Athletic Hall of Fame

our story: aggies to cowboys

For more than 100 years, the story of Connors State College has been one of hope, challenges, triumphs and excellence. Our student athletes have been an important part of a rich and distinguished history that has been recognized time and time again as a tradition of excellence. The true legacy of Connors State is not just measured by accomplishments in the classroom, on campus or in life, but in the hearts and minds of our people.

We take great pride in our student athletes and how as Aggies and Cowboys they have inspired our campus and community. Their success in life, as well as on the field of play, serves as a great example of how hard work and commitment are essential to fulfilling the promise of your potential. The Connors State Athletic Hall of Fame is a place to gather and celebrate our tradition of excellence as well as to continue our legacy of building futures one at a time.

The original Gym was built in 1937-38 to replace a wooden structure destroyed by a fire in 1935.

The brick building, known today as the Fine Arts Building, sits on the southeast corner of campus and was home to a basketball court, locker rooms and played host to numerous college dances. Concrete bleachers were built into the south side of the gym and were used for track meets and football games. After Melvin Self Field House was constructed, the gym was remodeled into the Fine Arts Building, housing classrooms, faculty offices, music rooms and a 600-seat auditorium. Some of the hardwood from the gym floor serves as the stage floor of the auditorium.

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Melvin Self Field House

Melvin Self Field House was constructed in 1966-67 and was named after Connors State College’s 12th President, Dr. Melvin Self. The new facility contained a basketball court, collegiate-sized swimming pool, coaches offices, locker rooms and a couple classrooms. Expansion began in 1982 with the addition of a hospitality room, multi-purpose room, fitness center and additional office space. By 2000, the Field House upgraded some of its facilities with new bleachers, a new concession stand and additional restrooms.

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Softball Field