Tennessee to unveil Jim Haslam statue at Neyland-Thompson Sports Center
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The University of Tennessee will unveil a statue of Jim Haslam on September 18 at 5 p.m. outside the Neyland-Thompson Sports Center. Haslam, who played on the 1951 national championship football team, has contributed significantly to the university as a donor. His donations have funded various facilities, including the James A. Haslam II Business Building and Neyland Stadium renovations worth over $300 million. Speakers at the ceremony will include Haslam's sons, Jimmy and Bill, along with Tennessee chancellor Donde Plowman and athletics director Danny White.
- •Statue to be unveiled on September 18 at 5 p.m.
- •Jim Haslam played on Tennessee's 1951 national championship team.
- •Haslam is a major benefactor, donating tens of millions to UT.
- •Facilities named after Haslam include the business and music buildings.
- •Ceremony will feature speeches from his sons and university officials.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Tennessee to unveil Jim Haslam statue, honoring benefactor who played on 1951 title team
"A statue of Jim Haslam will be unveiled outside the Neyland-Thompson Sports Center on the University of Tennessee campus.
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