150 years
Athletic Excellence
An incredible source of pride for the Vanderbilt community, athletic achievements have set a benchmark of excellence
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From the early days of Vandy football in the 1890 to winning national championships in recent years – it has been an incredible journey of sport and transformation.
athletics by the numbers
- 7 National Championships
- 374 Student-athletes across 16 varsity sports
- 3 Conference Memberships
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Hoops Skirts
1897
Stella Vaughn occupies a special place in Vanderbilt’s history—on and off the court
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Where Commodores Come Together
1922
As Dudley Field gets new upgrades, past renovations served to gather the Vanderbilt community
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Legacy of Courage
1967
Perry Wallace’s strength blazed a trail for Black student-athletes
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Home Run Hire
2003
Under head coach Tim Corbin, Vanderbilt baseball has become a national powerhouse