OXFORD, AL — The Calhoun County Sports Hall of Fame is set to celebrate its 20th induction class this year, continuing its tradition of honoring outstanding local athletes and coaches. During a press conference held on February 21, Vice President Jon Holder and newly appointed Board President Connie Davidson officially announced the six inductees who will join the Hall of Fame in 2025.
The induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 14, at the Oxford Civic Center, marking two decades of recognizing sports excellence in Calhoun County. Since its establishment in 2005, the Hall of Fame has inducted 124 members, with this year’s class bringing the total to 130.
Connie Davidson, who now serves as Board President of the Calhoun County Sports Hall of Fame, expressed her appreciation for stepping into the role after years of dedicated service.
“Well, first of all, it’s an honor,” Davidson said. “I’ve been on this board for about 12 or 15 years—I’ve quit counting. But we’ve had such great leadership. Like Jon was saying, we wouldn’t have a Calhoun County Sports Hall of Fame if it were not for the vision of Coach Bill Jones. He’s someone that I’ve always looked up to, admired, and known since my years at JSU.”
Davidson also reflected on past leadership that has shaped the Hall of Fame.
“Joe Estep was our board president, and I have such a great relationship with him. And then Ken Grissom has just done an amazing job over the years,” she said. “The one thing I’ll tell you about this board is, it’s made up of a group of people who work very closely and very well together. And I think that’s because the mission of the board is something that we all share. That mission is coming together, selecting these individuals to go into the Hall of Fame, and making sure that their night is the most special night for them and their families.”
When asked what she looks forward to the most about the ceremony, Davidson highlighted the emotional impact of the event.
“Oh, I think that night—just seeing when they’re inducted,” she said. “Many times, I don’t watch them on the stage. I find myself watching their family.”
Class of 2025 Inductees
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Kevin Greene – A native of the Oxford area, Greene played football at Auburn University before enjoying a successful NFL career with the Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers, Carolina Panthers, and San Francisco 49ers. He later made an impact in professional wrestling with World Championship Wrestling and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Delvin Hughley – A two-sport athlete at Anniston High School, Hughley played only one season of football but earned a scholarship to Jacksonville State University, where he became a four-year starter. He later played for the Baltimore Ravens and Denver Broncos before continuing his career in the Arena Football League with the Colorado Crush.
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Matthew Maniscalco – A standout baseball player from Oxford High School, Maniscalco was Alabama’s first-ever Mr. Baseball. He played at Mississippi State University, earning All-SEC honors, and later joined the Tampa Bay Rays organization in Minor League Baseball.
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Chucky Miller – A longtime basketball coach at Walter Wellborn High School, Miller became the school’s all-time winningest coach. He ranks as the eighth-winningest basketball coach in Alabama state history and is also a member of the Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame.
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Dr. Denise Peters – A multi-sport athlete at Jacksonville High School, Peters excelled in basketball, volleyball, soccer, and track, earning All-State honors in three sports. She continued her athletic career playing soccer at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she earned All-Conference USA recognition.
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Tony Young – A star running back at Alexandria High School, Young played a pivotal role in the school’s state championship run. He was named the 4A Player of the Year and earned back-to-back spots on Alabama’s Super 12 team before playing at Troy University.
As the June 14 induction ceremony approaches, anticipation is high for another evening of celebration, reflection, and recognition of the athletes and coaches who have shaped Calhoun County’s rich sports history.
