For Immediate Release:
Monday, June 7, 2021
Nine Aggies Named to Texas A&M Athletics Hall of Fame
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The Texas A&M Lettermen’s Association’s Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2021 honors nine Aggies because of their individual accomplishments and team success.
This year’s class of legends will be inducted at the 43rd Burgess Banquet, which will be held on Friday, Sept. 17 prior to the New Mexico football game. Tickets for the banquet can be purchased here: Burgess Banquet 2021
Joining the best of the best in the Texas A&M Athletics Hall of Fame are (alphabetically):
· Randy Bullock ’11 (football)
· Selena Collins Patterson ’04 (softball)
· Sydney Colson ’11 (women’s basketball)
· Dante Hall ’99 (football)
· Austin Krajicek ’11 (men’s tennis)
· Christine Marshall ’09 (women’s swimming & diving)
· Gabby Mayo ’11 (women’s track & field)
· Matt Rose ’04 (men’s swimming & diving)
· Antoine Wright ’05 (men’s basketball).
Additionally, this year’s Hall of Honor inductee is Dave Coolidge ’88 (football). Individuals who are ushered into the Hall of Honor are recognized because they have gone above and beyond in contributions and support of the athletic programs at A&M.
Cliff Thomas ’73 (football) is the Lettermen’s Lifetime Achievement Award winner. The prestigious award recognizes lettermen, who have gone on to gain prominence through his or her efforts in industry, commerce, technology, athletics, the professions or other worthy endeavors after graduation.
Randy Bullock ’11 (Football)
The Klein, Texas, native cemented himself as the greatest scorer in A&M history during his time in Aggieland. He holds the school records for points (365), field goals made (63), extra points made (176) and the best field goal percentage over 40 yards (20-30, .667%).
His senior campaign in 2011, was the single greatest scoring season an Aggie has ever enjoyed. Bullock produced a school record for field goals made (29) and total points scored (142). For his dominance on the gridiron, he was named a Consensus All-American and was selected to the All-Big 12 First Team. During award season that year, he also became the first Aggie to win the coveted Lou Groza Award for being the top kicker in the nation.
Off the field, the All-American was heavily involved on campus. He held memberships in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Society of Petroleum Engineers, American Association of Drilling Engineers and the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. The Hall of Famer earned his bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering in 2011.
Bullock was drafted in the fifth round of the 2012 NFL Draft with the 161st overall selection to his hometown Houston Texans. He has played for the Texans, New York Jets, Cincinnati Bengals, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers over his nine NFL seasons and currently plays for the Detroit Lions.
Selena Collins Patterson ’04 (Softball)
Patterson was one of the most decorated softball players in A&M history. She lettered for the Aggies from 2000-03, while helping lead her team to the NCAA Regionals on three separate occasions (2000, 2002, 2003).
The catcher earned All-American honors in 2002, as well as being named the Big 12 Player of the Year after hitting .331 and clubbing 16 home runs.
She took home the Texas A&M Player of the Year in both 2000 & 2003. The Phoenix, Ariz., native has her name peppered throughout the program record book, standing tied for seventh in walks (98), eighth in putouts (1,154) and total bases (339), and 10th in home runs (39).
After her time in Aggieland, the Hall of Famer enjoyed a three-year career (2004-06) in the National Pro Fast Pitch League. Patterson went on to be an assistant coach at Sam Houston State (2009-10) and became the head coach at Trinity (2011-13). She is now a health promotion and physical education instructor at Kennesaw State.
Sydney Colson ’11 (WBB)
Colson is a four-year letter winner for the Women’s Basketball program from 2008-11. The Houston native helped lead the Aggies to their first National Championship in 2011 and a Big 12 Tournament Championship in 2010.
The National Champion is tied for being the winningest player in program history, amassing a 115-29 record during her time on the hardwood. She is one of three players to appear in two Elite Eight games in their A&M career.
Colson holds the record at A&M for the most steals in an NCAA Tournament game (six). She has sits fourth all-time in steals (255), fifth in assists (504) and games played (144).
The Hall of Famer was drafted to the New York Liberty with the 16th overall pick in 2011, and currently is a member of the Chicago Sky, having just finished her ninth season in the WNBA.
Monday, June 7, 2021
Nine Aggies Named to Texas A&M Athletics Hall of Fame
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The Texas A&M Lettermen’s Association’s Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2021 honors nine Aggies because of their individual accomplishments and team success.
This year’s class of legends will be inducted at the 43rd Burgess Banquet, which will be held on Friday, Sept. 17 prior to the New Mexico football game. Tickets for the banquet can be purchased here: Burgess Banquet 2021
Joining the best of the best in the Texas A&M Athletics Hall of Fame are (alphabetically):
· Randy Bullock ’11 (football)
· Selena Collins Patterson ’04 (softball)
· Sydney Colson ’11 (women’s basketball)
· Dante Hall ’99 (football)
· Austin Krajicek ’11 (men’s tennis)
· Christine Marshall ’09 (women’s swimming & diving)
· Gabby Mayo ’11 (women’s track & field)
· Matt Rose ’04 (men’s swimming & diving)
· Antoine Wright ’05 (men’s basketball).
Additionally, this year’s Hall of Honor inductee is Dave Coolidge ’88 (football). Individuals who are ushered into the Hall of Honor are recognized because they have gone above and beyond in contributions and support of the athletic programs at A&M.
Cliff Thomas ’73 (football) is the Lettermen’s Lifetime Achievement Award winner. The prestigious award recognizes lettermen, who have gone on to gain prominence through his or her efforts in industry, commerce, technology, athletics, the professions or other worthy endeavors after graduation.
Randy Bullock ’11 (Football)
The Klein, Texas, native cemented himself as the greatest scorer in A&M history during his time in Aggieland. He holds the school records for points (365), field goals made (63), extra points made (176) and the best field goal percentage over 40 yards (20-30, .667%).
His senior campaign in 2011, was the single greatest scoring season an Aggie has ever enjoyed. Bullock produced a school record for field goals made (29) and total points scored (142). For his dominance on the gridiron, he was named a Consensus All-American and was selected to the All-Big 12 First Team. During award season that year, he also became the first Aggie to win the coveted Lou Groza Award for being the top kicker in the nation.
Off the field, the All-American was heavily involved on campus. He held memberships in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Society of Petroleum Engineers, American Association of Drilling Engineers and the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. The Hall of Famer earned his bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering in 2011.
Bullock was drafted in the fifth round of the 2012 NFL Draft with the 161st overall selection to his hometown Houston Texans. He has played for the Texans, New York Jets, Cincinnati Bengals, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers over his nine NFL seasons and currently plays for the Detroit Lions.
Selena Collins Patterson ’04 (Softball)
Patterson was one of the most decorated softball players in A&M history. She lettered for the Aggies from 2000-03, while helping lead her team to the NCAA Regionals on three separate occasions (2000, 2002, 2003).
The catcher earned All-American honors in 2002, as well as being named the Big 12 Player of the Year after hitting .331 and clubbing 16 home runs.
She took home the Texas A&M Player of the Year in both 2000 & 2003. The Phoenix, Ariz., native has her name peppered throughout the program record book, standing tied for seventh in walks (98), eighth in putouts (1,154) and total bases (339), and 10th in home runs (39).
After her time in Aggieland, the Hall of Famer enjoyed a three-year career (2004-06) in the National Pro Fast Pitch League. Patterson went on to be an assistant coach at Sam Houston State (2009-10) and became the head coach at Trinity (2011-13). She is now a health promotion and physical education instructor at Kennesaw State.
Sydney Colson ’11 (WBB)
Colson is a four-year letter winner for the Women’s Basketball program from 2008-11. The Houston native helped lead the Aggies to their first National Championship in 2011 and a Big 12 Tournament Championship in 2010.
The National Champion is tied for being the winningest player in program history, amassing a 115-29 record during her time on the hardwood. She is one of three players to appear in two Elite Eight games in their A&M career.
Colson holds the record at A&M for the most steals in an NCAA Tournament game (six). She has sits fourth all-time in steals (255), fifth in assists (504) and games played (144).
The Hall of Famer was drafted to the New York Liberty with the 16th overall pick in 2011, and currently is a member of the Chicago Sky, having just finished her ninth season in the WNBA.
