Purple Carpet Pre-ceremony - 6:15pm (Livestream Only)
Induction Ceremony - 7:00pm (LPB & Livestream)
About the Program
Produced in partnership with the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, the ceremony features exclusive interviews, profile stories, and memorable moments celebrating the remarkable achievements of this year’s honorees. “Sports is a universal language in Louisiana, bringing communities across the state together with a common goal,” says Clarence “C.C” Copeland, LPB President and CEO. “Through our partnership with the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, LPB is able to bring this celebration directly to sports fans no matter where they live.”
This year’s honorees include Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Sylvia Fowles; NFL stars Joe Horn, Todd McClure, and Pat Williams; Major League Baseball All-Star Jonathan Lucroy; and legendary basketball coaches John Brady, Mike McConathy, and Dewain Strother.
Additionally, baseball legend Warren Morris will receive the Louisiana Sports Ambassador Award, and trailblazing high school sports administrator Kathy Holloway will be honored with the Dave Dixon Louisiana Sports Leadership Award. Sportswriters Gil LeBreton and John James Marshall will receive the 2026 Distinguished Service Award in Sports Journalism from the Louisiana Sports Writers Association.
“The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame is honored to once again partner with Louisiana Public Broadcasting to televise our annual Induction Ceremony,” adds Ronnie Rantz, President and CEO of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation. “Louisiana is home to countless sports legends, and this partnership allows us to celebrate their achievements and share their inspiring stories with audiences across the state.”
This year’s ceremony will be hosted by Teddy Allen, Victor Howell, and Matt Moscona.