Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame honors 2026 inductees at ceremony
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 3:44 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Harold Lewis, Sherwin Cox, Teresa Tinner, and Ryan Palmer were introduced as the 2026 inductees to the Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame on June 6, ahead of a formal ceremony on June 7. President and CEO of Kids, Inc. Jimmy Lackey highlighted personal stories related to the inductees. Lewis was recognized for his NFL career and his achievements as a Pampa football standout. Cox was honored for his impact on Amarillo golf, while Tinner was noted for her contributions to West Texas A&M basketball. The event celebrates local sports history and honors significant figures in athletics.
- •Induction ceremony held at Amarillo Civic Center Grand Plaza.
- •Lewis, a prominent NFL player, was honored posthumously.
- •Cox recognized for over three decades of promoting golf in Amarillo.
- •Tinner contributed significantly to West Texas A&M's basketball program.
- •Ceremony includes reflections on the Hall's historical impact since its founding.
- 3:44 PMYahoo Sports — Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame introduces 2026 class
"Stories were shared behind some of the greatest athletes the Panhandle has produced over the years, ahead of Sunday's Hall of Fame ceremony.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NFL•Jun 9, 2026, 10:06 AMNew York Giants old and new converged on Day 1 of minicamp
- NFL•Jun 9, 2026, 7:00 AMBills found a core defender in 2025 draft , but not in early rounds
- NFL•Jun 8, 2026, 11:13 PMSeahawks bolster offensive line depth with latest veteran addition
- NFL•Jun 8, 2026, 9:57 PMInjury update on Buffalo Bills DL Michael Hoecht
- NFL•Jun 8, 2026, 8:17 PMTrust the Board — Episode 14: Steelers extensions and the begining of our NFL division review series
- NFL•Jun 8, 2026, 6:42 PMRay Davis hints at leaving the Buffalo Bills for a new team
