Introduction

Please Note : New nominations must be made by October 1 to be considered for the next induction cycle!

April 19, 2011 Inductees - bios now included

Steve Brown
Fredrick G. Carodine, Jr.
John Esslinger
Deborah Spencer Garner
Jim Johnson
Tom Johnson
Chris Martin
Paul McCrary
Mark Mincher
Scott Moore
Joe Ritch
Ronnie Vaughn

Special Achievement

Buster Douthit
Dr. William Richards, Jr.
Supporting Cast

Jerry Dugan – Master of Ceremonies
Melanie Gossett – National Anthem
Jim Oaks – Closing Prayer

Lisa Stuart - Photographer

Class of 2011

Dr. Paul McCrary

Joe Ritch

Scott Moore

Mark Mincher

Ronnie Vaughn

John Esslinger

Steve Brown

Frederick Carodine

Deborah Spencer Garner

Tom Johnson

Chris Martin

Jim Johnson

Dr. William Richards - Special Achievement

Buster Douthit - Special Achievement

Jerry Dugan – Master of Ceremonies

Melanie Gossett – National Anthem

Jim Oaks - Closing Prayer

March 14, 1989 : Vaughn Stewart, noted caricature artist, originated the idea of a sports hall of fame for the Madison County area. Initial talks with Frank Campbell (local golf legend) led to contacting James Record (famous local politician) because of his vast knowledge of the local history and personal contacts within Madison County. He graciously accepted the idea and position as Chairman and the Hall of Fame was born. One by one, the original board was formed - all enthusiastically accepted their roles. The original Board consisted of these members:

James Record : Chairman
Vaughn Stewart : Co-Chairman
Billy Joe Rowan
Frank Campbell
Buck Hughes
Brick Warden
Robert McKee
Tooney Summers
Roy Blair

An initial selection committee of eighteen met, evaluated, and voted on inductees.

An advisory committee of civic, religious, political, sports, and educational leaders also provided input.

Nomination Rules and Procedures

EFFECTIVE - JANUARY, 1990
REVISED - APRIL, 2003

A nominee who performed his/her athletic achievements in Madison County must be a current or former resident of Madison County for five continuous years, not counting residency on a military base or college campus and who meet the other criteria.
A nominee who performed his/her athletic achievements prior to moving to Madison County must be a resident of Madison County for ten (10) continuous years prior to his/her nominations.
A nominee must be at least 40 years old at the time of induction.
Any person may nominate an individual or individuals for consideration by the Hall of Fame Board of Directors. The nominator is required to provide all necessary paperwork by the requested deadline to the following address: Athletic Hall of Fame, PO Box 1021, Huntsville, AL 35805. Nominators should make copies of all nomination materials, which are mailed, to the committee.
All nominees will be screened intensively. Statistics, old record books, scrapbooks, newspaper and magazine stories and/or clippings will be considered where possible, and interviews about nominees may be sought out if necessary.
While each nominee’s athletic achievements will be of prime importance, his or her post-athletic record, as a citizen will be considered. A nominee must have been a worthy citizen who has demonstrated the ideals of athletics in his/her occupational and community endeavors.
The Board of Directors shall elect four (4) to twelve (12) inductees each year, of which one (1) or more inductees shall be in the old-timer (Pre-1960) group.
Induction shall be held annually at a time and place to be selected by the Board of Directors.
Once a person is nominated, he/she will be considered each year for induction, without further nominations; however, further information about the nominee will be added to his/her file.
A Coach or Administrator must have a minimum of 30 years of service in Athletics to be eligible if they are not retired.