Hall of Fame

The Missouri State University Athletics Hall of Fame was established in 1975 by athletics director Aldo Sebben and the Women's Athletics Hall of Fame was founded in 1981 by women's athletics director Dr. Mary Jo Wynn. The two shrines merged and had their first joint induction in February of 1999. The original Hall of Fame was a joint endeavor of the Missouri State Letterman Alumni Association and intercollegiate athletics. The first 23 years of the men's hall saw 179 people enshrined, while 70 went into the first 18 induction classes of the women's hall. With the induction of the 2013 class, the total membership of the MSU Athletics Hall of Fame is now 347 former athletes, coaches and administrators.

Inductees for the Saluki Hall of Fame are selected by a committee of University administrators and former players. A database of eligible candidates is reviewed each year. Fans may suggest the names of individuals for consideration, but only those who meet the following criteria are eligible to be considered.

Former Student-Athletes

• Five years since graduation of his/her class as determined by date of matriculation
• Olympic qualifier
• All-American recognition
• All-Conference selection
• Conference Specialty Award
• NCAA statistical leader
• SIU all-time/career leader in major statistical category
• Other considerations may include athletic accomplishments after leaving the University
• The Athletic Director can also add other athletes deemed worthy of consideration

Coaches and Administrators

• Tenure of at least five years in the athletic department
• Outstanding career as a coach, administrator or professional staff member that has brought exceptional distinction to the department
• No one that is currently employed is eligible to be inducted as a coach or administrator.
• Athletic Director can add other coaches/administrators deemed worthy of consideration