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Hall of Fame’s High School Golf Clinic draws 100-plus golfers

A chilly but sunny afternoon only fueled the fire inside more than 100 prep golfers on Monday for the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame’s annual High School Golf Clinic presented by the Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company. Teams represented were Kickapoo, Glendale, Reeds Spring, Central, Marshfield, Clever, Hillcrest, Ozark and Willard high schools. They took… Read more »

Kari Norris promoted to Executive Vice President

The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame has rewarded one of its most inspiring front-office members, promoting Kari Norris to Executive Vice President. She becomes the first woman to hold the title since the Hall of Fame opened in Springfield in 1994. CEO & Executive Director Byron Shive announced the move Thursday, emphasizing Norris’ significant role… Read more »

Nearly 1,000 turn out for Enshrinement presented by Wilson Logistics

The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame ushered in its Class of 2024 on Sunday, and it featured a National Basketball Association player, a National Football League Super Bowl lineman and a Major League Baseball pitcher. The Springfield Enshrinement presented by Wilson Logistics drew a crowd of 1,000 to the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds for a ceremony… Read more »

Hall of Fame announces Champions Gala for April 4

The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame will host its inaugural Champions Gala, benefitting both Special Olympics Missouri and Champions Committed to Kids, with the ceremony set for 6 PM on Thursday, April 4 at University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center in downtown Springfield. The event will also feature an appearance by special guest Peyton Manning,… Read more »

Hall of Fame announces 2024 charity initiative

Seeking to champion and financially support sports-related non-profits, the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame has announced a charitable initiative for the upcoming year that will benefit designated charities across the state. In addition to promotion and publicity of each designated non-profit’s mission, each will also benefit financially from the success of the Hall of Fame’s… Read more »

Class of 2024 set for Springfield Enshrinement presented by Wilson Logistics: Feb. 4

A National Basketball Association player, a National Football League Super Bowl lineman and a Major League Baseball pitcher will headline the Class of 2024 of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame’s upcoming Springfield Enshrinement ceremonies presented by Wilson Logistics. Byron Shive, the Hall of Fame’s CEO & Executive Director, unveiled the inductees Wednesday, noting that… Read more »

Hall of Fame announces honorees for Winter Hall of Fame Luncheon

The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame will celebrate basketball and wrestling – and a longtime PGA teaching professional – at its upcoming Winter Hall of Fame Luncheon presented by Reliable Superstore. CEO & Executive Director Byron Shive on Tuesday announced the luncheon, set for 11 AM on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at University Plaza Hotel &… Read more »

Honorees announced for Fall Sports Luncheon for Oct. 18

Two former southwest Missouri football standouts who later reached the National Football League – Missouri State’s Clay Harbor and Springfield Catholic High School’s Seth Wand – will soon headline the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame’s upcoming Fall Sports Luncheon presented by the Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company. The Class of 2023 also will feature three… Read more »

Results: St. Louis Celebrity Golf Classic presented by Imperial

Congratulations to the winning teams of our St. Louis Celebrity Golf Classic presented by Imperial. The event was a fundraiser for the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame and was held Monday at Gateway National Golf Links outside of St. Louis. A Flight Great Southern Bank (59) – Russ Chickering, Mike Baldwin, Ryan Martin, Ryan Endlow… Read more »