Hall of Fame

 

Dr. Al Beutler Hall of Fame

Bethel College has a long and proud history of excellence of various athletic endeavors. Though championships and wins grip the daily headlines, it is the athletes and coaches who endure in our memories. To honor some of these enduring figures, Bethel College formed an Athletic Hall of Fame. Criteria for induction into the Bethel College Athletic Hall of fame is based on the candidate's athletic/coaching excellence, contribution to the school on and off the field/court, and how that person reflects the goals and standards of Bethel College in his or her person and professional life.

The purpose of the Bethel College Athletic Hall of Fame is to give special recognition to former Bethel College players/coaches who have excelled in their respective sport. Emphasis upon Christian values, moral character, and personal integrity is primary in the selection process. Also, an individual may be selected for meritorious service based upon his or her contribution to the athletic program and to Bethel College

Qualifications are listed below the list of inductees

2013 Inductees: To Be Announced

2012 Inductees

2011 Inductees

2010 Inductees

2009 Inductees

2008 Inductees

2007 Inductees

2006 Inductees

2005 Inductees

2004 Inductees

2003 Inductees

2002 Inductees

2001 Inductee

2000 Inductees

1999 Inductees

1998 Inductees

1997 Inductees

1996 Inductees

1995 Inductees

1994 Inductees

 

 Qualifications for a candidate according to the by-laws:

Section I: Establishing qualifications for selection of candidates for the Hall shall be the duty of the board. The following criteria shall serve as a guideline for the selection process:

1. Athletic Ability – (1) Must have excelled in the sport(s) participated in; (2) May have received athletic recognition by outside persons or athletic associations: NAIA, NCCAA, All-American, etc; (3) Must have left Bethel College for at least 8 years; (4) Must have attended Bethel College for at least 2 years.

2. Coaching Ability – (1) Need not have been an athlete at Bethel College; (2) As a coach he/she must have been given specific recognition amongst his/her peer group; (3) Consistency should be significant factor as it relates to his/her coaching; (4) Bethel College coaches cannot be inducted while actively coaching at Bethel College.

3. Meritorious Services

Section II: Christian values, moral character and integrity of all candidates are of the utmost importance in their consideration for selection to the Hall and continuance therein

Section III: The number of inductees shall not exceed 10 in the year of establishment of the Hall. Each year thereafter, the number shall not exceed three.