Inductees

The Stanberry native returned from a tour of duty in World War II to become sports editor of the Moberly Monitor-Index from 1946-1961. He helped to form and nurture the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, even serving as the Hall’s Executive Director for a time.  He joined the staff of St. Louis-based “The Sporting News” in 1965, serving as a columnist and senior editor until his death.

He’s a past chairman of St. Louis Chapter of the Baseball Writers of America.  Isle was previously named to Missouri University’s pressbox honor list at Faurot Field and the Missouri Basketball Hall of Fame. Isle’s memorabilia is on display at Moberly Area Community College.