TicketsCINCINNATI – The University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics is now accepting nominations for the 2024 James P. Kelly Sr. UC Athletics Hall of Fame class. The nomination period will remain open until April 30, 2024.
To be considered for the UC Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2024, former Bearcats student-athlete alumni and teams must have completed their intercollegiate athletics eligibility no less than five (5) years ago. This means that student-athletes who completed their athletic career in 2018-19 or earlier will be eligible for nomination. Nominations are also open for former UC coaches who have retired or left the University at least three years prior to the previous Hall of Fame induction class (the 2020-21 athletic year) or earlier.
Nominees for the UC Athletics Hall of Fame must have made outstanding contributions to intercollegiate athletics at the University of Cincinnati. All individuals, including fans and supporters of Bearcats athletics, are welcome to submit nominations for standout student-athlete alumni, teams, coaches, or administrators to be considered by the Hall of Fame committee.
CRITERIA OF CANDIDATES
No. 1 - Via Online Submission: Use this online form to nominate a candidate for the Hall of Fame HERE.
No. 2 - Via Mail: Letters of nomination for each candidate along with pertinent copies or links to online newspaper or magazine content, yearbooks, or scrapbooks should be sent to: Hall of Fame, University of Cincinnati Athletics, 2751 O'Varsity Way, Suite 860, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0021. Please note that any original support materials cannot be returned.
Nomination materials are due by April 30, 2024
ABOUT THE UC ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME
The University of Cincinnati James P. Kelly Sr. Athletics Hall of Fame was established in 1976 to honor and pay tribute to those individuals and teams who have made outstanding contributions in the field of intercollegiate athletics and helped bring recognition, honor, distinction and excellence to the UC and its athletics programs through participation, support or interest.
ABOUT CINCINNATI ATHLETICS
The University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics competes at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics with the vision to reach Next Level Success for all 18 varsity teams and more than 450 student-athletes. The Bearcats have a proud athletics history, winning eight national championships and 118 conference titles. The Cincinnati men's basketball team is among the 15 winningest programs all-time, while the football team became the first non-Power Five program to compete in the College Football Playoff in 2021. Olympic gold medalist volleyball player Jordan Thompson, NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson and Major League Baseball legend Sandy Koufax are among the several luminaries who have competed as Bearcats.
In 2023, the Bearcats entered a new era as a Power Five School when they officially joined the Big 12 Conference, positioning Cincinnati among the nation's premier athletics programs.
Off the field, UC student-athletes continue to find success, as well, collectively posting a 3.42 GPA in the fall of 2023 with 81 percent earning spots on the Honor Roll.
Under the leadership of Director of Athletics John Cunningham, and supported by more than 150 full-time staff members, UC Athletics' mission is to connect our community, enhance our university and impact the lives of student-athletes as they prepare to change the world on and off the field.
For more information visit gobearcats.com.
To be considered for the UC Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2024, former Bearcats student-athlete alumni and teams must have completed their intercollegiate athletics eligibility no less than five (5) years ago. This means that student-athletes who completed their athletic career in 2018-19 or earlier will be eligible for nomination. Nominations are also open for former UC coaches who have retired or left the University at least three years prior to the previous Hall of Fame induction class (the 2020-21 athletic year) or earlier.
Nominees for the UC Athletics Hall of Fame must have made outstanding contributions to intercollegiate athletics at the University of Cincinnati. All individuals, including fans and supporters of Bearcats athletics, are welcome to submit nominations for standout student-athlete alumni, teams, coaches, or administrators to be considered by the Hall of Fame committee.
CRITERIA OF CANDIDATES
- There should be no question as to a candidate's qualifying for election.
- Candidates must have earned a majority of credits required for graduation from the University of Cincinnati and must have left UC in good academic standing.
- A five-year period must elapse from the time the athlete completes his/her athletics competition before the student-athlete may be considered a candidate for induction. There is no time restriction for coaches to be considered, but it is suggested that these individuals be separated from UC employment for a minimum of three (3) years before initial consideration. In the event of a special circumstance, the Committee Chairperson may introduce a potential inductee for discussion with a majority vote of committee members required for this person to be advanced to nominee status.
- A candidate must have earned a minimum of two (2) letters in one varsity sport or one (1) letter in two sports.
- The following shall be considered in evaluating a candidate for election to the Hall of Fame. This list should not be considered all-inclusive. Committee may assign their own values to the various criteria when evaluating a candidate:
- Achievements as a UC student-athlete.
- Character exhibited while participating as a UC student-athlete.
- Other contributions to the University (academic achievement, citizenship, extracurricular participation).
- Accomplishments, citizenship and character exhibited after the student-athlete has completed his/her intercollegiate athletics career.
No. 1 - Via Online Submission: Use this online form to nominate a candidate for the Hall of Fame HERE.
No. 2 - Via Mail: Letters of nomination for each candidate along with pertinent copies or links to online newspaper or magazine content, yearbooks, or scrapbooks should be sent to: Hall of Fame, University of Cincinnati Athletics, 2751 O'Varsity Way, Suite 860, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0021. Please note that any original support materials cannot be returned.
Nomination materials are due by April 30, 2024
ABOUT THE UC ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME
The University of Cincinnati James P. Kelly Sr. Athletics Hall of Fame was established in 1976 to honor and pay tribute to those individuals and teams who have made outstanding contributions in the field of intercollegiate athletics and helped bring recognition, honor, distinction and excellence to the UC and its athletics programs through participation, support or interest.
ABOUT CINCINNATI ATHLETICS
The University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics competes at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics with the vision to reach Next Level Success for all 18 varsity teams and more than 450 student-athletes. The Bearcats have a proud athletics history, winning eight national championships and 118 conference titles. The Cincinnati men's basketball team is among the 15 winningest programs all-time, while the football team became the first non-Power Five program to compete in the College Football Playoff in 2021. Olympic gold medalist volleyball player Jordan Thompson, NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson and Major League Baseball legend Sandy Koufax are among the several luminaries who have competed as Bearcats.
In 2023, the Bearcats entered a new era as a Power Five School when they officially joined the Big 12 Conference, positioning Cincinnati among the nation's premier athletics programs.
Off the field, UC student-athletes continue to find success, as well, collectively posting a 3.42 GPA in the fall of 2023 with 81 percent earning spots on the Honor Roll.
Under the leadership of Director of Athletics John Cunningham, and supported by more than 150 full-time staff members, UC Athletics' mission is to connect our community, enhance our university and impact the lives of student-athletes as they prepare to change the world on and off the field.
For more information visit gobearcats.com.