University of Memphis Athletics
Former Memphis Standout Hicks Announced as Inductee to Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
Feb 28, 2022 | Football
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Former University of Memphis football standout Artis Hicks was announced as a 2022 inductee to the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, sponsored by the Tennessee Lottery. Hicks learned of the honor as he was being inducted into the Memphis M Club Hall of Fame on Saturday.
A native of Jackson, Tenn. who came to the Tigers in the fall of 1998, Hicks started 43 of 44 games on the offensive line that he played during his career, including 2, 717 of the Tigers 2,979 total offensive snaps over his four seasons. He was named to The Sporting News Freshman All-America Team and the Conference USA All-Freshman Team in 1998. Hicks was also tabbed First-Team All-Conference USA in 2001 and was selected to play in the East-West Shrine game.
Following his career at Memphis, Hicks was taken in the 2002 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round and played 11 seasons in the NFL for the Eagles, Vikings, Redskins, Browns and Dolphins. Hicks also played in the 2005 Super Bowl with the Eagles.
"We're thrilled to add Artis Hicks to the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame family," said Brad Willis, Executive Director of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. "His accomplishments on the gridiron have left a great mark on West Tennessee, and we are proud to honor him as part of the Class of 2022."
The full 2022 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Induction Class will be released in the coming days. Information regarding tickets for the 2022 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony, presented by the Tennessee Titans, will be announced later.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Football, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
A native of Jackson, Tenn. who came to the Tigers in the fall of 1998, Hicks started 43 of 44 games on the offensive line that he played during his career, including 2, 717 of the Tigers 2,979 total offensive snaps over his four seasons. He was named to The Sporting News Freshman All-America Team and the Conference USA All-Freshman Team in 1998. Hicks was also tabbed First-Team All-Conference USA in 2001 and was selected to play in the East-West Shrine game.
Following his career at Memphis, Hicks was taken in the 2002 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round and played 11 seasons in the NFL for the Eagles, Vikings, Redskins, Browns and Dolphins. Hicks also played in the 2005 Super Bowl with the Eagles.
"We're thrilled to add Artis Hicks to the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame family," said Brad Willis, Executive Director of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. "His accomplishments on the gridiron have left a great mark on West Tennessee, and we are proud to honor him as part of the Class of 2022."
The full 2022 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Induction Class will be released in the coming days. Information regarding tickets for the 2022 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony, presented by the Tennessee Titans, will be announced later.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Football, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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