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Bill Richards Selected for Induction to 2026 Class of MAC Hall of Fame
March 13, 2026 | Men's Tennis
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Former Ball State men's tennis coach Bill Richards has been selected for induction into the Mid-American Conference Hall of Fame, as announced today by the Mid-American Conference.
The six-member 2026 MAC Hall of Fame class includes Richards, Tom Borelli (Central Michigan - Wrestling), Dave Jamerson (Ohio - Men's Basketball), Rhonda King-Randolph (Toledo - Softball), Jim Streeter (Eastern Michigan - Sports Information Director) and Jason Taylor (Akron - Football).
Last spring, Richards concluded one of the most remarkable coaching careers in collegiate tennis history, becoming the winningest coach in both Ball State and Mid-American Conference history. Over his career, Richards compiled a 769–482 overall record and a 243–88 mark in conference play while guiding the Cardinals to 38 MAC regular-season and tournament championships. His teams earned eight NCAA Tournament appearances and recorded 17 undefeated regular seasons. A 15-time MAC Coach of the Year, Richards coached eight MAC Players of the Year and produced 75 First Team All-MAC selections. His legacy also includes mentoring 12 Ball State Athletics Hall of Fame inductees. Richards was inducted into the Ball State Athletics Hall of Fame in 1993 and later received national honors including the NCAA Bob Frederick Sportsmanship Award and the ITA Meritorious Service Award.
"We are proud to recognize the lasting impact of our former student-athletes, coaches and administrators, and to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of these six individuals during their time in the Mid-American Conference," said MAC Commissioner Dr. Jon Steinbrecher. "It is a tremendous honor to welcome this year's inductees into the MAC Hall of Fame."
"The MAC Hall of Fame serves as a tribute to the dedication, excellence and legacy of those who have competed and contributed to the success of this outstanding Conference," Steinbrecher added.
The MAC Hall of Fame was approved by the MAC Council of Presidents in 1987. The charter class was inducted in 1988 and subsequent classes were added in 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 and 1994. After six induction classes, the MAC Hall of Fame maintained 52 members until it was reinstated in May of 2012. This year's class brings the number of MAC Hall of Fame inductees to 136 individuals from 20 classes.
The 2026 MAC Hall of Fame class will be inducted on Thursday, May 30 at Hotel Cleveland. Ticket information for the 2026 MAC honors dinner and Hall of Fame celebration will be announced at later date.
2026 MAC Hall of Fame Class
Tom Borrelli – Central Michigan Wrestling Head Coach
Borrelli built one of the most dominant programs in Mid-American Conference wrestling history during his 33 seasons at the helm of Central Michigan. Under his leadership, the Chippewas captured a combined 30 MAC championships and compiled a 368–179 dual-meet record, including an impressive 154–36 mark in conference competition. Borrelli's teams finished .500 or better in 28 seasons while regularly competing against nationally ranked programs. A record 15-time MAC Coach of the Year, Borrelli mentored one national champion, 45 All-Americans, 93 MAC champions and 174 NCAA qualifiers. He was named National Coach of the Year in 1998 and received the National Wrestling Coaches Association's Bob Bubb Coaching Excellence Award in 2004. Borrelli also emphasized academic success, guiding 61 NWCA Scholar All-Americans and 79 Academic All-MAC selections during his distinguished career.
Dave Jamerson – Ohio Men's Basketball
Jamerson remains the all-time leading scorer in Ohio men's basketball history with 2,336 career points and is widely regarded as one of the most prolific scorers in Mid-American Conference history. The 1990 MAC Player of the Year, Jamerson averaged 31.2 points per game that season, leading the conference in scoring and three-point field goals while ranking third nationally in scoring. He set numerous program records, including career marks for points, field goals made and field goal attempts, while also holding multiple single-season records. Jamerson delivered some of the most memorable performances in Bobcat history, including a 60-point game against the University of Charleston in 1989. A team captain in both 1989 and 1990, Jamerson earned Academic All-MAC honors twice and was named a First Team Academic All-American in 1990. He was selected in the first round of the 1990 NBA Draft by the Miami Heat and later had his No. 33 jersey retired by Ohio University.
Rhonda King-Randolph – Toledo Softball
King-Randolph was one of the most accomplished players in Toledo softball history, rewriting the program's record books during her standout career. A three-time All-MAC selection, she helped lead the Rockets to 131 victories, including a Mid-American Conference championship and a seventh-place finish at the 1989 Women's College World Series. King-Randolph still ranks among Toledo's all-time leaders in numerous offensive categories, including slugging percentage (.494), doubles (42), home runs (19), runs batted in (131), total bases (311) and walks (79). She also made history as the first female student-athlete at Toledo to earn First Team All-America honors. Following her playing career, King-Randolph remained involved in the sport and currently serves as the head softball coach at Kenyon College.
Bill Richards – Ball State Men's Tennis Head Coach
Richards concluded one of the most remarkable coaching careers in collegiate tennis history, becoming the winningest coach in both Ball State and Mid-American Conference history. Over his career, Richards compiled a 769–482 overall record and a 243–88 mark in conference play while guiding the Cardinals to 38 MAC regular-season and tournament championships. His teams earned eight NCAA Tournament appearances and recorded 17 undefeated regular seasons. A 15-time MAC Coach of the Year, Richards coached eight MAC Players of the Year and produced 75 First Team All-MAC selections. His legacy also includes mentoring 12 Ball State Athletics Hall of Fame inductees. Richards was inducted into the Ball State Athletics Hall of Fame in 1993 and later received national honors including the NCAA Bob Frederick Sportsmanship Award and the ITA Meritorious Service Award.
Jim Streeter – Eastern Michigan Administrator/Sports Information Director
Streeter dedicated nearly four decades to Eastern Michigan athletics, serving as the university's sports information director for 37 years and helping shape the national profile of the Eagles' athletic programs. Over a 39-year career in the athletic media relations office, Streeter oversaw communications for 21 varsity sports and played a key role in promoting many of the most significant moments in EMU athletics history. During his tenure, Eastern Michigan teams captured 122 MAC championships and produced numerous NCAA champions and postseason appearances, including football's 1987 MAC championship and California Bowl victory, men's basketball's 1991 Sweet 16 run, and baseball's trips to the College World Series. Known for his professionalism and mentorship, Streeter helped guide generations of young sports communications professionals. He was inducted into the EMU Athletics Hall of Fame in 2004, and in 2015 the university dedicated the Jim Streeter Media Relations Office in his honor.
Jason Taylor – Akron Football
Taylor established himself as one of the most dominant defensive players in Akron football history during his career with the Zips from 1993–96. As a senior in 1996, Taylor was named Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Year after recording 21 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks, helping elevate Akron's national profile during its early years at the Division I-A level. A two-time First Team All-MAC selection, Taylor finished his collegiate career with 279 total tackles, 44 tackles for loss and 21 sacks. His outstanding performance at Akron laid the foundation for an exceptional professional career and earned him induction into the University of Akron Athletics Hall of Fame.
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The six-member 2026 MAC Hall of Fame class includes Richards, Tom Borelli (Central Michigan - Wrestling), Dave Jamerson (Ohio - Men's Basketball), Rhonda King-Randolph (Toledo - Softball), Jim Streeter (Eastern Michigan - Sports Information Director) and Jason Taylor (Akron - Football).
Last spring, Richards concluded one of the most remarkable coaching careers in collegiate tennis history, becoming the winningest coach in both Ball State and Mid-American Conference history. Over his career, Richards compiled a 769–482 overall record and a 243–88 mark in conference play while guiding the Cardinals to 38 MAC regular-season and tournament championships. His teams earned eight NCAA Tournament appearances and recorded 17 undefeated regular seasons. A 15-time MAC Coach of the Year, Richards coached eight MAC Players of the Year and produced 75 First Team All-MAC selections. His legacy also includes mentoring 12 Ball State Athletics Hall of Fame inductees. Richards was inducted into the Ball State Athletics Hall of Fame in 1993 and later received national honors including the NCAA Bob Frederick Sportsmanship Award and the ITA Meritorious Service Award.
"We are proud to recognize the lasting impact of our former student-athletes, coaches and administrators, and to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of these six individuals during their time in the Mid-American Conference," said MAC Commissioner Dr. Jon Steinbrecher. "It is a tremendous honor to welcome this year's inductees into the MAC Hall of Fame."
"The MAC Hall of Fame serves as a tribute to the dedication, excellence and legacy of those who have competed and contributed to the success of this outstanding Conference," Steinbrecher added.
The MAC Hall of Fame was approved by the MAC Council of Presidents in 1987. The charter class was inducted in 1988 and subsequent classes were added in 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 and 1994. After six induction classes, the MAC Hall of Fame maintained 52 members until it was reinstated in May of 2012. This year's class brings the number of MAC Hall of Fame inductees to 136 individuals from 20 classes.
The 2026 MAC Hall of Fame class will be inducted on Thursday, May 30 at Hotel Cleveland. Ticket information for the 2026 MAC honors dinner and Hall of Fame celebration will be announced at later date.
2026 MAC Hall of Fame Class
Tom Borrelli – Central Michigan Wrestling Head Coach
Borrelli built one of the most dominant programs in Mid-American Conference wrestling history during his 33 seasons at the helm of Central Michigan. Under his leadership, the Chippewas captured a combined 30 MAC championships and compiled a 368–179 dual-meet record, including an impressive 154–36 mark in conference competition. Borrelli's teams finished .500 or better in 28 seasons while regularly competing against nationally ranked programs. A record 15-time MAC Coach of the Year, Borrelli mentored one national champion, 45 All-Americans, 93 MAC champions and 174 NCAA qualifiers. He was named National Coach of the Year in 1998 and received the National Wrestling Coaches Association's Bob Bubb Coaching Excellence Award in 2004. Borrelli also emphasized academic success, guiding 61 NWCA Scholar All-Americans and 79 Academic All-MAC selections during his distinguished career.
Dave Jamerson – Ohio Men's Basketball
Jamerson remains the all-time leading scorer in Ohio men's basketball history with 2,336 career points and is widely regarded as one of the most prolific scorers in Mid-American Conference history. The 1990 MAC Player of the Year, Jamerson averaged 31.2 points per game that season, leading the conference in scoring and three-point field goals while ranking third nationally in scoring. He set numerous program records, including career marks for points, field goals made and field goal attempts, while also holding multiple single-season records. Jamerson delivered some of the most memorable performances in Bobcat history, including a 60-point game against the University of Charleston in 1989. A team captain in both 1989 and 1990, Jamerson earned Academic All-MAC honors twice and was named a First Team Academic All-American in 1990. He was selected in the first round of the 1990 NBA Draft by the Miami Heat and later had his No. 33 jersey retired by Ohio University.
Rhonda King-Randolph – Toledo Softball
King-Randolph was one of the most accomplished players in Toledo softball history, rewriting the program's record books during her standout career. A three-time All-MAC selection, she helped lead the Rockets to 131 victories, including a Mid-American Conference championship and a seventh-place finish at the 1989 Women's College World Series. King-Randolph still ranks among Toledo's all-time leaders in numerous offensive categories, including slugging percentage (.494), doubles (42), home runs (19), runs batted in (131), total bases (311) and walks (79). She also made history as the first female student-athlete at Toledo to earn First Team All-America honors. Following her playing career, King-Randolph remained involved in the sport and currently serves as the head softball coach at Kenyon College.
Bill Richards – Ball State Men's Tennis Head Coach
Richards concluded one of the most remarkable coaching careers in collegiate tennis history, becoming the winningest coach in both Ball State and Mid-American Conference history. Over his career, Richards compiled a 769–482 overall record and a 243–88 mark in conference play while guiding the Cardinals to 38 MAC regular-season and tournament championships. His teams earned eight NCAA Tournament appearances and recorded 17 undefeated regular seasons. A 15-time MAC Coach of the Year, Richards coached eight MAC Players of the Year and produced 75 First Team All-MAC selections. His legacy also includes mentoring 12 Ball State Athletics Hall of Fame inductees. Richards was inducted into the Ball State Athletics Hall of Fame in 1993 and later received national honors including the NCAA Bob Frederick Sportsmanship Award and the ITA Meritorious Service Award.
Jim Streeter – Eastern Michigan Administrator/Sports Information Director
Streeter dedicated nearly four decades to Eastern Michigan athletics, serving as the university's sports information director for 37 years and helping shape the national profile of the Eagles' athletic programs. Over a 39-year career in the athletic media relations office, Streeter oversaw communications for 21 varsity sports and played a key role in promoting many of the most significant moments in EMU athletics history. During his tenure, Eastern Michigan teams captured 122 MAC championships and produced numerous NCAA champions and postseason appearances, including football's 1987 MAC championship and California Bowl victory, men's basketball's 1991 Sweet 16 run, and baseball's trips to the College World Series. Known for his professionalism and mentorship, Streeter helped guide generations of young sports communications professionals. He was inducted into the EMU Athletics Hall of Fame in 2004, and in 2015 the university dedicated the Jim Streeter Media Relations Office in his honor.
Jason Taylor – Akron Football
Taylor established himself as one of the most dominant defensive players in Akron football history during his career with the Zips from 1993–96. As a senior in 1996, Taylor was named Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Year after recording 21 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks, helping elevate Akron's national profile during its early years at the Division I-A level. A two-time First Team All-MAC selection, Taylor finished his collegiate career with 279 total tackles, 44 tackles for loss and 21 sacks. His outstanding performance at Akron laid the foundation for an exceptional professional career and earned him induction into the University of Akron Athletics Hall of Fame.
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