Eight “Heroes of the Game” have been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2021.
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Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame announces 2021 induction class
Marques Colston, the all-time leading receiver for the New Orleans Saints, joins two of LSU’s greatest competitors, basketball’s Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf and football’s Glenn Dorsey, and Southern Jaguars baseball star Rickie Weeks among a star-studded group of eight 2021 competitive ballot inductees chosen for the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.
Kim Mulkey to join Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Mulkey was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 1990 and the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2000.
Legendary Lincoln Parish sportswriter Buddy Davis bequeaths $100,000 gift to Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
In his Hall of Fame sports writing career, O.K. “Buddy” Davis wrote countless thousands of stories, many which earned him awards and all which earned him affection from those he covered in Lincoln Parish, and far beyond.
Legendary jockey Randy Romero dead at 61
Hall of Fame jockey Randy Romero, who fought numerous ailments for decades during and after a sensational riding career, died early Thursday at his home in Lafayette.
Video: Lee Smith’s National Baseball Hall of Fame speech
The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame closer enters Cooperstown.
Lee Smith enters Cooperstown as legendary closer with hardwood roots
A bit of a unique situation in Cooperstown, New York, on Sunday will shine the spotlight on a 2004 Louisiana Sports Hall of Famer.
LSHOF members Mawae, Reed, Robinson elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame
The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2019, announced late Saturday afternoon, includes three Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame members: Kevin Mawae, Ed Reed, and Johnny Robinson.
LSHOF inductee Mark Duper to enter Miami Dolphins’ Walk of Fame
Mark Duper’s role in Miami Dolphins history is well known.
Video: 2018 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Golf Classic recap
The four-person scramble format at OakWing Golf Club in Alexandria included an option to form a three-golfer group teamed with a Louisiana sports star, including Hall of Fame members.