Players

Tony Hinkle

Year Inducted: 2025

Category: Players

Schools / Organizations:

(Chicago) Calumet High School

The University of Chicago

Biography:

Tony played at (Chicago) Calumet High School, graduating in 1917, before being a star at The University of Chicago from 1917-21. He was a two-time all-Big Ten Conference selection and team captain.

Tony also was a two-time All-American player and led Chicago to the 1920 Big Ten title. He went on to become a legendary coach at Butler University in Indiana from 1921-70. The Butler Field house is named after him and he is in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.