Walk outside Busch Stadium in St. Louis or around Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, and you’ll see his work. Or, drive to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in Springfield, where you’ll find his largest collection. That is, a collection of bronze busts and statues. For Harry Weber, call it all a labor of love… Read more »
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Zack “Buck” Wheat
One of the best Missouri-born big league ball players ever, Zachariah Wheat, known as “Buck”, earned national Hall of Fame recognition a year after being tapped for state induction at Sedalia. Born in Hamilton in 1888, Zach moved to Brooklyn in 1909 and quickly became the teammate of Casey Stengel. The right-handed throwing, lefthanded-hitting outfielder… Read more »
Frank White
Frank White is undoubtedly the greatest fielding second baseman to play baseball. He won the Rawlings Gold Glove award eight times, the most by an American League second baseman and tied for the major league best with Bill Mazeroski of Pittsburgh. White was named Royals Player-of-the-Year twice, 1983 and 1986. He played in five All-Star… Read more »
Fred White
Fred White was the Royals radio voice for 25 years (1974 to 1998) and associated with the club for 40 years. White joined Denny Matthews, one of the Royals’ original broadcasters, when Buddy Blattner left the club. “The thing I remember most is how we assimilated with each other in the booth. I think it… Read more »
1968 William Jewell College Cardinals Baseball
The 1968 William Jewell College baseball team captured the NAIA National Baseball Championship. Coached by NAIA and William Jewell College Hall of Fame member Fred Flook, the Cardinals’ storied run to the National Championship began with a tremendous rally through the district tournament. They earned a spot in the National Tournament in St. Joseph. They… Read more »
“Red” Williams
Lorenz C. “Red” Williams was SEMO’s first full-time athletic trainer, serving from 1967 to 1983. Williams worked in that position for 16 years supporting nine men and women’s athletic teams. He mentored and supervised 63 athletic training students during his tenure and was awarded National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) honors for both 20 years and… Read more »
Willie Wilson
Willie Wilson became the Kansas City Royals first prime-time leadoff hitting threat in club history. The fleet footed outfielder was a first round draft choice for the Royals in 1974 and reached the big leagues in 1976. He hit over .300 for four consecutive seasons from 1979-82 and stole more than 30 bases in 11… Read more »
Jim Winn
Years ago, as a kid, he used to throw a rubber ball at the garage door and field it like a baseball player. Yet when his mom grew tired of the constant sound, she had an idea. “So one day, she said, ‘Kid, get in the car.’ I didn’t know where we were going,” Jim… Read more »
Dr. Marion Wolf
Born in Strafford, Missouri, Dr. Marion Wolf has played a key role in keeping Missouri athletes healthy. Wolf practiced in the Smtih Glynn Callaway Clinic in Springfield from 1975 to 1997. He has served as the Athletic Team Physician and Orthopedic Consultant for Southwest Missouri State University since 1975. He also served as the Athletic… Read more »
Todd Worrell
In August of 1985, Todd Worrell was tabbed as the new Cardinal closer. Worrell saved 5 games down the stretch, compiling an ERA of 2.91, then pitched effectively in the postseason against the Dodgers in the NLCS and the Royals in the 1985 World Series. His 36 saves the following season, netted him the 1986… Read more »
Glenn “Buckshot” Wright
Wright was born in Archie, Missouri, a tiny town not far from Kansas City. His father operated a hardware store and he helped out by running errands and servicing customers. Wright played no high school ball since there was no team, but he did play sandlot ball on an area club that scheduled games with… Read more »
Dr. Rick Wright
There is one man in the state of Missouri who in the past 20-some years has pulled this trifecta – working as a pro in the National Hockey League, National Football League and Major League Baseball, too. Yes, the Sikeston kid who was an OK athlete – his own words – made it to the… Read more »
Ned Yost
The story goes that Ned Yost was enjoying “the quiet life” as a special adviser for the Kansas City Royals back in spring of 2010, traveling to minor league clubs and offering advice here and there. And then, set to check on the franchise’ Double-A Northwest Arkansas club for a series in Springfield, Mo., the… Read more »
Ron Zetcher
Since 1968, Ron Zetcher has officiated baseball, basketball and football, becoming one of the nation’s top NCAA basketball officials. He has worked 17 NCAA Tournaments and 20 National Invitational Tournaments during his career. As an official at the collegiate level, Ron has worked the Big 12 Conference Tournament, the Big 8 Conference Tournament finals and… Read more »
Brad Ziegler
He didn’t simply dream the big dream – he lived it. The dream of climbing out of a quaint Missouri town and gaining notice despite never earning All-State honors. Of going on to pitch for an NCAA Division I program and lifting it to the College World Series. Of reaching the big leagues and making… Read more »
Larry Zirbel
Larry Zirbel was born in Paris Township, Kenosha County, Wisconsin on June 13, 1921. Spent his boyhood in Algoma, Wisconsin, and graduated from Algoma High School in June 1939. He was a World War II veteran, serving from 1942 to 1945. He received his BS degree from Northwest Missouri State in 1950 and his M.Ed.… Read more »