A two-time Olympian (’64 and ’68) and USSA Senior National Champion (’68), Martin was recognized as one of America’s elite ski jumpers during the 1960s. His national and international reputation helped put Wyoming on the ski map and enhanced recruiting for the Cowboys. As USSA Junior Champion in 1962 and 1963, he earned a scholarship to the University of Wyoming. In 1966, he was a member of the US team at the FIS World Championships in Norway competing in the 70- and 90-meter jumps. As co-captain and top jumper for the Cowboys in 1967, he was a leader in the Pokes’ 2nd place finish in the NCAA Championships – just 0.8 points behind perennial champion Denver. He was also the first President of the University’s Ski Club. His example contributed to the success of Wyoming ski teams at the beginning of an era of national recognition for the Cowboys. Known in the trade as a “natural” and a “ski flier,” Martin’s trademarks were style and aerodynamics. He adapted the speed skaters’ cap for use by jumpers in order to reduce friction and increase speed down the takeoff ramp. To this day, he continues to be involved in ski jump judging, administration, and promotion. In 2008, he was elected to the American Ski Jumping Hall of Fame.

An All American and two-time conference champion, Gasner had a remarkable two-year career at Wyoming, highlighted by his 6th place finish at the 1983 NCAA Tournament to win All-America honors. In 1983 and 1984, he logged two of the greatest seasons in Cowboy wrestling history, winning back-to-back conference titles at 150 pounds and qualifying for the NCAA Tournament both years. Coached by Joe Dowler, he earned 44 victories, including 19 pins, in the 1982-83 season while leading the Cowboys to a Western Athletic Conference Championship and a 10-2 dual record, and gained 45 victories in 1983-84. He won the Everett Lantz Most Outstanding Wrestler Award each of his two seasons. A native of Cheyenne, Gasner was awarded the Admiral Emory S. Land Award in 1984 as UW’s top student-athlete.

A native of Scotland, Everett came to Wyoming specializing in Cross Country and middle distance events.  A pioneer in Wyoming Women’s Track, she earned All-America honors in Cross Country in 1983, and also won the conference championship in Cross Country.  Competing in Outdoor Track and Field, she won conference titles in the 1500m and 3000m. She once held the UW record in the 3000-meter run and still ranks in the Top 10 all-time in the mile.  She was named Team MVP in 1982.

Under first-year head coach Paul Roach, the 1987 Cowboy football team went 8-0 in the Western Athletic Conference to win the league championship and a berth in the Holiday Bowl. They compiled an overall record of 10-3, including a streak of nine wins in a row. Led by team captains quarterback Craig Burnett, defensive end Jeff Knapton, and linebacker Galand Thaxton, the Cowboys were ranked as high as 21st in the USA Today poll during the year. Craig Burnett passed for 3,131 yards on the year, while running back Gerald Abraham rushed for 1305 yards. Seven Cowboys earned All-Conference honors (wide receiver Anthony Sargent, tight end Bill Hoffman, offensive tackle Tony Kapushion, Abraham, Knapton, Thaxton, and punter Tom Kilpatrick) and Roach was named Coach of the Year. Knapton led the conference in sacks that year, while Thaxton added to his totals as Wyoming’s all-time leader in tackles. Roach was assisted by coaches Gregg Brandon, Greg Brown, Dave Butterfield, Scott Downing, Larry Korpitz, Al Roberts, Joe Tiller, Mark Tommerdahl, and Del Wight.

Front row (left to right): Scott Runyan, Galand Thaxton, Craig Burnett, Keith Jackson, Scott Hanser, Jeff Knapton, Bret Bommer, Pat Arndt, Greg Worker, Bill Hoffman. Second row (left to right): Rich Miller, Lawrence Chavers, Scott Joseph, Freddie Dussett, Anthony Sargent, James Loving, Doug DiVenere, Eric Loftus, Gerald Abraham, Reggie Berry, Chuck Kimbrough, Steve Vana, Shane Scott. Third row (left to right): John Dexter, Mark Foos, Darren Wehrer, Kevin Schitoskey, Tyrone Fittje, Craig Schlichting, Steve Slay, Doug Rigby, David Edeen, Tom Kilpatrick, John Brasee, Ken Crouse, Shaun Kissack. Fourth row (left to right): Christian Galdabini, Mitch Donahue, Steve Roe, Eric Naugle, Willie Wright, Dan Cudworth, Matt O’Brien, Tom Corontzos, Ryan Vowers, Scott Studie, Jon Cogdill, John Egar. Fifth row (left to right): Jim Pennington, Gregg Brown, Scott Gibson, Robert Midgett, Steve Clayton, Eric Hookanson, Jeff Tapp, Grant Salisbury, Eric Worden, Bear Hanousek, Steve Hamilton, Jim Laurie, Trent Greener. Sixth row (left to right): Bryan Mooney, Crandelle Mack, Dave Schutt, Shawn Wehrer, John Walsh, Kyle Dempsey, Jim Scifres, Pat Rabold, Mike Schenbeck, Tony Kapushion, Gaston Gosar, Pete Gosar, Ty Muma, Travis Williams. Seventh row (left to right): Brady Jacobsen, Randy Welniak, Melvin Wells, Brad Quiring, Scott Skavdahl, Justin Byleveld, Herman Robinson, Bobby Fresques, Steve Bena, Gordy Wood, P. J. Wells, Mark Timmer, Rich Martoglio, Carl Bruere, Rich Sauls. Eighth row (left to right): Shawn Wiggins, Chip Watkins, Jim Stringer, Ken Patterson, Tim Campbell, Chuck Koeber, Lee Carter, Jay Daffer, Scott Addison, Steve Addison, Cody Johnson, Darrell Perkins, Andre Rudolph. Ninth row (left to right): Ron Dean, Eric Coleman, Bryan Hudson, Chris Kujawa, Mike Smith, Mark Hardee, Gary Patch, Steve McMillon, Daryl Harris, Peter Gunn, DeWaine Jones. Not pictured: Mike Hill, Mitch Rosebrough, Quentin Skinner, Derrick Spack, Damian Spencer; Equipment Manager Michael “Mad Dog” Aanonsen; and Head Athletic Trainer Bill Lyons.

Inducted August 31, 2018

Holding almost every placekicking record at the University of Wyoming, Wedel earned All-America honors in 1996 and 1997. He was named to the all-Western Athletic Conference team in 1995, 1996, and 1997. During his career, Wedel kicked five game-winning field goals, including a dramatic 41-yarder against Iowa State to give UW its first ever overtime win in its first ever overtime game. He was one of twenty finalists for the Lou Groza Award (honoring the nation’s best kicker) in 1996 and 1997. He led the team in scoring in both his junior and senior seasons. Named first-team Academic All-America in 1996 and 1997, while earning WAC Scholar-Athlete and Academic All-WAC honors all four years at Wyoming.

Inducted August 31, 2018

Suder completed an outstanding career as a UW wrestler by earning All-America honors during his senior year of 1979. Wrestling at 150 pounds, Suder had an overall record of 62-37-2 as a Cowboy. He placed in the top four each year in the conference and was a team captain his senior year while placing at every major tournament in the Rocky Mountain Region. He returned to his alma mater as the head coach in 1989 and served in that capacity for nineteen years. He led Wyoming to two Western Athletic Conference team titles while being named Coach of the Year four times. He also earned NCAA West Regional Coach of the Year honors twice.

Inducted August 31, 2018

Howe came to UW on a football scholarship but an injury forced him to switch to baseball. A slick-fielding third baseman, Howe played 109 games for the Cowboys and earned first-team all-conference honors in 1969. After graduating from Wyoming with a business degree, Howe returned to Pittsburgh and worked in the private sector while playing baseball in a weekend league. The Pirates discovered him there and signed him to a contract. He went on to play professional baseball for over a decade, with Pittsburgh, Houston, and St. Louis. He was also a manager with Houston, Oakland, and the New York Mets, experiencing his greatest success with the A’s winning the American League West title in 2000, 2001, and 2002. He still ranks as the third all-time winningest manager in Oakland A’s history.

Inducted August 31, 2018

A three-time All-American, Fox was one of the best sprinters in the nation during her time at Wyoming. She still holds the indoor 200-meter record and the 4 x 400-relay record, as well as the top marks in the outdoor 200m and 400m and both relays (4×100 and 4×400). She was a seven-time Mountain West conference champion and a six-time national qualifier, in addition to earning All-Mountain West honors seventeen times. In 2003, she became the first Cowgirl sprinter to earn All-America honors.

Inducted August 31, 2018

Wyoming’s all-time leader in steals and assists, Dent earned the nickname “The Prince of Pilfer” during a brilliant playing career spanning one of the most successful eras of UW basketball. As the floor general for Cowboy teams featuring Fennis Dembo and Eric Leckner, Dent helped lead the team to a runner-up finish in the NIT, as well as back-to-back appearances in the NCAA Tournament, including a Sweet 16 appearance in 1987. Dent established career records for assists (502, including a single-season record 183 in 1986-87) and steals (249, including a single-season record 93 in 1985-86). The Cowboys also won back-to-back conference tournaments in 1987-88.

Inducted August 31, 2018