The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame announced today the twelve inductees to be enshrined at its 52nd Annual Induction Banquet on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at the Omni-Nashville Hotel.
Announced inductees include Joe Allison, University of Memphis Kicker and the winner of the inaugural Lou Groza Award in 1992; Allan Houston, University of Tennessee Basketball star and current General Manager for the Westchester Knicks; Johnnie Jones, University of Tennessee Running Back; Raleigh McKenzie, University of Tennessee Center and current College Scout for the Oakland Raiders; Reggie McKenzie, University of Tennessee Linebacker and current General Manager of the Oakland Raiders; Tim Mack, 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist Pole Vaulter; George Quarles, registered over 200 victories at Maryville High School, and is currently the Associate Head Coach at Furman University; Chuck Kriese, winningest coach in ACC Tennis history and four time recipient of the National Coach of the Year Award;Jackie Pope, Middle Tennessee State University multi-sport athlete and All-American football player.