Michael Bush

(University of Louisville)
Oakland Raiders, Chicago Bears, Arizona Cardinals

Danny Trevathan

(University of Kentucky)
Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears

Jim Daopoulos

(University of Kentucky)
NFL Referee and Supervisor of Officials

Sam Gruneisen

(St. Xavier H.S. Louisville / Villanova University)
San Diego Chargers, Houston Oilers

Walt Yowarsky

(University of Kentucky)
Washington Redskins, Detroit Lions, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers - Dallas Cowboys (Scout)

 Blanton Collier Award for Integrity On and Off the Field: Romeo Crennel (Western Kentucky University).

★ Purple Jacket Awards Dinner June 27 ★

The Class of 2025 inductees will receive their Hall of Fame jackets from the mayor of Lexington on Friday, June 27, followed by the Purple Jacket Awards Dinner at the Hilton Downtown Lexington Hotel. This event is open to the public, and ticket information will be available soon. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit the Foster Care Council of Kentucky.

Watch the 2025 Inductees Announcement Show