Hall of Fame

BennyHollis

Benny Hollis

  • Class
  • Induction
    2003
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Basketball, Distinguished Service
DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS & COACH, 1971-1994
Starting as a student manager in basketball, he eventually became the most successful Athletics Director in school history from 1982-94 while directing the University to seven All-Sports Trophies and overseeing the move to 1-A football before retiring in 1994. Hollis was also an assistant basketball coach (1971-79) and the head coach in 1980-81, winning the TAAC title in 1980.
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