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Western Illinois Hall of Fame to Return

| By: WIU ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS

Event to take place during Homecoming

After a four-year absence, Western Illinois University Athletics has announced the return of the Leatherneck Athletics Hall of Fame, with the induction ceremonies scheduled for the weekend of October 13-14, 2023. The event coincides with Homecoming Weekend at WIU.

The last Hall of Fame induction took place in the fall of 2019. The event went into hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and limitations placed on large gatherings in the state of Illinois and on campus.  With safety precautions lifted, Western is pleased to induct the next class of Leatherneck greats into the Hall of Fame.

"I am pleased that we are bringing back this great tradition of honoring those who have accomplished so much as well as played significant roles in our Leatherneck Athletics history," stated Paul A. Bubb, Director of Athletics. "We plan to proceed with this as an annual event each fall, providing our alumni with another reason to return to the campus."

Western Illinois supporters can visit https://goleathernecks.com/honors/hall-of-fame to view the criteria for a nominee, the selection process and submit nominations.

After nominations are viewed and studied, inductees will be announced this summer, as will a schedule for the induction ceremony and additional weekend activities.

 
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