The Knox College-Lombard Athletics Hall of Fame is honored to recognize the extraordinary contributions of these athletes and teams, celebrating their achievements and the indelible impact they have had on Knox College athletics. Honorees are inducted annually at Homecoming.

James Fennema ’73

Baseball

James Fennema cemented his legacy in Knox College baseball with a career marked by exceptional achievements. Fennema holds the records for most career wins, most career complete games, and most career no-hitters by a Knox player.

1987-88 Women’s Basketball Team

The 1987-88 Women’s Basketball team made history with their exceptional performance, finishing first in the Midwest Conference (MWC) South Division. This remarkable squad went 8-2 in the MWC and achieved an impressive overall record of 18-4. Outscoring their opponents by an average of 7.8 points per game and outrebounding them by a margin of 10.4 per game, the team demonstrated relentless prowess on the court.

Paul Bennett ’08

Baseball, Football

Paul Bennett made an indelible mark on both the baseball and football fields. Bennett holds several records, including most games played and most walks in a career, and is among the school leaders in home runs and runs batted in. In football, Bennett was named all-conference at both tight end and defensive end, showcasing his exceptional talent and adaptability.

Mike Hendrick ’13

Football

An All-American, Mike Hendrick led the NCAA in tackles for a season and was a first-team all-conference selection in both 2011 and 2012. As captain of the 2012 Prairie Fire Football team, Hendrick set multiple records, including most total tackles in a game, most tackles in a season, and most career tackles.