The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame announced Tuesday that former Clemson defensive lineman Jim Stuckey has been named to the organization’s newest Hall of Fame class. Additional information is included below from the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame.
Greenville, SC — March 11, 2025 — The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) is thrilled to unveil its Class of 2024 — a legendary lineup of football icons whose contributions to the game and their communities have left an undeniable mark on the sport. These five extraordinary individuals will take their rightful place in South Carolina football history during the 12th Annual Enshrinement Ceremony, set to take place on April 17, 2025, at the elegant Hotel Hartness in Greenville, SC.
Joining this year’s inductees are a group of distinguished honorees: 2024 Humanitarian of the Year, Sabrina Greenlee; 2024 Blanchard-Rogers Trophy winner Kyle Kennard, presented by Ellison Kibler Merrill Lynch; and the 2025 Bridge Builder Excellence Award Finalists, presented by Spinx. This unforgettable evening will celebrate excellence, leadership, and the enduring spirit of South Carolina football.
Meet the SCFHOF Class of 2024:
• Troy Brown (Barnwell, SC / Blackville-Hilda High School / Marshall University / New England Patriots): One of the most versatile and respected players in NFL history, Brown spent 15 seasons with the New England Patriots, winning three Super Bowl titles and being the only player in NFL history with at least 550 receptions, 250 punt returns, and an interception. His leadership and game-changing abilities earned him an induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2010.
• Jim Carlen (Legacy Inductee / Former South Carolina Head Coach and Athletic Director): A coaching icon, Carlen led the Gamecocks from 1975–1981, amassing 45 wins and recruiting future Heisman Trophy winner George Rogers. A two-time Southwest Conference Coach of the Year and the 1973 National Coach of the Year, his impact on South Carolina football is both historic and lasting. Carlen also coached Gamecock greats like Rick Sanford, George Rogers, and Willie Scott — the program’s first-ever first-round NFL Draft picks.
• Oliver “Buddy” Pough (Orangeburg, SC / South Carolina State University): A South Carolina coaching legend, Pough is the all-time winningest coach in South Carolina State history. Over 21 seasons, he guided his teams to 146 wins, eight MEAC titles, and five HBCU Football…