Athletics

Athletic Hall of Fame

Celebrating Athletic Excellence

The Irving ISD Athletic Hall of Fame honors individuals who have made significant contributions to athletic excellence throughout the history of Irving ISD.

The Hall of Fame was established to recognize outstanding athletes, coaches and other individuals whose accomplishments and contributions have helped shape Irving ISD Athletics. Historical Hall of Fame materials describe the program as recognizing contributors to athletic excellence throughout Irving ISD's history.

Here are some important points when making nominations:

Nominations for the Athletic Hall of Fame may be submitted by anyone, with the exception of current Irving ISD Board of Trustees and the Superintendent. Those nominating do not have to be residents of Irving ISD or affiliated with the district.
Nominations received after the annual deadline will be considered the following year.
If not selected for the current year, nomination forms will be held and reconsidered every year, unless the individual who submitted the application or the nominee has formally requested their application be removed from consideration for future years. A new application does not have to be provided on an annual basis.
Reference the Hall of Fame guidelines for more information on nominations.

Nomination Application

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Hall of Fame Recipients

Class of 2025

Class of 2024

Class of 2023

Class of 2022

Class of 2020

Class of 2019

Class of 2018

Class of 2017

Class of 2016

Class of 2015

Class of 2014

Class of 2013

Class of 2012

Eligibility for Honorees:

There are three categories of honorees:

1. Athletes: Must be a graduate of an Irving ISD high school. Eligible ten years after graduation.

2. Employees of Irving ISD: Consists of current or former coaches, teachers, administrators, or other district employees. Eligible if retired from school district or deceased.

3. Contributors: Consists of community members. Eligible at any time.

An individual that is currently an Irving ISD employee is ineligible for consideration and induction, regardless of category.

Deadline for Inductee applications will be December 3rd. Committee Review and Selection will happen in January and the Induction Ceremony and Banquet will be held the 1st Saturday of May. A plaque will be placed at the school where the honoree is/was affiliated. A plaque will be placed at the Joy and Ralph Ellis Stadium Fieldhouse. Honorees will be given a plaque for their personal use.