Ralph Weekly Named to Tennessee Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026
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By Aidan Sidoti
Tennessee softball legend Ralph Weekly is officially headed to the Hall.
The University of Tennessee announced Thursday afternoon that Weekly will be inducted into the Tennessee Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class.
Weekly served as co-head coach alongside his wife, Karen, from 2002 until his retirement in 2021, compiling a 949-300-2 record during his time in Knoxville.
Under Ralph’s leadership, the Lady Vols reached 16 straight NCAA Regionals, 11 Super Regionals, and made seven trips to the Women’s College World Series, finishing as runner-up twice.
Joining Weekly in the 2026 Hall of Fame class are former baseball head coach Rod Delmonico, women’s basketball standout Shyra Ely, men’s track and field star Lawrence Johnson, basketball legend Chris Lofton, golfer Erica Popson, football great Charles Rosenfelder, soccer standout Kylee Rossi, and women’s track and field’s Brenda Webb.
