Four former athletes of Sam will be inducted into the Lettermen Association Hall of Honors on Nov. 8 during the Homecoming game.
Those to be inducted are: Andre Finley, Charles Harris, Richard Johnson and Donnie Massengale.
The Lettermen Association recognizes athletes of Sam who have brought credit to the university. The Hall of Honor award is given to individuals such as coaches, officials, players and staff who have provided an outstanding service to the university in the field of athletics.
Jack Kyle, secretary and treasurer of the Lettermen Association, said that each nominee is elected on a point scale.
“Ten nominees from the master list are voted on by the entire council,” Kyle said. “The four with a score totaling the lowest number of points according to the point scale will be inducted into the Hall of Honors.”
In 1971 the SHSU Lettermen Association held its first Hall of Honor. Since then, 132 individuals have been recognized. The Lettermen Association will celebrate its 75th anniversary during the Homecoming game and will introduce the four former athletes into the Hall of Honors during the half time program.
Former Athletes, Future InducteesAndre FinleyFootball 1986, 1987, 1988, 19891st Career Quarterback Sacks (36)All Conference2nd Team 19871st Team 1988Honorable Mention 1989All American1st Team 1988
Charles HarrisFootball 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994Sam Houston Records1st Career Rushing Yards – 2,6881st Career Rushes – 5873rd Career Rushing TD’s – 265th Career Points Scored1st Season Rushing Yards – 1,1424th Season Rushes – 2204th Season TD’s – 121st Single Game Rushes – 395th Single Game Rushing Yards – 2151st Rushing TD’s in a game – 42nd Single Game Points Scored 1st Longest Rushing TD – 90 YardsAll Conference 2nd Team 19921st Team 1993Honorable Mention 1994
Richard JohnsonBaseball 1981, 1982, 1983, 19841st Career RBI’s – 2051st Career Home Runs – 571st Career Put Outs – 1,4751st Career Times At Bat – 7532nd Career Batting Average – .3653rd Career Games Played – 2153rd Career Hits – 2483rd Career Doubles – 503rd Career Triples – 11
Donnie MassengaleGolf 1985, 1986, 19877th Best Single Season Stroke Average – 73.958th Best Career Stroke Average – 75.37All Conference1st Team 19861st Team 1987All American19851986