Mizzou Athletics has unveiled its Hall of Fame Class of 2026, and the group brings together six names that span football, softball, wrestling and track and field/cross country.
The newest inductees are Nick Bolton, who played football from 2018-20; Ashley Fleming, softball, 2009-12; Andy Hill, football from 1980-84 and again from 1996-2019; Daniel Lewis, wrestling, 2016-19; Drew Lock, football, 2015-18; and Nicki Webber Moore, track and field/cross country, 1993-96.
The class will be formally inducted on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. The next day, the honorees will be recognized on the field during Mizzou football’s home game against Texas A&M at Memorial Stadium.
“This year's Hall of Fame class honors competitors and leaders who elevated our programs, represented Mizzou with integrity and excellence and continue to reflect the values that define our department,” Mizzou Director of Athletics Laird Veatch said. “Their stories and accomplishments have strengthened our tradition and created meaningful legacies that inspire us all. We can’t wait to honor them and celebrate their legacy later this fall.”
Mizzou’s Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame now includes 268 Mizzou legends and four teams, with this year’s class among them. The Hall of Fame was established in 1990 and is housed on the Mizzou Arena concourse. It was previously located in the Hearnes Center until the fall of 2004.
The Hall of Fame itself traces back to a 1989 bequest of $100,000 from the estate of the late A.C. (Ace) and Mary Stotler.
The first class was inducted in 1990, tied to Mizzou’s observance of its 100th football season. Induction remains the highest honor Mizzou can bestow on a student-athlete, coach or administrator.
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