SPECIAL EVENTS

The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum puts on numerous events throughout the year. For further information on any of the events listed below call the Museum at 1-800-280-FAME or (601) 982-8264.

Black History Week February, 2012
School groups will hear from former professional athletes and coaches who have continued to make contributions in their community since their playing and coaching days. Among the speakers will be Walter Reed, W.C. Gorden, Eddie Payton, Leon Seals, Ben Williams and many more.

Women in Sports Day, February, 2012
School groups will be tested for flexibility, body mass index, endurance and strength and will participate in aerobics  It's a hands on morning.

Well-known female sports figures and others speak to school groups on the positive influence and strong impact sports has played in their lives. Sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi and we will be assisted by Velocity Sports Performance.

The Bailey Howell  & Peggie Gillom Trophies Presented by C Spire Wireless, March, 2012
The Howell Trophy in men’s college basketball, the Gillom Trophy in women's college basketball, the Conerly Trophy in college football and the Ferriss Trophy in college baseball constitute the four elements of the Outstanding Player Awards Series. Several of the events have been televised live throughout the state by Mississippi Public Broadcasting.     

Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Celebrity Golf Tournament April, 2012
First Commercial Bank presents the annual Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Celebrity Golf Scramble at the Reunion Golf and Country Club in Madison, MS. All players will be teamed with a Hall of Fame member, college coach or college representative. Celebrate spring and Mississippi sports. BIG fun!

BlueCross BlueShield of Mississippi PopStar Awards Presentation
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The only gathering of the year anywhere in the state of Mississippi's best high school athletes in all sanctioned sports from both the public and private school ranks as determined by the sports staff of the Jackson Clarion-Ledger. The award is named after late inductee Pop Allen, who was a longtime athletic director for the Jackson Public Schools, and the National Athletic.

The Ferriss Trophy Presented by C Spire Wireless May, 2012
Major League scouts and college coaches in Mississippi select the best college baseball player in a state that produces numerous collegiate stars. The award is named after Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer and long-time Delta State head coach Dave "Boo" Ferriss. The Ferriss Trophy is part of the Outstanding Player Awards Series.

Watermelon Classic 5K Run/Walk, July 4, 2012
Start your own Independence Day morning family tradition by participating in Mississippi’s largest 5K Run/Walk that began in 1983. Cool off post-race with some ice cold watermelon. The race is being presented this year by Baptist Health Systems, Donate Life Mississippi and Pinelake Church.  

BancorpSouth Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Weekend July 27-July 28, 2012

Induction Banquet - Fri. July 27
Meet the Inductees - Sat. July 28, 9:30a-11a
Drawdown of Champions - Sat. July 28, 6:30p-10p

Welcome Mississippi's newest legends at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame induction banquet Friday night then say hello to many of the Hall of Famers at the Museum Saturday morning.

Also at the Museum Saturday night, attendees can win $5000 and rub shoulders with some of the best-known names in Mississippi sports at the Drawdown of Champions. Bid on prized sports memorabilia from Mississippi and national heroes. More fun that you can stand! Co-sponsored by Puckett Machinery Co. and Wells Moore Simmons Edwards & Wilbanks.

The Conerly Trophy Presented by C Spire Wireless, November 29, 2011
Who will be Mississippi's top college football player in 2011? The fourteenth annual media-selected Conerly Trophy will answer that question following the completion of the regular season. This year's event will be in Jackson at the Museum The Conerly Trophy is part of the Player Awards Series.

For information on all events at the Museum, please contact us by phone at 1-800-280-FAME or electronically at generalinfo@msfame.com.

Three-time NFL MVP Brett Favre shown at a golf tournament benefiting the Museum.