MSHOF NAMES SPRINGS SPORTS INDUCTEES, HONOREES

Missouri native Shaun Marcum, who spring-boarded from Missouri State to a near decade-long career in the big leagues, will headline the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame’s Spring Sports Luncheon presented by the Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company.

CEO & Executive Director Byron Shive on Friday announced the luncheon, set for 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield.

In addition to Marcum, the Class of 2023 includes Missouri State softball standout Penny Clayton, Springfield Catholic girls soccer coach Ben Timson, Carthage native and longtime high school & college baseball coach John Burgi, Vienna softball coach Mick Byrd, and three eras: the 1990-1996 Era of Fatima Softball, and the Joplin High School Baseball Era of 2000-2003, plus the 2002 & 2015 Webb City Little League World Series Teams. Additionally, longtime Second Baptist Church minister Bob Roberts will receive the Ace Award for his work with the Korn Ferry Tour’s Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper.

“This is an exciting class,” Shive said. “Every one of these honorees made a tremendous impact in their respective sports, and it’s great

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The Hall of Fame also announced the Diamond 9 Awards presented by BJS Trophy Shop. The awards recognize former high school, college and pro standouts who made positive contributions to either baseball or softball.

This year’s honorees are Josh Bade (Springfield Catholic HS/Saint Louis University), Bobby Bevel (West Plains HS/Three Rivers Community College/Xavier), Payton Appleberry Brown (Republic HS/Crowder College), Tony Lewis (Glendale HS/Missouri State/Drury), Jordan Payne (Bolivar HS/Crowder College/SE Missouri State), Anessa Alexander Roller (Strafford HS/ Crowder College), Denise Elson Tucker (Ash Grove HS/Southwest Baptist), Hailee Vigneaux (Ozark HS/Missouri State), and Ken Watkins (El Dorado Springs HS/Missouri State).

Sponsorship tables of eight are $450 and includes recognition in the printed program and at the table. A head table ticket is $100 and includes the same perks. Tickets are $60 in advance, $70 at the door. Numerous sponsorships are available, including associate sponsorships and congratulatory ads. Call 417-889-3100.

Upcoming Hall of Fame Events

MAY 4 • Tiger Ball presented by Rooney, McBride & Smith LLC, and Andy Stewart-Morgan Stanley Tower Club, Springfield

5 • Mizzou Alumni Golf Classic presented by Great Southern Bank Millwood Golf & Racquet Club

8 • Lake of the Ozarks Celebrity Golf Classic presented by Missouri Eagle Old Kinderhook Country Club

JUNE 4 • Springfield Beach Bingo Bash & Auc on Oasis Hotel & Conven on Center

5 • Springfield Celebrity Golf Classic presented by Great Southern Bank Highland Springs Country Club

7 • HOF Spring Sports Luncheon Ozark Empire Fairgrounds

20 • Sports Commission Awards Ozark Empire Fairgrounds