Frank Beamer Named to 2025 Naismith Hall of Fame as Virginia Tech Returns to Final Four Prominence
In a stunning moment of poetic timing, former Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer has been named to the 2025 Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame class—an unexpected twist, given the Naismith Hall typically celebrates basketball legends. But this year, the Hall expanded its honorary recognition to select figures whose impact transcended their sport, and Beamer—synonymous with Virginia Tech’s football rise—was a unanimous choice.
Beamer, who coached the Hokies from 1987 to 2015, is one of college football’s most respected figures. He led Virginia Tech to national prominence with his signature “Beamer Ball,” a style of play that emphasized strong special teams and opportunistic defense. Over his 29-year career with the Hokies, Beamer amassed 280 wins, 23 consecutive bowl appearances, seven conference titles, and a memorable run to the 1999 BCS National Championship Game. Though Virginia Tech came up short against Florida State that night, the game solidified Beamer’s place among college football’s greats.
What makes Beamer’s 2025 Hall of Fame induction even more poetic is its alignment with a milestone moment for Virginia Tech’s basketball program. For the first time in decades, the Hokies have returned to the NCAA Final Four, reigniting the campus spirit and reminding fans of the school’s athletic pedigree across multiple sports.
Beamer, ever humble, used his induction speech to celebrate not just his own career, but the athletes, staff, and fans who helped build the Virginia Tech legacy. “This isn’t just about me,” he said. “It’s about a place that believed in doing things the right way. I’m proud to be a Hokie today, tomorrow, and forever.”
Virginia Tech’s basketball resurgence combined with Beamer’s enshrinement marks a powerful chapter in Hokies history—one that blends past and present, tradition and triumph. The echoes of Frank Beamer’s legacy now reverberate not just through the gridiron, but across all of collegiate athletics.
