PHOTO VAULT: 6 Legends Inducted Into Auburn Swimming & Diving Hall of Fame

In what might be the greatest class in Auburn Swimming & Diving Hall of Fame history, Eric ShanteauKirsty CoventryDavid MarshRichard QuickJimi Flowers, and Ralph Crocker were all inducted in a ceremony this weekend.

That class includes Olympic champion Eric Shanteau, Olympic champion and 7-time medalist Kirsty Coventry; the two coaches most responsible for the program’s biggest swimming dynasties David Marsh and Richard Quick; one of the most popular coaches of the last 20 years and one who had a massive impact on the U.S. Paralympic program Jimi Flowers; and the man for whom Auburn’s pool is named Ralph Crocker.

Read a full rundown of the 6 inductees’ contributions here.

Below, check out a photo gallery of this weekend’s ceremonies, thanks to Anthony Hall.

Brett Hawke Auburn Swimming Wall of Fame on Saturday, April 11, 2015 in Auburn, Ala.  Anthony Hall/Auburn Athletics

Brett Hawke
Auburn Swimming Wall of Fame on Saturday, April 11, 2015 in Auburn, Ala. Anthony Hall/Auburn Athletics

Jay Jacobs Auburn Swimming Wall of Fame on Saturday, April 11, 2015 in Auburn, Ala.  Anthony Hall/Auburn Athletics

Jay Jacobs
Auburn Swimming Wall of Fame on Saturday, April 11, 2015 in Auburn, Ala. Anthony Hall/Auburn Athletics

Alyssa Marsh, Kristin Marsh, David Marsh, Aaron Marsh and Maddie Marsh Auburn Swimming Wall of Fame on Saturday, April 11, 2015 in Auburn, Ala.  Anthony Hall/Auburn Athletics

Alyssa Marsh, Kristin Marsh, David Marsh, Aaron Marsh and Maddie Marsh
Auburn Swimming Wall of Fame on Saturday, April 11, 2015 in Auburn, Ala. Anthony Hall/Auburn Athletics

Kirsty Coventry and Kim Brackin Auburn Swimming Wall of Fame on Saturday, April 11, 2015 in Auburn, Ala.  Anthony Hall/Auburn Athletics

Kirsty Coventry and Kim Brackin
Auburn Swimming Wall of Fame on Saturday, April 11, 2015 in Auburn, Ala. Anthony Hall/Auburn Athletics

Auburn Swimming Wall of Fame on Saturday, April 11, 2015 in Auburn, Ala.  Anthony Hall/Auburn Athletics

Auburn Swimming Wall of Fame on Saturday, April 11, 2015 in Auburn, Ala. Anthony Hall/Auburn Athletics

Auburn Swimming Wall of Fame on Saturday, April 11, 2015 in Auburn, Ala.  Anthony Hall/Auburn Athletics

Auburn Swimming Wall of Fame on Saturday, April 11, 2015 in Auburn, Ala. Anthony Hall/Auburn Athletics

Auburn Swimming Wall of Fame on Saturday, April 11, 2015 in Auburn, Ala.  Anthony Hall/Auburn Athletics

Auburn Swimming Wall of Fame on Saturday, April 11, 2015 in Auburn, Ala. Anthony Hall/Auburn Athletics

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