Athletics Hall of Fame Tickets On Sale Now

Sept. 9, 2016 Tickets are on sale now for the annual University of South Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony, it was announced today.

The Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place in the Zone at Williams-Brice Stadium on Thursday, October 20. The event will begin at 5:30 pm with a cocktail hour, followed by the program at 6:30 pm. Tickets are on sale now for $40 per person, and will be available after October 1 for $50 per person.

Nine new members were elected to the University of South Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame sponsored by the Association of Lettermen in August. The list includes former student-athletes Ryan Bordenick (Baseball, 1995-98), Shonda Cole (Volleyball, 2003-06); Bo Davies (Football, 1969-71), Jimmy Mitchell (Football, 1969-71), Sidney Rice (Football, 2005-06), David Seawell (Golf, 1993-96) and Justin Smoak (Baseball, 2006-08). In addition Jim Carlen (Football Coach and Athletics Director, 1975-81) and Billy Laval (Football, Baseball and Basketball Coach, 1928-34) were elected to the Athletics Hall of Fame based on their significant contributions to Carolina Athletics.

In addition to the induction ceremony on Thursday, October 20, the nine members of the Hall of Fame class of 2016 will be recognized during the South Carolina-UMass football game on Saturday, October 22.

To purchase tickets or for more information regarding the Hall of Fame induction ceremony, contact Shelley Leavitt, Lettermen’s Association Coordinator, at 803-777-2961 or sleavitt@mailbox.sc.edu.

Since the University of South Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame was created in 1967, 163 members, including these nine, have been elected by the University of South Carolina Association of Lettermen.

For more information on the Athletics Hall of Fame, go to http://www.gamecocksonline.com/trads/scar-hof.html