TCU athletics announces 2026 Hall of Fame class led by wide receiver
TCU athletics and the Block T association announced the program’s 59th Hall of Fame class Friday.
The 2026 class includes eight former Horned Frogs, and they will be honored Oct. 1-3 as part of TCU’s annual Hall of Fame celebration. TCU football will host BYU on Oct. 3.
Here’s the Hall of Fame class, with biographical information provided by TCU:
Dr. Bert Franks (men’s basketball, golf, athletic training)
Franks, a 1956 TCU graduate, was a two-sport letterwinner in basketball and golf before dedicating decades of service to Horned Frog athletics as a team physician from 1982 to 2005. A pioneer in athlete safety, he was among the early advocates for concussion awareness and proper return-to-play protocols, helping shape modern sports medicine practices.
Minnie Armstrong (women’s basketball)
Armstrong was a trailblazer for TCU women’s athletics as the women’s basketball program’s first African American student-athlete. A three-year letterwinner, she became TCU’s first 1,000-point scorer, finishing with 1,102 points. She is just one of three players in program history to score her 1,000+ points in just three seasons. Armstrong also set TAIAW era program records with 718 rebounds and 84 blocked shots.
Ronnie Baker (track and field)
Baker, a 12-time All-American, established himself as one of the premier sprinters in collegiate track history. A two-time NCAA indoor champion in the 60 meters, Baker still holds TCU’s school record in the event. In his final season, Baker was tabbed the TCU Pop Boone Athlete of the Year, Big 12 Outstanding Performer and Male Athlete of the Year, and the USTFCCCA South Central Region Athlete of the Year. Following his collegiate success, Baker went on to represent the United States in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, finishing fifth in the 100 meters.
Sarah Beard (rifle)
Beard was an eight-time All-American and a key contributor to two NCAA national championship teams (2010, 2012). One of the most decorated rifle athletes in program history, she earned international success with multiple medals at the Pan American Games and Shooting Championships of the Americas. Beard also helped guide TCU to the NCAA Smallbore National Championship in 2013.
Josh Doctson (football)
Doctson ranks among the most accomplished wide receivers in TCU history, holding program records for career (2,785) and single-season (1,327) receiving yards. A 2015 All-American and first-round NFL draft pick, Doctson’s dynamic playmaking ability defined one of the most prolific offensive eras in school history.
Zahna Medley-Kindred (women’s basketball)
Medley-Kindred finished her career as TCU’s all-time leading scorer with 1,975 points and remains one of the most decorated players in program history. She is the only four-time All-Big 12 selection in program history. She set multiple school records, including career 3-pointers made, while leading the Horned Frogs in scoring all four years.
Marshall Newhouse (football)
Newhouse was a three-time all-conference selection and a cornerstone of TCU’s offensive line during a highly successful era. After starting nearly every game in his final three seasons, he went on to enjoy a lengthy NFL career spanning multiple teams following his selection in the 2010 NFL draft.
Jerry Hughes (football)
Hughes is one of just two players in TCU football history to earn consensus first-team All-America honors twice. The 2009 Ted Hendricks Award winner and Lott IMPACT Trophy recipient, Hughes led the nation with 15 sacks in 2008. Hughes had a productive NFL career, producing 70 sacks during his time with the Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans.
