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Eight Tigers Named to 2022 Memphis Sports Hall of Fame Class

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis had eight former student-athletes and coaches named to the 2022 Memphis Sports Hall of Fame class on Tuesday.

Former football coach Gene Bartow, baseball and football player John Bramlett, former women's basketball coach Mary Lou Johns, former football coach Billy J. Murphy, football player Tom Nix, men's basketball player Elliot Perry, women's basketball player Linda Street and football player DeAngelo Williams all earned the prestigious honor.

The 27-person class will be formally inducted during a ceremony at 7 p.