San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame Nominations

2026 Public Nominations Now Closed

The San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame is a partnership between San Antonio Sports, San Antonio Express-News and the City of San Antonio. It was founded in 1995 and recognizes those who have made an impact in the world of sports, either through outstanding athletic achievements or outstanding contributions to athletic programs, and have ties to San Antonio.

Nominations must have been received by July 6 to be considered so the nomination period is now closed. Nominees must have lived in the greater San Antonio area and have made an impact in their sport, either by competing at the highest possible level or by helping others to do so.

If the nominee is not a greater San Antonio native, his or her primary athletic fame must have come while living in the area. Those still actively participating in their sport are not eligible for consideration. It is not necessary to re-nominate people already on the list below.

Some nominees from past years have been removed from the list because they did not receive the minimum number of votes and will not be eligible for consideration for three years.

Once all nominations are received, the selection committee will choose the top five candidates in various categories. The committee’s recommendations are then sent to the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame board of directors for final approval. The class of 2025 will be announced in the fall with the formal induction ceremony on a date to be announced. Plaques of San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame members are on display at the Alamodome.

Once the nomination period closes, the Hall of Fame Voting Panel will submit their votes for the respective year’s induction class. After the inductees are selected by the Selection Committee, there will be a final review of all nominees’ total voting points received and any nominee who fails to receive 15 points in the selection process will be removed from the ballot. Such persons will again be eligible for nomination after three (3) selection processes/years. As stated those individuals who become eligible for consideration as a nominee after three years must be formally nominated again before returning to the ballot.

CURRENT NOMINEES FOR CLASS OF 2026

COACH, ADMINISTRATOR OR SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR
Ernesto Ancira Jr.
Mel Barborak
Tom Benson
Rudy Bernal*
Russ Bookbinder
Dr. Robert Cade
R.C. Buford
Christi Cano
Sonny Detmer*
Derrick Fox
Peggy Hosek
Kirby Jameson
Stan Laing*
Thomas Lessner
Jennifer (Jenny) Mainz*
Harold Scherwitz
Sheryl Sculley*
Greg Simmons*
Dennis “Denny” Smith
Terry Stembridge
COLLEGE OR AMATEUR
Louise Allen
Carol Barrett
Rick Bullock
Keith Cash
Kerry Cash
Victor Castillo
Chase Clement
Mel Corbo
Jarett Dillard
Keith Edmonson
Cody Fuller
Cedric Griffin
Phil Harris
Wane McGarity
Teresa Neighbors*
Richard Osborne
Robert Reed
Pat Rockett
Gilbert Salinas
Jerheme Urban*
Johnny Walker
OLYMPIAN OR PARALYMPIAN
MSGT Osmar A. Alaniz
Thomas Bourgeois
Gabe Diaz DeLeon*
Liza Hunter-Galvan*
Roger Soler
Quentin Iglehart-Summers*

 

PROFESSIONAL
Matt Bonner
Frank Conner
Coby Dietrick
Jeff Foster
Danny Heep
Randy Johnson
Wade Key
Rick Mahler
Shawn Michaels
Mark Olberding
Fred Patek
Lt. Jack Sanders
Andrew Sendejo*TEAM NOMINEES
1943 Lanier Voks Boys Basketball
1946 Jefferson Mustangs Football
1947 Brackenridge Eagles Football
1964-67 Central Catholic Boys Basketball
1967 South San Bobcats Baseball
1968 Highlands Owls Baseball
1976 Winston Churchill Football
1979 USA Modern Pentathlon World Team
1983 Judson Rockets Football
1985 Winston Churchill Volleyball
1989 Winston Churchill Boys Swim
1993 Madison Girls Soccer
1995 East Central Basketball
1996 Roosevelt Football
2001 St. Mary’s University Baseball
2006 Alamo Heights Mules Football
2016 Trinity University Baseball
2016 Greater Helotes Little League Softball
*First year nominated 

 

(must be nominated again when listed eligible)

2026 & Prior
Bill Altman
Bremond McClinton
Bruce Hayes
Christyn Schumann Baer
Clay Click
David Vela
Dick Bartel
Dr. Jaime Garza
Howard Johnston
Joe Jimenez
Joseph Remlin Jr.
Keith Martin
Kymberly Kling-Cavazos
Mike Settles
Pat Bailey
Ralph Alspaugh
Rance Olison
Randy Reina
Rhoss Lomax
Robert Reid
Samuel Sandy Adelman
Terry Tausch
William Elizondo
2028

Bill Sweet
Bob Ostrum
Brooks Thompson
Bruce Hayes
Chip Engelland
Dan Hughes
Elmer Kosub
Gaylard Fenley
Harry Page
I.H. “Sporty” Harvey
Isabella Goyco
Ivan Wagner
James Hill
Janet Holliday
Jay Howard
Jim Brandenburg
Jim Gerhardt
Jim Potter
Jo Weilbacher
John R. McFarlin
Karen Funk
Ken Burmeister
Lamont Jefferson
Larry Collins
Leslie Bleamaster
Malcom Kirven
Mike Coolbaugh
Raimund Neumann
Ramon Richards
Raymond Johnson
Robert Marbut Jr.
Robert Mickler Jr.
Russell “Rusty” Lyons
Semp Russ
W. Laurence “Larry” Walker Jr.
Will Sevening

2029
2000-2001 Reagan Girls Swim and Dive
2019 Central Catholic Boys Soccer
Betty Jean Dobbins
Bill Schoening
Carl Scheib
Chris Doyal
Devin Gibson
Dick Cunningham
Hal Mumme
Howard Byrd Lockhart
Jim Goodman
Jonathan Holmes
Kent Howerton
Paul Garnica
Steve and Lupe Proctor
Teddy Williams
Tom Campsey
Triva Corrales
Warren Pfeiffer
 

2030
1947 Jefferson Mustangs Boys Basketball
1987 Alamo Heights Boys Soccer
2002 Bandera Bulldogs Football
Adolph Trevino
Amber Ramirez
Barry Mills
Bruce Fink
Donte Mathis
Gerardo Marquez
Plinky Toepperwein
Rich Longfellow
Steven Mohr