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 »
A great way to honor a player, team, coach, parent or child! The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Brick Patio is located just outside the main entrance to the Hall of Fame and is viewed by 40,000 patrons each year. What a fantastic way to permanantly honor that special someone in your sports life. Click Here for… Read more »
On Thursday, May 9th Cardinal broadcaster Mike Shannon was named the 26th Missouri Sports Legend. In addition the Hall of Fame posthumously inducted Roger Maris, Curt Flood and baseball scout, Tom Greenwade. The Hall recognized the 1964 and 1967 St. Louis Cardinals with a special appearance by Red Schoendienst. The Voice of the Cardinals, John… Read more »
Fenton, Missouri’s Rusty Wallace, who won 55 races in a stellar career that included the 1989 Winston Cup Championship, was inducted into NASCAR’s Hall of Fame in ceremonies held on February 8, 2013. The ceremonies were held in the Crown Ballroom at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina. Wallace, who currently stands… Read more »
As the Hall of Fame begins its preparartion for Enshrinement 2013, we are seeking information on Missouri teams and individuals who have won National Championships during the 2012 season. While these are not eligible for induction, they may receive special recognition at the Enshrinement Ceremony. During their special recognition, the teams and individuals will be… Read more »
Okay, I’ll admit it. When the St. Louis Cardinals granted my request to do a “Show Me Your Office” article for the Hall of Famer, I was a little like a six year old being told he was going to Disney World. I mean, really. How cool is that? My hosts for the day, Martin Coco, Director of… Read more »