Hall of Fame Roster
Ben Henneke
GOLDEN LEGACY AWARD
BEN HENNEKE
University President, 1958-67
Class of 2024
His lifelong association with TU began in 1931 when he enrolled as a freshman … worked part time in the university publicity office, wrote for the student newspaper and acted in university theatre productions … he joined the TU faculty in 1936 … was appointed vice president in 1952 … was named president in 1958 … under his leadership, one of the numerous campus expansion projects was the construction of Mabee Gymnasium … as a student, he wrote the “Hurricane Fight Song,” which is still heard at most TU athletic events.
BEN HENNEKE
University President, 1958-67
Class of 2024
His lifelong association with TU began in 1931 when he enrolled as a freshman … worked part time in the university publicity office, wrote for the student newspaper and acted in university theatre productions … he joined the TU faculty in 1936 … was appointed vice president in 1952 … was named president in 1958 … under his leadership, one of the numerous campus expansion projects was the construction of Mabee Gymnasium … as a student, he wrote the “Hurricane Fight Song,” which is still heard at most TU athletic events.
2025 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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2025 Hall of Fame Inductee - 1999-2000 Men's Basketball Elite Eight Team Speech
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2025 Hall of Fame Inductee - Rick Dickson
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