Marshall University has a proud history of producing elite athletes who achieved stellar professional careers in major sports leagues. The most legendary basketball alumnus is Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Hal Greer, an NBA champion and multi-time All-Star. In football, the university has developed remarkable standout stars such as legendary wide receiver Randy Moss, who put together a historic NFL Hall of Fame career, alongside dynamic quarterbacks like Byron Leftwich and Chad Pennington.