Media Hall of Fame
The Media Hall of Fame recognizes the voices, pens and broadcast lenses that told the story of Texas sports for generations. Here at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, we believe it takes more than athletes and coaches to build a sports legacy, it takes storytellers who bring the moments to life on radio, print and screen, and whose work ensures those moments are remembered.
From revered columnists and beat reporters to play-by-play announcers and broadcasters whose voices echoed across stadiums and living rooms, our Media Hall of Fame honours those who captured the drama, emotion and spirit of Texas athletics. Inductees include professionals whose careers spanned decades and whose names are familiar to fans across the Lone Star State.
Within this section you’ll find the stories behind the journalists and broadcasters who shaped how Texas sports are seen, heard and remembered. You’ll explore profiles of inductees such as John McClain of the Houston Chronicle, whose work extends into radio and national commentary; Brad Sham, long-time play-by-play voice of the Dallas Cowboys; and Eric Nadel, whose voice guided countless Texas Rangers games and earned one of baseball’s highest broadcast honors.
Explore the Inductees
Visit the Media Hall of Fame to read about the honorees, listen to archived audio or broadcast clips when available, and understand how each person contributed to Texas sports culture. These profiles capture career highlights, key contributions and the legacy that lives on today.
We invite sports fans, media students, historians and visitors of all kinds to dive into this tribute to the storytellers behind our biggest moments. Whether you are revisiting a familiar name or discovering a new one, the Media Hall of Fame is an important part of how we honor the full spectrum of Texas sports heritage.
Why It Matters
Media professionals hold a unique place in sports history, they frame the moment, provide context, and preserve the memory. At the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, we believe these individuals deserve the same level of recognition as those who competed on the field. Their work ensures that legendary games, athletes and coaches are not only experienced in the moment, but carried forward into memory and culture.