In 1979 and 1980, Carlen led the Gamecocks to consecutive 8-4 campaigns with appearancess in the Hall of Fame Classic and Gator Bowl.

The Play cost Stanford an invitation to the Hall of Fame Classic, in addition to a winning season, and Elway completed his college career having never played in a bowl game.

Since 1980, Mitchell has hosted the Bobby Mitchell Hall of Fame Classic, an annual golf fundraiser that benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

In 1980, Steele helped Tulane advance to the Hall of Fame Classic, marking his first collegiate postseason appearance as a coach.

The inaugural Hall of Fame Classic is held on Father's Day, June 21.

The inaugural Hall of Fame Classic was played on Sunday, June 21, 2009.

The game was known as the Hall of Fame Classic from 1977 to 1985.

Inappropriately, the tournament is called the Hall of Fame Classic.

They finished the season with a record of nine wins and three losses (9-3 overall) and with a victory over Kentucky in the Hall of Fame Classic.

The Green Wave played home games in the Louisiana Superdome and finished with a 7-5 record, losing to Arkansas 15-34 in the Hall of Fame Classic.