FCA’s Hall of Champions was established in 1991 to honor individuals who have demonstrated a consistent commitment to Jesus Christ through the ministry of FCA. They are considered volunteer “All Stars” who have given above and beyond the call of duty and have upheld the Four Core Values of FCA: Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence.
Fisher DeBerry
As head football coach of the U.S. Air Force Academy from 1984-2006, Fisher DeBerry led 17 of his 23 squads to winning records and 12 captured bowl bids, compiling a mark of 169-109-1.
Ray Hildebrand
Ray Hildebrand joined FCA’s national staff in 1967 and blessed the organization with his musical style and talents. Prior to Hildebrand’s time at FCA, familiar hymns and choruses were sung at FCA Conferences and Camps including “The Old Rugged Cross” and “All Hail the Power of Jesus Name.”
Dr. O.K. Bailey
Dr. O.K. Bailey first learned of FCA when he heard the New York Yankees’ Bobby Richardson speak at a Shreveport, La., crusade in 1964.
Joan Cronan
The Tennessee Lady Volunteers’ Athletic Director for more than three decades, Joan Cronan was always focused on developing athletes into better people.
Jim Myers
Jim Myers worked as an assistant coach on Tom Landry’s Dallas Cowboy staff for almost 25 years, and also served as a college head coach for five years.
Mike Singletary
Recognized as one of the best defensive players in NFL history, Mike Singletary was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1998. The longtime Chicago Bear linebacker was an eight-time All-Pro selection playing in 10 Pro Bowls over the course of his 12-year career.
Danny Lotz
A broken leg may have ended his basketball career prematurely, but for Danny Lotz, it also meant a life-changing introduction to FCA.
Morley Fraser
Morley Fraser used his influence as a popular NCAA Division III football and baseball coach to impact hundreds of athletes with the gospel.
Carl Erskine
As one of FCA’s charter members, Carl Erskine was one of the first Major League Baseball players to publicly utilize his platform to share the gospel. He remained an active FCA volunteer and supporter throughout his career and served on the National Board of Trustees.
John Erickson
In 1958, John Erickson attended his first FCA national conference in Lake Geneva, Wis. From there, the basketball coach became actively involved in the organization as the dean of numerous FCA events, a member of both the National Advisory Board and the Wisconsin FCA Board of Directors, and the organizer of an FCA adult Bible study in his home.