About TBSHOF

The Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame is an effort to chronicle the contributions African American Texans have made to the history of sports. To achieve this goal, the following objective are being offered:

1.  To honor African American Texas athlete and coache who have made
   outstanding contribution to sports.
2.  To collect and preserve records and objects documenting the activities of African
   American Texan athletes.
3.  To develop a permanent exhibition at the African American Museum on the
   African American Texans athletes.
4.  To develop an educational program on African American Texas athletes using
   traditional methods and newer technology.

Eligibility: The nominee must be a Texan by birth, residence of employment. Each
nominee’s record must be exemplary in terms of sportsmanship and
citizenship.

Selection: The imductee will be selected from nominations submitted by the general
public. A blue-ribbon panel, the Board of Selectors, will make the selection.