2025 Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
Clemson Athletics and IPTAY’s Block C Club will induct ten distinguished members into the Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025. These former Tiger legends will be formally introduced and celebrated during the game against Florida State at Memorial Stadium.
Tim Bourret
Sports Information Department • 1978–2018
- Served in Clemson’s Sports Information Department for four decades, beginning as assistant director under Bob Bradley (1978–1989) and later as director (1989–2018).
- Inducted into the National College Sports Information Directors Hall of Fame in 2017.
- Honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the College Sports Information Directors Association in 2019.
- Received the Bobby Richardson Award from the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame in 2018.
- Under his leadership, Clemson earned the “Super 11” award from the Football Writers Association five times, recognizing it among the nation’s top sports information offices.
- Edited more than 100 award-winning Clemson publications, including 37 focused on football.
- Served on ESPN’s committee celebrating the 150th anniversary of college football.
- Currently in his 47th year broadcasting Clemson men’s basketball and 13th year as a color commentator for Clemson football, making him the longest-serving broadcaster in any ACC sport.
- Named an honorary Clemson alumnus in 2007.
“Clemson won the ‘Super 11’ award from the Football Writers Association as one of the top-11 football SID offices in the nation five times under his leadership.”
About this honor
The induction recognizes decades of dedication, leadership, and contributions to Clemson’s athletic legacy across multiple generations.
Author’s summary: Tim Bourret’s four decades of service in Clemson athletics exemplify commitment, innovation, and a lifelong passion for the university’s sports tradition.