Jackson, Miss. (May 7, 2024) – The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is proud to announce the finalists for the 2024 Ferriss Trophy presented by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and Pearl River Resort. The Ferriss Trophy is awarded annually to the most outstanding college baseball player in the state of Mississippi. […]
Jackson, MS (March 25, 2024) – The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame is excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for the 2024 Induction Weekend presented by the Gertrude C. Ford Foundation on August 2-3, 2024. Members of the Class of 2024 include: Walter “Red” Barber, Richard Duease, Paul Elias, Eli Manning, Jimmy […]
Jackson, Miss. (March 11, 2024) – The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum announced the winners of the 2024 Howell and Gillom Trophies today at a luncheon and program at the Golden Moon Casino. The awards sponsored by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and Pearl River Resort are presented annually to the most […]
Jackson, Miss. (February 27, 2024) – The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is proud to announce the finalists for the 2024 Howell and Gillom Trophies presented by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and Pearl River Resort. The Howell and Gillom trophies are awarded annually to the most outstanding men’s and women’s college […]
Locals and tourists are invited to enjoy an exciting Spring Break “Week of Wonder” in Jackson’s award-winning LeFleur Museum District (LMD) from March 8 – March 22, 2024. The LMD’s four uniquely amazing museums, located at I-55 and Lakeland Drive, are offering visitors special Spring Break events, exhibits, and discounts. This year, we are thrilled to […]
The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum and its Board of Directors proudly held a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off construction on facility improvements and renovations to the Museum. The $3.5 million project will include much needed changes and upgrades to the Museum lobby, gift shop, exterior, and plaza which will enhance the visitor […]
In a competitive vote following the conclusion of the college football season in the Magnolia state, Delta State University Quarterback Patrick Shegog has been named the 2023 C Spire Conerly Trophy winner. The award presented on Tuesday evening at the Country Club of Jackson recognizes the most outstanding college football player in Mississippi. Named after […]
