From World Series and WNBA Championships to Olympic gold medals and Big Ten titles, and from legends like Herb Brooks and Patty Berg to today’s stars like Suni Lee and Anthony Edwards, the state of Minnesota is blessed with a rich sports legacy. Starting Friday, Nov. 29 (Black Friday), visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about Minnesota’s history on the field, diamond, court, ice and beyond as the Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame Experience opens to the public in downtown Minneapolis.
The temporary installation highlighting Minnesota’s sports history will recognize the many individuals, teams and key moments that have contributed to our state’s sports legacy. Featuring a pictorial history of Minnesota sports from award-winning Minnesota Star Tribune photographers.
Walk through six distinct eras of the state’s athletic past and present:
- Early Milestones: Native Americans and the “Creator’s Game” along with a collection of “firsts”
- The Biggest Game in Town: University of Minnesota football takes center stage
- Gold Medal State: Minnesota athletes’ Olympic success through the years
- The Metrodome: The multi-purpose stadium that hosted the United States’ biggest sporting events
- The Rise of Women’s Sports: Minnesota’s outsized influence on girls’ and women’s athletics
- A Major League Era: The state’s shift to a pro sports mecca
More to see at the Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame Experience:
- Images and artifacts from legendary Star Tribune sports columnist Sid Hartman’s office
- An artistic presentation of Minnesota sports jerseys
- A display honoring the members of the Star Tribune Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame.
Hours: Mondays-Saturdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
*During Holidazzle on Dec. 18-21, the exhibit will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame Experience is a joint venture from the Minnesota Star Tribune, the Minneapolis Foundation, Meet Minneapolis, the Hennepin History Museum and Mich’s Markets. Many of the state’s professional and collegiate sports organizations are partnering with the exhibit, including the Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, Minnesota Wild, Minnesota United FC, Minnesota Aurora FC, Minnesota Frost, Minnesota Vixen, and University of Minnesota.
Photo courtesy of Hao Taing, Minnesota Star Tribune.