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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame’s annual Winter Hall of Fame Luncheon presented by Reliable Superstore is set for 11 AM on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at the University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center in downtown Springfield. Note the change of venue. Tickets remain available by calling 417-889-3100. An individual ticket is $60,or $70 at the… Read more »
The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame is hosting its annual holiday sale in the lobby, located at 3861 E. Stan Musial Dr. in southeast Springfield, or a mile east of the U.S. 60-65 interchange. Numerous polos, pullovers hats and other gifts can be had for $30 for a small bag, or $50 for a large… Read more »
Four St. Louis sports standouts – the Cardinals’ Adam Wainwright, the Rams’ Todd Lyght, the Blues’ Barret Jackman and racing’s Kenny Wallace – headlined the Class of 2023’s induction into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame on Sunday at Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis. The four were part of the Hall of Fame’s Enshrinement… Read more »
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 »
Four St. Louis sports standouts – the Cardinals’ Adam Wainwright, the Rams’ Todd Lyght, the Blues’ Barret Jackman and racing’s Kenny Wallace – will soon headline the Class of 2023’s induction into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Byron Shive, CEO & Executive Director of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, on Wednesday announced the… Read more »
Teams sponsored by Fast N Friendly and Hiland Dairy won their respective rounds in the annual Sporting Clays Classic presented by Killian Construction and sponsored by Bass Pro Shops. Along the way, Adam Naegler and R.L. Bennett had the best scores in each round Friday at the Ozarks Shooters Complex in what was a fundraiser… Read more »
Congratulations to the winners of the Stan Musial Hall of Fame Championship presented by Landau Pontoons, held Monday at Old Kinderhook Golf Club west of Camdenton. Advertising Plus (57) — Marc Kiser, Dawn Mihfeld, Christie Blasi, Tim Blasi and Rita & Joe West. Mid-America Safety & Environmental (58) — Russ Hinds, John Gafner, Ron Hogue,… Read more »
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 »
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 »
Teams sponsored by Hiland Dairy Foods, Jerald Andrews and Cadence Insurance took home top honors in the H2 Ozarks Golf Classic presented by Country Mart on Wednesday at Buffalo Ridge Golf Course in Branson. Results are as follows: A Flight Hiland Dairy Foods (54) — Rob Ballowe, Nate Angus, Dave Carlton, Adam Naegler Country Mart… Read more »
Camdenton High School’s Kam Durnin and El Dorado Springs’ Macie Mays were named the Athletes of the Year, and the Ash Grove High School baseball team and Lebanon High School girls wrestling team were the Teams of the Year in the 11th Sports Commission Awards presented by Elliott Lodging. The awards ceremony celebrated the top… Read more »
