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Now, for the first time, you can help strengthen that mission by becoming a Florida Sports Hall of Fame Patron. For just $75, your Patron Membership directly supports our outreach programs, youth initiatives, and statewide efforts to celebrate the values of discipline, perseverance and achievement. Your contribution ensures the inspiring stories of our more than 300 Hall of Fame members continue to reach communities across Florida.

Don’t miss your chance to play golf with members of the Florida Sports Hall of Fame and other sports celebrities scheduled to appear at the beautiful Astor Creek Golf & Country Club!

This spectacular event is a night you’ll not soon forget as Florida’s best and brightest sports celebrities are inducted into the historic and prestigious Florida Sports Hall of Fame. It’s a night of lights, sound, action and heartwarming stories of how these superstars not only became legends, but how they continue to change the world.

Alana Maree “Lonni” Alameda, who has spent 18 seasons as head coach, has guided the Seminoles back into one of the nation’s best teams. After seven Women’s College World Series appearances from 1987-2004, the Seminoles have returned to the final site of women’s collegiate softball five times in the last nine complete seasons (2014, 2016, […]

A 15-time AMA motocross champion, Ricky Carmichael is considered the GOAT in the sport of motocross. In 1996, he concluded a record-setting run in the amateur ranks by capturing his ninth AMA Amateur National Championship at the prestigious Loretta Lynn’s Dude Ranch. He accumulated a total of 67 amateur motocross national championships. He got his […]

Born in Venice, FL, Trey Burton attended Venice High School where he was a standout dual-threat quarterback for the Venice Indians. He received a scholarship to attend the University of Florida, where he played for coach Urban Meyer’s and Will Muschamp’s Florida Gators football teams from 2010 to 2013. Originally recruited as a quarterback in […]

Mike Alstott played 12 years for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including the Super Bowl winning 2002 season. At fullback, he was a six-time Pro Bowl selection, the most appearances for an offensive player in the team’s history. He was named to the NFL All-Pro team four times. He rushed for more than 5,000 yards during […]

Jim Leyland led the Florida Marlins to the 1997 World Series championship over the Cleveland Indians, and previously won three straight division titles (1990, 1991, and 1992) with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He is one of only eleven managers to lead three different teams to the postseason. With the Tigers’ victory in the 2006 American League […]

Born in Sarasota, Metcalf returned to his high school alma mater in 1981 to serve as the head baseball coach. In the 41 seasons that followed, the Florida State University graduate coached teams to an incredible 950 wins. He led the Sailors to 23 District Championships, 14 appearances in the State Final Four of which […]

Wills spent 18 seasons in the Rays’ radio booth, partnering with Andy Freed to form a broadcast team that was wildly popular with the team’s fans. Wills created a few signature, instantly recognizable calls when on play-by-play duty, including his roaring refrain immediately following every victory – “Rays win! Rays win! Rays win!” – and […]

Join the Florida Sports Hall of Fame and Gulfstream Goodwill for an afternoon of fun and bowling with FSHOF members and local celebrities! Teams of five are just $250 and include bowling, pizza and soda. Raffle and silent auction items available as well! PURCHASE TICKETS Sponsorships are available $1,000. Contact Keyna Cory Sponsors – $1,000 […]

Don’t miss your chance to play golf with members of the Florida Sports Hall of Fame and other sports celebrities scheduled to appear at the beautiful Astor Creek Golf & Country Club!

Make plans to join us for our fourth annual Baseball, Bourbon and Cigars event on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 6:00 pm at the historic JC Newman Cigar Factory. Enjoy an intimate evening featuring MLB baseball legends Wade Boggs, Matt LaPorta and Dave Magadan as they share stories of their years in the big leagues. Guests will be treated to food, music, drinks and cigars at America’s oldest, family-owned premium cigar company in historic Ybor City.

Recently named National Men’s Outdoor Coach of the Year (his 14th nod), head coach Mike Holloway has led the University of Florida men’s track and field teams since 2003 and the combined men’s and women’s teams since 2008. Over that time, he has transformed the Gator’s track and field program into one of the country’s […]

A running back out of Lakewood High School in St. Petersburg, FL, William Floyd led the Spartans to the only undefeated regular season in school history (1988). Two years later, he joined Florida State University’s football team and helped them win their first national championship in 1993. He was the premier fullback of the 1994 NFL […]

Chris Patrick is a highly esteemed Athletic Trainer who provided care for thousands of student-athletes at the University of Florida over his 48-year career there that began in 1970. During that time, he oversaw the expansion of healthcare services from seven original male sports to the current group of 21 male and female sports. With […]

Born in Australia, Jan Stephenson has called Florida home for more than 20 years. After winning the Wills Australian Ladies Open in 1973, she joined the LPGA Tour and was named LPGA Rookie of the Year in 1974. She won three major championship events and 16 LPGA Tour Events and famously became the face of […]

Regarded as one of the greatest scorers and shooting guards in NBA history, Tracy McGrady is a seven-time NBA All-Star, seven-time All-NBA selection, two-time NBA scoring champion, and winner of the NBA Most Improved Player Award in 2001. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2017. Born in Bartow, FL, McGrady entered the NBA […]

A graduate of Orlando Oak Ridge High School, Linda Gooch was a standout athlete of the Oak Ridge track, cheerleading and gymnastics teams. A four-year letter-winner as a UCF cheerleader, Gooch has just finished her 40th season as the coach of UCF’s nationally respected cheerleading team and head coach of UCF’s spirit program — including […]

A Florida native, Scott Hutchinson was a standout lineman for Winter Park High School’s football team, MVP of the state of Florida High School All-Star Game and shot put state champion. He accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville where he was a defensive lineman for coach Doug Dickey’s Florida […]

Born in Cocoa Beach, Ashlyn Harris was a standout for Satellite High School before shooting to stardom as a member of the 2015 and 2019 World Cup Champion teams. At 16 years of age, she was the youngest starter on the 2002 FIFA U-19 team, playing every minute as the USA won the 2002 FIFA U-19 […]

This spectacular event is a night you’ll not soon forget as Florida’s best and brightest sports celebrities are inducted into the historic and prestigious Florida Sports Hall of Fame.

This spectacular event is a night you’ll not soon forget as Florida’s best and brightest sports celebrities are inducted into the historic and prestigious Florida Sports Hall of Fame. It’s a night of sound, lights, action and heartwarming stories of how these superstars not only became legends, but how they continue to change the […]

Don’t miss your chance to play golf with members of the Florida Sports Hall of Fame and other sports celebrities scheduled to appear at the newly opened Astor Creek Golf & Country Club!

Make plans to join us for our third annual Baseball, Bourbon and Cigars event on Wednesday, March 20 at 6:30 pm at the historic JC Newman Cigar Factory.

Get ready to rub shoulders with some of your favorite sports stars and celebrities as they compete in a fun and friendly game of bowling. You never know who you might see on the lanes, from sports legends to local celebs. And the best part? You’ll be supporting a great cause, as proceeds from the […]

This spectacular event is a night you’ll not soon forget as Florida’s best and brightest sports celebrities are inducted into the historic and prestigious Florida Sports Hall of Fame. It’s a night of sound, lights, action and heartwarming stories of how these superstars not only became legends, but how they continue to change the world.

…to the sponsors, golfers and celebrities who participated in the 6th Annual Florida Sports Hall of Fame Celebrity Golf Classic. A special thanks to Tournament Ambassador and FSHOF Class of 2022 member Rick Ankiel. Sponsors:The McDavid GroupPublic Affairs ConsultantsPlay Treasure Coast SportsLawlor Sports MarketingLaw Firm of Hoskins, Turco, Lloyd and LloydFlorida Sports FoundationBoys and Girls […]

Don’t miss your chance to play golf with members of the Florida Sports Hall of Fame and other sports celebrities scheduled to appear at the top-ranked Ryder Course at the PGA Golf Club! Benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County 18 Holes + 18 Celebrities + 18 Foursomes = Immeasurable Support for Children and their Families […]

Experience a spectacular evening as Florida’s best and brightest sports celebrities are inducted into the historic and prestigious Florida Sports Hall of Fame. It’s sure to be a night of sports action as well as heartwarming stories of how these superstars not only became legends, but how they continue to change the world.

Benefiting the Florida Sports Hall of Fame children’s charities 18 Holes + 18 Celebrities + 18 Foursomes = Immeasurable Support for Children and their Families Date: July 8 – 9, 2022Location: Reunion Resort, Kissimmee, FL (get directions) Don’t miss your chance to play golf with members of the Florida Sports Hall of Fame and other sports celebrities […]

An NBA champion, Olympic gold-medalist, as well as a college football and Super Bowl champion were among the stellar class of athletes inducted into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame Wednesday in Miami. This year’s eight-member class represents careers spanning from 1970 to current and across six different sports – swimming/diving, basketball, hockey, football, and […]

The Board of Directors of the Florida Sports Hall of Fame have announced the opening of their new location in the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center in Port St. Lucie, FL. The attraction features more than 60 displays exhibiting sports memorabilia from renowned Florida athletes, sports celebrities and historical events. The memorabilia was previously displayed […]

A sold out Amway Center in Orlando was the scene as the Florida Sports Hall of Fame (FSHOF) enshrined 10 new members to its ranks on Nov. 12, including Pat Williams—the man widely credited with bringing major league sports to Orlando. “Without question, the Amway Center was the most fitting place to welcome this class […]

Continuing a five-year resurgence that has reached across the state, the Florida Sports Hall of Fame will stage perhaps its most grandiose night ever when 11 sports superstars, most with central Florida roots, are enshrined into the Hall on Nov. 12 at Amway Center. “The Florida Sports Hall of Fame is on a mission to […]