Tom Barbour (2012) - Hall of Fame - University of Northern Colorado Athletics

Tom Barbour

Induction:
2012
Class:
1969

If you have attended either a football or men’s basketball game at Northern Colorado in the last several years you have heard his voice booming through the speakers as the public address announcer. Barbour began his association with Northern Colorado Athletics in 1969 on the gridiron. He played football for one year for the Bears before turning his attention toward obtaining a degree, which he completed in 1974. In 1977, Barbour returned to UNC as its Sports Information Director, a role he served in until 1983. During his six years as SID he won numerous national publication awards, including in 1979, when his football programs claimed first place in the College Division. He also helped expand the department to include historical information and statistics for the women’s athletic programs. Barbour then moved across campus, where he held several positions until 2000. He still serves on the Blue & Gold Club and the Hall of Fame committee in addition to informing fans of vital information on the field and court.