July 7, 2026
National Athletic Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Inductee – Officials Division
Louisville, IL — The National Athletic Hall of Fame Selecon Committee is proud to announce Andy Pullen as an inductee in the Official’s Division.
Pullen has devoted 59 years as an IHSA-certified official, serving across multiple sports including Basketball (59 years), Track and Field (22 years), and Cross Country (5 years). His officiating career also extended to the collegiate level, where he spent 22 years officiating Junior College Basketball in the Great Rivers Athletic Conference (GRAC) and 15 years in the Mid-West Athletic Conference (MWAC).
Throughout his distinguished career, Pullen has officiated countless regional contests, 8 boys’ basketball seconals, and 2 girls’ basketball seconals. His commitment to the officiating community is further reflected in his mentorship of new officials and his dedicated service to Special Olympics Basketball.
The 2026 Induction Ceremony will be held on Friday evening, November 13, 2026, at the Teutopolis Banquet Hall in Teutopolis, Illinois.
