On Tuesday, June 6th, the Texas Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee met to create both the Primary and Veterans Ballot for the Class of 2024 inductees.
Today, the Texas Sports Hall of Fame announced the names on the 2024 ballot for induction in the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. See the official list of nominees below.
Official voting will begin on July 17th and end on August 17th. The voting ballot will be emailed to TSHOF members, board members, the selection committee and current Hall of Famers whose votes will be tabulated and submitted to Simply Voting. Individuals can cast a vote this year by clicking here and becoming a TSHOF member. Membership starts at $25.
The 2024 Texas Sports Induction Banquet is set to take place in Waco, Texas, on April 13, 2024. The Official 2024 class announcement and ticket sales will be released in the fall of 2023.
PRIMARY BALLOT
Randy Allen- Football
Jose Altuve- Baseball
Tim Buchanan- Football
Jamaal Charles- Football
Phil Danaher- Football
Todd Dodge- Football
Juan Gonzalez- Baseball
Brittney Griner- Basketball
Jon Kay- Football
Wes Kittley- Track & Field
Mike Leach (Deceased)- Football
Colt McCoy- Football
Hal Mumme- Football
Carla Overbeck- Soccer
Arthur Rhodes- Baseball
Jackie Sherrill- Football
Leon “Red” Spencer- Basketball
Matthew Stafford- Football
Bubba Thornton- Track & Field
Christa Williams- Softball
VETERANS BALLOT
Jay Buhner- Baseball
Kirk Dressendorfer- Baseball
Cito Gaston- Baseball
Chris Gilbert- Football
Roy Hofheinz (Deceased)- Administration
Barbara Jacket (Deceased)- Track & Field
Charmayne James- Rodeo
Fred Newhouse- Track & Field
Billy Nicks (Deceased)- Football
Richard Ritchie-(Deceased)- Football
Ira Terrell- Basketball
Wilson Whitley (Deceased)- Football
Selection Process & Criteria: Any athlete, coach or administrator, male or female, living or deceased, is eligible for induction into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Nominees will be selected who have brought lasting fame and honor to Texas sports. The selection committee shall meet every year to determine who is placed on the official Texas Sports Hall of Fame nomination ballot. The ballot consists of a primary and veterans section. The Primary Ballot will have 20 names and the Veterans Ballot will have 12 names. The top three vote-getters on each ballot who are not elected will automatically be placed on the ballot the next year. Texas Sports Hall of Fame staff will prepare the bios once the ballot has been selected, mail ballots and tabulate the votes.
About the Texas Sports Hall of Fame: With the mission to preserve the legacy of inductees and the history of sports throughout the state, the Texas Sports Hall of Fame celebrates the accomplishments of athletes, coaches and administrators who have brought fame and honor to the State of Texas. Established as the nation’s first and largest state sports hall of fame in 1951, the TSHOF is home to over 400 sports legends and 13,000 pieces of memorabilia. The museum which is located in Waco, Texas, also offers several educational tours and houses three other halls of fame: the Texas Tennis Hall of Fame, the Southwest Conference Hall of Fame and the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame. For more information & updates about the museum and upcoming events, visit www.tshof.org or call 254-756-1633