Memphis Sports Hall of Fame

The Memphis Sports Hall of Fame is a collaboration between Memphis Tourism and the Memphis Redbirds organization and is being led by two divisions of Memphis Tourism: the Memphis Sports Council and Memphis Management Group. It was created as a Bicentennial Legacy Project in 2019.

Our MISSION is to honor our area’s top athletes, coaches, administrators, and contributors by utilizing an innovative approach to educate our audience about the rich history of athletics in Memphis. 

Our VISION for the future is to serve as a vehicle to educate Memphis area youth on the value of athletics and the lessons learned through sportsmanship, teamwork, dedication and a healthy lifestyle.

2024 INDUCTION CELEBRATION

Please join the Memphis Sports Council & Memphis Tourism as we enshrine the 2024 Class into the Memphis Sports Experience & Hall of Fame.

The Memphis Sports & Hall of Fame will soon announce the slate of 2024 honorees with an induction ceremony scheduled for October 16, 2024, at the Renasant Convention Center. Tickets are available now for purchase here.

2024 Memphis Sports Hall of Fame Induction
YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS

Join us Wed., Oct. 16, 2024 for the Induction Ceremony

Renasant Convention Center Parking
266 N. Front St., Memphis, Tennessee
5:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception
6:30 p.m. Induction Ceremony
All times CST
Cocktail attire | Heavy hors d'oeuvres served

Reception tickets are $75 and reserved tables are $750, both granting access to inductees and seating for the ceremony. Dave Woloshin, and Daily Memphian Columnist and 92.9 ESPN show host, Geoff Calkins, will emcee the event.

Cocktail Reception / Reserved Tables: $750/table

Cocktail Reception / Single Tickets: $75

REGISTER FOR A TICKET OR RESERVED TABLE

2024 CLASS OF THE MEMPHIS SPORTS HALL OF FAME

Zach Randolph

Reggie White

Jarvis Greer

Dick Fadgen

Andre Turner

Andy Roberts

Bobby “Bingo” Smith

Regina Street

2024 CLASS OF THE MEMPHIS SPORTS HALL OF FAME:
HIGH SCHOOL PREP COACHES

Robert Newman

Jim Heinz

John Stamm/JJ Guinozzo Legacy Award

Ken Bennett

  

About the John Stamm/JJ Guinozzo Legacy Award: In 2023, an inaugural legacy award was named after and presented  to John Stamm and JJ Guinozzo in recognition of their roles in establishing the Hall of Fame and for their longstanding contributions to sports in Memphis. This annual award celebrates individuals whose dedication and influence have left a lasting impact on the local sports community.

Elliott Perry and Jerry Lawler pose for photo
Greg Campbell
DeAngelo Williams stands at podium talking
Greg Campbell
honoree photos lined up at induction ceremony
Greg Campbell
Elma Roane poses with her photo at induction ceremony
Greg Campbell

2022 and 2023 Memphis Sports & Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Renasant Convention Center and AutoZone Park

Class of 2023

Allie Prescott III 

Elma Roane 

Sheila Echols-Gross 

Richard Mulrooney

Jack Eaton

Hubie Brown

Tamika Whitmore

Class of 2023 Prep Coaches

Marion Brewer

Phil Clark

Sharon Watson

Sylvester Ford 

Class of 2022

Gene Bartow 

DeAngelo Williams 

Billy J. Murphy 

Charlie Lea 

Elliot Perry 

Loren Roberts 

Fred Jones Jr. 

Jerry "The King" Lawler

John "Bull" Bramlett 

Linda Street  

Mary Lou Johns 

Michael Heisley 

Steve Ehrhart 

A.F. "Bud" Dudley 

Missy Gregg 

Dr. James "Doc" Prothro 

Lionel Hollins

Class of 2022 Prep Coaches

Joe Branch 

Barbara Whitaker 

Buster Kelso

 Derek Hunter 

Jake Rudolph

Jerry Peters 

Ken Netherland 

Lloyd Williams

Terry Tippett 

Tom Nix

Class of 2019

Penny Hardaway

Tim McCarver

Frederick Smith

Isaac Bruce

Bill Dance

Claude Humphrey

Avron Fogelman B.

Jerry Johnson 

Dr. Rochelle Stevens

Cindy Parlow Cone

Billy Dunavant Jr.

Keith Lee

Melanie Smith Taylor

Nikki McCray-Penson

Betty Booker-Parks

Larry Finch

George Lapides

Verties Sails

Ronnie Robinson

Cary Middlecoff

Verdell Mathis

Memphis Bill  Terry

NOMINATING CANDIDATES FOR THE MEMPHIS SPORTS HALL OF FAME

Any current or former citizen of Memphis and Shelby County is allowed one nomination per year and may nominate any candidate, living or deceased, to be considered for induction into the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame and Experience. Once nominated, that person remains in nomination for a period of five years or until removed from the list for a valid reason. If a person is not inducted in that time, she/he may be re-nominated.  

Note: Verification of information may be sought from nominees slated for induction if required. All information submitted shall be retained by the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame.

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JJ Greer, Sales Manager - Sports & Events

JJ Greer
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