Pass Christian Sports Hall of Fame 2026 Inaugural Induction Class

The Gazebo Gazette

PASS CHRISTIAN (GG) — The first-ever induction ceremony for the Pass Christian Sports Hall of Fame will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the West Harrison Civic Center on Espy Avenue. The event will begin with a reception at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the induction ceremony at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for the event are $40 per person and will be available for purchase beginning Monday, June 15, 2026.

This historic class represents generations of Pirate pride and athletic excellence across multiple sports, including football, baseball, basketball, track and field, tennis, and coaching. The induction ceremony is expected to bring together former athletes, coaches, families, and community supporters for an evening celebrating the history and future of Pirate athletics.

2026 Inaugural Induction Class:

***Burnell Dedeaux (Athlete): Football, Baseball, Track & Field, Basketball
***Anthony Dewitt (Athlete): Baseball, Basketball
***Ryan Jenkins (Athlete): Baseball
***Fontella Jones (Athlete): Baseball, Track
***Buddy Kennedy (Coach): Basketball
***Gene Lang (Athlete): Football, Track
***Ricky Lewis (Athlete): Baseball
***Cory McGee (Athlete): Track & Field
***Dale Moran (Coach): Basketball, Baseball
***Margaret Niolet (Athlete): Basketball
***Forest Pavolini (Athlete): Basketball
***Robin Roberts (Athlete): Basketball, Tennis
***Connie Winstead (Athlete): Basketball, Tennis