Lees-McRae College has established the Fred I. Dickerson Athletic Hall of Fame to recognize and celebrate former coaches, student-athletes, and administrators who have made outstanding contributions to the tradition and history of Lees-McRae athletics. Since 1977, 42 former Bobcat student-athletes, coaches, and administrators have been enshrined into the Fred I. Dickerson Athletic Hall of Fame. 


To submit a nomination for consideration, please follow the link below:





Hall of Fame:

• Student-Athlete:
  • Will be considered five years after graduation or posthumously if not yet five years removed from Lees-McRae
  • Have earned at least two letters in one sport or one letter in two or more sports 
  • Have attended Lees-McRae for a minimum of two years
  • Have left Lees-McRae in good standing and be a contributing member of society
  • Be of good character, whose actions are deemed to enhance the reputation of the college and himself/herself
  • Have earned regional or national recognition in his/her sport and/or have been deemed to have made significant contributions to his/her program

• Coach or Administrator:
  • Have served at Lees-McRae for at least five years and will be eligible upon leaving or retiring from the college
  • Have made a significant contribution to the success and development to their program or the department as a whole

• Honorary:
  • Have made outstanding contributions to the college's athletic program
  • Have had a significant influence on the development of student-athletes who qualify for the Hall of Fame