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(August 26, 2025) – The Memphis Sports Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2025 honorees, as well as an induction ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, at the Renasant Convention Center. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the induction ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are now available for purchase online.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmesukfep0014357tnqo4mk2m@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The Memphis Sports Hall of Fame’s mission is to honor the area’s top athletes, coaches, and contributors while inspiring and educating young athletes about Memphis’ rich sports tradition.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmesukfi40015357tq6mth27j@published'}, {'data': {'text': '“The 2025 class represents the very best of Memphis sports: grit, passion, and a lasting impact on our community,” said Kevin Kane, Memphis Tourism President & CEO. “These honorees embody what makes Memphis a city with an unmatched sports legacy, and their contributions will be remembered for generations.”', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmesukflg0016357tbysmt5i2@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The 2025 class of inductees was selected by an 18-member Memphis Sports Hall of Fame Advisory Committee made up of award-winning sports journalists, professional and amateur sports industry executives, and community leaders.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmesukfms0017357t7uls8i2w@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Reflecting on his induction, NBA Champion Tony Allen shared that, “Memphis gave me ‘All Heart. 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