The 93 plaques line a hallway on the skybox level of the ballpark. Created and championed since 1987 by the Quad-City Times, a ribbon-cutting inaugurated the Hall's new home. Previously, the plaques had been displayed at the RiverCenter, The Mark of the Quad-Cities, a gym and a sports bar before being packed away for several years.
Three new members were inducted Wednesday night - state, Big 10 and NCAA swim champion Gary Conelly, Davenport Central and University of Iowa volleyball star Linda Grensing Crum and four-time state champion wrestler Dan Knight.
Quad-City River Bandits owner Dave Heller showed his appreciation for the community's athletic prowess.
"Thank you for giving to the community over the years. Their achievements are remarkable," he said. "We are proud to put their achievements and accomplishments on display at Modern Woodmen Park."
Davenport Mayor Bill Gluba and Quad-City Convention and Visitors Bureau CEO Joe Taylor reminded the crowd on hand for the ribbon-cutting that Modern Woodmen Park was named the best minor league ballpark in America by USA Today.
Gluba passed his thanks around for finding a good home for the Hall of Fame.
"I wish to thank the leadership of the Quad-City Times for creating and nurturing this sports hall of fame over the years. But today, let me especially commend Dave Heller for coming up with the idea to permanently house the Quad-City sports Hall of Fame here at Modern Woodmen Park - and iconic, world-class baseball park," the Mayor said."This baseball stadium is certainly an appropriate setting in which to honor and recognize the 93 athletes inducted into this local prestigious hall of fame."
Gluba also recognized Aldermen Gene Meeker, At-large, Jason Gordon, At-large, and Jeff Justin, 6th Ward, for supporting the ballpark.
