BETHANY, W.Va. - Bethany College is excited to announce the Bethany College Athletics 2026 Legends and Legacy Hall of Fame Weekend is set to take place on April 10-12.

Bethany will be debuting its new Legends and Legacy Hall of Fame Weekend on the weekend of April 10 which features a homecoming of past Bethany College Athletics Hall of Famers, a presentation of special awards for past Bethany student-athletes, and alumni games for all of the Bison's team sports. Legends and Legacy Weekend serves as a celebration of both past and present Bison student-athletes along with their achievements on the field, in the classroom, and in the Bethany community.

We welcome back all former Bison to support Bethany's current student-athletes by attending alumni games throughout the weekend while also cheering on the Bison softball and baseball teams on Saturday, April 11 where current members of the Bethany College Athletics Hall of Fame will be recognized. Nominations for the 45th Class of the Bethany College Athletics Hall of Fame are now open with the newest class being announced in the Fall of 2026. Hall of Fame Nominations can be made HERE 

Complete Alumni Game Schedule

Friday, April 10

Women's Volleyball Alumni Game - 4 p.m. | Hummel Fieldhouse

Sunday, April 12

Baseball Alumni Game - TBA | Bethany Park

*More Alumni Games to be Added!*
 

Hall of Fame Nomination Requirements

To be eligible for nomination to the Athletic Hall of Fame, one must be a graduate of Bethany College. Any Bison student-athlete whose class graduated/playing career ended at least 10 years prior and who earned a varsity letter from the Bethany athletic department is eligible for nomination. However, strong consideration will be given to those who satisfy one or more of the following criteria:

    A. Earned All-American recognition.
    B. Named PAC/Conference MVP.
    C. Earned All-PAC (1st, 2nd, Honorable Mention) at least two times.
    D. Set one school record during their career (record may have since been broken).     
    E. Captain of a conference championship team AND earned All-PAC once.

If a potential nominee graduated prior to Bethany's inclusion in a conference, outstanding accomplishments or records in athletics will be considered. Special recognition may be granted where it is deemed appropriate by the Selection Committee.

Outstanding teams and accomplished members of the Bethany coaching/support staff are also eligible for nomination. 

    A. Teams are eligible for nomination 10 years after the season for which recognized.
    B. Any coach/administrator/staff member must have worked at Bethany for a minimum of five years and retired or departed from Bethany in good standing at least five years prior to their nomination.
    C. No more than one coach or athletic personnel may be selected for induction in a given year. There need not be a coach or athletic personnel inductee in a given year.

While athletic achievement is of prime importance, moral character and good citizenship during undergraduate and post-graduate years will be taken into consideration. In addition, outstanding achievements after leaving Bethany may also be a factor in making the selections.

Nominations can be made by anyone and may be made on a continuous basis. Once nominated, he/she shall remain on the list for consideration for five years. If they have not been elected in that five-year span, their name will be removed from consideration but they are eligible to be nominated again.

BETHANY COLLEGE ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME