There are 19 article(s) tagged Memphis Sports Hall of Fame:

• October 2024

  • Andre Turner headlines 2024 Memphis Sports Hall of Fame inductees

    The “Little General” was one of 11 inductees into the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame on Wednesday.

    By Parth Upadhyaya October 17, 2024

  • Buckley: Z-Bo and Jarvo have more in common than you may know

    Jarvis Greer was born in Memphis. Zach Randolph was not. The two love the city just the same. “It’s home,” Z-Bo said.

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    Andre Turner headlines 2024 Memphis Sports Hall of Fame inductees

    By Tim Buckley October 17, 2024

  • Here’s who is in the 2024 Memphis Sports Hall of Fame class

    An induction ceremony is scheduled for Oct. 16, 2024.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 15, 2024

• January 2024

  • Buckley: So many in Memphis have a favorite Jack Eaton moment. It’s hard to pick one.

    Beloved, late Memphis Tigers play-by-man and TV sportscaster Jack Eaton is remembered by friends and admirers with smiles and laughs as he is inducted into the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame.

    By Tim Buckley January 15, 2024

• October 2023

  • New Memphis Sports Hall of Fame inductees left mark on city

    The Memphis Sports Hall of Fame inducted 11 new members during a ceremony at AutoZone Park on Tuesday, Oct. 10.

    By Parth Upadhyaya October 11, 2023

  • Memphis Sports Hall of Fame inductee never wanted to be anywhere but here

    Known for his consummate professionalism and steady graciousness, evidence of Allie Prescott’s contributions are everywhere, from Redbirds GM to suite-seller for the Grizzlies to interim athletic director at the University of Memphis.

    By Don Wade October 09, 2023

• August 2023

  • Prescott, Brown headline 2023 Memphis Sports Hall of Fame class

    Allie Prescott III and Hubie Brown are among 11 new members to be inducted into the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame at a ceremony at AutoZone Park.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 21, 2023

• October 2022

  • Buckley: Here’s an idea to keep Coliseum still standing

    If a soccer stadium is built where the Coliseum currently stands, it will be the last piece of the puzzle at Liberty Park, a $126 million mixed-use project on the old Fairgrounds site.

    By Tim Buckley October 21, 2022

  • DeAngelo Williams speaks on the ‘gift’ and ‘curse’ of building a winning Memphis program

    Former Tiger DeAngelo Williams says the expectation to win is much higher than it was when he was playing. 

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    Elliot Perry, 26 more Memphis Sports Hall of Fame inductees pay homage to Bluff City

    By Frank Bonner II October 21, 2022

  • Elliot Perry, Memphis Sports Hall of Famers pay homage to Bluff City

    “This city has given more to me than I’ve given to it,” said the Memphis native and 1987 Treadwell High alum. “I’m just honored to be here amongst all the other honorees.”

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    DeAngelo Williams speaks on the ‘gift’ and ‘curse’ of building a winning Memphis program

    By Parth Upadhyaya October 21, 2022

  • Derek Hunter leads high school wing of Memphis Sports Hall

    The ceremonies begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Renasant Convention Center.

    By John Varlas October 21, 2022

• September 2022

  • DeAngelo Williams leads new class of Memphis Sports Hall of Fame inductees

    The 2022 class features a whopping 27 inductees, including wrestlers, Grizzlies players, Tigers greats, prep coaches and others. 

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 20, 2022

• February 2022

  • Former Tiger Artis Hicks elected to Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame

    The former University of Memphis and NFL lineman was surprised with the news during the Memphis M Club Hall of Fame ceremony that included five other former Tigers. 

    By Frank Bonner II February 26, 2022

• December 2021

  • Claude Humphrey, Football Hall of Famer from Memphis, dies

    The Pro Football Hall of Famer who grew up in Binghampton died Friday night in Memphis.

    By The Associated Press December 05, 2021

• May 2019

  • Inaugural Sports Hall of Fame covers an array of sports stars in city’s history

    Iconic names from the city's sports history are recognized in the inaugural class of the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame announced Wednesday.

    By Don Wade May 23, 2019

  • Calkins: Larry Finch and Ronnie Robinson together in the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame

    Larry Finch, Ronnie Robinson, Penny Hardaway, Tim McCarver, Claude Humphrey highlight the inaugural class of the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame

    By Geoff Calkins May 22, 2019

• April 2019

  • Obscure considerations for Memphis Sports Hall of Fame

    The Memphis Sports Council faces a world of choices when considering the inaugural class of Hall of Famers who called the city home, or had varying degrees of ties to Memphis. 

    By Clay Bailey April 02, 2019

  • Proposed Sports Hall of Fame seeking nominations for inaugural class

    Leaders of a proposed Hall of Fame are seeking nominations for those with ties to Memphis who had an impact on the city's sports history.

    By Clay Bailey April 01, 2019

• December 2018

  • Memphis Sports Hall of Fame aims for midyear opening

    A planned Memphis Sports Hall of Fame at AutoZone Park is picking up momentum with a project manager on board, an exhibit designer being recruited and fundraising coming in 2019.

    By Wayne Risher December 29, 2018