News From the Hall
February 2026
The Memphis Amateur Sports Hall of Fame (MASHOF) is proud to introduce the latest news, updates and memories. Our organization is dedicated to honoring the athletes, coaches and contributors whose achievements helped, and continue, to shape the rich sports history of Memphis.
Through these newsletters, our goal is to keep you informed on what is taking place, key events, member news, new inductees and from time to time, even Memphis sports flashbacks that include one of our members. We welcome your questions, comments, suggestions, etc. Please send your thoughts to mashofnewsletter@gmail.com.
February 2026: MASHOF Newsletter #1 (Download PDF Version)
Greetings! We are proud to introduce the latest news, updates and memories from the Memphis Amateur Sports Hall of Fame (MASHOF) through our first (of many) newsletters. Our organization is dedicated to honoring the athletes, coaches and contributors whose achievements helped, and continue, to shape the rich sports history of Memphis. And through this newsletter we hope to keep you informed on what is taking place, key events, member news, new inductees and from time to time, even Memphis sports flashbacks that include one of our members.
===> Any questions, comments, suggestions etc. are welcome – just send your thoughts to mashofnewsletter@gmail.com
Name the Newsletter Challenge!!
So “Newsletter” is not exactly the most creative or inspiring name for our MASHOF newsletter. It’s very accurate, but not much else! So we would like to hear from you – What might you suggest as a name for the newly created MASHOF newsletter? Reply to mashofnewsletter@gmail.com with your suggestions, and if your suggestion is lucky enough to be selected you will win a $50 gift card to a restaurant or retail store of your choice!
2025 New Inductees
Click link below to purchase banquet tickets directly from the MASHOF website
Next Members Meeting
The original January 26th meeting was cancelled due to icy conditions. This meeting has been rescheduled for Monday Feb. 16. The guest speaker will be Jimmy Ogle — former Shelby County historian and MASHOF Class of 2025 Inductee.
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Memphis Police Department
Address: 6850 Appling Farms Pkwy, Memphis, TN 38133 (click address for map directions)
Golf!
Additional details coming soon!!
In Memoriam
At the beginning of each year, we will be including sad, but important news that should be shared with all MASHOF members. Below is a list of those MASHOF members that passed during 2025. Please remember them and their accomplishments. If you are aware of other members who passed away in 2025, or going forward, please reply to this email to notify the MASHOF board.
MASHOF Leadership
