Wabash County Museum to host 1st Annual Wabash County Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

WABASH, IN- As part of the new county sports exhibit that is coming later this year, the Wabash County Museum is happy to share the 1st Annual Wabash County Sports Hall of Fame Induction ceremony will be held on Saturday, August 2nd at 3 pm at Market Street Grill’s Ivy Room. The Wabash County Sports Hall of Fame was established in 2024 and is an initiative of the Wabash County Museum intended to preserve the history and tradition of superior athletics in our county. The Hall of Fame seeks to highlight the past in order to ensure a promising future through the recognition of past athletes, coaches, administrators, philanthropists, and volunteers who have made significant contributions to sports in Wabash County. Those selected serve as models for future generations. The 2025 inductee class were selected by a twelve-member committee which is chaired by Bill Barrows, Sports Curator at the museum. Barrows shares, ““The Wabash County Museum is proud to tell the stories of these amazing individuals who reflect the competitive spirit of athletics in Wabash County.” The 2025 inaugural inductees, who will be recognized in an exhibit at the museum, include: From the Pioneer Era (1860 through 1920) ● Carl W. Burt ● Leewell “L.H.” Carpenter ● G. Glen Coolman ● Gus Dorais ● Bob “Jelly Bean” Jones ● Bill Milliner ● Walter Cecil “W.C.” Mills ● George Mullin ● Chris Schenkel ● Raymond “Dutch” Struck ● Billy Thom From the Contemporary Era (1951 - 2000) ● Dr. Steve Ahlfeld ● BJ Cantrell ● Dave Fulkerson ● Robin Gratz ● Stan Leland ● Clyde Lovellette ● Michelle Melzoni ● Chris Rood ● Joe Ross ● Jon Ross From the Modern Era (2001 - Present) ● Jared Cordes ● Mike “Doc” Emrick ● Tom Finicle ● Dan Ford ● Kaleigh Hensley The public is encouraged to attend the reception, but RSVPs are required by Friday, July 25h. To RSVP, please reach out to the museum by phone at (260) 563-9070 or send an email to bbarrows@wabashmuseum.org. The Wabash County Museum is a private non-profit located at 36 E Market Street in downtown Wabash. To learn more about hours, upcoming events for all ages, or to check out our virtual tour, visit www.wabashmuseum.org. Follow the Museum on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. for updates and event information.