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A 15th Anniversary: The Boy & The Man Statue

It has long served as a reminder of what sports can and should be. Of the star athlete never forgetting the fans. Of a child’s love for the game and his hero only growing. “The Boy and The Man” life-size bronze statue – which depicts former St. Louis Cardinals great Stan “The Man” Musial signing… Read more »

Hall of Fame museum closed until May 3

The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame’s museum will be closed until May 3, President & Executive Director Jerald Andrews announced. The decision comes after the Springfield-Greene County Health Department requested the Hall of Fame close in light of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Missouri governor’s office has extended a stay-at-home order until May 3. The… Read more »

Honorees set for Women’s Sports Luncheon on April 9

The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame will soon induct Springfield golfer Stephany Jackson Powell as well as Joplin golf contributor Sonnie Dooley along with Coach Francie McBride and the Winona High School Volleyball Program, Alma’s Santa Fe High School Volleyball and Track & Field Programs, the Logan-Rogersville Girls Cross Country Program and the Missouri State… Read more »

Eight inducted during Outdoor Sports Luncheon presented by Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper

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 »

Outdoor Sports Luncheon inductees set for Feb. 26

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 »

Enshrinement presented by Killian Construction draws 1,500

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 »

Enshrinement presented by Killian Construction set for Sunday

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 »