The Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame (TBSHOF) chronicles the contributions African American Texans have made in the field of sports and journalism. To achieve this goal, the following objectives are being offered:

1. To honor African American Texan Athletes and Coaches who have made outstanding contributions to sports.
2. To collect and preserve records and objects documenting the activities of African American Texan Athletes.
3. To develop a permanent exhibition at the African American Museum on the African American Texan Athletes.
4. To develop an educational program on African American Texan Athletes using traditional methods and newer technology.

TBSHOF, housed at the African American Museum, was established to chronicle the history of sports contributions made by African Americans. It was established in 1996 to honor coaches and athletes of exemplary character and athletic achievement, who are either Texans by birth or by athletic participation (collegiate or professional), and who have made recognizable contributions to African American culture and/or history. The general public submits the nominees, and a panel of judges (including sports/media journalists) makes the final selection.

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TBSHOF Nomination Process

Eligibility: the nominee must be a Texan by birth, residence or employment. Each nominee's record must be exemplary in terms of sportsmanship and citizenship.

Selection: The inductee will be selected from nominations submitted by the general public. A blue-ribbon panel, The Board of Selectors, will make the final selection.