligible, a candidate "must possess or shall have possessed, in addition to outstanding ability in sports, other qualifications such as sportsmanship, character and integrity, and be one who has brought great distinction to Rice University; and shall have completed his or her athletic eligibility or service with the Athletic Department or Rice University at least five years prior to his or her selection."

In 1969, the "R" Association established the Distinguished "R" Award to recognize past letterwinners who have led an exemplary life and in 1974, the Honorary "R" Award was created to recognize individuals who need not have competed for or attended Rice, but have been long-standing supporters of Rice Athletics.

New members were inducted at an annual banquet until 2000, when the decision was made to induct new members every other year.

To submit nominations for the Rice Athletics Hall of Fame, Distinguished "R" or Honorary "R", please take a moment to read the nomination criteria and then fill out the appropriate nomination form below:

Hall of Fame Nomination Form