Celebrating Texas Panhandle Sports Legends

Texas Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame

Date: June 7 | Location: Civic Center Grand Plaza, Amarillo

• Ceremony starts at 2 p.m. followed by a free reception.
• New inductees:
• Harold Lewis – Football & basketball legend
• Sherwin Cox – Golf champion and mentor
• Teresa Tinner – Trailblazing basketball coach
• Ryan Palmer – Multi‑sport athlete and community advocate
• Total honored: 214 figures spanning football, golf, basketball, and more.

Dick Bynum Awards

Date: June 9 | Location: Polk Street Methodist Church, Downtown Lions Club

• Event window: 12:00 – 1:15 p.m. (lunch served at 11:45 a.m.)
• Focus: Outstanding female collegiate athletes from the Amarillo metro area.
• Five finalists honored across volleyball, track, basketball, soccer, and wrestling.
• Top prize: $1,000 donation to the winner’s high‑school athletic department.

Media Briefings by Kids Inc.

• Dates: May 29 & June 6 – previewing the Hall of Fame event.
• Mission: Preserve regional sports history and inspire future generations through recognition of excellence.

2025‑26 Hall of Fame Highlights

• Coaches & athletes of the year announced across eleven sports.
• Notable coaching champions: baseball, basketball, cross‑country, etc.
• Standout athletes: Carson Allen (baseball) and Sophie Ferro (soccer).
• Special awards: lifetime achievements, inspirational stories, community impact.

The Texas Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame remains a cornerstone for celebrating local talent, preserving legacy, and encouraging young athletes to pursue greatness.