University of Tennessee Athletics
GKSHOF To Honor Helton, Manning, Johnson
July 13, 2014 | Baseball
July 13, 2014
Helton will be honored with the "Thanks for the Memories" Award and serve as the featured speaker at the event. He will be introduced by the voice of the Diamond Vols, John Wilkerson.
Manning will be presented as the "Chad Pennington Professional Athlete of the Year" for his MVP play with the Denver Broncos.
Johnson will receive the "Pat Summitt Ignite Greatness Award" as he continues to spread his message throughout the nation.
The induction class of 2014 includes: David Douglas-Football
John Bruhin-Football
David Douglas-Football
Atlee Hammaker-Baseball
Joel Helton-Coach
Wade Houston-Basketball
Jenna Johnson-Swimming
Nikki McCray-Basketball
Peter Oppegard-Figure Skating
Jimmy Pitkanen-Tennis
Jerry Wrinkle-Coach/Officia
Bruhin and Douglas both played football for the Vols.
Hammaker's second daughter Jenna, is married to former Vols baseball player and current Cleveland Indian Yan Gomes.
Joel Helton is Todd Helton's uncle and coached football at Central High School from 1984-2010.
Wade Houston coached Tennessee's basketball team from 1989-94, including his son Allan Houston, who starred for the Vols and in the NBA.
Nikki McCray was a legendary member of the Lady Vols basketball program and member of the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.
Pitkanen played tennis for the Vols before a pro playing and eventual coaching career.
