BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The Texas A&M Lettermen’s Association’s 2023 Athletics Hall of Fame Class will feature eight inductees at the 45th Burgess Banquet on Friday, September 15.
The 2023 Hall of Fame Class:
- Shea Groom ’15 (Soccer)
- Jerrod Kappler ’99 (Men’s Swimming & Diving)
- Ashley Knoll ’07 (Women’s Golf)
- Deon Lendore ’15 (Men’s Track & Field)
- Jake Matthews ’13 (Football)
- Kristie Smedsrud-Dock ’98 (Volleyball)
- Jeneba Tarmoh ’12 (Women’s Track & Field)
- Michael Wacha ’13 (Baseball)
“Every year, it is an honor to recognize and celebrate the excellence of our newest hall of famers,” Director of Athletics Ross Bjork said. “They personify our mission to create opportunities though championship athletics and their legends will now be cemented in Texas A&M history. This group made their mark on Aggieland during their time here, but they have continued to inspire and represent Texas A&M in their professional careers as well. Congratulations to the Class of 2023 and Gig’Em!”
Lendore, one of the most prolific runners in A&M history, will be inducted posthumously after his tragic passing on Jan. 10, 2022, at the age of 29.
The 45th Burgess Banquet will be held at the Ford Hall of Champions at Kyle Field on Sept. 15.
Shea Groom ’15 – Soccer
The Liberty, Missouri, native is one of the most decorated players in the history of Texas A&M soccer as a two-time All-American and three-time All-SEC performer.
Groom enjoyed a glorious four-year career in Aggieland, playing in 85 matches, including 78 starts. She finished with 107 career points on 41 goals and 25 assists. The points and goals tallies both rank seventh on Texas A&M’s all-time list. During her tenure, the Aggies posted a 75-19-7 (.777) mark with the school’s first College Cup appearance and three Sweet 16 trips. Texas A&M also claimed the SEC Double in her last two seasons as the Maroon & White won the league’s regular-season and tournament titles in 2013 and 2014.
The speedy forward spearheaded the Aggies’ arsenal in their most successful season as a senior. Groom earned SEC Offensive Player of the Year in 2014 as Texas A&M posted a 22-3-2 record and advanced to the College Cup Semifinal match. She was branded NSCAA All-America First Team after receiving second team designation her junior season.
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