Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame facts for kids
The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is a cool place in Jackson, Mississippi, where you can learn all about amazing athletes from Mississippi! It's like a special club for sports heroes. This hall of fame started way back in 1961. The museum itself opened its doors on July 4, 1996. You can find it right across from Smith-Wills Stadium, which used to be a home for many minor-league baseball teams.
Explore the Museum
Inside the museum, there are lots of exciting exhibits to check out! You can visit the "Dizzy Dean Museum" to learn about this famous baseball pitcher. There's also the "Viking Classic Exhibit," which tells the story of Mississippi's big PGA golf tournament. This tournament is now known as the Sanderson Farms Championship. Another cool spot is the "Wendy's High School Gallery." Here, you can see who won the Wendy's High School Heisman award from Mississippi. It also celebrates past and current state champions in different sports.
Meet the Hall of Fame Inductees
The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame honors athletes, coaches, and others who have made a huge impact on sports in Mississippi. These special people are called "inductees." They are chosen because of their amazing achievements and contributions to sports.
Famous Inductees: A–J
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Famous Inductees: K–Z
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