Yahoo Autos Here’s what Clint Bowyer, Roy Williams and Kendall Gammon have in common
Ten-time NASCAR Cup Series winner Clint Bowyer from Emporia and former Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball coach Roy Williams headline the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame induction Class of 2022.
Also among the 10-member class of sports personalities who are from Kansas or have strong ties to the state are former Chiefs Pro Bowl center Kendall Gammon, famed groundskeeper George Toma and baseball executive, author and historian Bill James.
The class will be inducted on Oct. 2 at the Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane.
The 2022 class:
Clint Bowyer, NASCAR, Emporia
Won more than 200 races in motocross, became a full-time Cup driver in 2006 and won the 2008 Xfinity Series championship. Bowyer retired from racing in 2020 and current works as an anaylst for Fox NASCAR.
Emily Bloss Carpenter, basketball, Wellsville High, Emporia State
2001 MIAA and NCAA Division II player of the year. She led Emporia State to four straight MIAA regular season and conference championships.
Tara Holloway Churchill, basketball, Moundridge High, Emporia State
2000 MIAA and NCAA Division II player of the year. Led Hornets to four straight NCAA tournaments.
Elwood “Bingo” DeMoss, baseball, Topeka
Slick-fielding shortstop for the Topeka Giants in 1905, then played second base for the Indianapolis ABCs and Chicago American Giants of the Negro Leagues. Hit over .300 four seasons and later became a player-coach for the Detroit Stars.
