The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame will soon celebrate football with the induction of Kansas City Chiefs pass rusher Tamba Hali, University of Missouri running back Devin West, Kickapoo High School & University of Central Missouri quarterback Scott Loveland, Salem High School coach Bill Schuchardt, and Lebanon radio broadcaster Kevin Stubblefield, as well as the Harrisonville High School Football Program and Cassville High School’s 2008 and 2009 state championship teams.
They highlight the annual Football Luncheon presented by the Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company. It’s set for 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 13 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield.
Additionally, the Hall of Fame will honor the Elite 11, which recognizes former high school and college standouts, or those who have made positive contributions to the game.
This year’s Elite 11 are: Brock Baker (Bolivar High School/Western Kentucky University), Blaise Bauer (Monett High School/Pittsburg State University), Joe Close (Parkview High School/University of Missouri), Lance Johnston (Branson High School/Northwest Missouri State University), Southwest Baptist University assistant coach Marcus Klund (Scott City & Cape Central High Schools/Lindenwood University), Drew Newhart (Cameron High School/Missouri Western State University), Jeff Portman (Buffalo High School/Drake University), Jack Randolph (Southwest Baptist University player/Marshfield & West Plains head coach), Casey Shadel (Lebanon High School/University of Central Missouri), Nathan Stokes (Ozark High School/Missouri State University) and
Mac Whitehead (Seneca High School/Southwest Baptist University/Missouri Southern State University).
A sponsorship table of eight is $400 and includes a print autographed by individual inductees as well as recognition in the printed program and at the table. A head table ticket is $100 and includes the same perks. A single ticket is $50, or $60 at the door. Numerous sponsorships are available, including congratulatory ads. Call 417-889-3100.