Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame

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Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, Natchitoches, Louisiana.jpg
EstablishedJune 28, 2013 (2013-06-28)
Location Natchitoches, Louisiana, United States
Type Hall of fame
Executive directorRonnie Rantz

The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame (LHOF) is an hall of fame exhibit that honors the accomplishments of athletes, coaches and other sports figures in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Located in a facility in the downtown historic district of the city of Natchitoches, the LHOF is part of the broader Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum – Natchitoches. The LHOF formally opened on June 28, 2013. [1]

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History

The museum had been fifty-five years in search of a permanent home. Many of the artifacts had previously been stored at Prather Coliseum on the campus of Northwestern State University in Natchitoches.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, there were concerns that the proposed museum would be removed from the list of approved projects in 2005 by the Louisiana Bond Commission. However, then-state representative Taylor Townsend informed Hall of Fame executive director Doug Ireland that the sports museum, unlike other similar proposals, had survived the vetting process.

Natchitoches Mayor Lee Posey said the museum is a "tremendous" boost to Natchitoches-area tourism. [2] On June 28, 2013, the LHOF was officially opened. [1] Then-Lieutenant Governor Jay Dardenne, whose office handles state tourism matters, was on hand for the grand opening.

In 2016, Ronnie Rantz, a former Louisiana State University pitcher and sports broadcaster, was chosen to lead the Sports Hall of Fame. [3] In 2020, the exhibit postponed its induction ceremony for the Class of 2020 owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. [4]

Inductees

The first inductees were named to the Hall of Fame in 1958.

Sortable table
NameSport/Team/CityYear Inducted
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf Basketball, LSU2021
Danny Abramowicz Pro Football, New Orleans Saints1992
Joe Adcock Major League Baseball, Coushatta, LSU1975
Joe Aillet Football Coach, Louisiana Tech University 1973
Charles Alexander Football, LSU, NFL1993
Teddy AllenJournalism, Shreveport2022
Billy Allgood Coach, Louisiana College 1999
John AltobelloHigh School Basketball Coach, New Orleans1994
Morten Andersen Football, New Orleans Saints2011
Eric Andolsek Football, LSU2022
Bobby ArdoinSportswriter, Louisiana-Lafayette2024
Ronald Ardoin Horse Racing Jockey, Jockey’s Agent2013
Alexander Athas Basketball, Track & Field, Tulane1992
Seimone Augustus Basketball, LSU2024
Carrice Russell BakerBasketball Coach, Louisiana Tech, Jena, Winnsboro2009
Bill Banker Football, Tulane1978
Gary Barbaro Football, New Orleans/Nicholls State/NFL2000
Leon Barmore Women's Basketball Coach, Louisiana Tech2004
Alana Beard Basketball, Shreveport, WNBA2023
Albert Belle Major League Baseball, LSU2005
Skip Bertman Baseball Coach, LSU2002
Bernie BiermanFootball Coach, Tulane1967
Courtney Blades Softball, Baton Rouge2021
Buddy BlairBasketball, Track, Baseball, LSU1981
Mel Blount Football, Southern University, NFL1989
Vida Blue Major League Baseball, Mansfield1990
Tommy Bolt Professional Golf, Shreveport1974
Zeke Bonura Major League Baseball, New Orleans1989
Sid BowmanTrack and Field, LSU1976
Warren BradenFootball, Southern University, NFL1998
Terry Bradshaw Football, Louisiana Tech, NFL1988
Drew Brees Football, New Orleans Saints2024
Frank Brian Basketball, LSU, NBA1986
Lou Brock Major League Baseball, Southern University1983
Michael Brooks Football, NFL2009
Marty Broussard Sports Medicine2009
Billy Brown Track and Field, LSU1969
Bruce BrownJournalism, Lafayette2023
Charlie BrownHigh School Football Coach, Neville-Monroe2001
Dale Brown Basketball Coach, LSU1999
Gernon BrownHigh School Coach, Jesuit-New Orleans1990
James E. "Big Fuzzy" BrownHigh School Football Coach, Istrouma-Baton Rouge1992
Joe Brown Professional Boxing, New Orleans1976
P. J. Brown Basketball, Louisiana Tech, NBA2016
Ro BrownJournalism, New Orleans2021
Willard Brown Major League Baseball, Negro league baseball, Shreveport2007
Willie Brown Football, Grambling, NFL1985
Pat BrowneU.S. Golf Champion1998
Queen BrumfieldWomen's Basketball, Southeastern Louisiana University2002
Buck Buchanan Football, Grambling, NFL1986
Tom BurnettSouthland Conference Commissioner, NCAA administrator2024
Jerry Byrd Sportswriter for the Shreveport Journal and Bossier Press-Tribune 1996
Paul Byrd Baseball, LSU2023
Chris Cagle Football, Merryville, USL, Army1960
Billy Cannon Football, LSU, AFL, NFL1976
Tony Canzoneri Professional Boxing, Slidell1959
Harold Carmichael Football, Southern University, NFL1989
Roger Carr Football, Louisiana Tech, NFL2012
Mark Carrier Football, NFL2010
Tommy Casanova Football, LSU, NFL1985
Jim Cason Football, LSU, NFL2003
Don Chaney Basketball, McKinley-Baton Rouge, NBA1991
Jimmy Childress High School Football Coach, Ruston and Monroe2001
Jay CiceroSports Management, New Orleans2022
Perry Clark Basketball, Tulane2024
Will Clark Major League Baseball, New Orleans2004
Marques Colston Football, New Orleans Saints2021
Hollis Conway Track and Field, Shreveport, Louisiana-Lafayette, USA Olympic Team2004
Jim Corbett Athletic Director, LSU1985
Daniel Cormier Mixed Martial Arts2024
Clifford Ann Creed Professional Golf, Alexandria1985
John David Crow Football, Springhill, NFL1976
J.T. CurtisFootball coach2010
Jerry Dalrymple Football, Tulane1964
Alvin Dark Major League Baseball, Lake Charles, LSU1976
Willie Davenport Track and Field, Southern University, USA Olympic Team1988
Tommy Davis Football, LSU, NFL1988
Walter Davis Track & Field, LSU2023
Wendell Davis Football, LSU, NFL2023
Willie Davis Football, Grambling, NFL1977
Fred Dean Football, Louisiana Tech, NFL1995
Joe Dean Athletic Director, LSU2001
Eddie Delahoussaye Horse Racing Jockey, New Iberia2002
Joe Delaney Football, Northwestern State University, NFL1996
Bill Dickey Major League Baseball, Bastrop1981
Mel DidierBaseball, Baton Rouge, LSU2003
Paul Dietzel Football Coach, LSU1988
Dave DixonEntrepreneur, New Orleans1999
Dr. Jack DolandFootball Coach, McNeese State2002
Atley Donald Major League Baseball, Louisiana Tech, Choudrant1982
Glenn Dorsey Football, LSU2021
Villis P. “Bo” DowdenFishing, Northwestern State2021
A. J. Duhe Football, LSU2001
Steve DuhonRodeo, LSU2022
Joe Dumars Basketball, Natchitoches/McNeese State/NBA2003
Matt Dunigan Football, Louisiana Tech, CFL2019
Ralph Dupas Professional Boxing, New Orleans1994
Mark Duper Football, Northwestern State, NFL2005
Claney DuplechinTrack & Field / Cross Country Coach, Baton Rouge2022
Billy Joe Dupree Football, West Monroe/NFL2003
Tom DuttonFootball, LSU1969
Eddie Dyer Major League Baseball, Morgan City1966
Ken Ellis Football, Southern, NFL2000
Wilbert Ellis Baseball, Grambling State2024
Ron Estay Football, LSU2006
Jahri Evans Football, New Orleans Saints2022
Lenny Fant Basketball Coach, Northeast Louisiana University1998
Kevin Faulk Football, LSU2015
Marshall Faulk Football, NFL2009
Doc Fenton Football, LSU1968
Joe Ferguson Football, Shreveport, NFL1994
Jim Finks Administrator, New Orleans Saints2000
Chuck Finley Baseball, ULM, Monroe2006
Norman Allen "Norm" FletcherBroadcaster, NSU Demons2010
Peggy Flournoy Football, Tulane1968
Edward Flynn Boxing, New Orleans2022
Steve Foley Football, Tulane, Jesuit-New Orleans, NFL2002
Garland Forman, Jr.Journalism, Louisiana College2022
Matt Forte Football, Tulane, NFL2023
Alton "Red" FranklinHigh School Football Coach, Haynesville2004
John Franks Horse Racing Thoroughbred Owner, Shreveport1995
Eddy Furniss Baseball, Louisiana State2012
Stan Galloway Football Coach, Southeastern Louisiana University1989
Lin GambleWomen's Basketball, Grand Cane2001
Ralph Garr Major League Baseball, Grambling1985
L. J. Hoss GarrettHigh School Football Coach, Louisiana Tech, Ruston1997
Leslie GaudetHigh School Basketball Coach, Pine Prairie1997
Paul GeislerFootball, Centenary1967
Larry Gilbert Baseball, New Orleans1964
Matt Gordy Track and Field, LSU1985
Tad Gormley Coach, Tulane, LSU, Loyola1968
Hoyle Granger Football, Mississippi State, NFL2005
Mike Green Basketball, Louisiana Tech, NBA1996
Grits Gresham Outdoorsman, Natchitoches1989
Bob GrosecloseTrack & Field Coach, Northeast Louisiana University1992
Eric Guerin Horse Racing Jockey, Maringouin1984
Ron Guidry Major League Baseball, Lafayette, USL1992
Sue Gunter Women's Basketball Coach, LSU2005
Freddie HaasAmateur Golf, New Orleans1978
Darryl Hamilton Major League Baseball, Baton Rouge, Nicholls State2008
Jake HannaFootball, Centenary1978
Billy HardinTrack and Field, LSU1998
Slats Hardin Track and Field, LSU1962
James "Shack" Harris Football, Monroe, Grambling, NFL1999
Gayle HatchWeightlifting Coach, Baton Rouge, Northwestern State2008
Joel HawkinsHigh School Basketball Coach, Southern Lab, Lake Providence, G.W. Griffin2007
Elvin Hayes Basketball, Rayville, NBA1988
Ed Head Major League Baseball, Selma1965
T.P. "Skipper" Heard LSU Athletics Director2011
Bobby Hebert Football, Cut Off, Northwestern State, NFL, New Orleans Saints2000
Jay Hebert Professional Golf, Lafayette1982
Lionel Hebert Professional Golf, Lafayette1982
Lee Hedges Winningest high-school football coach in Shreveport, 1955-1965; 1967-19842010
Bob HendersonDirector, University of Louisiana at Lafayette1999
Charlie Hennigan Football, Northwestern State University, AFL1978
Pat Henry Track & Field Coach, LSU2021
Tommy HenryHigh School Administrator, Alexandria2008
Pete Herman Professional Boxing, New Orleans1960
Ron HigginsSportswriter2024
Tynes Hildebrand Basketball coach and athletic director at Northwestern State University2014
Dalton Hilliard Football, LSU, New Orleans Saints1997
Tom Hinton Football, Louisiana Tech, CFL2005
Fred HobdyBasketball Coach, Grambling1994
Sonja Hogg Women's Basketball Coach, Louisiana Tech2009
Bob Hopkins Basketball, Grambling, NBA1978
Cal Hubbard Football & Baseball, Centenary1966
Stan Humphries Football, ULM, NFL2007
Walter ImaharaWeightlifting, Baton Rouge2023
Doug IrelandJournalism, Northwestern State2021
Kevin Jackson Wrestling, LSU2024
Luke JacksonBasketball, Olympic & NBA1998
Rich Jackson Football, Southern University, NFL1994
Rickey Jackson Professional Football, New Orleans Saints1999
Susan JacksonGymnastics, LSU2022
Dana JenkinsTrack and Field, LSU1968
Kathy Johnson (Clarke) Gymnastics, Centenary College, USA Olympic Team1996
Gary "Big Hands" Johnson Football, Grambling, NFL1991
Vaughan Johnson Professional Football, New Orleans Saints2011
Charlie Joiner Football, Grambling, NFL1990
Bert Jones Football, LSU, NFL1986
Biff Jones Football Coach, LSU1966
Dub Jones Football, Tulane, NFL1982
Esther Jones Track, LSU2007
Kerry Joseph Football, McNeese State2024
Ken Kavanaugh Football, LSU, NFL1970
Pam Kelly (Flowers) Basketball, Louisiana Tech1994
Kenny Konz Football, LSU, NFL2000
Venus Lacy Pro Basketball, Louisiana Tech, USA Olympic Team2014
Ernie Ladd Football, Grambling, AFL, NFL1994
Dwight "Bo" Lamar Basketball, University of Southwestern Louisiana1984
Maxie Lambright Football Coach, Louisiana Tech1986
Hank Lauricella Football, New Orleans1983
Lester Lautenschlaeger Football, Football Coach, Tulane1983
Janice Lawrence (Braxton) Pro Basketball, Louisiana Tech, USA Olympic Team2005
Walter LedetTrack & Field Coach, Northwestern State University1995
Bill Lee Major League Baseball, Plaquemine1972
Eun Jung Lee (Ok)Basketball, Northeast Louisiana University1998
Albert Lewis Football, Mansfield, Grambling, NFL2004
Frank Lewis Football, Grambling2006
Bob Love Basketball, Southern University, NBA1983
Bobby Lowther Basketball, Track & Field, LSU1995
Johnny LynchFootball Referee, New Orleans1975
Lori LyonsJournalism, Loyola University2023
Ted Lyons Major League Baseball, Lake Charles1960
Terry McAulay Football Referee, LSU2021
Charles McClendon Football Coach, LSU1982
Dick McCloskeyHigh School Football Coach, Hanson Memorial-Franklin2003
Max McGee Football, Tulane, NFL1984
Jimmy McGonagillAmateur Golf, Shreveport1970
Bo McMillin Football Coach, Centenary1964
Rudy Macklin Basketball, LSU, NBA2005
Carl Maddox Athletic Director, LSU1986
Ron MaestriBaseball Coach, University of New Orleans1995
Faize MahfouzHigh School Football Coach, Eunice, New Iberia1981
Paul Mainieri Baseball Coach, LSU2023
Karl Malone Basketball, Summerfield, Louisiana Tech, NBA2008
Archie Manning Football, New Orleans Saints1988
Eli Manning Football, New Orleans, NFL2023
Peyton Manning Football, New Orleans, NFL2019
Pete Maravich Basketball, LSU, NBA1984
Oliver Marcelle Negro league baseball, Thibodaux, New Orleans1996
Leonard Marshall Football, Franklin, LSU, NFL2008
Eric Martin Football, LSU, New Orleans Saints2006
Tommy Mason Football, Tulane, NFL1981
Ben McDonald Baseball, MLB2010
Abe Mickal Football, LSU1970
Sheldon MicklesJournalism, LSU2021
Rod Milburn Track and Field, Southern University, USA Olympics1988
Fred Miller Football, LSU, NFL1990
Sam Mills Football, New Orleans Saints2001
Brian Mitchell Football, ULL, NFL2007
Frank MonicaFootball coach2024
J. D. Mooney Horse Racing Jockey, New Orleans1976
Bernie Moore Football, Track Coach, LSU1963
Jim Mora Football Coach, New Orleans Saints2003
Al MoreauTrack and Field, LSU1963
Jackie Moreland Basketball, Louisiana Tech1984
Johnny MorrissTrack & Field, University of Southwestern Louisiana1989
Kim Mulkey Basketball, Louisiana Tech, USA Olympic Team1990
A.W. Mumford Football Coach, Southern University1984
Charles Cotton NashBasketball, Baseball, Lake Charles High School1993
Calvin Natt Basketball, Northeast Louisiana University, NBA1993
George Leon Nattin Jr. Basketball, Bossier High School, LSUDate missing [5]
Shaquille O'Neal Basketball, Louisiana State, NBA, USA Olympic Team2013
Britni Sneed NewmanSoftball, LSU2022
Mel Ott Major League Baseball, New Orleans1963
Emmett Paré Tennis Coach, Tulane1997
Robert Parish Basketball, Woodlawn-Shreveport, Centenary, NBA2001
Raymond "Buddy" Parker Football, Centenary, NFL1991
Mel Parnell Major League Baseball, New Orleans1963
Willie Pastrano Professional Boxing, New Orleans1965
Audrey "Mickey" Patterson (Tyler) Track and Field, New Orleans, USA Olympics2000
John Pennel Track & Field, Northeast Louisiana University1976
Warren Perkins Basketball, Tulane, NBA2007
Craig Perret Horse Racing Jockey, New Orleans2006
Jimmy PerrinProfessional Boxing, New Orleans1965
Kim Perrot Basketball, ULL, WNBA2007
John Petitbon Football, Notre Dame, NFL1998
Richie Petitbon Football, Tulane, NFL1992
Bob Pettit Basketball, LSU, NBA1973
Jelly PigottHigh School Basketball Coach, Jena2008
Howie Pollet Major League Baseball, New Orleans1981
Harold PorterTrack & Field, University of Southwestern Louisiana1997
H. Lee Prather Basketball Coach, Northwestern State University1965
Eddie Price Football, Tulane1975
Greg ProcellHigh School Basketball, Ebarb1988
Joe Profit Football, Monroe, Northeast Louisiana University1999
Harry Rabenhorst Coach, LSU1970
Gary Reasons Football, Northwestern State University, NFL1997
Willis Reed Basketball, Grambling, NBA1981
Bill ReigelBasketball, McNeese State University1988
Dutch ReinhardtBasketball Coach, University of Southwestern Louisiana1986
Nick RevonBasketball, New Orleans2002
Shane Reynolds Major League Baseball, Bastrop2014
J. R. Richard Major League Baseball, Vienna1988
Ham Richardson Tennis, Tulane University1983
Willie Roaf Football, Louisiana Tech, New Orleans Saints, NFL2009
Isiah Robertson Football, Southern University, NFL1996
Johnny Red RobertsonHigh School Football Coach, Ferriday2002
Scotty Robertson Basketball Coach, Louisiana Tech, NBA1997
Rick RobeyBasketball, New Orleans2006
Tony Robichaux Baseball Coach, McNeese State, University of Louisiana2022
Eddie Robinson Football Coach, Grambling1985
Johnny Robinson Football, LSU, NFL1984
Randy Romero Horse Racing Jockey, Erath2005
Rolland RomeroTrack and Field, Loyola, US. Olympic Team1974
Connie Ryan Major League Baseball, New Orleans1993
Nick Saban Football Coach, LSU2020
Leo Sanford Football, Louisiana Tech, NFL1990
Michael Sanders Basketball, DeRidder, UCLA, NBA2000
Tony Sardisco Football, Shreveport, Tulane, AFL2004
Glynn Saulters Basketball, Northeast Louisiana University1981
Rags ScheuermannBaseball Coach, Delgado, Loyola1990
Clark Shaughnessy Football Coach, Tulane, Loyola1970
Don Shows Football Coach, Louisiana Tech, West Monroe2011
Ray Sibille Horseracing2024
James Silas Basketball, Tallulah, ABA1995
Monk Simons Football, Tulane1969
Jackie Smith Football, Northwestern State University, NFL1983
Lee Smith Major League Baseball, Castor2003
Neil Smith Football, New Orleans, NFL2004
Bobby SpellProfessional Softball, Lake Charles1977
Freddie Spencer Motorcycle Racing, Shreveport2009
Rusty Staub Major League Baseball, New Orleans1989
Jerry Stovall Football, LSU1981
George "Bo" Strickland Baseball, New Orleans2006
Pat Studstill Football, Shreveport, NFL1999
Dave StyronTrack & Field, Northeast Louisiana University1977
Don Styron Track & Field, Northeast Louisiana University1977
Hal Sutton Golf, PGA2009
Pat Swilling Football, New Orleans Saints2007
Edna TarbuttonHigh School Basketball Coach, Baskin1993
Jim Taylor Football, LSU1974
Rosey Taylor Football, Grambling, NFL1996
Red ThomasBasketball, Northwestern State University1969
Sheila Thompson (Johnson)Basketball, Louisiana College, Pitkin2006
Gaynell Tinsley Football, LSU1959
Y. A. Tittle Football, LSU, NFL1972
Charlie Tolar Football, Northwestern State University, AFL1991
Andrew Toney Basketball, University of Southwestern Louisiana, NBA1992
Emmett Toppino Track and Field, Loyola1981
Jack Torrance Track and Field, LSU1961
Harry TurpinFootball Coach, Northwestern State University1974
Steve Van Buren Football, LSU, NFL1961
Mike Vining College basketball coach2010
Sparky WadeBasketball, LSU1962
Joyce Walker Basketball, LSU, Harlem Globetrotters1997
Everson Walls Football, Grambling, NFL1998
Ralph WardBasketball Coach, McNeese State University1991
Ron Washington Baseball Coach, New Orleans2023
Teresa Weatherspoon Basketball, Louisiana Tech, WNBA, USA Olympic Team2010
Rickie Weeks Jr. Baseball, Southern University2021
Barbara White BoddieGolf, Shreveport2008
Sammy WhiteFootball, Grambling, NFL1995
Aeneas Williams Football, New Orleans, Southern, NFL2008
Doug Williams Football, Grambling, NFL1993
Kyle Williams Football, LSU, NFL2022
Earl "Moose" WilsonMajor League Baseball, Ponchatoula1996
Larry Wilson Basketball2010
Roy "Moonie" Winston Football, LSU, NFL1991
M. L. WoodruffBaseball Coach, Baton Rouge2023
Orlando Woolridge Basketball2010
Jim WynnLouisiana Sports Writers Association2006
Tank Younger Football, Grambling, NFL1973
Don Zimmerman Football, Tulane1975

References

  1. 1 2 "Long Road: After years of waiting Sports Hall of Fame to open Friday'". Alexandria Daily Town Talk. June 22, 2013. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Jason Pugh, "Worthwhile wait ends Friday for Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Museum", June 26, 2013". Shreveport Times . Retrieved June 30, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Ronnie Rantz tabbed to lead Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation". The Advocate. September 15, 2016. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame postpones its 2020 induction ceremony". The Times. November 25, 2020. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Obituary: George Nattin, Jr". Bossier Press-Tribune . September 30, 2014. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
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