Former William & Mary football head coach Jimmye Laycock and All-America offensive lineman Joe Montgomery highlighted a distinguished group of honorees at the 2023 Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on April 22.
 
Both of their induction speeches are available below or by visiting the Tribe Athletics YouTube page – (Jimmye Laycock's speech / Joe Montgomery's speech).
 
One of the most successful head coaches in the history of college football, Laycock was inducted into the Hall of Fame after a legendary career that included 249 victories, seven conference championships and 10 NCAA FCS Playoff appearances – all of which came at his alma mater.
 
Montgomery was presented with the Distinguished Virginian Award, which is bestowed upon an individual who through sports has brought great pride to the Commonwealth based on outstanding life accomplishment. Each awardee, by personal example, exemplifies the best ideals and purposes of sport exhibiting superior leadership qualities in education, athletics, business and in the community.