It’s the thrill of the game that has fans coming back for more. But it’s the love of the game that pushes athletes to get better. They get up before the sun rises to do football drills, they perfect their curveball pitch long after the sun goes down—and they never stop believing their dream can come true. It’s that dedication that has earned them a spot in the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, and for some a spot on our Legends Walk of Fame.
The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame welcomes you to celebrate the careers of these sports role models and relive the greatest moments in Missouri sports history. Find your favorite player, coach or team on our site, or come to the museum where we have 4,000 items of sports memorabilia and hands-on exhibits. You can feel the speed as you race in the NASCAR simulator, hit your own home run in the batters box against a Major League Baseball pitcher or throw the winning touchdown pass in our football exhibit. Are you ready to play, the ball is in your court!
Learn more about the men and women who dedicated their careers to outstanding athletic achievements and advancements in Missouri. From the players that pulled us from our seats with their incredible sporting feats, to the coaches and coordinators whose visions of victory they turned to reality, come and see our monument to the athletes, coaches, administrators, and teams who made such long-lasting impacts on the world of Missouri sports.
For details about facility rentals contact:
KARI NORRIS- kari@mosportshalloffame.com
417-889-3100
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#RIP to Tom Wilson, a Bolivar native who pitched in the Detroit Tigers farm system and later worked years for Ozarks Coca-Cola.
Here's his bio from when he was honored as a Diamond 9 recipient in 2016:
Tom Wilson was an All-Central Ozark Conference and All-State selection for Bolivar High School before graduating in 1973. A pitcher, he compiled an impressive 28-3 record in his final three seasons. Wilson helped the 1972 team to the state quarterfinals and the 1973 team to the district championship game. Wilson also played for Humansville American Legion as a junior and Buffalo’s American Legion team as a senior. He received athletic scholarship offers from Southwest Baptist University and Northeastern Oklahoma State but instead signed with the Detroit Tigers in the spring of 1974. He suffered a shoulder injury, however, cutting short his career. Wilson did go on to play more than a decade in the American Softball Association slow-pitch circuit, helping the Bolivar MFA Oilers win the Missouri state men’s major in 1985 as the Oilers qualified for the national tournament. ... See MoreSee Less
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