Bill Althaus, a longtime sports writer in Independence, will be inducted with the Class of 2025 at the Kansas City Enshrinement presented by Great Southern Bank. The ceremony is set for 5:30 PM on Sunday, Nov. 23 at the InterContinental on the Plaza. For tickets, call 417-889-3100. A 1972 graduate of Truman High School and… Read more »
Mike Martz, the offensive coordinator and later the head coach of the St. Louis Rams’ “Greatest Show on Turf,” headlined the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame’s Football Luncheon presented by the Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company. His induction and keynote speech came Wednesday in front of a crowd of more than 700 at the Ozark… Read more »
The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame will soon induct Kansas City Royals slugger Mike Moustakas, four Kansas City-area high school teams, as well as individuals representing eight sports, athletic administration and sports broadcasting. They are all part of the Enshrinement in Kansas City presented by Great Southern Bank. It’s set for 5:30 PM on Sunday,… Read more »
Congratulations to our winning teams in the 14th annual Sporting Clays Classic presented by Bass Pro Shops, with Williams Construction an associate sponsor. And thank you to all those who sponsored teams, as we had a great time at the Ozark Shooters Complex on Highway 65 between Springfield and Branson. Morning Winners A Flight –… Read more »
Mike Martz, the offensive coordinator and later the head coach of the St. Louis Rams’ “Greatest Show on Turf,” will headline the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame’s upcoming Football Luncheon presented by the Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company. His induction and keynote speech will come on a day when the Hall of Fame bestows its… Read more »
Congratulations to the winners of our 25th annual Stan Musial Hall of Fame Championship presented by Landau Pontoons A Flight: Advertising Plus with former Royal Jamie Quirk B Flight: Price Cutter with former Royal John Wathan C Flight: Federal Protection with former St. Louis Football Cardinal Willard Harrell On-Course Games Long Drive: Champ McMurry (44-and-younger,… Read more »
Fair Grove High School seniors Spensar Seiger and Brooke Daniels swept the Athlete of the Year categories, and the winning Teams of the Year belonged to Fair Grove Volleyball and Nixa Football in the Sports Commission Awards presented by Elliott Lodging. Held at the Gillioz Theatre in downtown Springfield, the ceremony was a celebration of… Read more »
The 2024-2025 high school sports year in southwest Missouri will be celebrated soon, as the 13th annual Sports Commission Awards presented by Elliott Lodging are set for Tuesday, June 17 at one of the coolest venues in the Ozarks – the Gilllioz Theatre in downtown Springfield. The event is run by the Springfield Sports Commission,… Read more »
Congratulations to our winning teams in the Springfield Hall of Fame Golf Classic presented by Great Southern Bank. The fundraiser for the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame was held Sunday morning and two rounds Monday at Highland Springs Country Club. A Flight Walmart (54) – Mark Reynolds, Scott Honeycutt, Chris Asby, Aiden Asby Thompson Buick… Read more »
The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame ushered in its Class of 2025 for the annual Baseball & Softball Luncheon presented by the Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company. CEO & Executive Director Rob Marsh presided over the ceremony on Wednesday, which drew a crowd of 500 to the new Wilson Logistics Arena, part of the Ozark… Read more »
Congratulations to our winning teams – and all those who sponsored teams – in our annual Lake of the Ozarks Hall of Fame Golf Classic presented by Missouri Eagle. It was held Monday at Old Kinderhook Golf Club in Camdenton. A Flight: Hiland Dairy (56) – Rick Beaman, Rob Ballowe, John Cunningham, Brian Daniels B… Read more »
The 2024-2025 high school sports year in southwest Missouri will be celebrated again this summer, as the 13th annual Sports Commission Awards presented by Elliott Lodging are set for Tuesday, June 17 at one of the coolest venues in the Ozarks – the Gilllioz Theatre in downtown Springfield. The event is run by the… Read more »
The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame will soon usher in it Class of 2025 for the annual Baseball & Softball Luncheon presented by the Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company. CEO & Executive Director Rob Marsh on Tuesday announced the ceremony, set for 11 AM on Wednesday, May 21 at the new Wilson Logistics Arena, part… Read more »
Congratulations to the winners of our St. Louis Golf Classic, held on Monday at Gateway National Golf Links not far from downtown. A Flight – Team Caters (56) – Zach Cate, Jady Reese, Adam Cunningham & Jon Bohnenkamp B Flight – Price Cutter (62) – Chris LaPak, Jake Delaschmit, Kennan Flemming, Greg Carlton & celeb… Read more »
The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame honored one of the pioneers of women’s athletics at Drury University along with four other individuals, a high school girls basketball team, a volleyball program and a golf era. They were all part of the Hall of Fame’s annual Women’s Sports Luncheon presented by the Bee Payne-Stewart Foundation, which… Read more »
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 »
