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Hall of Fame to induct Mizzou’s Corby Jones, Seneca’s Tom Hodge, college coach Randy Ball & Camdenton football program

September 16th, 2016 by Kary Booher

Former Missouri Tigers quarterback Corby Jones, longtime Seneca football coach Tom Hodge, Columbia Hickman standout and successful college coach Randy Ball as well as the Camdenton High School football program will soon join elite company in the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. President and Executive Director Jerald Andrews on Wednesday announced their upcoming inductions, which… Read more »

Hall of Fame mourns passing of Conrad Hitchler

September 13th, 2016 by Kary Booher

The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame joins with the family of Conrad Hitchler in mourning the passing of the former Missouri Tigers football All-American. Hitchler, born Jan. 15, 1938, in Kansas City, Mo., to Angela and Harold Hitchler, passed away Sept. 12, 2016. Conrad attended Paseo High School before enlisting and playing football, basketball, and… Read more »

Mickey Roberts wins both rounds of Sporting Clays Classic

September 9th, 2016 by Kary Booher

WALNUT SHADE – Mickey Roberts connected on 194 of 200 clays, the best overall score, as roughly 200 participated Friday in the fifth annual Sporting Clays Classic sponsored by Killian Construction and presented by Bass Pro Shops. The event, held at the Ozarks Shooters Sports Complex, was a fundraiser for the Missouri Sports Hall of… Read more »

Free admission to all grandparents this weekend

September 7th, 2016 by Kary Booher

With Grandparents Day set for Sunday, the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce that all grandparents will be admitted free this weekend with a paid child’s admission. The Hall of Fame is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The museum is… Read more »

Sign up now for Sporting Clays Classic, set for September 9

August 23rd, 2016 by Kary Booher

Having grown up around hunting and fishing in the Ozarks, the Executive Vice President of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame a few years ago wanted to create an event for the area’s gun enthusiasts. It’s been as appealing – and successful – as he envisioned. The Sporting Clays Classic sponsored by Killian Construction and… Read more »

Hall of Fame mourns Charlie Gallagher

July 12th, 2016 by Kary Booher

The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame joins the family of Charlie Gallagher in mourning the passing of one of Springfield’s most successful business leaders who also cared deeply for sports across the state. Gallagher, who passed away Monday at age 75, was a major supporter of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame and was honored… Read more »

Hall of Fame closed for Fourth of July

July 1st, 2016 by Kary Booher

The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame will be closed on the Fourth of July as our staff celebrates the holiday with their families. But great news — the Hall will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. The Hall will then reopen on Tuesday during normal business… Read more »

Winners announced in Ozarks Water Watch Golf Classic

June 17th, 2016 by Kary Booher

BRANSON – The team of Mike Russell, Mark Wendler, Josh Wendler and Tristan Holtam took home top honors in the seventh annual Ozarks Water Watch Golf Classic presented by Country Mart. The trio fired a 52 to win the A Flight on Thursday at Branson Hills Golf Club. Winning the second A Flight was the… Read more »

Play Branson Ridge in Ozarks Water Watch Classic

June 8th, 2016 by Kary Booher

For area golfers, it’s a chance to play at Buffalo Ridge Golf Course in Branson. More importantly, the positive impact of the seventh annual Ozarks Water Watch Golf Classic presented by Country Mart stretches far beyond the tee box and greens. Just ask the president and executive director of the OWW, which promotes water quality… Read more »

Springfield Celebrity Golf Classic winners announced

June 7th, 2016 by Kary Booher

Teams representing Great Southern Bank, Sechler Electric as well as Heim, Young and Associates scored top honors in the Springfield Celebrity Golf Classic presented by Great Southern Bank, one of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame’s largest events of the year. The golf tournament concluded a two-day celebration as the Hall of Fame held its… Read more »

Missouri.net promotes Hall, with video interview with Jerald Andrews

May 26th, 2016 by Kary Booher

The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame wishes to thank Bill Pollack of Missouri.net, as his website hosted President and Executive Director Jerald Andrews for a video chat and promoted the museum as well as the Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper. Scroll to the bottom of this link for the video. http://www.missourinet.com/2016/05/26/springfield-the-summer-destination-for-sports-fans-video/

Hall of Fame closed on Memorial Day

May 25th, 2016 by Kary Booher

  The Missouri  Sports Hall of Fame will be closed on Monday, May 30 in order to observe Memorial Day. The Hall of Fame will reopen from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Win $1,000 at our Beach Party Bingo & Auction on June 5

May 24th, 2016 by Kary Booher

Want to win $1,000? Here’s your perfect opportunity as the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame invites the public to a free event: The Beach Party Bingo & Auction presented by Med-Pay, Inc. Doors to the University Plaza Convention Center in Springfield open at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 5 – a night of fun, music, auctions… Read more »