Sports

Mike Ditka ‘61
Sportscaster
Member, Pro Football Hall of Fame
Former Head Coach, Chicago Bears
“Sigma Chi was one of the greatest things that happened to me.  I really appreciate what it has done for me in my lifetime, and I hope I can continue to give something back.”
Merlin Olsen ‘62
Sportscaster & Actor
Member, Pro Football Hall of Fame
“Sigma Chi was a learning experience for me in personal growth, in finding out more about myself, in shaping my life more effectively, and in directing my energies more efficiently.  There is no question that that has had a tremendous impact on my career, professionally and on my life.”
Jim Palmer ‘67
Sportscaster
Member, Baseball Hall of Fame
“You have to be honest, have integrity, be able to cooperate and get along with other people.  Sigma Chi is a great place to learn that and that’s why it’s a great thing to join this Fraternity.”
Bud Adams ‘44
Owner, Tennessee Titans
Bob McNair ‘58
Owner, Houston Texans
T.J. Yates ‘11
Quarterback, Houston Texans
2011“Rookie of the Week”
Drew Brees ‘01
Quarterback, New Orleans Saints
Super Bowl XLIV MVP
All-Time NFL Single Season Passing Leader
Sean Payton ‘87
Head Coach, New Orleans Saints
2006 NFL “Coach of the Year”
Urban Meyer ‘86
Head Football Coach, Ohio State
Sports Illustrated “Coach of the Decade”
Bryan Colangelo ‘87
President & General Manager, Toronto Raptors
Jay Wright ‘83
Head Basketball Coach, Villanova
Brad Brownell ‘91
Head Basketball Coach, Clemson
Luke Donald ‘01
PGA Golfer
#1 Ranked Golfer in the World
2011 PGA of America Player of the Year
Bo Van Pelt ‘98
PGA Golfer
  Bubba Watson ‘00
PGA Golfer
2012 Masters Tournament Winner
  Adam Scott ‘00
PGA Golfer
  Skip Schumaker ‘00
2011 MLB World Series Champion
  Josh Willingham ‘99
MLB Left Fielder, Minnesota Twins
Mike Holmgren ‘70
President, Cleveland Browns
Former Head Coach, Seattle Seahawks
Joe & Gavin Maloof ‘78
Owners, Sacramento Kings & Palms Casino
Michael Gearon Jr. ‘86
Owner, Atlanta Hawks
Bobby Valentine ‘72
Manager, Boston Red Sox
John Ziegler ‘52
Member, Hall of Fame (Hockey)
Former President, NHL
Eric Fonoimoana ‘93
Olympic Gold Medalist, Beach Volleyball
AVP Most Valuable Player
Clyde Lovellette ‘52
Member, Basketball Hall of Fame
Chuck Howley ‘57
Super Bowl V MVP
Bob Griese ‘67
Sportscaster
Member, Pro Football Hall of Fame
Ace Parker ‘36
Member, Pro Football Hall of Fame
Don Hutson ‘35
Member, Pro Football Hall of Fame
Bronko Nagurski ‘29
Member, Pro Football Hall of Fame
Member, NFL All-Time Team
Red Badgro ‘27
Member, Pro Football Hall of Fame
Ed Healey ‘16
Member, Pro Football Hall of Fame