The poet Maya Angelou once said, “If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” It’s a quote that seems fitting about the Missouri State Lady Bears that reached the 1992 Final Four. Ask any player, and you’ll hear inspiring stories about the journey along the way.… Read more »
Like most leaders whose positive energy inspires others and creates a self-challenge to do more, Patti Phillips rarely stops to smell the roses. Which is understandable if you think about it. As a former college basketball coach who went on to work for the NCAA and two other major organizations, her efforts are time-consuming. There’s… Read more »
SPRINGFIELD — Cheryl Burnett smiles and shakes her head when folks want to give her all the credit. Yes, her name will forever be associated with Lady Bears basketball. See the two Final Four banners hanging from the rafters at JQH Arena? And spot two of the retired jerseys hanging nearby of stars Melody Howard… Read more »
Longtime sports writer Kary Booher, who covered the Double-A Springfield Cardinals for most of the past 10 years for the News-Leader, has joined the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame staff. His first day was March 2. Booher, 40, will handle media relations, including writing biographies, news releases and promoting the Hall of Fame through social… Read more »
Remember your grandmother’s wooden trunk at the foot of her bed? Or the custom-made chest of drawers handed down from one generation to another? We have a new display that we won’t part with, either. A gorgeous display case, built to resemble lockers and made of Missouri Poplar, now graces the front lobby of the… Read more »
The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame will soon honor former Missouri State University women’s basketball coach Cheryl Burnett as a Missouri Sports Legend and will induct the Lady Bears’ 1992 and 2001 Final Four teams as well as Cathy Reynolds and Patti Phillips. The MSHOF’s honors highlight the second annual Women in Sports Luncheon presented… Read more »
The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame joins with the Ozarks in mourning the recent passing of Michele Kiser, a wife, mother, business leader and true friend. Michele passed away on New Year’s Day and funeral services are at 1 p.m. Monday (Jan. 5) at Greenlawn Funeral Home East. Among survivors are her husband Marc and… Read more »
The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce the individuals, teams and programs from across the state that will be honored with induction at the 2015 Enshrinement Ceremony on January 25th, 2015 at University Plaza and Convention Center in Springfield. The ceremonies are being presented by Killian Construction, who enters their 20th year… Read more »
The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce that Ned Reynolds will be named the 28th Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Legend, joining the likes of Ozzie Smith, George Brett and Len Dawson as those who’s bronze statutes are displayed outside the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame museum. Reynolds will be officially named… Read more »
MISSOURI SPORTS HALL OF FAME TO ENSHRINE FIFTEEN IN SPECIAL AREA CEREMONY A total of thirteen individuals and two American Legion baseball teams will be inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in ceremonies on Thursday November 6, 2014, at the St. Charles Convention Center in St. Charles, MO. In addition, the Hall will… Read more »
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Announced the 2014 Enshrinement Class Thursday, November 21st at a press conference held at the Hall of Fame. View 2014 Enshrinement Flyer Here A total of fifteen inductees and two high school level programs will be inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in ceremonies on Sunday, January 26th,… Read more »
The Missouri Basketball Coaches Association unveiled their new display here at the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame during Enshrinement weekend. The new display features a plaque showing the dedication of the late Gary Filbert, the names of all their inductees and a trophy showing all of the Missouri Challenge winners. Make sure that you take the time… Read more »
The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame has created a new display on the second floor of the museum, courtesy of the Missouri Valley Conference. Walk through time and see how the Missouri Valley Conference has grown since their beginnings in 1907. Each framed piece represents five year increments in the history of the MVC. Some highlights… Read more »
The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Legends Award is the highest honor that the Hall can bestow upon its inductees. Selected from the thousands of athletes, coaches and contributors who have contributed to Missouri sports over the past decades, the 25 members who have achieved Legend status have made an impact upon the face of the… Read more »
Tracy, Missouri’s, Murry Monroe Dickson (August 21, 1916 — September 21, 1989) made his debut with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1939 and completed his career with The Kansas City Athletics in 1959. Between these two cities were stints with the Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, a second stop in St. Louis, and the New York… Read more »
The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced that five-time USGA champion Ellen Port, of St. Louis, Mo., has been selected as captain of the 2014 Curtis Cup Team. The 38th Match will be conducted in Port’s hometown at St. Louis Country Club from June 6-8. The Curtis Cup is a biennial competition between female… Read more »