To honor, by public acknowledgment or commemoration, those individuals who merit recognition and distinction for their exploits, accomplishments and leadership in sports and athletic endeavors in the state of Colorado. Equally, to build and make available programs and support for youth in our state, to cultivate character and citizenship as they grow toward leadership in our state and throughout the Nation.

Hall of Fame History

The idea of a Colorado Sports Hall of Fame was first presented to the Greater Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors in 1960 as an outgrowth of discussions within the Chamber's Metro Sports Committee. When the Board expressed interest in the concept, a Sports Hall of Fame Committee was formed to draft bylaws and to develop the appropriate organizational structure. The committee included many future Hall of Fame notables, including it's first President, Roger Dougherty and future inductee Byron White.

Sports media figures including Chet Nelson, Starr Yelland, Fred Leo and many others assisted the Committee in it's deliberations. With bylaws in place, the Chamber Board voted in July 1964, and the necessary resources to incorporate the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame were put into place. Incorporation formally took place through Byron White's law firm on November 4, 1964.

As part of it's organization, a Selection Committee comprised of members of both print and electronic media from throughout the state was established to prepare procedures and criterion for induction into the Sports Hall of Fame. The first class was inducted in April of 1965. This independant selection process continues today.

Museum History

After nearly 35 years of honoring Colorado sports legends, the idea of a permanent Museum started to gain ground in 1998, when the Metropolitan Football Stadium District approached the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors about their interest in establishing a "bricks and mortar" Museum in the proposed new Denver Broncos football Stadium. Following the successful stadium election in November of 1998, the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors went to work to build the necessary community-wide relationships the launch The Museum project.

As a true community asset, the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Museum partnered with local academic institutions to involve students in the project. Graduate students at the University of Denver Daniels College of Business wrote a business plan, while students at the University of Colorado at Denver Graduate School of Architecture prepared The Museum's design concepts and necessary construction documents. In addition, students from the University of Colorado at Denver's Public History and Preservation program helped develop The Museum's initial exhibits.

Because of generous financial support, both in terms of capital and in-kind contributions, the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Museum opened in August of 2001, and strives to preserve the legendary stories that make sports an important part of our social fabric.

• The Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Museum is open Thursday through Saturday from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
• Museum admission is free of charge, although there is a fee for tours

Contact Info

MUSEUM ADDRESS
Colorado Sports Hall of Fame
INVESCO Field at Mile High
1701 Bryant Street Suite 500
Denver, CO 80204

MUSEUM PHONE 720-258-3888
MUSEUM FAX 303-244-1003
MUSEUM WEBSITE www.coloradosports.org

Map/Directions

The Colorado Sports Hall of Fame is located at INVESCO Field at Mile High in downtown Denver at the intersection of I-25 and Colfax Avenue. To access INVESCO Field at Mile High:

• From I-25 northbound, exit at 17th Avenue or exit Colfax Avenue, then exit Federal Boulevard northbound. Turn right at the first light (Dick Connor).
• From I-25 southbound, exit at 23rd Avenue and you will be directed onto the frontage road that will route traffic directly to INVESCO Field at Mile High.
• From Denver International Airport, take I-70 west to I-25 southbound. Follow the gray signs to the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame.

The Colorado Sports Hall of Fame is located at Gate 1 on the West side of INVESCO Field at Mile High. Free parking is available in parking lot C.

Please note the best place to drop off and park for handicapped accessibility is the east/northeast corner of parking lot C near gate 10. While there is parking in lot c that is closer to gate #1,there are some stairs.

The "C" light rail has an INVESCO FIELD at Mile High stop - follow the "Sports Walk" signs to the Stadium - approximately a 10-15 minute walk. Call RTD to check the Light Rail Schedule.