The 35th Springfield Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on Monday February 15, 2027 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) 629-7077. Sponsorships are also available.

 

The Class of 2027 inductees has been announced and includes the following individuals:



Kevin Farley, 2011 Lanphier grad and two time State shot put champion



Christina Gutierrez, 2003 Southeast grad track standout and 2000 SJ-R Female Athlete of the Year



Ashley Levan, 2004 SH-G grad and CS-8 Softball Player of the Year



Zhana Medley Kindred, 2012 Springfield High grad and three time CS-8 Girls Basketball Player of the Year.



Lawrence Thomas II, 1979 Southeast grad and winningest basketball coach in Southeast history



Lawrence Thomas III, 2009 Southeast grad, All-Time leading Southeast basketball scorer and CS-8 Male Athlete of the Year





Being inducted as Friends of Sport include:

Rich Patrick, 1967 Lanphier grad and scorekeeper for Lanphier basketball since 1967



Jim Seiber, founded the Land of Lincoln Junior Olympic Softball Association and gave more than 50 years to advancing youth sports in Central Illinois

 

 

 

2026 Inductees

 

Photos From Past Events