The Hall of Fame Foundation is a non-profit organization operating for more than 20 years with the idea of preserving the history of high school sports. It makes several awards annually honoring individuals and teams and has inducted more than 240 athletes, coaches and/or contributors, including some of the great names in Nebraska sports such as Gale Sayers, Johnny Rodgers, Carol Frost, the Fischer family, Tom Kropp, Nancy Kindig-Malone, Bob Gibson, Bob Boozer, Amy Stephens and Tom Osborne.
OUR MISSION:
The purpose of the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame Foundation is to honor:
- Athletes for outstanding high school careers.
- Administrators, coaches, officials and community members who have made significant contributions to high school athletes.
- Athletes who have had a significant impact on their chosen field or in our society following completion of their high school careers.
OUR GOALS:
- Establish a Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame facility that will preserve the rich heritage of Nebraska high school athletics and serve as a repository for all memorabilia acquired.
- Develop and implement programs and services consistent with the intent and purpose of the Hall of Fame.
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ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY:
The Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame's annual awards program has become an "big hit" for more than a decade when the year's inductees and award winners are brought together to be honored.
The 2010 induction ceremony, the 17th in
the history of the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame Foundation,
will be at the Lied Center for the Performing Arts in Lincoln. Doors open
at noon.Tickets to the ceremony are $25 for adults and
$10 for elementary and high school students.
Tickets are available by contacting
Tami McLaughlin, at Nebraska Sports Council, P.O. Box 29366, Lincoln, NE
68529, or by calling 402-471-2544 or by e-mail to
tami@nebraskasportscouncil.com
 We are pleased the Nebraska Sports Council (which runs the Cornhusker State Games) has volunteered to handle the ticket sales for our awards banquet.
To See/Print 2010 Ticket Order Form:
MEMBERSHIPS: Everybody is encouraged to become a member of the Hall of Fame. Keep up with our progress, receive newsletter and other mailings.
NEWSLETTER: If you want to receive the Hall of Fame Newsletter, or wish to send an address correction for same, please contact Buck Mahoney, Sue Wilcoxen or Jerry Stine.
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