Recognizing excellence in athletics and promoting future athletes
Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame
The 2026 class was announced Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame press luncheon at Drury University. Individual inductees include soccer standout Ann Cook, media legend Scott Puryear, successful basketball coach Steve Hesser, track iconic coach Richard Clark, professional baseball player and star Jason Hart, talented coach and broadcast instructor Dave Davis, unforgettable legendary coach Howard Bell, and outstanding athlete Steve Warren.
The Era of Excellence Award will be bestowed on the Missouri State University Men’s Baseball – Keith Guttin Era , an era remembered for its incredible influence on baseball not only at the university but throughout the Ozarks and country.
The new inductees will be enshrined during the SASHOF annual banquet, presented by The Cook Family Foundation, on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at the Oasis Convention Center in Springfield, Missouri.
For future nominees, please submit potential considerations HERE.
About Us
Non-Profit Partners
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The Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame is a Nonprofit foundation established to honor the area's greatest athlete legends in all sports. This local organization believes that recognition of these remarkable sports people should endure and be recognized long after their careers have ended. Just as important is what Hall of Fame candidates do later in life, in giving back to others and society, with charity work, and mentoring young people.
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100% of proceeds generated through our event goes directly to area youth athletic organizations. Here is a list of current youth organizations that have received funds. Organization partners:
Children’s Miracle Network, Great Circle, Boy Scouts of American, The Salvation Army, Champion Athletes of the Ozarks, Boys and Girls Club, Foundation for Springfield Public Schools, Greater Springfield Community Olympic Development Program, Girls Scouts of the Missouri Heartland, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Grant Beach Neighborhood Association, Heart of the Ozarks Junior Golf Foundation, Big Brothers-Big Sisters, Smiitty’s Midwest Boxing Gym, Ozarks Regional YMCA
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Presenting Sponsor of the Hall
Cook Family FoundationCorporate Sponsors
MediacomLegends Sponsors
Blasi CT Properties
Oasis Hotel & Convention CenterNon-Profit Partner Sponsorships
Ned ReynoldsGold Sponsors:
A&J Printing
Great Southern Bank
Missouri State UniversitySilver Sponsors:
Drury University
Greenwood Laboratory School
Springfield-Greene County Park Board
Hiland Dairy
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
Telcomm Credit Union
Bill and Nydia Rowe
Guaranty Bank
Gorman-Scharph Funeral HomeBronze Sponsors:
Springfield Public Schools
Price CutterPatrons:
Ron and Tracy Snodgrass
Mark and Tina Stillwell
Ray Meyer
Art and Lisa Hains
Mark and Debbie Fisher
Corey and Maggie Riggs
Scott and Jeni Hopkins- A Coach’s Perspective
Steve Wallace
Gail Fredrick
Kim Reser
Barbara Lucks
Gerry and Lynne Lee
Lyndal Scranton-Tailgate Guys BBQ Lisa Tinkler- Redline Athletics
David and Chris Frost
Tom and Tammy Mast
Sid Needem
Roland and Martie Young
Lynne Miller
Mark and Lori Vandersnick
Dan Cashel
Scott and Rochelle Puryear
Don Keeton
Eric and Becky Oakes
Randall Smart
Bank of BillingsJoin this list: HERE
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The Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame was founded by Bonus Frost. Bonus had a love of athletics and what it contributes to our lives. He began this non-profit in the hopes of recognizing excellence in athletics in the Springfield area and, in turn, supporting youth organizations by providing sports equipment and opportunities. We are forever grateful for his endeavor. The Hall has raised nearly $500,000 in their mission of supporting future hall of famers!
Bonus Frost, Founding Father of SASHOF