Missouri Sports Hall of Fame announces 2024 class

COLUMBIA, Missouri (KMIZ)

Former Mizzou Tigers Chase Daniel, Ben Askren, Jake Jacobson and John Anderson headline the latest crop of local legends to be inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. The organization’s CEO and Executive Director Byron Shive unveiled the full 2024 class Wednesday morning.

Chase Daniel set numerous Mizzou records during his career, with a program-best 12,515 passing yards, 101 touchdown passes, a 68.0% completion percentage, 111 total touchdowns and 13,485 yards of total offense. The Mizzou quarterback legend led the Tigers to a 30-11 record over three seasons, two Big 12 Conference division titles and three bowl game appearances, including a Cotton Bowl victory in 2008. The All-American also finished fourth in Heisman Trophy voting in 2007 before enjoying a 13-year career in the National Football League.

Ben Askren was a two-time NCAA champion wrestler in 2006 and 2007, compiling an undefeated 87-0 combined record in those two seasons. Mizzou’s first four-time All-American also won a trio of Big 12 Conference titles and finished his MU career with a collegiate record of 153-8. The two-time Dan Hodge Trophy winner finished his career with the Tigers with several program records, including 91 pins and 15 technical falls.

Jake Jacobson is considered the father of Mizzou Gymnastics, having served as the program’s head coach from 1979 to 1999. Under his leadership, the Tigers made 13 NCAA Regional appearances and compiled an overall record of 229-198-1 during his tenure. Jacobson was also named Big Eight Conference Coach of the Year in 1990 and Big 12 Conference Coach of the Year in 1999.

John Anderson was ESPN SportsCenter anchor for 25 years before recently retiring. The Mizzou alumnus is returning to his alma mater to join the faculty of the Missouri School of Journalism to become the Leonard H. Goldenson Endowed Chair in Radio and Television Journalism.

Below is the full list of newcomers:

• Tim Abney: Lincoln University Athlete, Coach & Administrator
• John Anderson: ESPN SportsCenter host and Mizzou graduate
• Ben Askren: Mizzou Wrestler
• Steve Combs: Harrisburg High School basketball coach
• Chase Daniel: Mizzou quarterback
• Amy Mesh Frederick: Salem High School & Columbia College Volleyball standout
• Denny Hughes: Baseball coach at Helias Catholic High School and Westminster College
• Jake Jacobson: Mizzou Gymnastics Coach
• Greg Logsdon: Sports organizer
• Angie Resa: North Shelby High School softball coach
• Steve Stonecipher-Fisher: Sedalia Smith-Cotton, Mizzou & National Marathon Runner
• Tom Henke: President’s Award
• Rock Bridge High School football teams from 1975 and 1977
• 1981-1986 Palmyra High School Girls Basketball Era
• 1988-2007 Putnam County High School Softball Era
• 1987-1989 Helias Catholic High School Baseball Era

The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame also honors the Elite 11 during its induction ceremony. The Elite 11 is a group of former All-State athletes and standouts from Missouri high schools and colleges.

Below is the full list of Elite 11 winners:

• Steve Bohlken: Jefferson City High School and Lincoln University
• Brad Cavanah: Marceline High School and Central Methodist University
• Brian Clayton: Norborne High School and Missouri Valley College
• Chuck Cole: Jefferson City High School and Mizzou
• Derek Duncan: Montgomery County High School and Westminster College
• Ian Gilworth: Putnam County High School and Morningside College
• Ethan Harris: South Shelby High School and Missouri Western State University
• Greg Hill: Hickman High School and Mizzou
• Aaron O’Laughlin: South Shelby High School and Central Methodist University
• Chase Patton: Rock Bridge High School and Mizzou
• Salem “Bubba” Stutzer: William Chrisman High School & Central Methodist University

The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, October 20 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia. Induction begins at 1:00 p.m.