2. MO Sports HOF Induction of Ellen Port

Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Induction of Mrs. Ellen Fusion Port

Port is inducted into the 2012 Class of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame (photos: Karen Johnson)
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A reception at the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame introduced each inductee in the 2012 Class to a large crowd of supporters, family and fans. Ellen Fusion Port is announced and enters the Hall.
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A reception at the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame introduced each inductee in the 2012 Class to a large crowd of supporters, family and fans. Ellen Fusion Port is announced and enters the Hall.

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  • A reception at the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame introduced each inductee in the 2012 Class to a large crowd of supporters, family and fans. Ellen Fusion Port is announced and enters the Hall.
  • Mr. and Mrs. Andrew H. Port
  • Ellen with Jim and Jean Meyer
  • The Port Family: Andy, Katie, Drew and Ellen
  • Ellen with daughter, Katie
  • Close friend, Lynette Chrenka joins the Port Family
  • Everyone immediately had to have Ellen's autograph!
  • Nancy Sebastian gets her Induction ticket signed by Ellen
  • Ellen enjoyed having Lynette and all of her friends' smiling faces in the crowd!
  • Stephany Powell, Jayne Watson and Nancy Sebastian get a few autographs from other inductees
  • Jim Edmonds, outfielder St. Louis Cardinals; Emmit Thomas, Cornerback, Kansas City Chiefs; Jamie Quirk, Catcher, Kansas City Royals; and Jon Sundvold, Guard, University of Missouri
  • Jim Edmonds In eight seasons with the Cardinals, made three All-Star appearances and, in 2000, became the first Cardinals outfielder, ever, to hit 40 or more home runs in a season. In 2004, Jim earned a Silver Slugger Award, hitting .301 with 42 home runs and driving in 111 runs. At the end of his seventeen year career, Edmonds retired with a .988 fielding percentage and eight Gold Gloves, six of which came while playing for the Cardinals. Emmitt Thomas returned to his football roots in Kansas City in 2010, joining the Chiefs as the defensive backs coach. Thomas played cornerback for 13 seasons with Kansas City ( '66-78) and finished his career with a franchise record 58 interceptions. 2011 marked Emmitt's 31st season as an NFL assistant coach and his 44th overall NFL campaign. He was a member of both Kansas City's Super Bowl squads, with the 1969-70 team winning Super Bowl IV. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008 and the Chiefs Hall of Fame in 1986. (Missouri Sports Hall of Fame)
  • Karen Johnson, Jayne Watson, Stephany Powell and Nancy Sebastian were happy to be here to honor Ellen. (photo by Lynette Chrenka)
  • The "First Lady of Missouri Golf", Ellen Port won her 7th Missouri Women's Golf Association Amateur Championship in 2010, placing her in a tie for the most ever. She has qualified for the U.S. Women's Amateur 17 times. Ellen has qualified for the U.S. Women's Mid Amateur an amazing 22 years, winning four times and is the reining champion. She has won the (St. Louis) Metropolitian Amateur Ladies Championship 12 times and in 1997, was named Amateur Athlete of the Year by the St. Louis Sports Commission. Port has competed in the U.S. Women's Open three times. (Missouri Sports Hall of Fame)
  • Lori Henrotay, Mary Ligocki, and Janine Fabrick came from Sunset Country Club to celebrate with Ellen.
  • Tony and Andrea Still hosted a wonderful reception for Ellen prior to the Enshrinement Ceremony.
  • Kappa Kappa Gamma Sisters: Carrie Williams, Andrea Brown, Ellen Port, Wendy Jensen, Susan Lenz, Annie Presley and Barbara Perry.
  • The Port Family enjoyed seeing family and friends at the Still's beautiful Nixa home.
  • Ellen's extended family
  • Kappa girls!
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