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Zach Randolph, Andre Turner, Reggie White headline 2024 Memphis Sports Hall of Fame class

Grizzlies legend Zach Randolph, Memphis basketball hero Andre Turner and late NFL Hall of Famer Reggie White headline the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame's 2024 class.

Joining Randolph, Turner and White as inductees this year are sports broadcaster Jarvis Greer, college swim coach Dick Fadgen, United States Racquetball Association Hall of Famer Andy Roberts, Melrose legend Bobby "Bingo" Smith, former Memphis women's basketball star Regina Street, former prep basketball coach Robert Newman and longtime ECS football coach Jim Heinz.

The induction ceremony is set for Oct. 16 at the Renasant Convention Center. Attendees have the option to purchase individual tickets for $75 or reserve a table for ten people for $750.

The 2024 class was selected by an 18-member advisory committee made up of sports journalists, professional and amateur sports industry executives and community leaders.

“The 2024 class of honorees have served as role models and inspired the Memphis sports community, and their legacies will forever be honored as members of the Memphis Sports Hall of Fame,” Memphis Tourism president and CEO Kevin Kane said in a press release.

Randolph played for the Grizzlies from 2009-17 and was part of what became known as "the Core Four," alongside former Grizzlies Marc Gasol, Mike Conley and Tony Allen. Randolph made two All-Star Game appearances, both with the Grizzlies, and also helped the franchise win its first playoff game and first playoff series.

Turner, now a member of Penny Hardaway's coaching staff at his alma mater, cemented his legacy with the Tigers by leading them to the Final Four in 1985. Known as "the Little General" during his playing career, Turner also played six years in the NBA.

White, who went on to become one of the most fearsome defensive linemen in history, began his professional career in Memphis as a member of the original Showboats in the United States Football League.

Fadgen, a pillar of the Memphis swimming community who died in 2022, began teaching at the University of Memphis in 1963. In 1970, he founded the school's first varsity swimming program.

Greer was a star defensive back at then-Memphis State. After that, he made the transition to sports broadcasting. He spent 43 years at WMC-TV. Greer continues to serve as a member of the Tigers' football broadcast team and is a part-time contributor for Grind City Media.

Roberts, a Memphis native, attended the U of M and helped the school with two national intercollegiate championships in racquetball. As a professional, he was the No. 1-ranked racquetballer in the world in 1993 and 1994.

Smith, who died in 2023, starred at Melrose before attending Tulsa. He played 11 seasons in the NBA, scoring more than 10,000 points. His No. 7 was retired by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1979, while he was playing for the Los Angeles Clippers.

Street was a star for the Tigers from 1981-85. She remains sixth all-time in points scored, third all-time in rebounds per game and is the program's career leader in blocked shots.

Newman, who played for the LeMoyne-Owen basketball team that won a Division III national title in 1975, won 35 championships during his coaching career at Hillcrest, Melrose and Hamilton.

Heinz, who died in 2020, won seven state championships (four in football, three in baseball) during his tenure at ECS (1978-2010).

Reach sports writer Jason Munz at jason.munz@commercialappeal.com or follow him @munzly on X, the social media app formerly known as Twitter.

This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Zach Randolph, Reggie White lead 2024 Memphis Sports Hall of Fame class