Posted: Apr 16, 2026
Cougar Athletic Hall of Fame
Athletic Hall of Fame Criteria -- How to Nominate Someone for the Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame Induction Years 2017, 2022, 2027, 2032, 2037
2017 Inductees
Dick "Night Train" Lane
SJC Football -- 1940s
Inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame
Bobby Jackson
WNCC Basketball -- 1992-95
NFL player and won several 6th man awards in the NFL. Still a part of NFL
teams as an assistant coach.
2022 Inductees
Bernard Garner
WNCC Basketball -- 1993-95
Went on to play at Nebraska, helping the
Huskers to an NIT championship
Neal/Lora Blomenkamp & Runza
Distinguished Sponsor
2027 Inductees
The inductees will be announcedin January 2027
as part of the WNCC 100th Anniversary.