Plymouth State Athletic Hall of Fame Criteria

On October 26, 1985 Joe Dudek broke Walter Payton's all-time college football touchdown scoring record at Plymouth State College's Currier Field. That evening, PSC held its first-ever Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Banquet. Five of PSC's most influential sports personalities were honored by a special committee with selection as charter members to the Hall of Fame. The inaugural banquet was a resounding success, and subsequently the yearly Hall of Fame banquet has become an annual highlight of the PSU sports schedule.

At each banquet, speakers recognize the contributions of each inductee, and those inductees present reflect on their Plymouth experiences. The banquet, entertainment and induction ceremonies make for a special event. Those who attend most value the opportunity to renew old acquaintances while honoring the memories and exploits of some special Plymouth people.

Purpose

The Athletic Hall of Fame was established by PSU in 1985 to provide a means by which to recognize the efforts and achievements of various athletes, coaches, teams and contributors to Plymouth State University athletics while reinforcing a sense of history and tradition. 

Selection Committee

A selection committee will meet annually to consider nominations for induction into the Hall of Fame. This committee should consist of individuals from the University community with a knowledge of and interest in intercollegiate athletics, to include the University's Athletic Director, Associate Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator, Sports Information Director, an active male and female coach and a University faculty member. The selection committee will consist of a minimum of these four individuals, and always include at least one male and one female member.

Criteria for Induction

1. Individuals to be considered on the basis of undergraduate athletic achievement must
   1. be a graduate of PTC, PSC or PSU
   2. have a nomination submitted on their behalf detailing their athletic accomplishment
   3. have waited five years since completion of athletic eligibility
   4. have participated for a minimum of two years on at least one varsity team, and
   5. have represented PSU in a positive fashion both as an undergraduate and as an alumnus
2. Coaches, administrators, and special supporters of Plymouth State athletics are also eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame, if they
   1. have a nomination submitted on their behalf detailing the special nature of their contributions to Plymouth State athletics, and
   2. have conducted themselves in a fashion such as to bring credit to Plymouth State, for a minimum of five years
3. Respected Plymouth State University alumni who bring favor to their alma mater by achieving success in their areas relating to athletics as alumni are eligible for induction consideration five years after their graduation, providing that the selection committee receives appropriate nominations detailing the candidates' achievements as alumni.
4. Deceased contributors to Plymouth State University athletics are also eligible to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
5. Persons currently coaching at Plymouth State University will not be considered for induction if the primary rationale for that consideration revolves around their coaching accomplishments while at PSU.
6. An athletic team shall be eligible for induction as a unit. The induction of the team shall not prohibit the separate induction of one or more of its members. If a team is inducted, the Hall of Fame committee shall select a representative to accept the award.