University of Memphis Athletics
M Club Hall of Fame
Linda McKinnie
- Induction:
- 1998
One of the most renowned players in Lady Tiger basketball history, Linda McKinnie was the first Lady Tiger to score more than 2,000 points in her career. A graduate of Bolivar Central High School, McKinnie came to Memphis in 1977 to play for former head coach Mary Lou Johns. Her career at Memphis would become legendary. A four year letter winner, McKinnie scored 503 points as a freshman. She increased her average to 14.5 points per game as a sophomore and by her senior season was scoring 18.2 points per contest. She is currently the fourth leading scorer in Lady Tiger history and is ranked third in games played and second in career field goals made. Her name appears in the record book 17 times and her retired jersey hangs in the U of M Fieldhouse.
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