Kansas Sports Hall of Fame

The KSHOF opened its doors on July 19, 1997. The tour begins with a dynamic 3-screen video highlighting many Kansas heroes and greatest moments. Next is the basketball gallery where visitors come face-to-face with some of the most legendary figures in the sport.

A maze of beautifully displayed photos and artifacts leads visitors through galleries devoted to the state's colorful history of football, baseball, and track. Interactive displays allow guests to watch video, test sports knowledge and research favorite athletes and teams.

The majestic Hall of Fame gallery presents the immortal role of Kansas Sports Hall of Fame inductees with a portrait and short biography.

The Kansas Sports Hall of Fame is dedicated to preserving the history of sports for the state to serve as a source of education and inspiration to all generations. The mission is achieved through providing exhibits, archives, facilities, services and activities to honor those individuals and teams whose achievements in sports, have brought distinction to themselves, to their communities and to the entire state of Kansas.

The Hall of Fame was founded in 1961 as a part of the Kansas Centennial Celebration. In 1994, the First National bank in Abilene donated its building in downtown Abilene to be the permanent site for the Hall of Fame.

Presently, 79 of Kansas' most celebrated sports heroes have been inducted into the Hall of Fame.The criteria for induction into the Hall of Fame is that the individuals have brought pride to the state of Kansas through their involvement in sports.

Any Kansan can nominate individuals for consideration for induction. A committee of over 50 Kansans also provide nominations and vote in the screening process. Final selection for induction is made by the vote of the Board of Trustees from the finalists presented from the Nominating Committee. Inductions are held every summer.

The Hall of Fame is open seven days a week, year round, including all holidays except
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day and Easter.
· Monday - Saturday - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
· Sunday - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

· Admission - $3.00 (12 and under - Free with Adult.)
· Group discount and school group rates available with advance reservations. 785.263.7403.
· Prices subject to change without notice.
Members of the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Association, FREE with Membership Card.

The Hall of Fame is fully accessible for handicapped guests.

213 N. Broadway
P.O. Box 35
Abilene, Ks 67410
Tel (785) 263-7403
Fax (785) 263-0416
Email -kshof@oz-online.net
www.kshof.org

The Hall of Fame is a non-profit corporation, operating solely on earned income and donations. A $250 membership contribution entitles you and your family to free admission to the museum, subscription to the magazine, and invitations to all the events and activities that the Hall of Famers themselves receive!

To: Dickinson County
To: Abilene