UNLV Inducts Five Into 2026 Hall of Fame
The university's athletics program honored five former athletes and administrators during a Hall of Fame ceremony.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Golf
UNLV Athletics inducted five new members into its 2026 Hall of Fame class. The honorees include golfer Charley Hoffman, quarterback Jason Thomas, pitcher Erick Fedde, administrator Terry Cottle, and supporter Bill Paulos.
Why it matters
The induction recognizes athletes and staff whose careers span golf, football, baseball, and athletics administration at UNLV. The class highlights the program's history of national and professional achievement for the Las Vegas community.
Charley Hoffman, a member of UNLV's 1998 NCAA national championship golf team, became a four-time PGA Tour winner. Jason Thomas holds the school's all-time records for rushing yards and rushing touchdowns by a quarterback.
The players
Charley Hoffman
Hoffman is a former UNLV golfer who went on to win four PGA Tour events.
Erick Fedde
Fedde is a former UNLV pitcher who was drafted 18th overall by a Major League Baseball team in 2014.
Jason Thomas
Thomas is a former UNLV quarterback who holds the school's all-time rushing records for a quarterback.
The details
The 2026 class includes Hoffman, Thomas, Fedde, Cottle, and Paulos. Thomas led UNLV to an 8-5 season in 2000 and a 31-14 Las Vegas Bowl win over Arkansas, while Fedde earned Mountain West Pitcher of the Year honors.
Timeline
1969: Bill Paulos graduates from UNLV.
1998: UNLV men's golf wins the NCAA National Championship.
2000: UNLV football finishes 8-5 and wins the Las Vegas Bowl.
2014: Erick Fedde is drafted 18th overall in the MLB Draft.
November 6, 2026: UNLV holds the 2026 Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Season Trajectory
The 1998 NCAA men's golf title remains one of the defining achievements in UNLV's athletic history. Hoffman's inclusion in the Hall of Fame class ties that championship legacy to the program's ongoing recognition of its former athletes.
Fans can follow the honorees' legacies through UNLV's athletics history, including Hoffman's PGA Tour career and Fedde's professional baseball path. The induction provides a clear record of the program's notable alumni for anyone tracking Rebel sports history.
The takeaway
The 2026 class shows that UNLV's athletic legacy spans multiple sports and includes both players and staff who shaped the program. Readers interested in the university's history can use the induction as a starting point for exploring its alumni.
Further reading
Explore more golf coverage to see how UNLV's program fits into the wider collegiate and professional golf landscape.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KSNV.
