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Induction Ceremony Video

Anthony Stockton was a track & field athlete at William Woods from 2010-2014 and became the school’s first athlete to win an individual National Championship, which came at the 2013 NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships in the hammer throw (61.54-meters). 
 
“I am very excited for Anthony. It is another amazing accomplishment for him. He becomes the first student-athlete to be inducted into the American Midwest Conference Hall of Fame. That’s quite an honor,” said Jason Vittone, William Woods University Athletics Director. “During his time at William Woods, Anthony dominated the throws events. It was a joy watching him compete. He leaves behind quite a legacy at William Woods and the AMC. A deserving honor for a dedicated and talented young man.”
 
At the conference level, Anthony Stockton became a “household name” as he was a three-time AMC Indoor Field Athlete of the Year (2011, 2012, 2014), three-time AMC Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year (2010, 2011, 2013), three-time Outdoor discus champion (2010, 2011, 2013), two-time AMC indoor weight throw champion (2011, 2012), two-time AMC indoor shot put champion (2012, 2014) and two-time AMC outdoor shot put champion (2011, 2013). 
 
“I couldn’t be more excited for Anthony when I heard the news,” said Daniel Radkowiec, former William Woods Track & Field Coach. “I don’t believe I have met an athlete that was more of a competitor. The bigger the meet was, the better he was going to perform. He loved to compete and the results showed.”
 
In addition to his national championship performance, Stockton was a four-time NAIA Outdoor National Championships qualifier in the hammer throw and shot put (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013), a two-time Indoor National Qualifier in the shot put (2012, 2014) and a two-time qualifier for the outdoor discus (2012, 2013).
 
“As the first individual national championship athlete in the history of William Woods University athletics, six-time American Midwest Conference track athlete of the year and winner of 12 total Conference championships in both indoor and outdoor track and field, Anthony Stockton is simply one of the greatest athletes to ever don the William Woods green and white,” said Dr. Jahnae Barnett, William Woods University President. “In addition to his unparalleled athletic excellence, Anthony is a quality human being who represented William Woods with class. It is my honor to congratulate him upon his well-deserved induction into the AMC Hall of Fame.”
 
“I’m overwhelmed with joy to hear that the AMC is bestowing the Hall of Fame honor to my friend and former teammate,” said Jon Williams, former William Woods University Track & Field Athlete. “I can’t think of any better person to hold such a great honor. Your hard work and perseverance throughout college was a true testament to the type of person you are and continue to be every day. I know that you will hold this honor dear to your heart. Congratulations “Big A.” You deserve it my friend.”