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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.

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2024 MSHOF Inductee: 1990-2000 John Burroughs School Boys Golf Era

Golf has long had a foothold in the St. Louis area, with some going on to the PGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour or winning the Missouri Amateur or signing to compete for colleges across the country. And one of the best stretches in high school golf belonged to the 1990-2000 Era of John Burroughs Boys Golf. Eight teams in that stretch placed among the top four teams in Class 2. That included winning state championships in 1990, 1991, 1996 and 1997. The 1995 and 1999 teams were state runners-up, and the 1992 team placed third, with the 2000 team placing fourth. Dennis Moore coached the 1990 and 1991 teams, while Ellen Port (MSHOF 2012) coached the 1996 team. Steve Wilcutt coached the 1997 team. The era saw Greg Curtiss win the individual state championship in 1997, marking John Burroughs’ first individual state champion since 1973.

2024 MSHOF Inductee: 1990-2000 John Burroughs School Boys Golf Era

Golf has long had a foothold in the St. Louis area, with some going on to the PGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour or winning the Missouri Amateur or signing to compete for colleges across the country. And one of the best stretches in high school golf belonged to the 1990-2000 Era of John Burroughs Boys Golf. Eight teams in that stretch placed among the top four teams in Class 2. That included winning state championships in 1990, 1991, 1996 and 1997. The 1995 and 1999 teams were state runners-up, and the 1992 team placed third, with the 2000 team placing fourth. Dennis Moore coached the 1990 and 1991 teams, while Ellen Port (MSHOF 2012) coached the 1996 team. Steve Wilcutt coached the 1997 team. The era saw Greg Curtiss win the individual state championship in 1997, marking John Burroughs’ first individual state champion since 1973.
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2024 MSHOF Inductees: 1970 Hermann High School Boys Basketball Undefeated State Championship Team

Only 31 high school boys basketball teams have gone undefeated in Missouri since 1951, including 1970 Hermann boys basketball team. Coached by Don Gosen, the Bearcats ended two years of hard luck in the Final Four by beating Lutheran South 42-36 to win Class M and finishing 33-0. That’s not to say there weren’t a few close calls. Hermann beat St. Joseph Christian Brothers College 66-62 in the semifinals, and the season also saw 59-58, 55-54 and 31-29 victories against Owensville, and 47-45 against New Haven. The starting lineup included seniors Steve Huenefeld, Duane Kraetti and Tim Shaw, and juniors Hansi Bloch and Phil Horton. The rest of the roster included seniors Russell Ellis, Bob Ruffner and Chris Wilson, and juniors Bud Tumy, Doug Stock and Lindsay Gekrken. Student managers were Larry Kallmeyer, Bob Sauerwein, Jim Schirmer and Chris Theissen. The 1968 and 1969 teams both reached the Final Four but placed third, with both falling in the semifinals to the eventual state champions in Matthews and John Brown-led Dixon, respectively. The 1968 team was 29-5, and the 1969 team was 32-1.

2024 MSHOF Inductees: 1970 Hermann High School Boys Basketball Undefeated State Championship Team

Only 31 high school boys basketball teams have gone undefeated in Missouri since 1951, including 1970 Hermann boys basketball team. Coached by Don Gosen, the Bearcats ended two years of hard luck in the Final Four by beating Lutheran South 42-36 to win Class M and finishing 33-0. That’s not to say there weren’t a few close calls. Hermann beat St. Joseph Christian Brothers College 66-62 in the semifinals, and the season also saw 59-58, 55-54 and 31-29 victories against Owensville, and 47-45 against New Haven. The starting lineup included seniors Steve Huenefeld, Duane Kraetti and Tim Shaw, and juniors Hansi Bloch and Phil Horton. The rest of the roster included seniors Russell Ellis, Bob Ruffner and Chris Wilson, and juniors Bud Tumy, Doug Stock and Lindsay Gekrken. Student managers were Larry Kallmeyer, Bob Sauerwein, Jim Schirmer and Chris Theissen. The 1968 and 1969 teams both reached the Final Four but placed third, with both falling in the semifinals to the eventual state champions in Matthews and John Brown-led Dixon, respectively. The 1968 team was 29-5, and the 1969 team was 32-1.
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2024 MSHOF Inductees: Lindenwood University Shotgun Sports 

Lindenwood University has shown that the Midwest is more than just football, basketball, and baseball, as the outdoors attracts Lions with incredible skills in the shooting sports. Those sports include American Skeet, International Skeet, American Trap, International Trap, 5-stand, and sporting clays, as well as combined trap, combined skeet, combined international and combined American. Founded in 2001, Lindenwood Shotgun Sports has won 17 national high overall team championships including ACUI (Association of College Unions International) Division I titles in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2024. The Lions also won the National Collegiate Shooting Sports Athletic Association (NCSSAA) crown in 2023. Joe Steenbergen and Don Rayfield coached from 2001 to 2008. Mike Elam coached the next two seasons, and then was joined by Shawn Dulohery, who coached through 2019. Elam returned in 2019-2024, and Lauren Dunn is the current coach. Overall, the program has celebrated 107 individual national championships, won by 55 different members.

2024 MSHOF Inductees: Lindenwood University Shotgun Sports

Lindenwood University has shown that the Midwest is more than just football, basketball, and baseball, as the outdoors attracts Lions with incredible skills in the shooting sports. Those sports include American Skeet, International Skeet, American Trap, International Trap, 5-stand, and sporting clays, as well as combined trap, combined skeet, combined international and combined American. Founded in 2001, Lindenwood Shotgun Sports has won 17 national high overall team championships including ACUI (Association of College Unions International) Division I titles in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2024. The Lions also won the National Collegiate Shooting Sports Athletic Association (NCSSAA) crown in 2023. Joe Steenbergen and Don Rayfield coached from 2001 to 2008. Mike Elam coached the next two seasons, and then was joined by Shawn Dulohery, who coached through 2019. Elam returned in 2019-2024, and Lauren Dunn is the current coach. Overall, the program has celebrated 107 individual national championships, won by 55 different members.
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2024 MSHOF Inductees: 1977-1979 St. Louis Hummers Softball Era

The St. Louis Hummers played in the Women’s International Professional Softball League from 1977-1979, reaching the WIPSL World Series every year. The league’s inception was 1976 thanks, in part, to tennis great Billie Jean King and other sports greats. The Harrawood Family of Ed, Gayle and Tom brought the team to life, providing Harrawood Park, and Goerge Jones was the general manager. The team’s first game drew a crowd of 2,700, and they beat Cal Bakersfield 7-5. Coaches were Billy Mikels (1977), Bob Umfleet (1978) and Linda Wells (1979). The Hummers represented St. Louis and have contributed to the history of women’s softball in a special way. Their legacy served to continue the path forward. Many of the Hummers were just joining the ranks of collegiate coaches and or as private instructors. They contributed to the explosion of the game through the 1980s and 1990s, and the current popularity of the sport, especially at the collegiate level. The rosters consisted of Tonya Adreon, Mary Beckman, Nancy Davenport, Pat Guenzler, Karen Harris, Susie Hiner, Cindy Henderson Snead (MSHOF 2019), Shay Lange, Donna Lopiano, Debbie Kurka Mann, Bobbi Mattingly, Carole Meyers, Nancy Nelson, Debra Reznicek, Judy Schneider, Vicki Schneider, Charlene Sennewald, Linda Smith, Bethel Stout, Vickie Swanson, Linda Wells, Marilyn Witman, Margie Wright and Debbie Zoss. Jodi Suerig served as the bat girl.

2024 MSHOF Inductees: 1977-1979 St. Louis Hummers Softball Era

The St. Louis Hummers played in the Women’s International Professional Softball League from 1977-1979, reaching the WIPSL World Series every year. The league’s inception was 1976 thanks, in part, to tennis great Billie Jean King and other sports greats. The Harrawood Family of Ed, Gayle and Tom brought the team to life, providing Harrawood Park, and Goerge Jones was the general manager. The team’s first game drew a crowd of 2,700, and they beat Cal Bakersfield 7-5. Coaches were Billy Mikels (1977), Bob Umfleet (1978) and Linda Wells (1979). The Hummers represented St. Louis and have contributed to the history of women’s softball in a special way. Their legacy served to continue the path forward. Many of the Hummers were just joining the ranks of collegiate coaches and or as private instructors. They contributed to the explosion of the game through the 1980s and 1990s, and the current popularity of the sport, especially at the collegiate level. The rosters consisted of Tonya Adreon, Mary Beckman, Nancy Davenport, Pat Guenzler, Karen Harris, Susie Hiner, Cindy Henderson Snead (MSHOF 2019), Shay Lange, Donna Lopiano, Debbie Kurka Mann, Bobbi Mattingly, Carole Meyers, Nancy Nelson, Debra Reznicek, Judy Schneider, Vicki Schneider, Charlene Sennewald, Linda Smith, Bethel Stout, Vickie Swanson, Linda Wells, Marilyn Witman, Margie Wright and Debbie Zoss. Jodi Suerig served as the bat girl.
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2024 MSHOF Indutee - Lavar Miller

Miller excelled in basketball and track & field at Berkeley High School from 1993 to 1996. In track & field, he helped the men’s team win four consecutive state championship, and he earned All-American honors as a junior and senior. He ranked as the No. 1 combination jumper those two seasons, excelling in the high jump, triple jump and long jump. Miller won eight state championships (three in both the high jump and triple jump, two in the long jump) and also won two silvers in 1994 and two golds in 1995 in the Junior Olympics. In basketball, he led Berkeley to three state quarterfinals berths and was the Player of the Year for the Suburban East Conference as he led Berkeley in scoring. He was the St. Louis American’s Athlete of the Year in 1996. He then helped Barton County (Kan.) Community College win the 1998 national title. At the University of Arkansas, he contributed to three NCAA Division I national titles. He earned All-American and Southeastern Conference honors in both the high jump and triple jump. In 2000, he qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials in both events. Today, he is a business leader and entrepreneur.

2024 MSHOF Indutee - Lavar Miller

Miller excelled in basketball and track & field at Berkeley High School from 1993 to 1996. In track & field, he helped the men’s team win four consecutive state championship, and he earned All-American honors as a junior and senior. He ranked as the No. 1 combination jumper those two seasons, excelling in the high jump, triple jump and long jump. Miller won eight state championships (three in both the high jump and triple jump, two in the long jump) and also won two silvers in 1994 and two golds in 1995 in the Junior Olympics. In basketball, he led Berkeley to three state quarterfinals berths and was the Player of the Year for the Suburban East Conference as he led Berkeley in scoring. He was the St. Louis American’s Athlete of the Year in 1996. He then helped Barton County (Kan.) Community College win the 1998 national title. At the University of Arkansas, he contributed to three NCAA Division I national titles. He earned All-American and Southeastern Conference honors in both the high jump and triple jump. In 2000, he qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials in both events. Today, he is a business leader and entrepreneur.
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2024 MSHOF Inductee: Larry Ziegler

A St. Louis native and one of the forgotten stylish golfers of yesteryear, Ziegler began his golfing journey as a caddie before he transitioned into playing. He turned professional in 1959 and earned more than 40 Top 10 finishes in the PGA TOUR. His career included winning three tournaments – the 1969 Michigan Classic, the 1975 Jacksonville Open and the 1976 First NBC New Orleans Open. Among his Top 10s was Ziegler tying for third place at the 1976 Masters, tying for eighth at the 1970 U.S. Open and tying for fifth at the 1960 U.S. Open. In addition to competing, Ziegler worked his way up to become a head club pro. This dual role allowed him to refine his skills while also mentoring younger players. His early career set the stage for a promising future on both the PGA and Champions Tours. He won the St. Luke’s Classic, part of the Senior PGA event in Kansas City, in 1998 with George Brett (MSHOF 1994) caddying for him. At age 9, Ziegler caddied for Sid Soloman, the original owner of the St. Louis Blues.

2024 MSHOF Inductee: Larry Ziegler

A St. Louis native and one of the forgotten stylish golfers of yesteryear, Ziegler began his golfing journey as a caddie before he transitioned into playing. He turned professional in 1959 and earned more than 40 Top 10 finishes in the PGA TOUR. His career included winning three tournaments – the 1969 Michigan Classic, the 1975 Jacksonville Open and the 1976 First NBC New Orleans Open. Among his Top 10s was Ziegler tying for third place at the 1976 Masters, tying for eighth at the 1970 U.S. Open and tying for fifth at the 1960 U.S. Open. In addition to competing, Ziegler worked his way up to become a head club pro. This dual role allowed him to refine his skills while also mentoring younger players. His early career set the stage for a promising future on both the PGA and Champions Tours. He won the St. Luke’s Classic, part of the Senior PGA event in Kansas City, in 1998 with George Brett (MSHOF 1994) caddying for him. At age 9, Ziegler caddied for Sid Soloman, the original owner of the St. Louis Blues.
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2024 MSHOF Inductee: Bryant Wright

Wright is a retired teacher and in his 23rd year as head coach in cross country – and 19th as an assistant track coach – at Festus High School. He has coached 15 district championship teams and 27 state qualifying teams. His Festus cross country teams have won 13 state titles, including 11 by the boys. Those years cover 2009, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023. They had state runner-up finishes in 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2022. The girls won it all in 2014 and 2017. A total of 85 Festus runners have earned All-State honors (60 boys and 25 girls), with 21 teams finishing among the top four. That includes five individual state champions. In track, he coached more than 90 All-State boys and 25 All-State girls. Those numbers include 16 state champions. He also has coached Nike All American Jamie Kempfer. Wright has been honored as a Coach of the Year by U.S. Track & Field twice, the Missouri Track and Cross Country Association (15 times) and MSHSAA three times. He was inducted in the MTCCCA in 2019.

2024 MSHOF Inductee: Bryant Wright

Wright is a retired teacher and in his 23rd year as head coach in cross country – and 19th as an assistant track coach – at Festus High School. He has coached 15 district championship teams and 27 state qualifying teams. His Festus cross country teams have won 13 state titles, including 11 by the boys. Those years cover 2009, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023. They had state runner-up finishes in 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2022. The girls won it all in 2014 and 2017. A total of 85 Festus runners have earned All-State honors (60 boys and 25 girls), with 21 teams finishing among the top four. That includes five individual state champions. In track, he coached more than 90 All-State boys and 25 All-State girls. Those numbers include 16 state champions. He also has coached Nike All American Jamie Kempfer. Wright has been honored as a Coach of the Year by U.S. Track & Field twice, the Missouri Track and Cross Country Association (15 times) and MSHSAA three times. He was inducted in the MTCCCA in 2019.
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2024 MSHOF Inductee: Mary Helen Walker

Walker was a four-time All-State selection from 1984 to 1987 at St. Louis’ Visitation Academy, earning All-American honors as a senior. She was part of two Class 3 state championships and was a 2,000-point scorer. At the College of Holy Cross, located in Massachusetts, her play not only elevated the program but landed her ultimately in the Holy Cross Athletics Hall of Fame. Walker led the Crusaders to an overall record of 87-34 in her four seasons, and she finished with 1,217 points, 504 rebounds, 340 assists and 208 steals. At the time of her graduation, she held the all-time program record for steals, while ranking fourth in assists and fifth in scoring. At the end of her senior year, she was named the Patriot League Player of the Year and the Patriot League Tournament Most Valuable Player, in addition to earning All-Patriot League and All-ECAC honors. The team was 25-6 her senior year, in which Walker scored 26 points in an 81-74 victory against Maryland in the NCAA Tournament’s opening round. After playing professionally for two years in St. Louis, Walker was a coach from 1991 to 2012, including 20 years at the Division I level. Among her time was leading a turnaround for the Loyola (Ill.) University women’s basketball program from 1999-2005. She has worked for Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston since 2012.

2024 MSHOF Inductee: Mary Helen Walker

Walker was a four-time All-State selection from 1984 to 1987 at St. Louis’ Visitation Academy, earning All-American honors as a senior. She was part of two Class 3 state championships and was a 2,000-point scorer. At the College of Holy Cross, located in Massachusetts, her play not only elevated the program but landed her ultimately in the Holy Cross Athletics Hall of Fame. Walker led the Crusaders to an overall record of 87-34 in her four seasons, and she finished with 1,217 points, 504 rebounds, 340 assists and 208 steals. At the time of her graduation, she held the all-time program record for steals, while ranking fourth in assists and fifth in scoring. At the end of her senior year, she was named the Patriot League Player of the Year and the Patriot League Tournament Most Valuable Player, in addition to earning All-Patriot League and All-ECAC honors. The team was 25-6 her senior year, in which Walker scored 26 points in an 81-74 victory against Maryland in the NCAA Tournament’s opening round. After playing professionally for two years in St. Louis, Walker was a coach from 1991 to 2012, including 20 years at the Division I level. Among her time was leading a turnaround for the Loyola (Ill.) University women’s basketball program from 1999-2005. She has worked for Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston since 2012.
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