Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame
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The Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame was established to honor outstanding black athletes, and coaches from Texas who would not or were not recognized. Many contributions by black athletes and coaches went un-noticed prior to 1996. However, there have been outstanding contributions to the black community by individuals of other races. We make every effort to keep that in mind as we make annual nominations.
NFL legends such as Mean Joe Green, Charles Haley, Tim Brown, Michael Irvin and Billy White Shoes Johnson have been inducted. Other recipients include World Champions George Foreman and Jack Johnson, and Olympians Tommie Smith and John Carlos.
The next induction ceremony for the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame is scheduled for February 24th 2024. Details coming soon!
The Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame (TBSHOF), housed at the African Amrican
Museum, was establisded in 1996 to honor coaches and athletes of high character
and athletic achievement, who are either Texans by birth or by athletic participation
(collegiate or professional), and who have made recognizable contributions to African
American culture and/or history. The general public submites the nominees, and a panel
of judges (including sports/media journalist) makes the final selection.
3536 Grand Avenue, Dallas, TX, in Historic Fair Park.
Name: Carol Little
Phone: (214) 565-9026
Email: info@aamdallas.org
Name: Musem Staff
Phone: (214) 565-9026
Email: info@aamdallas.org
