The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame will welcome three former Volunteers standouts — Reggie Cobb, Charles McRae and Antone Davis — into its 2026 class, a tribute that underscores the program’s rich history.
A Legacy of Tennessee Excellence
Their induction commemorates the Volunteers’ 21‑14 upset of No. 4 Auburn on September 30, 1989, a game that featured Cobb’s career‑high 225 rushing yards.
Cobb, who died in 2019 at age 50, finished his University of Tennessee career with 2,360 rushing yards, a milestone that still ranks among the school’s all‑time greats.
Joining him are Charles McRae and Antone Davis, who anchored the line on SEC championship teams in 1989 and 1990 and later earned first‑round selections in the 1991 NFL draft.
Honoring a Broad Spectrum of Talent
The class also honors a diverse group of Tennessee‑connected legends, including NBA veteran Ron Mercer, longtime coach Kevin O’Neill, and journalist Mike Strange, alongside basketball star Jason Witten, Olympic pitcher Monica Abbott and Stanford’s 1990 Final Four MVP Jennifer Azzi.
Beyond the gridiron, the ceremony will recognize contributions from Bristol Motor Speedway executive Jerry Caldwell, who helped organize the historic Battle at Bristol, and basketball coach Kermit Davis, whose stints at MTSU and Ole Miss left a lasting imprint.
The upcoming induction promises to blend nostalgia with future inspiration, reminding fans that the Volunteers’ impact reverberates across sports, geography and generations.