Hall of Fame
Professor John Brinkley graduated from Hampden-Sydney College in 1959 and returned to the College in 1967. Since his return, Brinkley has taught in the Classics Department with teaching interests in Greek, Latin, Classical Mythology, and Rhetoric. As the College’s Historian, Brinkley completed On This Hill: A Narrative History of Hampden-Sydney College from 1774-1994. Brinkley is a fixture at Hampden-Sydney football, lacrosse, and baseball games, and during Tiger football games, he has a permanent spot at the 15 yard-line adjacent to the Gammon end-zone. During Macon Week, Brinkley serves as the annual speaker at the BEAT MACON BONFIRE and in the spring, Brinkley can be found behind home plate, cheering on the Tiger baseball team. He constantly receives the honor of throwing out the first pitch to start Tiger baseball seasons.
