Missouri Sports Hall of Fame induction of Jim Bidewell

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Members of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame 2021 class featuring Portageville basketball coach Jim Bidewell and Sikeston native Jack R. Watkins, Jr., have their photo taken prior to the St. Louis Enshrinement Ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, at the Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis.DAR/Brian Rosener

Jim Bidewell, right, listens to Larry Hughes speak during the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame St. Louis Enshrinement Ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, at the Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis.DAR/Brian Rosener

Jack R. Watkins, Jr., right, is presented a plaque from Jerald L. Andrews, Missouri Sports Hall of Fame CEO and executive director, during the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame St. Louis Enshrinement Ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, at the Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis.DAR/Brian Rosener

Jack R. Watkins, Jr. speaks during the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame St. Louis Enshrinement Ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, at the Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis.DAR/Brian Rosener

The crowd listens to a speech during the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame St. Louis Enshrinement Ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, at the Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis.DAR/Brian Rosener

Jim Bidewell, right, is presented a plaque from Jerald L. Andrews, Missouri Sports Hall of Fame CEO and executive director, during the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame St. Louis Enshrinement Ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, at the Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis.DAR/Brian Rosener

Jim Bidewell speaks during the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame St. Louis Enshrinement Ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, at the Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis.DAR/Brian Rosener

Jim Bidewell speaks during the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame St. Louis Enshrinement Ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, at the Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis.DAR/Brian Rosener

Jim Bidewell claps during the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame St. Louis Enshrinement Ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, at the Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis.DAR/Brian Rosener

Jim Bidewell, right, prepares to speak while a video introduction is played during the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame St. Louis Enshrinement Ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, at the Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis.DAR/Brian Rosener

Jim Bidewell poses for a photo with family prior to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame St. Louis Enshrinement Ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, at the Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis.DAR/Brian Rosener