KWU Athletic Hall Of Fame 2026 Inductees

The Kansas Wesleyan University Coyote Athletic Hall Of Fame 2026 Inductees

Over homecoming week, throughout the many of the events, one of the more important events is the Jerry Jones Hall of Fame. 

Jerry Jones was a long-time head basketball coach and athletic director here at Kansas Wesleyan University. The Kansas Wesleyan University Coyote Athletic Hall of Fame was founded in 1986 by Jerry Jones during Kansas Wesleyan University’s (KWU) Centennial Celebration. Inaugural Class: Started with 100 members in 1986. Total Inductees: Features 283 total inductees as of recent classes. 

Includes individuals such as Bruce Santerre ’70, LaCole (Wilkinson) Armstrong ’13, Kamie (Rash) Crawford ’14, G’16, Kat Benton ’09, G’11, coach Daryl Hoelting, and the 2014 and 2015 championship softball teams. These individuals were named because they are part of the 2026 inductee class. 

2026 Hall Of Fame Inductees

A student from KWU’s Student Media Department created a video that goes in depth on each inductee’s accolades. It explains how each inductee earned the honor of the Kansas Wesleyan University Coyote Athletic Hall of Fame.

Click the link to check out the video!!

Want to look into more individuals in the The Kansas Wesleyan University Coyote Athletic Hall of Fame? Click the link to see all the classes, individuals, and teams that have been inducted!

https://kwucoyotes.com/honors/jerry-jones-kansas-wesleyan-coyote-athletic-hall-of-fame 

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