IFL Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2015

June 4, 2015 - Indoor Football League (IFL) News Release

The Indoor Football League (IFL) is proud to announce the Hall of Fame Class of 2015. After much deliberation, including input from IFL Fans, the Indoor Football League honors and recognizes the achievements of LaRon Council, Chris Dixon, and B.J. Hill. Please join us in welcoming these outstanding gentlemen to the IFL Hall of Fame.

LaRon Council (RB, La Crosse Spartans/Green Bay Blizzard/Cedar Rapids Titans)

An All-American at Northwest Missouri State University, Council's Indoor Football League career began in 2011 with the La Crosse Spartans. In his rookie campaign, Council set team records with 177 attempts for 640 yards and 13 TDs. The following season, as a member of the Green Bay Blizzard, proved to be Council's most successful as a pro. Council set multiple single season IFL rushing records, including; attempts (256), yards (1,040), and touchdowns (32). He led the Blizzard to an 11-3 regular season record and appearance in the 2012 United Conference Championship Game.

The final two years of Council amazing career were spent with the Cedar Rapids Titans. During the 2013 and 2014 IFL seasons Council rushed for 1,307 yards and 37 TDs. His efforts helped propel the team back-to-back playoff appearance (the first ever postseason berths for the Titans). During his four-year career, Council was a three-time First Team All-IFL selection. He is the All-Time IFL Leading Rusher with 2,987 yards and ranks third all-time with 81 rushing TDs.

"It is a blessing to receive this great honor," stated Council. "Thank you to all that voted. And thank you to all of the great teammates and coaches that I have had along the way".

Chris Dixon (QB, Billings Outlaws/Sioux Falls Storm)

A standout at Humboldt State University, Dixon began his indoor career in 2005. Widely considered the greatest player in Indoor Football League history, Dixon is a five-time United Bowl Champion. During the IFL's inaugural 2009 season, Dixon guided the Billings Outlaws to the first ever IFL United Bowl Championship. With Dixon again at the helm, the team repeated as champions during the 2010 season.

Prior to the beginning of the 2011 season, Dixon signed with the Sioux Falls Storm. Dixon spent three seasons with the Storm (2011-2012, 2014), compiling a 40-2 regular season record and three additional United Bowl Championships.

Dixon currently holds 33 different regular season and postseason IFL records, including; career completion percentage (68.6%), career passing yards (12,963), and career passing TDs (323). In addition to five IFL championships, Dixon is a three-time League MVP, four-time United Bowl MVP, four-time Offensive Player of the Year, and five-time All-IFL team selection. After retirement following the 2014 IFL season, Dixon was named the Head Coach of the Billings Wolves. The future is bright for the Wolves and football fans in the Billings community with Dixon leading the charge.

"Thank you for this great honor," said Dixon. "The sport of the indoor football has been a big part of my life. I am thankful to share this accomplishment with my teammates and family."

B.J. Hill (DB/KR, Green Bay Blizzard)

An All-Conference performer at Ball State University, Hill is one of the most decorated players in IFL history. A versatile athlete, Hill contributed in all three phases of the game, however, he truly made his mark as a defensive back and in the return game.

With a flare for the incredible, Hill was able to change the momentum of a game like no other. His career is filled with highlight reel quality feats that will forever be immortalized in IFL history.

Hill spent his entire four-year IFL career with the Green Bay Blizzard. During that time, he was named to five All-IFL Teams. During the 2012 season he was the first player in IFL history to earn two spots on the All-League team in the same year (at the defensive back and kick returner positions). Hill finished his career holding three different IFL return records; career kick return yards (3,412), kick return TDs (13), and season kick return average (23.2 during the 2012 season). In total he registered 253 tackles and 20 INTs. And finally, Hill is a two-time IFL Special Teams Player of the Year (2011, 2013).

"I am truly humbled to be inducted into the IFL Hall of Fame," said Hill. "I was honored just to be considered with all the other great finalists. Thank you all very much."

The three-member IFL Hall of Fame Class of 2015 will be present during festivities at the United Bowl weekend (July 10th-11th). They will be honored at the League's Banquet as well as during ceremonies of the United Bowl.

IFL Commissioner Mike Allshouse added, "The IFL is very proud to welcome LaRon, Chris, and B.J. into the this exclusive club. These three gentlemen were trailblazers on the field of play and their contributions have helped to shape the IFL. Congratulations to each of them and to all of the other finalists."

The IFL is entering the final three weeks of the 2015 regular season.  All remaining games, and the IFL postseason can be viewed live at www.IFLlive.tv! 

IFL Hall of Famer Chris Dixon

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