The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame inducted eight individuals Wednesday during its inaugural Outdoor Sports Luncheon presented by the Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company. The event drew a crowd of nearly 450 to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Springfield. The latest inductees are: former Missouri Department of Conservation Commissioner Chip McGeehan, pro bass fisherman… Read more »
Pro bass fisherman Stacey King, renowned hunter and outdoors television host Jerry Martin, outdoors writer Kenneth Kieser, former Missouri Department of Conservation Commissioner Chip McGeehan and longtime Conservation media specialist Francis Skalicky will soon be honored by the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame along with auto racing’s Joe Naegler, golf’s Bruce Hollowell and tennis’ Tom… Read more »
The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame ushered in its Class of 2020 on Sunday night, welcoming a group that included Kansas City Chiefs great Derrick Johnson, St. Louis Cardinals standout Terry Pendleton, Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost, University of Missouri and National Football League lineman Justin Smith as well as Missouri State University and… Read more »
The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame’s Enshrinement presented by Killian Construction is all set for Sunday, Jan. 26 in Springfield. We have tickets available. Call either our Kary Booher at 417-241-1551 or our Samantha Williams at 918-244-9533. Here’s a rundown of the event: When: Sunday, January 26 in Springfield Morning reception presented by Reliable Toyota:… Read more »
Jim Morris, a successful Springfield golfer who later befriended Payne Stewart, will be inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame during its Enshrinement presented by Killian Construction on Sunday, Jan. 26 in Springfield. President & Executive Director Jerald Andrews announced Morris’ addition to the Class of 2020 on Tuesday. Morris, who is in his… Read more »
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame honors Spoonhour as a Missouri Sports Legend, inducts Ray Steinhoff, Anita Rank Oplotnik, Nixa Eagles Boys Basketball Program, & Marshfield Lady Jays Basketball Program Mercy-sponsored Basketball Luncheon draws 900-plus to Oasis …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame on Wednesday unveiled a bronze bust of late basketball coach Charlie Spoonhour,… Read more »
The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame will soon usher in its Class of 2020, which includes Kansas City Chiefs great Derrick Johnson, St. Louis Cardinals standout Terry Pendleton, Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost, University of Missouri and National Football League lineman Justin Smith as well as Missouri State University and big-leaguer Brad Ziegler. They… Read more »
The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame will soon honor late basketball coach Charlie Spoonhour as a Missouri Sports Legend and also induct longtime New Haven coach Ray Steinhoff, former Lincoln High School and Missouri Southern State University standout Anita Rank Oplotnik as well as the Marshfield High School Girls Basketball Program and the Nixa High… Read more »
The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame honored longtime University of Missouri football coach Gary Pinkel as a Missouri Sports Legend – unveiling a bust specially cast in bronze – and also ushered in the Class of 2019 on Sunday during the Enshrinement in Columbia presented by Great Southern Bank. A family, 12 individuals and four… Read more »
Join us for the Enshrinement in Columbia presented by Great Southern Bank, set for Sunday, November 3 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center. Tickets remain available. Call us at 417-889-3100. When: Noon reception, 1 p.m. ceremony Where: Holiday Inn Executive Center, 200 Interstate 70 Dr SW in Columbia (near Columbia Mall) CLASS OF 2019: Gary… Read more »
The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame joins the family of Bob Fairchild in mourning the passing of the longtime Chillicothe High School football, who passed away on Tuesday, October 29. Fairchild was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2002 following a tremendous career. He was a three-sport athlete at Chillicothe High School… Read more »
The foursome of John Gafner, Barry Patrick, Cooper Hess and Chase Gafner took top honors in the St. Louis Celebrity Golf Classic presented by Hillyard, Inc., on Monday. The four won A Flight in an two-round event held at The Legends Country Club in Eureka, firing a 56. Winning B Flight hardware, with a 64,… Read more »
Former Kansas City Chiefs running back Ted McKnight, Adrian High School coach George Bruto, referee Emry Dilday, Missouri Tigers fan Dr. Jerald Chaffin as well Greenfield High School’s 1977 State Championship Team and the entire Aurora High School Football Program are now members of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. A crowd of more than… Read more »
The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame soon will honor longtime University of Missouri football coach Gary Pinkel as a Missouri Sports Legend – unveiling a bronze bust to be showcased on its Legends Walkway – and will recognize veteran Columbia College basketball coach Bob Burchard with a Pinnacle Award, plus induct a family, 12 individuals… Read more »
An Erectors Plus-sponsored team won the 18th annual Stan Musial Championship presented by Landau Pontoons on Monday at Old Kinderhook just west of Camdenton. The event was a two-day fundraiser for the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame and its most elite event, as only 18 teams enjoyed a steak-and-shrimp dinner and auction on Sunday night… Read more »
Teams sponsored by Ozark Shooters and Fast & Friendly won their respective rounds – and Mike Rowland had the highest overall score – in the Sporting Clays Classic presented by Killian Construction and sponsored by Bass Pro Shops. Held at the Ozarks Shooters Complex in Walnut Shade, the event was a fundraiser for the Missouri… Read more »
