KSHOF Kansas Sports Hall of Fame

10/27/2023

Happy Birthday to our fearless leader, president of the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Jim Dunning. Thanks for your tireless commitment to the Hall. Who is the other guy?

10/26/2023

Did you miss the 2023 KSHOF Kansas Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony? You can watch it on Smoky Hills PBS, Nov. 23 at 1 p.m.

10/22/2023

More photos from the KSHOF Kansas Sports Hall of Fame

10/22/2023

More photos from the KSHOF Kansas Sports Hall of Fame induction Oct. 1

10/22/2023

More photos from Kansas Sports Hall of Fame induction Oct. 1.

10/22/2023

Photos from the Oct. 1 KSHOF Kansas Sports Hall of Fame induction.

10/02/2023

Congratulations to the 2023 Kansas Sports Hall of Fame inductees from left: Lynbert “Cheese” Johnson, Russ Jewett, Christie Logue, Jill Larson Bradley, Ted Power, Sarah Walkup, Kim Roentved, Brent Kemnitz. Deceased honorees were Harold “Jug” McSpaden, Oscar “Heavy” Johnson and Ray Mueller.

10/02/2023

That’s a wrap. Another successful Kansas Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony tonight at Kansas Star Casino in Wichita. Great to have a full house. Photo credit Darren Decker.

09/30/2023

Preview of the Oct. 1 Kansas Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony from Jason Lamb and KSN TV.

The Kansas Sports Hall of Fame will open its doors to 12 new inductees Sunday night.

09/28/2023

A highlight of the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is the silent auction conducted during the opening reception. Sports organizations, universities, companies and individuals from across the state of Kansas have donated memorabilia, products and artifacts. A few seats remain for the ceremony, Oct. 1 at the Kansas Star Casino. Join us to meet the stars of the Kansas sports scene and come away with some pretty cool sports items. Register here:

09/27/2023

A great crowd will be on hand for the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Sunday, Oct. 1, but we do have 10 seats open for the banquet. Register online at https://kshof.org/product-page/induction-ceremony-ticket to claim your spot and rub elbows with greatness.

One ticket to the 2023 KSHOF Induction Ceremony at the Kansas Star Casino on October 1, 2023. Ticket includes cocktail hour, commemorative program, Induction Ceremony and dinner.

09/23/2023

Our board chairman Jim Dunning joined KFH Radio hosts Bob Lutz, Jeff Lutz and Jason Duda to talk about the upcoming Kansas Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Oct. 1 at Kansas Star Casino and Golf Tournament, Oct. 2 at Terradyne Country Club.Slide to the 37:50 minute mark on the link below to listen. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/bob-and-jeff-35264/episodes?action=AUTOPLAY_FULL&actionContentId=201-bbaa6d3a-d961-4dbf-8352-fd977ddb0cf7

09/23/2023

There is still time to sign up for the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Golf Tournament, Monday, Oct. 2 at Terradyne Golf Club in WIchita. Sign up as a foursome or a single. Visit https://www.kshof.org/shop to sign up. Its great fun and supports a worthy cause.

09/19/2023

It's not to late to attend the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Banquet, Oct. 1 at the Kansas Star Casino in Wichita. Rub elbows with sports legends of the Sunflower State. More information and tickets at this link --

One ticket to the 2023 KSHOF Induction Ceremony at the Kansas Star Casino on October 1, 2023. Ticket includes cocktail hour, commemorative program, Induction Ceremony and dinner.

09/11/2023

Join the outstanding 2023 class of KSHOF Kansas Sports Hall of Fame inductees Oct. 1 at the Kansas Star Casino. The ceremony brings together outstanding contributors to Kansas' sports history. See below for more information and to register.

The KSHOF Kansas Sports Hall of Fame is located inside the Wichita Boathouse. This organization honors those that have contributed to the history of sports in Kansas.

The KSHOF will hold their 2023 Induction Ceremony & Banquet on October 1 at the Kansas Star Casino. Honorees will include:

Jill Larson Bradney, Russ Jewett, Lynbert "Cheese" Johnson, Oscar "Heavy" Johnson, Brent Kemnitz, Christie Allen Logue, Ray Mueller, Ted Power, Kim Roentved, Ricky Ross, Sara Walkup Lungren, and Jug McSpadden.

You can attend! Ticket includes cocktail hour, commemorative program, Induction Ceremony and dinner. https://www.kshof.org/product-page/induction-ceremony-ticket

08/06/2023

Tickets are available for the KSHOF Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Banquet, Oct. 1 at the Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane. Tickets are $103 apiece and include a reception with honorees, commemorative program and dinner. Purchase tickets online at https://www.kshof.org/product-page/induction-ceremony-ticket

This year's honorees include:

Jill Larson Bradney, Wichita North & University of Kansas multisport
Russ Jewett, Pittsburg State Track & CC Coach
Lynbert "Cheese" Johnson, Wichita State basketball
Oscar "Heavy" Johnson, Negro Leagues baseball player (deceased)
Brent Kemnitz, Wichita State asst. baseball coach & athletics admin.
Christie Allen Logue, Altamont & Pittsburg State, track & CC
Ray Mueller, Pittsburg, Major League baseball player (deceased)
Ted Power, Abilene & Kansas State, Major League baseball player
Kim Roentved, Major Indoor Soccer League player
Ricky Ross, Wichita South, Kansas, Tulsa basketball player
Sara Walkup Lungren, Caldwell & Wichita State volleyball player
Jug McSpadden, PGA Tour golfer (deceased)

One ticket to the 2023 KSHOF Induction Ceremony at the Kansas Star Casino on October 1, 2023. Ticket includes cocktail hour, commemorative program, Induction Ceremony and dinner.

10/04/2022

What a weekend celebrating another amazing class of KSHOF Inductees! Congratulations to Clint, Emily, Tara, Bingo, Kendall, Bill, Jesse, George, Gordon, and Roy, on your well-deserved induction to the KSHOF!

Thank you to our sponsors!
Kansas Star Casino - Presenting Sponsor
FanDuel - Gold Sponsor
IGT Gaming and Light and Wonder - Silver Sponsors
Thank you to our table sponsors, program advertisers, golf team sponsors, hole sponsors and golf tournament prize sponsors! Including:
ICT CPA
Morrow & Co. CPAs
Standard Beverage
Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission
Wichita State Athletics
Pitt State Athletics
KU Athletics
McPherson Area KSHOF Supporters
Goessel HS/Moundridge HS

Also, thank you to Terradyne Country Club for hosting the golf tournament yesterday and congrats to the winning team from Sublette/Meade of Matt, Vance, Colton, and Jett!

Photos of the 2022 Induction Ceremony were taken by Darren Decker Photographer.

10/05/2021

A few photos from our Induction Weekend! Thank you to the Kansas Star Casino for hosting another great event and congratulations to this year's Class!

08/02/2021

It's finally happening! Tickets for the Induction Ceremony on Sunday, October 3, are on sale now! Join us to celebrate the accomplishments of another great class of Kansans here: https://kshof.org/shop

04/02/2021

For our fans of the crimson and blue, be sure to check out the new book about inductee Bob Davis, titled "The Dream is Real: My Life on the Airwaves" by Bob Davis and Jeff Bollig! Great read!

01/29/2021

Not the news we want to be sharing on Kansas Day, but we will be postponing the 2020 Induction Ceremony originally scheduled for last October once again, pushing that event to October 2021. The Class selected for 2020 will not change but this will impact nominations for the next class. Please see the attached press release and contact [email protected] for more information.

09/23/2020

Saddened to hear the loss of another Kansas legend this morning with the passing of the Kansas Comet, Gale Sayers. One of the greatest running backs of all-time but also a hall of fame person. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family in their loss.

07/28/2020

Saddened to hear of the loss of another Kansas legend over the weekend. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Janell Smith Carson in their loss...

https://www.forbeshoffman.com/obituary/janell-carson

Janell Carson, 73, of rural Parsons, died Saturday, July 25, 2020 at her home. Linda Janell Smith was born on May 3, 1947 in Killeen, Texas to Meade T. and Helen Emert Smith. As a child, she moved with her family to Fredonia, Kansas where she grew up and attended

06/08/2020

Check out this great interview with inductee and current Board member, Linda Hargrove!

http://hoopshd.com/2020/06/03/the-olympians-hoopshd-interviews-1992-olympic-bronze-medalist-linda-hargrove/

The NBA Finals date back to 1947 (when they were known as the Basketball Association of America Finals) and the very 1st NCAA tourney was held in 1939. Olympic basketball competition is even older:…

06/03/2020

INDUCTEE RECAP: Kym Carter Begel, Casey Blake, Heather Levrington Dotterer, Steve Fritz, Drew Gooden, Adrian Griffin, Bill Morris, Jordy Nelson, Terence Newman, Darren Sproles.
Induction on October 4 at the

06/03/2020

INDUCTEE (OCT. 4): 5-time shot put national champion and 7-time Emporia State Athletics All-American selection, HEATHER LEVRINGTON DOTTERER from Rosalia.

06/03/2020

INDUCTEE (OCT. 4): champion s***t shooter and 1964 Olympic bronze medalist in men’s trapshooting, BILL MORRIS from Russell (photo unavailable).

06/03/2020

INDUCTEE (OCT. 4): 5-time All-American with Houston Cougars and LSU Tigers and 1992 Olympian in heptathlon, KYM CARTER BEGEL, from Wichita (photo unavailable).

06/03/2020

INDUCTEE (OCT. 4): Kansas Jayhawks All-American selection and 14-year NBA veteran, DREW GOODEN. Memphis Grizzlies Orlando Magic Cleveland Cavaliers Chicago Bulls Sacramento Kings San Antonio Spurs Dallas Mavericks L.A. Clippers Milwaukee Bucks Washington Wizards

06/03/2020

INDUCTEE (OCT. 4): K-State Sports football All-American selection and 14-NFL veteran, DARREN SPROLES from Olathe. Los Angeles Chargers New Orleans Saints Philadelphia Eagles

06/03/2020

INDUCTEE (OCT. 4): K-State Sports All-American selection and 11-year NFL veteran, JORDY NELSON from Leonardville. Green Bay Packers Las Vegas Raiders Riley County High School

06/03/2020

INDUCTEE (OCT. 4): 2-time K-State Sports All-American selection and 1996 Olympian in the decathlon, STEVE FRITZ from Gypsum. Unified School District 306 - Southeast of Saline Hutchinson Community College Athletics

06/03/2020

INDUCTEE (OCT. 4): 3-time Wichita State Baseball All-American selection and 13-year MLB veteran, CASEY BLAKE. Go Shockers Cleveland Indians Toronto Blue Jays Los Angeles Dodgers Baltimore Orioles Minnesota Twins

06/03/2020

INDUCTEE (OCT. 4): 2-time All-Big East basketball selection for Seton Hall Pirates and 9-year NBA veteran, ADRIAN GRIFFIN from Wichita. Boston Celtics Houston Rockets Dallas Mavericks Chicago Bulls Toronto Raptors

06/03/2020

INDUCTEE (OCT. 4): K-State Sports football All-American selection and 15-year NFL veteran, TERENCE NEWMAN from Salina. Salina High School Central Dallas Cowboys Cincinnati Bengals Minnesota Vikings

06/03/2020

Here we go! Follow this thread to learn more about this year’s outstanding inductees! induction will be presented and hosted by the Kansas Star Casino on Sunday, October 4!

This year’s 10-member class brings the KSHOF total to 307 inductees. Your inductees are as follows!

06/03/2020

Announcement regarding the Induction presented by the coming this afternoon! Tune in to the Drive on with at 4:25 pm as we make our announcement live! Will be announcing through social media beginning following that announcement.

03/14/2020

The KSHOF and the Wichita Boathouse will be CLOSED to the general public starting tomorrow (Saturday, March 14) and continue to be closed until further notice. Staff will still be available during regular business hours via telephone and email at 316-262-2038 and [email protected]. Thank you.

01/06/2020

Saddened to hear the loss of a Kansas Legend over the weekend, Brice Durbin. Brice was inducted to the KSHOF in 2005 and served on the Board of Directors. Our thoughts are with his family in remembrance of a great man who's life work impacted so many in Kansas sports.

http://kshof.org/inductees/inductees-a-z/2-kansas-sports-hall-of-fame/inductees/113-durbin-brice.html

Founded in 1961 by the Legislature as a part of the Kansas Centennial celebration, the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame mission is to honor those whose involvement in sports brought pride to themselves, their communities, and the entire state of Kansas and to educate and inspire future generations of Kans...

11/27/2019

The KSHOF will be closed today (Wednesday, November 27) beginning at noon for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will resume normal hours beginning Monday, December 2.