All 88 individuals who have previously had their jersey retired at Kentucky form the charter class in the newly created UK Athletics Hall of Fame, the school announced Tuesday in conjunction with its annual Catspy Awards. The class will be formally inducted during the Sept. 10 football game against Idaho State.

The UK Athletics Hall of Fame will recognize and honor persons whose participation and contributions enriched and strengthened the University’s athletic program. Criteria that will be considered includes athletic and academic accomplishments of the individual while at UK, as well as post-UK accomplishments and character.

Kentucky has a long history of honoring its greats by retiring their jerseys at Rupp Arena (men’s basketball), Commonwealth Stadium (football), Memorial Coliseum (women’s basketball) and Cliff Hagan Stadium (baseball). This honor remains in place as an extension of the hall of fame recognition.

There is a five-year waiting period – after leaving UK – to be eligible for inclusion into the Hall of Fame, and a 10-year waiting period to have a jersey retired. An individual must be a member of the Hall of Fame to be eligible for jersey retirement.

A committee consisting of Hall of Famers, media members, campus representatives and current coaches and administrators will elect new inductees each year. Those names will be announced at the annual Catspy Awards in April, with induction at a football game the following fall. A subcommittee will consider possible jersey retirements.

“We’re excited to have a process in place to recognize all the great achievements that have made UK athletics so special,” Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart said. “Hall of Fame Weekend each fall should become another fun event for all Wildcat fans.

“This charter class is a who’s who of UK greats. This will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to honor these individuals in one place.”

UK Athletics Hall of Fame Charter Class (88)

Italics indicates deceased