Methodist Athletics Hall of Fame
An employee at Methodist beginning in 1966, Mason Sykes originally joined the faculty as the men’s coach for soccer, wrestling and tennis. He later filled many roles at Methodist, including that of assistant professor of physical education, director of intramurals, dean of men and superintendent of buildings and grounds. During his 18 years of service in the Department of Athletics, Sykes was named the Dixie Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Coach of the Year four times for soccer, once for tennis and once for wrestling.
After his retirement from athletics, the Sykes Cup was created to annually honor the Methodist Athlete of the Year.
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