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.
Dal Shealy
Dal Shealy, who was first introduced to FCA during a breakfast event in Chicago in 1962, joined the ministry as its Executive Vice President in 1989 before being named President and CEO in 1992.
Bob Lilly
Bob Lilly, a member of the of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1980, was introduced to FCA by Dallas Cowboys’ Hall of Fame Coach Tom Landry.
Madeline Manning Mims
Declared an “Olympic Legend” at the 2000 Sydney Summer games, Madeline Manning Mims left her mark on track and field, setting Olympic and World records on her way to gold in the 800 meter event at the 1968 games in Mexico City.
James “Buck” McCabe
As the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Chick-fil-A, Inc., James “Buck” McCabe’s life is full of responsibilities, but he never shied away from being a servant-leader.
Edward Britton III
Edward Britton, one of the founding members of the Northern Virginia FCA where he served on the board for 12 years, played lacrosse at the United States Naval Academy and served as team captain in 1958.
Dr. Charles Kemble
Dr. Charles Kemble, considered to be the founding father of San Antonio FCA, started the first Huddle at Sam Houston High School, the first Adult Huddle Chapter, and the Alamo Chapter, before serving on the San Antonio FCA board for more than 36 years.
Betty Probasco
Golf legend Betty Probasco has passionately pursued Christ for years through the sport of golf. She won the 1950 NCAA Golf Championship and went on to claim major, state and regional titles in five different decades
Jimmy Feix
Jimmy Feix, the winningest football coach in Western Kentucky University history, was also a star quarterback for the Hilltoppers, leading his team to its first-ever Ohio Valley Conference Championship in 1952.
Dick Harp
Dick Harp, an assistant coach under famed University of Kansas head coach Forrest “Phog” Allen, committed his life to Christ only after he spoke on Allen’s behalf at a city-wide FCA rally in Nashville, Tennesse.
Albert Long, Jr.
Considered one of the greatest athletes in University of North Carolina sports history, Albert Long earned seven varsity letters at UNC in the mid-1950s, including three in baseball, two in football, one in track and one in basketball.