Bobby Bell was an All-State high school quarterback, an All-America tackle at the University of Minnesota and an excellent defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs before he settled on the left outside linebacker position. It was a position that earned him a permanent niche in the history as the first Chiefs player to be… Read more »
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Year: 2006
Gene Bess
To some, maybe it raised eyebrows. A successful high school basketball coach leaving to become an assistant at the junior college in Poplar Bluff? And after just leading the Oran boys to within a whisker of the Class M state championship? In March 1969, it made perfect sense to Gene Bess. “I’d been in high… Read more »
Lou Brock
One of baseball’s all-time superstars, Lou Brock starred for 19 years in the big leagues. Of the 18,000 players to play Major League Baseball, Brock is the only player to record more than 3,000 hits and steal more than 900 bases in a career. He continues to hold the National League’s all-time stolen base record… Read more »
1984 Central Missouri State University Mules and Jennies Basketball
The 1983-84 SMCU Jennies roster included: Head Coach Jorja Hoehn; Assistants Ginny Sutton, Leanna Bordner, Kathy Hagerstrom, Jonathon Pye; Players Jackie Harris, Alesia Prince, Fawna Harrison, Shara Sherman, Karen Reese, Tammy Noah, Rosie Jones, Carla Eades, Sheri Hartenberger, Faith Zimmerman, Pat Staszak; Managers Carol Burnham, Janet Wolf, Michelle Calder. NCAA Division II National Champions –… Read more »
Bob Chandler
St. Louis native Bob Chandler is the creator of “BIGFOOT – The Original Monster Truck,” and is widely known as the father of the monster truck racing industry. Chandler’s vision paved the way for hundreds of other monster truck drivers who compete in front of millions of spectators each year. Team Bigfoot has grown to… Read more »
David Colt
For the past 24 years, David Colt has held the position of Head Athletic Trainer and Assistant Professor at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville. Responsible for the health care of 390 athletes in 15 sports, he also devotes much of his time to the classroom teaching various college courses. Colt became a Certified Athletic… Read more »
Kristin Folkl
A St. Louis native, Kristin Folkl was an All-State performer in basketball and volleyball at St. Joseph’s Academy and led those teams to four straight state titles in both sports. Upon graduation, she attended Stanford University. The All-American guided the Cardinal volleyball team to 3 NCAA Championships and the basketball squad to 2 Final Four… Read more »
Dan Kinney
Dan Kinney served the Springfield-Greene County Park Board as the Assistant Director from 1971-1976 and Director from 1977 through December 21, 2005. He was responsible for planning and supervising the Parks system’s formal recreation programs, golf courses, greenways, community centers, historic parks, neighborhood parks, indoor ice facility, indoor/outdoor skatepark, parks maintenance and the Dickerson Park… Read more »
Tony La Russa
Few probably know this story about Tony La Russa. It’s when the past sees the future, says his thank-yous and, in the process, reminds everybody of why he was so successful. In essence, little details always mattered. In September 2012, almost a year after retiring as a big-league manager following 33 seasons in dugouts, La… Read more »
Greg Marecek
A pioneer in the field of sports entertainment and broadcasting, Webster Groves native Greg Marecek founded Sports Network Incorporated, where he produced programs for the St. Louis Cardinals, the Big Eight Conference, the PGA TOUR, St. Louis University, among others. In 1993, he founded Spirit Sports and continued the tradition of broadcast excellence by producing… Read more »
McQueary Brothers Drug Company
McQueary Brothers Drug company was started in Springfield, MO in 1924 by brothers Les and Fred McQueary. A wholesale drug company, McQueary Brothers expanded from serving retail pharmacies in Missouri and Arkansas early in the company’s existence to serving pharmacies in 7 states across the Midwest. Les and Fred were avid sports fans and actively… Read more »
Jeff Montgomery
The Kansas City Royals’ all-time saves leader, Montgomery enjoyed an impressive 12 year career with the club. His 304 saves ranked him ninth in Major League Baseball history upon his retirement in 1999. The Royals Hall of Famer leads the club in all-time appearances with 686 and his career hits allowed per nine innings (8.05)… Read more »
Lynn Nance
Granby native Lynn Nance excelled on the Missouri hardwood in high school, at Southwest Baptist College and in the professional ranks with the St. Louis Hawks. Named one of the Top 100 Missouri Athletes of the Century, he went on to become one of the most prolific college basketball coaches in the state’s history. Between… Read more »
Richard Osborn, Sr.
Springfield Central High School graduate Richard Osborn, Sr. earned the title of Grand Master before retiring from active competition in 1999. A 7th degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, Osborn appeared nationally on ESPN and held the undisputed CKC Welter Weight Kick Boxing Belt for 6 years, retiring with a record of 30-4. He… Read more »
Norris Patterson
Dr. Patterson amassed an impressive 134-33-10 record as head coach of the William Jewell College Cardinals during his 18 year tenure. Under his leadership, the Cardinals won 13 conference titles and finished as runner-up five times. The late Dr. Patterson is also a member of the NAIA, NACDA Athletic Directors, Missouri Valley College and William… Read more »
Chuck Shelton
Rolla native Chuck Shelton was a first team All-State football selection and prep All-American in 1954. He took his football talents to national powerhouse Pittsburgh State University, where he was an All-Conference running back. After many successful years as a head football coach at the high school and junior college levels, Coach Shelton moved up… Read more »