U of T Sports Hall of Fame
Listing of all past Hall of Fame inductees
What is the Sports Hall of Fame?
The Sports Hall of Fame honours Varsity's greatest athletes and builders. It was established in 1987 as part of an ongoing effort to preserve and display the records relating to the outstanding historical tradition of athletic, academic and community leadership fostered by the University of Toronto.
Nominations are submitted by T-Holders, staff, athletes, media and anyone with an interest in Varsity athletics. Inductees are chosen by a committee of nine voting members representing the T-Holders' Association, Athletic Department Staff and Council, the University and the media.
The Sports Hall of Fame is administered by the Department of Athletics and Recreation with the assistance and financial support of the T-Holders' Association. The permanent Hall of Fame display is located in the main lobby of the University of Toronto Athletic Centre, at the corner of Spadina and Harbord.
Selection Criteria
There are two categories for Hall of Fame Members, student-athletes and builders.
- Must have represented the University of Toronto in some manner while a student.
- Competed with distinction at the highest level of intercollegiate competition available at the time.
- The major factor is the athlete's contribution to the Varsity program; achievements in other athletic area (i.e. provincial, national and international competitions) are considered as auxiliary factors.
- In addition to outstanding individual athletes, outstanding teams would be eligible for admission as a team (i e. Grey Cup winners or 1928 Varsity Grads).
- Normally, a minimum of 10 years absence from the Varsity program is required prior to consideration.
- Student-athletes must also have demonstrated academic success.
- Must have made a significant contribution to the University of Toronto athletics program in a role other than that of a student-athlete.
- Builders must have been a member of the University of Toronto athletics, faculty or administrative staff and/or friend and supporter of the University of Toronto athletics for a period of at least five years.
- Normally, nominees are not considered for selection until 10 years after the initial appointment or commencement of service to the University of Toronto program.
- Contribution to the Varsity program is the major factor, but contributions to other athletic programs may also be considered.
Nomination Rules
Nominations can be submitted by anyone with an interest in Varsity athletics, i.e. T-Holders, staff, athletes, media and the general public. Nominators are encouraged to supply as much supportive detail as possible with each nomination. The Faculty will assume responsibility for researching each nomination and validating the factual bases of the participation and contribution to the program.
Selection Committee
Nine voting members, as follows: one representative of the Men's T-Holders, one representative of the Women's T-Holders, one male Faculty staff, one female Faculty staff, one member of the Faculty Council, one member of the media, one representative of the University of Toronto Alumni Association, the Dean of the Faculty of Physical Education and Health and a Presidential Appointee. An ex-officio secretary will be appointed by the Dean.
Anthem – The Blue and White
Old Toronto, mother ever dear,
All thy sons thy very name revere,
Yes, we hail thee, ne'er will fail thee,
But will seek thy glory with our might,
(for we are)
Ever loyal, faithful, frank and strong,
We will sound thy praises in our song,
Aye, and cheer both loud and long.
The royal Blue and White.
Toronto is our University;
Shout, oh shout, men of every faculty
Velut arbor aevo, may she ever thrive-o.
God forever bless our Alma Mater
Soon our college days will all be past;
Duty bids us part from friends at last.
But we'll sever, trusting ever
Love for Varsity may us unite (unite us)
Then we'll serve the mother of us all,
And the merry days of youth recall,
While, whatever may befall,
We'll flaunt the Blue and White
Toronto is our University;
Shout, oh shout, men of every faculty
Velut arbor aevo, may she ever thrive-o.
God forever bless our Alma Mater