Inductees

Born and raised in Jefferson City, Ray Hentges was in the last graduating class of St. Peters High School, before it was renamed Helias High School in 1956. Ray served as the head football coach at Helias for 33 years. He coached two state championship football teams and compiled an overall record of 251 wins and 99 losses. During the 1979 season, his defense led the nation in fewest rushing yards allowed by giving up only 255 yards in their ten game season. Ray also coached golf at Helias. He had three state championship golf squads and coached John Daly during his high school years at Helias.