Six outstanding former University of Missouri athletic figures have been selected for induction into Mizzou’s Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame. They will represent the 29th induction class since the Hall’s inception in 1990.
The class will be formally inducted Fri., Nov. 15, in a ceremony and celebration to be held that evening Columbia (with details forthcoming). The group will also be recognized at the Mizzou Football home game the next day against Florida.
The 2019 class includes standouts who have been among the best in Mizzou history in their sports. Here is a look at this year’s inductees:
CLASS OF 2019
- David Bonuchi– M. Swimming & Diving (2011-14) [Native of Columbia, Mo.]
Hometown product who became arguably the program’s top diver, winning 10 first-team All-American honors and three conference championships; - John Clay – Football (1983-86) [Native of St. Louis, Mo.]
One of the most dominant offensive linemen to ever suit up for Mizzou who was a consensus All-American in 1986, and a three-time first-team All-Big Eight selection; - Kyle Gibson– Baseball (2007-09) [Native of Greenfield, Ind.]
Flame-throwing righty who was a Golden Spikes National Player of the Year semi-finalist and a second-team All-American as a junior in 2009, when he went 11-3 with a 3.21 ERA; - Ralph Hochgrebe– Baseball (1957-59) [Native of St. Louis, Mo.]
Highly-accomplished player and inspirational leader who was a team captain in 1959, the same year he became the program’s first-ever second baseman to win first-team All-American honors, when he hit an impressive .451; - Molly Taylor (Kreklow)– Volleyball (2010-13) [Native of Delano, Minn.]
Regarded among the top players in program history who won first-team 2013 AVCA All-American honors, the same year she earned Southeastern Conference Player of the Year honors; - Tyron Woodley– Wrestling (2002-05) [Native of Ferguson, Mo.]
Mizzou’s first-ever Big 12 Conference champion who was a two-time All-American for the Tigers, as he played a key role in helping Coach Brian Smith elevate the program to national prominence;