Hall of Fame
Air Force athletics announced its inaugural Hall of Fame class in 2007, recognizing the best of the best in the history of the Air Force Academy. A Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held every two years from 2007 through 2021 (eight classes). Beginning with the class of 2021, the ceremony became yearly with classes inducted in 2022, 2023 and 2024. The new class will be inducted in the fall of 2025. The athletic department and the Hall of Fame committee members welcome input from the graduate community as we move forward on the next induction. Please click here to submit a nomination.
The Class of 2024
Charlie Toth, Joe Vasta, Melissa Standley James, Ben Garland, Fisher DeBerry (representing the 1998 football team) and Len Salvemini.
Charlie Toth, Joe Vasta, Melissa Standley James, Ben Garland, Fisher DeBerry (representing the 1998 football team) and Len Salvemini.
The Class of 2023
Chad Hall, Tracy Healy, Marci McGlinn and Ben Phillips were inducted, along with the 2008-09 hockey team. |
Chris Knaute, Jacques Lamoureux, Casey Converse, Beau Morgan, Sara Neubauer, Cindy Lindeman (wife of the late coach Ralph Lindeman)
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 Otis Jones, Terry Maki, Robin Orth, Laura Simmons-Bergstrom and Randy Spetman were inducted, along with the 2004 men's basketball team.
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Wayne Baughman, Delavane Diaz, Eric Ehn, Chris Gizzi and Gregg Popovich were inducted, along with the 1985 football team.
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 Front Row - 1958 Football Team (left to right): Ruben Cubero, Sam Hardage, Brock Strom, George Pupich, Mike Quinlan.
Back Row (left to right): Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson (Superintendent), Dana Lyon (Pounds), Brink Spear (on behalf of the late coach Bob Spear), Maiya Anderson, Gene Miranda, Raymond Dudley, Bart Weiss, Jim Knowlton (Director of Athletics).
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 Front Row (left to right): Paul Arata, Rich Gugat, Mike Thiessen, Jim Murphy, Rick McAlister, Seth Kelsey. (Not pictured: Don Henderson)
Back Row - Members of the 1995 and 1996 women's swimming and diving teams joined by Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson (Superintendent, fourth from left), Jim Knowlton (Director of Athletics, far right).
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 The Class of 2013
From left to right: Karen Gillespie (Burton), Patty Gillette (Martinez), Carlton McDonald, Parke Hinman, Fisher DeBerry, Eric Mack. |
 The Class of 2011
From left to right: Brian Conboy (son of the late Jim Conboy), Lt. Col. Scott Thomas, Gail (Conway) Gray, Chuck Delich, Bob Nieman. |
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 The Class of 2009
From left to right: Jim Bowman, Terry Isaacson, Dr. Ben Martin (son of the late coach Ben Martin), Ernie Jennings, Dee Dowis, Callie (Calhoun) Molloy. |
 The Class of 2007
From left to right: Michelle Johnson, Alonzo Babers, Pat Clune (wife of the late John Clune), Chad Hennings, Brock Strom, Bob Beckel. |
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