The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame proudly announced its Hall of Fame Class of 2026 today at a press conference held at the Museum. This distinguished seven-member class spans decades of excellence, from gridiron legends and championship coaches to an Olympic gold medalist. “Each of these honorees has elevated Mississippi athletics on a national and […]
Register Here The Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic benefitting the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum will take place on Friday, July 4, 2025! This annual event is one of the largest fundraisers for the Museum each year and helps keep the doors open to visitors locally and all across the world to achieve our […]
Southern Miss Pitcher Honored as Mississippi’s Top Collegiate Baseball Player Jackson, Miss. (May 19, 2025) – The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum is proud to announce that University of Southern Mississippi right-handed pitcher JB Middleton has been named the winner of the 2025 Ferriss Trophy, presented by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians […]
Finalists Announced for the 2025 Ferriss Trophy presented by the MBCI and Pearl River Resort Jackson, Miss. (May 7, 2025) – The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum is proud to announce the five finalists for the 2025 Ferriss Trophy, awarded annually to the most outstanding college baseball player in Mississippi. Named in honor […]
The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum is proud to announce Josh Hubbard of Mississippi State University as the winner of the 2025 Howell Trophy, awarded annually to the state’s top men’s college basketball player, and Madison Scott of the University of Mississippi as the recipient of the 2025 Gillom Trophy, honoring Mississippi’s best […]
