Melvin Boudreaux, a lifelong resident of Houma, was recently inducted into the Louisiana Bowling Hall of Fame. The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame includes 27 Pro Football Hall of Fame members, 18 Olympic medalists including 11 gold medal winners, 12 members of the Basketball Hall of Fame, seven of the NBAs 50 Greatest Players, seven National Baseball Hall of Fame inductees, 41 College Football Hall of Fame members, 15 Black College Football Hall of Fame inductees, nine The LSHOF Class of 2023 also includes New Orleans native Ron Washington, who managed the Texas Rangers to a pair of World Series appearances and last year helped the Atlanta Braves win the worlds championship; two-time LSU track and field USA Olympian and world champion Walter Davis; and Slidell native, Tulane great and Chicago Bears two-time Pro Bowl running back Matt Forte. Birthplace of Blues, Jazz, Dixieland,Rhythm & Blues, Rockabilly, Rock & Roll, Cajun, Swamp Pop, Zydeco and more,Louisiana's musical heritage and historyare second to none, beginning with Congo Square where itallstarted over 300 years ago. Jim Fitzgerald Malcolm Meyer is a graduate of LSU where he played basketball. Year inducted: 1989 Boudreaux, who officiated in five NCAA Final Four basketball tournaments and worked four championship games (1999, 2000, 2001 and 2003) in a 20-year career as a nationally-renowned referee before taking over as the Southeastern Conference Coordinator of Officials from 2006-2013. --The Louisiana Golf Associations Junior Amateur Championship will be held at Ellendale Country Club from June 30-July 2. Tristan Manthey is a Member of Heller, Draper, Patrick, Horn & Manthey, L.L.C. Year inducted: 1984 To browse through all LSHOF inductee profiles, click here. The longtime Baton Rouge resident and businessman won his first titles in 1962 and 1963 while serving in the U.S. Army and then won four consecutive titles from 1965-68 representing the New Orleans Athletic Club. Year inducted: 2016 One of the most prolific wide receivers in LSU history, Wendell Davis was a two-time All-American in 1986 and 87 when he teamed up with Louisiana Sports Hall of Famer Tommy Hodson. Rachael was a founding board member of the Palliative Care Foundation of Louisiana and served 4 years. The striking two-story, 27,500-square-foot structure faces Cane River Lake in the National Historic Landmark District of Natchitoches and has garnered worldwide architectural acclaim and rave reviews for its contents since its grand opening during the 2013 Hall of Fame induction weekend. Year inducted: 1995 The Corning-Painted Post Sports Hall of Fame is set to add 14 new members as the Class of 2023. At age 93, former Grambling pitcher Mackie Freeze will become the oldest living person inducted to the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. The longtime Louisiana resident began his career in Central Illinois, earning an Associates Degree from Lake College in Radio and Television Broadcasting. WebLMHOF's mission is to create a viable music industry for, and in, the State of Louisiana first by honoring our great artists and preserving their history and stories, by educating and Boudreaux, 68, has been in the local bowling scene for the last 58 years. The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame already includes 25 Pro Football Hall of Fame members, 18 Olympic medalists including 11 gold medal winners, 12 members of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, seven of the NBA's 50 Greatest Players, seven National Baseball Hall of Fame inductees, 42 College Football Hall of Fame members, nine National Click HERE for the nomination form. Randy is also Executive Director of the Louisiana Propane Gas Association. Vangilder currently coordinates sales efforts for Crescent City Sports Enterprises while providing written contributions and broadcast production skills. Beard was the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2017 and 2018 and was a first-team All-Defensive team pick five times (second team four more times). Congratulations to our newest Hall of Fame members Mr. C Kent Lowe and Mr. Ricky "Ziggy" Siegfried. - Louisiana Legislature - 2010,ACT SCR 112. Tatum joined the organization in June 2013 after having served 13 years, first as deputy then as lead sports editor, for Louisianas largest newspaper, The Times-Picayune, part of a 20-year career Randy Pedersen PAST HOF INDUCTEES CURRENT-2020 2019 - 2010 2009 - 2000 1999 - 1990 1989 - 1980 1979 - 1970 1969 - 1966 National Celebrities tim mack USBC Hall of Fame (2018) - Pioneer Upcoming Events. Despite enlisting in the Army in 1963, Boudreaux kept his love of bowling alive by organizing a bowling league in Germany. I am so excited that we get to celebrate the 50th anniversary because I wouldnt be standing here and being able to receive this award and talk about all of the great people that have invested in my life to allow me to compete at the highest level and win, said Britni Sneed Newman, a former LSU pitcher and Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame inductee. Robichaux won 1,177 games in a 33-year coaching career that was cut short by his untimely death in 2019 at age 57. Congratulations to the new Association and Board. He has also served as president of the Board of Directors for the Houma Bowling Association and the LSBA. Paul Colwell The mission of the LSHOF Foundation is to raise awareness and support of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Museum. Year inducted: 2018 Ted Lewis is a 2010 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame inductee as a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award in Sports Journalism. Year inducted: 1999 Two other father-son pairs are enshrined: football stars Dub Jones (1982) and son Bert Jones (1986), and USA Olympic hurdlers Glenn Slats Hardin (1962) and son Billy Hardin (1998). John Jowdy The Eagles achieved a perfect record of 22-0 in all semifinal games and finals games played under Woodruff, who holds a 603-163-2 career record for a winning percentage of .785. Imahara was a six-time USA national champion in the 60kg (132-pound) weight class while competing in the press, snatch and clean & jerk. Sharon Turcan Gahagan holds a Masters Degree plus 30 hours in education and is a licensed speech/pathologist, reading specialist and educational consultant. WebSuperior Performance candidates, both men and women, are elected by a local ballot involving Hall of Fame members and the INDY USBC Hall of Fame committee. The book is written by Mike Shepherd, the President and Executive Director, and Founder. Greg served as the first chairman of the Rapides Foundation Board, a community foundation. It is super exciting to be here, it is a great event, said Susan Jackson, a former LSU gymnast and Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame inductee. The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame was founded in 1958 and has been located in the downtown historic district of Natchitoches, La., since 2013. Extraordinary Service and game contribution. Mika Koivuniemi His concentration is in Chapter 11 reorganizations, business work-outs, debt structure negotiations, insolvency litigation, corporate bankruptcy and creditors rights since 1998. All Rights Reserved. IN FRENCH!!! From 2007-14, he had five winning seasons and compiled a record of 664-611 (.521) with his best seasons being 2010-13 when he won at least 90 games each year. Pittman Group, LLC General Contractors. A 1996 graduate of Northwestern State in speech and communications, Liles is the owner of Blue Galaxy Entertainment, a Louisiana-based record label and recording company. The Hall of Fame Committee will determine candidates for induction into the County Hall of Fame. Year inducted: 2016, Mike Scroggins He is a past member of the ULM Faculty Athletic Committee and he currently serves on the board of Neville Tiger Baseball Boosters, Inc. and Northeast Louisiana University, now University of Louisiana at Monroe, where he was also a highly accomplished member of the schools baseball team. Brian is currently serving on the board of directors for the Bayou District Foundation of New Orleans which oversees development of Columbia Park & City Park golf course and the Tiger Athletic Foundation (TAF) of which he previously served on the Executive Committee. Year inducted: 1990 William Bill C. Hasiotis from Rochester and Susan Sue Jeziorski form Cheektowaga. Doug is a journalism graduate of NSU with his graduate studies occurring at NLU. Year inducted: 1975 and U.P.I. Stan, a skilled contract negotiator since 2009, has a first-hand understanding of the rigors of being a professional athlete, as both he and his brother enjoyed careers in professional sports. Hobbies include reading, crocheting and watching her kids play sports. LA Sports Hall of Fame announces 2021 induction class including GSU's Mackie Freeze Freeze will become the oldest living person inducted at age 93 9/17/2020 11:10:00 AM Certain criteria is required for the application to be accepted and the individual's name placed on the list for All rights reserved. Parenton currently serves an advisory board member for both the Louisiana Business Technology Center and the Better Than Ezra Foundation. (KALB) - On Friday, August 27, the 2021 Class of Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame inductees made their way to Alexandria, stopping by the Natchitoches to culminate the 64 th Induction Celebration July 27-29. Texas lost in five games to San Francisco, but Washington became only the third African-American manager to guide a team to the World Series. Doug Ireland is a native of Jonesboro and is an assistant athletic director/sports information director at Northwestern State University where he has worked since 1989. The 2023 Induction Celebration will kick off Thursday, July 27, with a press conference and reception. LEARN! Year inducted: 2011 Year inducted: 2017 A native of Davenport, Iowa, Coon has lived in eight states. Roger Zeller Tatum oversees the websites, mobile apps and all social media platforms for the Pelicans and Saints. Copyright 2022 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. Mike Durbin In the Tigers national championship season of 1991, he struck out 116 in 102.1 innings with an 8-3 record capped by a CWS semifinal win over Florida. Year inducted: 1998 Year inducted: 1977 Year inducted: 2017 The facility is operated by the Louisiana State Museum system in a partnership with the Louisiana Sports Writers Association. Stan is the proud father of a son and two daughters. The 1,505 wins put him seventh all-time among all NCAA Division I baseball coaches. Will, an LSU graduate, has been in facility management as his vocation, notably serving as the director of the Pete Maravich Assembly Center (1981-96), the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and the Riverside Centroplex in Baton Rouge before his retirement. Amleto Monacelli Melvin Boudreaux, a lifelong resident of Houma, was recently inducted into the Louisiana Bowling Hall of Fame. The 1986 Louisiana Bulldogs were the MO 2A State Football Champions for the first and only time in school history. WebCopyright 2022 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. His background and record of devising and implementing winning communications strategies has made him one of the most sought after professionals in the state. In two seasons with the Tigers, he claimed six NCAA titles with victories in the indoor and outdoor triple jump in 2001 and 02, the outdoor long jump in 2002 and 4100-meter relay in 02, helping LSU win two of its six mens national championships in the sport. Year inducted: 2016 Save 2023 VIP Taste of Tailgating Presented by Hancock Whitney to your collection. 1 overall pick in the 2004 draft by the San Diego Chargers but was traded to the Giants, who he led to victories in Super Bowl XLII and XLVI. Greg was able to open his own State Farm agency in the year 1986. Thank you! George Pappas Ted Hoffman Jr. Visit. Woodruff was honored as the American Baseball Congress Associations National Coach of the Year in 2007. Malcolm received the 40 under 40 Award from the Baton Rouge Chamber not only for his career achievements but for his devotion to public service. Year inducted: 2013 Year inducted: 1975 The panel considered 151 nominees from 28 different sport categories on a 36-page ballot. The LSHOF Foundation was established as a 501 c 3 non-profit entity in 1975 and is governed by a Year inducted: 1994 He is a co-director of the Manning Passing Academy with his sons. Aside from two years, while he served as the schools full-time athletic director, Woodruff was the Eagles head baseball coach for 27 seasons while Parkviews baseball program became one of the best in the state in all classes, winning 21 district titles and making 23 playoff appearances in his tenure. The Giants won another title four years later, topping the Patriots 21-17 with a last-minute TD. Year inducted: 1980 Year inducted: 1996 Pete Weber All Rights Reserved. Honorees > Hall of Famers > PBA. ALEXANDRIA, La. 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