SPRINGFIELD, Mo–The Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame grew by seven individuals Tuesday night. And the 1961 through 1963 Central Bulldog basketball team was saluted as well. Included in the inductees was track and field standout Charlie Allen, former Missouri State Lady Bear Tara Mitchem Glassgold, Drury Panther Ted Young, Ozark and Miami football product […]
SPRINGFIELD, Mo–The Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame grew by seven individuals Tuesday night.
And the 1961 through 1963 Central Bulldog basketball team was saluted as well.
Included in the inductees was track and field standout Charlie Allen, former Missouri State Lady Bear Tara Mitchem Glassgold, Drury Panther Ted Young, Ozark and Miami football product Rusty Medearis and Missouri State track and field’s Tracy Partain Alberty.
Jimmy Wright and Gary Ward were recognized for their contributions to sporting events in Southwest Missouri as well.
Proceeds from the induction ceremony go to youth leagues in the Springfield area.
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