Former Missouri State University standout and World Series winner Ryan Howard along with a host of the state’s most influential sports figures will be inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame during its Enshrinement Ceremonies presented by Killian Construction. President and Executive Director Jerald Andrews announced the Class of 2019 on Wednesday. It also… Read more »
Former University of Missouri standout Anthony Peeler will headline the latest inductees, and new Missouri State University coach Dana Ford will be the keynote speaker for the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame’s annual Basketball Tipoff Luncheon presented by Mercy. It’s set for 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 12 at the Oasis Hotel & Convention Center… Read more »
The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame ushered in its Class of 2018 on Sunday, welcoming a St. Louis-area contingent that featured 16 individuals – as well as two high school coaches and their exemplary programs – during the Enshrinement in St. Louis presented by Great Southern Bank. Additionally, the Hall of Fame bestowed the President’s… Read more »
The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame has long honored the state’s rich auto racing tradition, and celebrated its southwest Missouri roots again Tuesday with one of the most impressive structures yet: a 7,600-pound, three-piece display – all in granite – and dedicated to the greats honored by the Ozarks Area Racers Foundation. President and Executive… Read more »
The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame ushered in its latest inductees Wednesday during the annual Football Luncheon presented by the Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company, an event that drew a crowd of nearly 1,000 to the University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center. It was the largest crowd ever to attend an MSHOF luncheon since the… Read more »
The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame will honor its latest inductees Wednesday during the annual Football Luncheon presented by the Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company. It’s set for 11 a.m. at the University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center in Springfield. Tickets are $50 at the door. The newest members are: Kansas City Chiefs return man… Read more »
Teams sponsored by Kansas City Royals and Advertising Plus won their respective rounds in the Kansas City Celebrity Golf Classic presented by Hillyard, Inc., on Monday at Tiffany Greens Golf Club. The Royals won the morning round with a 56 and featured Shane Montgomery, Jeff Kinnison, Evan Fowler and Carl King. A second Royals-sponsored team… Read more »
Some of the most influential sports figures ever to walk across St. Louis’ sports pages soon will be honored by the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, which is inducting a group of 16 individuals – as well as two high school coaches and their exemplary programs — at its Enshrinement in St. Louis presented by… Read more »
A Silver Dollar City-sponsored team featuring former University of Missouri standout tight end Chase Coffman won the 17th annual Stan Musial Hall of Fame Championship on Monday at Old Kinderhook Golf Resort outside of Camdenton. The event was part of a two-day fundraiser for the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. The Silver Dollar City… Read more »
If you ever compete against Troy Major in a gun-shooting contest, you best bring your A game. Major was the top shooter in the morning round and led Ozarks Shooters and Fast ‘N Friendly to team victories in their respective rounds in the seventh annual Sporting Clays Classic sponsored by Killian Construction and presented by… Read more »
Two former National Football League standouts – Kansas City Chiefs return man Dante Hall and New York Giants lineman Jason Whittle of Camdenton High School and Missouri State University – along with longtime high school football coach Kurt Thompson, the Monett High School Football Program, the 1978 Mount Vernon High School state championship team and… Read more »
The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame will be closed on Monday, Sept. 3 in observance of the federal Labor Day holiday. However, the Hall of Fame will be open this weekend — from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and again noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. We are located at 3861 E. Stan Musial Drive… Read more »
A few years ago, when hunting for events that could enhance experiences with the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, Executive Vice President Marty Willadsen floated this idea: A sporting clays shoot. What a perfect fit it’s been here in the Ozarks. The Sporting Clays Classic sponsored by Killian Construction and presented by Bass Pro Shops… Read more »
Visitation for Mary Jane “Nan” Andrews, the mother of Missouri Sports Hall of Fame President & Executive Director Jerald Andrews, is Tuesday, July 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar. Her funeral will be on Wednesday, July 25, at 11 a.m. at Butler Funeral Home. Please keep Jerald and his… Read more »
The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame joins with the family of President & Executive Director Jerald Andrews in mourning the passing of his mother, Mary Jane. She was 88. Funeral arrangements will be announced Monday. Please keep the Andrews Family in your thoughts and prayers.
The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame joins the family of former Raytown South High School boys basketball coach Bud Lathrop, who passed away Thursday, July 12. Well-wishers can pay their respects during a memorial service at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, in the gymnasium at Raytown South High School. During a coaching career that… Read more »
