Athletics Hall of Fame Weekend

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Athletics Hall of Fame Weekend

The purpose of the DePauw University Athletics Hall of Fame is to give lasting recognition to those individuals and teams who have made exceptional contributions to the achievements and prestige of DePauw University in the field of athletics and who have continued to demonstrate in their lives the values imparted by intercollegiate athletics.

Furthermore, it is the purpose of the Hall of Fame to promote more interest in the DePauw University athletics program among alumni and especially the “D” alumni association members and to display before students in attendance at the University, the performance of past athletes who have contributed so much in making DePauw University a great school.

Congratulations to our most recent Athletics Hall of Fame inductees who will be inducted on Saturday, November 8, 2025:

Courtney Lauer Carlson '11 (women's track and field)
Tom Downham '88 (football)
Kathy Hesse Driggs '91 (field hockey)
Eric Fruth '02 (men's cross country/men's track and field)
Craig Nelson '80 (men's soccer)
Bill Wagner (athletics communications)

Athletics Hall of Fame Nominations Form

The "D" Association and Athletics Hall of Fame Board of Directors meet annually to review nominations and select new inductees. Selected members will be notified by the chairperson of the Board of Directors and will be invited to attend the annual induction ceremony each fall.

Athletics Hall of Fame Bylaws

Athletics Hall of Fame Roster

Interested in learning more about who has been inducted into the DePauw University Athletics Hall of Fame? This list of alumni, friends, coaches, and teams can be searched and organized by name, graduation year, induction year, and/or sport.