Year inducted: 1975 During his time at LSU, where he played as a freshman in 1976, Mainieris teams won a CWS title, five NCAA super regionals, eight NCAA regionals, four Southeastern Conference regular-season titles, six SEC tournament titles and six SEC Western Division crowns. Year inducted: 1976 Year inducted: 1991 PAST LA Sports Hall of Fame announces 2021 induction class including GSU's Mackie Freeze Freeze will become the oldest living person inducted at age 93 9/17/2020 11:10:00 AM Year inducted: 1986 Box 2717, Houma, La 70360. He was privileged to play for LA Sports Hall of Fame coach Mike Vining on the first ULM basketball team to participate in the NCAA postseason basketball tournament in 1981. Boudreaux, 68, has been in the local bowling scene for the last 58 years. Greg was able to open his own State Farm agency in the year 1986. He is believed to have called more televised college baseball games than anyone in the country, beginning as the primary play-by-play man for Jumbo Sports Networks groundbreaking telecasts of LSU baseball in 1994, and has done a wide array of college sports including football, basketball, baseball, softball, gymnastics, soccer and volleyball, and many high school football radio broadcasts. Patrick Allen Walter Davis is a two-time Olympian in the horizontal jumps and a two-time World Games champion and four-time medalist. Charles became a partner in the firm in 1991 and he practices in Louisiana state court, federal district court and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit. Name Position Years Inducted Ref. Save Class of 2023 LSHOF Induction Ceremony Presented by State Farm Agents of LA to your collection. He continued that relationship as a student at Loyola University, where he graduated in 1987. WebCopyright 2022 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. In 2019, Stans son, Stan IV, was the star shortstop for Louisianas Little League World Series World Championship team. Randy Pedersen Mark Williams At age 93, former Grambling pitcher Mackie Freeze will become the oldest living person inducted to the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. The 2020 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Induction Class will be celebrated with the usual three-day slate of events culminating in the annual Induction Dinner and Cheramie received a B.A. Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Pres Release. Greg is proud to serve the Alexandria, Pineville, and surrounding areas in Louisiana. All rights reserved. Lewis has been a dynamic member of the Hall of Fame selection committee since its formal inception in 1983. Gerald became the eighth recipient of the Dave Dixon Sports Leadership Award in 2010. Five of the inductees Byrd, Walter Davis and Wendell Davis, Mainieri and Woodruff (who were baseball teammates as freshmen) competed at LSU. Superior Performance candidates, both men and women, are elected by a local ballot involving Hall of Fame members and the INDY USBC Hall of Fame committee. Charles is an elder at Covenant Presbyterian Church and is an avid sportsman and outdoorsman. Year inducted: 2011 Tag Rome is a graduate of Northeast Louisiana University where he received a Masters degree and finished as NLUs All Time Leading Receiver, an All-Conference honoree for three years, an All American Honorable Mention for 2 years all as a walk-on. Randy earned a bachelors degree in broadcast journalism from Louisiana State University. For all our Cajun and French heritage friends and family! ALEXANDRIA, La. The panel considered 151 nominees from 28 different sport categories on a 36-page ballot. The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame already includes 25 Pro Football Hall of Fame members, 18 Olympic medalists including 11 gold medal winners, 12 members of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, seven of the NBAs 50 Greatest Players, seven National Baseball Hall of Fame inductees, 42 College Football Hall of Fame members, nine National High School Hall of Fame enshrinees, jockeys with a combined 16 Triple Crown victories, six world boxing champions, nine Womens Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinees, seven College Baseball Hall of Fame inductees, 10 College Basketball Hall of Fame members, four NBA Finals MVPs, four winners of major professional golf championships, five National Museum of (Thoroughbred) Racing and Hall of Fame inductees and two Super Bowl MVPs. Standard and customized sponsorships are available. Year inducted: 2011 Woodruff became the head baseball coach, head basketball coach and assistant football coach in 1982 at Parkview Baptist in Baton Rouge, where he spent the remainder of his 30-year teaching and coaching career before retiring in 2010. Doug Ireland is a native of Jonesboro and is an assistant athletic director/sports information director at Northwestern State University where he has worked since 1989. Tatum joined the organization in June 2013 after having served 13 years, first as deputy then as lead sports editor, for Louisianas largest newspaper, The Times-Picayune, part of a 20-year career in newspaper journalism. She led Southwood to four consecutive state titles from 1997-2000 with a 144-6 record (ending her career with 53 wins in a row), and the WBCA All-American scored 2,646 points before going to Duke. Year inducted: 2013 Wayne Zahn Tag left football to join State Farm Insurance where he has achieved numerous honors. For the next 11 years, Vangilder worked in the sports information offices at Southwestern Louisiana (now UL-Lafayette) and Tulane. The mission of the LSHOF Foundation is to raise awareness and support of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Museum. Mainieri coached 13 first-team All-Americans at LSU and as of September 2022, 25 Tigers have reached the major leagues with 88 players being selected in the MLB draft during his tenure from 2007-21. Harry Golden Chris Barnes A former player at LSU, then UNO, he was the winningest active coach in the NCAA ranks when he retired with an overall record of 1,505-775-8 for a winning percentage of 65.9 percent. ILLINOIS The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is now accepting nominations for the Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame, open to adults aged 65 and older who excel in the categories of community service, education, performance and/or John Guenther Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame announces 2023 induction class, High school boys basketball: Bossier holds off Carroll, improves to 4-0, Mens college basketball: BPCC wins twice in inaugural Decari Markray Classic, High school boys soccer: Bossier notches first win, Downtown Shreveport plans specials, food, fireworks and more for Small Business Saturday, PAR says 11 insurers have become insolvent, Louisiana Tech MALT Center receives Topic 2 funding, A rail strike looms and impact on US economy could be broad, NFWF Awards More Than $5 Million for Projects in Louisiana. He has also served as president of the Board of Directors for the Houma Bowling Association and the LSBA. He is a member and past president of the Kiwanis Club of Alexandria, president of Cenla Tiger Booster Club, past president and board member of Rapides Coliseum Authority, past board member-Alexandria/Pineville Convention and Visitors Bureau, past board member-Alexandria Dixie Girls and past president Centre Court Lions Club. Keijiro Nakano Copyright 2022 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. Lenny was involved in college athletics in the early 1980s, when he began working Tulane University sporting events while still attending Archbishop Rummel High School. Year inducted: 1999 I am so excited that we get to celebrate the 50th anniversary because I wouldnt be standing here and being able to receive this award and talk about all of the great people that have invested in my life to allow me to compete at the highest level and win, said Britni Sneed Newman, a former LSU pitcher and Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame inductee. Randy is also Executive Director of the Louisiana Propane Gas Association. Year inducted: 2021 [2] Rob Glaser Year inducted: 1990 Melvin Boudreaux, a lifelong resident of Houma, was recently inducted into the Louisiana Bowling Hall of Fame. Save 2023 Celebrity Bowling Bash Presented by BOM to your collection. Tag continued his football career in the Canadian Football League and with the San Diego Chargers. George Pappas Christmas in Sky, a bi-annual event benefiting the Shreveport Arts Council (SRAC), has been one of the primary benefactors of her efforts netting $500,000 for a single night event. Jack Reichert He lives in Kenner with his wife Kristi and son Jacob. Support the LSHOF. Boudreaux was elected to the Bayou Region USBC Hall of Fame in 2002 and is currently a life member of that local association. Doug Tatum is the vice president of digital media for the New Orleans Pelicans and Saints. Year inducted: 1975 Click HERE for the nomination form. Visit. Joe Tumminello was born and raised in New Orleans and is a graduate of University of New Orleans with a Masters in accounting and holds a CPA certification. Rush, who also serves as the host for Inside LSU Football with Les Miles, played for the Tigers from 1988-90. An induction ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. March 11 at the Corning Museum of Glass. For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Foundation President/CEO Ronnie Rantz at 225-802-6040 or RonnieRantz@LaSportsHall.com. 1 overall pick in the 2004 draft by the San Diego Chargers but was traded to the Giants, who he led to victories in Super Bowl XLII and XLVI. Bart hosts a weekly radio call in show devoted to LSU sports from 4-6 pm every Monday. Dustin then returned to Natchitoches to take a position as a Financial Advisor with A. G. Edwards before becoming Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Cross Financial Group LLC. She is a graduate of Woodlawn High School and Louisiana Technical College. Chuck Pezzano Year inducted: 1997 Jim St. John Davis still holds the school mark for career receptions (183). Prior to that time, Doug became the first assistant SID at Southwestern Louisiana from 1982-85. Charles is a member of the ULM Athletic Foundation and past board member. Mike Slade Rachael was a founding board member of the Palliative Care Foundation of Louisiana and served 4 years. Year inducted: 2015 Tag currently serves on multiple community boards to include the Bossier Chamber of Commerce and Independence Bowl Foundation. Mika Koivuniemi Manning had three consecutive 3,000 yard plus passing seasons from 1978-1980 and 12 straight games with at least one TD pass in 1978-79. As a result, entries are up in this years tournament compared to past years events. Click to see the Final Standings. (KALB) - The 2022 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame kicked off its first day of events with a press conference, where each inductee came to the podium to express their gratitude. Year inducted: 2015 Gene Stus We can play any sport that we want to play, and I think there is a lot of room to continue to grow, and I am excited to see that growth happen.. He was the No. He is a past member of the ULM Faculty Athletic Committee and he currently serves on the board of Neville Tiger Baseball Boosters, Inc. In April of 2019, Partsch joined 103.7 The Game (KLWB) as the stations brand manager, while also hosting a weekday morning show RP3 & Company (6-9). A radio and marketing veteran with over 24 years in the business, Gordy Rush currently serves as the Vice-President/Market Manager for Guaranty Broadcasting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and was named The Louisiana Association of Broadcasters Broadcaster of the Year (Broadcasting Executive) in 2013 and The Golden Mike Award (On-Air) in 2009 making him the first person to receive both prestigious awards. Eddie Elias Dave Soutar Competative Ability. Mort Luby He is a co-director of the Manning Passing Academy with his sons. Greg served as the first chairman of the Rapides Foundation Board, a community foundation. Melvin Boudreaux, a lifelong resident of Houma, was recently inducted into the Louisiana Bowling Hall of Fame. He also serves on the Northwestern State University College of Business & Technologys Advisory Council as a proud alumnus. Year inducted: 1993 Over the years, Boudreaux was also available when friends and relatives asked for bowling tips, even though he has organized almost 50 tournaments over the years in the local, state and national level. Charles was born in Natchez, MS, in 1961 and graduated from Trinity Episcopal High School in 1979. Year inducted: 1987 Birthplace of Blues, Jazz, Dixieland,Rhythm & Blues, Rockabilly, Rock & Roll, Cajun, Swamp Pop, Zydeco and more,Louisiana's musical heritage and historyare second to none, beginning with Congo Square where itallstarted over 300 years ago. The LHSAA and LHSCA invite all member school principals and coaches to make nominations of deserving coaches, athletes, administrators, officials, and athletic contributors for consideration into the Hall of Fame. Prior to Xavier, Stan attended the University of Louisiana-Monroe, where he was one of the top collegiate baseball players in the nation. Those inducted into the Hall of Fame received plaques and cheerful applause from the crowd. Boudreaux, 68, has been in the local bowling scene for the last 58 years. Year inducted: 1995, By checking this box, you agree to receiving marketing communication (e.g., membership updates, news, events, services, products, offerings, and promotions) in accordance with our. Hobbies include reading, crocheting and watching her kids play sports. Ernie Schlegel - Louisiana Legislature - 2010,ACT SCR 112. RUSTON, La. From 2007-14, he had five winning seasons and compiled a record of 664-611 (.521) with his best seasons being 2010-13 when he won at least 90 games each year. Pete Weber The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame already includes 25 Pro Football Hall of Fame members, 18 Olympic medalists including 11 gold medal winners, 12 members of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, seven of the NBAs 50 Greatest Players, seven National Baseball Hall of Fame inductees, 42 College Football Hall of Fame members, nine National LMHOF's mission is to create a viable music industry for, and in, the State of Louisiana first by honoring our great artists and preserving their history and stories, by educating and enlightening Louisiana's citizens, and all, to the incredible musical contributions and heritage of LA's artists, writers, musicians and industry people who gave birth to, and grew Louisiana's music; the Year inducted: 2016 His concentration is in Chapter 11 reorganizations, business work-outs, debt structure negotiations, insolvency litigation, corporate bankruptcy and creditors rights since 1998. At LSU, he remains in the top five in career pitching in wins (31, fifth) and strikeouts (319, fifth) in only three seasons (1989-91). Bowling: Honoring four well-deserved hall of famers. Lowe is a member of CoSIDA (College Sports Information Directors of America), which voted his 2010 mens basketball guide Best in the Nation. Dave Husted He was the NCAA featherweight champion in 1957, 1959 and 1960 improving his total each time, lifting a total of 645 pounds in 1957, 695 pounds in 1959 and 725 pounds in 1960 when he was named an All-American and earned Best Lifter acclaim. To browse through all LSHOF inductee profiles, 23 Celebrity Bowling Bash (Fri., July 28), 23 VIP Taste of Tailgating (Fri., July 28), WATCH THE REPLAY: 2022 Induction Ceremony presented by State Farm Agents of Louisiana, Bruce Brown, Lori Lyons are 2023 sports journalism inductees for LSHOF, Joan Cronan to receive SECs Michael L. Slive Distinguished Service Award, Arrangements set for Jerry Pierce, Father of the Hall of Fame. Almost six decades later, he was given the states highest honor. A few years later, Partsch moved into print journalism, hired by The Town Talk in Alexandria, Louisiana as a Page Designer/Copy Editor while also serving as movie critic and concert reviewer. Sharon serves on numerous local and state boards but is especially involved in her roles as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Louisiana School for Math, Sciences and the Arts and as the Master Plan Chairman of the Natchitoches Historic District Development Commission. Certain criteria is required for the application to be accepted and the individual's name placed on the list for consideration. Raymond Partsch III has two decades of local and statewide experience in multimedia sports journalism. Year inducted: 1975 Top Color: Main Color: Bottom Color: | About. After three very successful years, he made the transition into the Sports Department, becoming the Northwestern State University beat writer, lead high school writer and eventually Sports Editor. Steve Cook Mark Roth Dick Ritger 2022 All rights reserved. The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame was founded in 1958 and has been located in the downtown historic district of Natchitoches, La., since 2013. The selection of inductees will not need Board Vote. Gary Dickinson Wes Malott A first-round draft pick (27th overall) of the Chicago Bears in 1987, his NFL career was cut short by a devastating injury when he tore the patellar tendon in both his knees on the notoriously-bad artificial turf at Philadelphias Veterans Stadium just five games into the 1993 season. 2023 LSHOF Welcome Reception presented by La Capitol Federal Credit Union, 2023 Celebrity Bowling Bash Presented by BOM, Four Seasons Bowling Center Alexandria, LA, 2023 VIP Taste of Tailgating Presented by Hancock Whitney, Historic Downtown Natchitoches Natchitoches, LA, 2023 LSHOF Round Table Luncheon Presented by TAF, Chateau Saint Denis Hotel Natchitoches, LA, Class of 2023 LSHOF Induction Ceremony Presented by State Farm Agents of LA, Natchitoches Events Center Natchitoches, LA, 2022 Celebrity Ghouls and Golf Classic Presented by Relief Windows, The University Club Golf Course- Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA, Class of 2022 LSHOF Induction Ceremony Presented by State Farm Agents of LA, 2022 LSHOF Round Table Luncheon Presented by TAF, 2022 Junior Training Camp Presented by Natchitoches Regional Medical Center, 2022 VIP Taste of Tailgating Presented by Hancock Whitney, 2022 Rockin' River Fest Presented by Rapides Regional Medical Center, Natchitoches Parish Riverbank Natchitoches, LA, 2022 "Surfs Up" Celebrity Bowling Bash Presented by BOM, 2022 LSHOF Welcome Reception presented by La Capitol Federal Credit Union, Squire Creek Country Club Choudrant, LA, Class of 2021 LSHOF Induction Ceremony Presented by State Farm Agents of LA.
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