Chris "Hammer" Hope

Induction year: 2015

Chris was a decorated 3 sport athlete at Rock Hill High, earning All-Region, All-State and All-American honors, while being named “Mr. Football” in 1997.  Hope won a National Championship while anchoring the Florida State defense and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers where he was the starting safety on their Super Bowl XL Championship team.  Played 12 NFL seasons, including a Pro Bowl year with the Tennessee Titans in 2008.