Comprehensive look at the 2025 Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame class, featuring Randall Cobb and Tayshaun Prince—two standout University of Kentucky All-Americans—along with two other exceptional inductees.
🏅 Class of 2025 Inductees Overview
Randall Cobb (Football, UK, NFL)
Tayshaun Prince (Basketball, UK, NBA executive)
Carole Liedtke (Gymnastics: Athlete, coach, official)
Nora Martin Ross (Trap shooting pioneer)
These inductees were officially announced on July 8, 2025, by the Louisville Sports Commission. Induction festivities are scheduled for September 23, 2025, at Freedom Hall in Louisville—site of the Hall of Fame’s enshrinement gallery.
Randall Cobb: UK’s All-Purpose Maestro 🏈
Wildcat Excellence
Cobb earned first-team All‑America honors in 2010, delivering a record-breaking 2,396 all‑purpose yards—a single-season high for both the University of Kentucky and the SEC.
His college career sums include 4,674 all-purpose yards, 37 touchdowns, 226 points, and 144 receptions.
NFL Accomplishments
Drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the second round (2011).
Across 13 NFL seasons (10 with the Packers), Cobb totaled 630 receptions, 7,624 receiving yards, and 54 touchdowns, plus valuable work on special teams (including a 108-yard kickoff return TD).
Earned 2011 All-Rookie Team and a Pro Bowl nod in 2014 . Completed his degree at UK in 2016.
Legacy in Kentucky
Cobb’s induction underscores his multi-faceted impact—on offense, special teams, and as a scholar—with a continued connection to UK athletics.
Tayshaun Prince: Defensive Anchor Turned Executive
Collegiate Standout
A four-year starter (1999–2002) at UK, he was SEC Player of the Year and SEC Tournament MVP in 2001.
Scored 1,775 points over his career, leading the Wildcats to three Sweet Sixteens and an Elite Eight.
NBA Career & Accolades
First-round pick (23rd overall by Detroit Pistons, 2002)
Over 14 NBA seasons, Prince earned a 2004 NBA Championship, was a 4× All-Defensive Second Team member, and won an Olympic gold medal with the 2008 “Redeem Team”
Key mechanics of his dynasty: remembered for the iconic “Block” on Reggie Miller in the 2004 Eastern Conference Finals.
Beyond the Court
After retiring in 2016, Prince transitioned to executive leadership and is now Vice President of Basketball Affairs for the Memphis Grizzlies.
—continuing his influence both on and off the hardwood.
Carole Liedtke: Gymnastics Trailblazer
A Louisville native and University of Louisville gymnast who competed at local and national levels.
Coached high school teams to state championships and helmed the UofL gymnastics program to multiple regional titles and AIAW Nationals.
Became an international gymnastics judge—holding FIG Brevet status over a 57-year career—and earned seven Hall of Fame awards.
Kentucky Impact
Liedtke devoted six decades to gymnastics in the Commonwealth—as an athlete, coach, educator, and official—widening the sport’s reach and opportunity for young women.
Nora Martin Ross: Queen of Trap Shooting
Born in Paris, Kentucky, Russing a BB gun at 4 and beginning trap at 12.
Broke barriers as the first woman to win a Grand American Championship in 1991.
A legend with over 34-time Amateur Trapshooting Assoc. All-American recognition and 230+ Kentucky titles.
Legacy
Ross remains one of the most successful female trap shooters in U.S. history—her international and national status set a benchmark for women in the sport.
The Induction Ceremony
Will be held on September 23, 2025, in Freedom Hall, Louisville, where plaques honoring inductees are displayed.
Selection was made by a committee of media professionals, with votes tabulated by Dean Dorton, ensuring transparency and credibility.
Why This Class Matters
Impact Across Sports
From football and basketball to gymnastics and trap shooting, the 2025 class reflects both mainstream and oft-overlooked sports. Their stories demonstrate how Kentucky nurtures talent across diverse disciplines.
Role Models for Future Generations
Cobb and Prince exemplify athletic excellence with deep commitment to education and community.
Liedtke and Ross break ground in their sports—especially for women—showing the power of dedication and perseverance.
Reinforcing Kentucky’s Sporting Heritage
The Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame, founded in 1963, honors those who have excelled regionally and nationally
Looking Ahead
The 2025 class adds significant depth to Kentucky’s sports heritage, inspiring future athletes—especially Wildcats—to aim high both on the field and beyond. Their stories highlight resilience, versatility, and leadership in all corners of the sports world.
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