The 34th Springfield Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on Monday February 16, 2026 at the Bank of Springfield Center. Individual Tickets are $75 ($25 for Hall of Fame members) and can be purchased by calling Woodward Community Media Springfield (Sports Radio 1450) at (217) 629-0970. Sponsorships are also available.

 

Photos From Past Events

The Class of 2026 inductees has been announced and includes the following individuals:

               Bobby Brenneisen, 2007 SH-G grad and All-State QB for 2 championship teams

               Steve Dixson, 1997 Springfield High grad and CS8 basketball Player of the Year

Hailee Elmore, 2006 Springfield High grad and CS8 Player of the Year in both track & field and        

     tennis

P.J. Finigan, 2001 Lanphier grad and CS8 baseball Player of the Year

Alexandria Harden, 2011 Southeast grad and standout in basketball and track & field

Ryan O’Malley, 1998 SH-G grad and All CS8 in baseball

Ron Riggle, 1986 Springfield High grad and 22 year Lincoln Land baseball coach

 

Being inducted as Friends of Sport include:

               Harold Christofilakos, responsible for starting youth soccer during over 65 years in youth sports

               John Eck, Sr., Cathedral High grad and a leader in many Springfield sports organizations

               John Levin, 1982 Southeast grad, sports broadcaster from 1982 to 2019

               Bob Vose, 1947 Lanphier grad, IHSA sports official from 1944 to 1982

 

Complete bios of each inductee will be available soon.