UNLV Hall of Fame Adds Five Honorees
The 2026 class includes golfers, football and baseball players, and a longtime athletics administrator.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Golf
Five new members joined UNLV Athletics' 2026 Hall of Fame class, honoring former golfers, football players, a baseball pitcher, a longtime administrator and a donor who supported campus facilities. The induction ceremony was held as a night celebration for the valley's university community.
Why it matters
For Las Vegas residents who follow UNLV, the class links the university's athletic history to its present facilities and alumni, including a 1998 national championship men's golf team and a long-serving athletics administrator. The ceremony marks a recognition of decades of campus contributions rather than a change in programs or policy.
The 2026 class is five inductees, including Charley Hoffman, a member of the 1998 NCAA men's golf national championship team who became a four-time PGA Tour winner. Jason Thomas's 2000 UNLV football team finished 8-5 and beat Arkansas 31-14 in the Las Vegas Bowl, while Erick Fedde was the 18th overall pick in the 2014 MLB Draft.
The players
UNLV Athletics
The university athletics department that selected and inducted the 2026 Hall of Fame class.
Charley Hoffman
Former UNLV golfer on the 1998 NCAA national championship team who became a four-time PGA Tour winner.
Jason Thomas
Former UNLV quarterback and the school's all-time leader in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns by a quarterback.
Erick Fedde
Former UNLV pitcher drafted 18th overall in the 2014 MLB Draft and named Mountain West Pitcher of the Year.
Terry Cottle
Longtime administrator who served more than three decades at UNLV Athletics.
The details
UNLV Athletics inducted the five members of its 2026 Hall of Fame class during a night ceremony celebrating the honorees. Each inductee was introduced with a summary of his athletic or administrative contributions, including Jason Thomas, the school's all-time leader in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns by a quarterback, and Erick Fedde, who earned Mountain West Pitcher of the Year honors. Terry Cottle served more than three decades at UNLV Athletics, and Bill Paulos, a 1969 graduate, supported the Mendenhall Center and Fertitta Football Complex.
Timeline
1969: Bill Paulos graduates from UNLV.
1998: UNLV men's golf wins the NCAA National Championship with Charley Hoffman as a member.
2000: UNLV football finishes 8-5 and beats Arkansas in the Las Vegas Bowl.
2014: Erick Fedde is drafted 18th overall in the MLB Draft.
November 6, 2026: UNLV Athletics celebrates the 2026 Hall of Fame class.
Beyond the Strip
The class recognizes a 1998 NCAA men's golf national championship that remains one of the university's most notable athletic achievements. This year's ceremony adds Charley Hoffman, a member of that team, to a broader set of honorees whose careers span several decades of UNLV sports.
If you attend UNLV games or follow the program, the induction brings the university's former athletes and administrators back to campus for recognition. The ceremony is a chance to see the honorees in person and learn how each shaped the program.
The takeaway
The 2026 class connects the 1998 national golf title and the program's football and baseball milestones to the people who built them. Watch for future UNLV Athletics announcements about additional Hall of Fame events.
Further reading
For more on the university's sports history, browse the Golf section for coverage of the valley's links and collegiate play.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KSNV.
