Bring the National Soccer Hall of Fame to St Louis: Budget $1,100,000
Submitted By:
Timothy A Reeder
on 12.04.12
St Louis is a center of the soccer world in the United States and many St Louisans are enshrine. The museum shut it's doors in 2010 and should be moved to St Louis.
The National Soccer Hall of Fame began in 1950 after St Louisans led the 1950 World Cup team to a famous victory over England. The museum opening in Oneonta New York in 1999. The museum was in operations for 10 years before closing its doors in 2010. Now artifacts and memorabilia sit collecting dust in storage, far from the adoring public. It is time to bring those collections to St Louis and re-open the museum in soccer's American home, St Louis.
The budget includes build out on a 10,000 sq/ft space and rent/operating costs for 1 year. We’re pleased to announce that we have access to memorabilia.
dangrote88 said 4/2/2013
Are there any plans to hold fundraising events for this idea?
STLouisonthemove said 2/14/2013
I’m interested and can be contacted at: www.STLouisonthemove.com or email: Douglasjlewis@gmail.com Team work makes the dream work!
Bryan Kirchoff said 1/21/2013
An excellent idea, in that soccer will only grow in popularity in this country (and I'm not even a soccer fan). Hopefully it would be a springboard to bigger things; imagine in 2050 if St. Louis were the host of the soccer equivalent of the Rose Bowl...
Patrick Ryan Houlihan said 12/24/2012
All Saint Louis soccer fans young and old need to make this happen. This city has a historic place within the birth and growth of soccer in the United States and deserves to have the Hall of Fame here and it might, just might be the first step to an MLS team of our own.
Bill Looby said 12/22/2012
Would be the shot in the arm St Louis and St Louis soccer needs. I believe would make St.Louis a viable candidate for an MLS team as well
Bill Looby said 12/22/2012
Would be the shot in the arm St Louis and St Louis soccer needs. I believe would make St.Louis a viable candidate for an MLS team as well
DMack said 12/20/2012
The National Soccer Hall of Fame belongs right here in St Louis. What a great addition it would be to the city as it continues its revitalization. It's exciting to see the number of votes already received. To make the vision a reality, please continue voting. It would also be of great help to post the http://www.rallystl.org/Ideas/Detail/191 link on your Facebook pages and other social media and ask others -- fans of soccer, fans of St. Louis, or even just friends -- to support this terrific effort. Thanks to Rally St. Louis for providing a vehicle to make positive change in our city.
Tom Schwarz said 12/20/2012
Amen to stl63105 on all counts
stl63105 said 12/20/2012
Hi cooperpriess, No need to cast aspersions upon people; that's the complete opposite of what this site is all about, and one of the things that has kept St. Louis from reaching its full potential. Let's just let the voters have their say. There are a ton of good ideas on here. It should be said, however, that more streetlights, while beneficial to the community, will not do much to change our image nor will they provide an opportunity to attract tourism from what has become a very sought after market. I think I'm being fair when I say the spirit of the site is to promote dynamic ideas that really give St. Louis a boost on a regional and national scale. This does that. Like I said, ample lighting is very necessary, but it seems to me that it is an issue that could and should be addressed at an aldermanic level. Additionally, there are numerous state and federal grants for public safety improvements that the city could apply for. It seems to me that grassroots organizing and advocacy through the proper political channels would not only be more appropriate for the streetlight idea, but more effective.
cooperpriess said 12/20/2012
In what universe is this a better idea than street lighting?!??!??! Get your priorities straight, people!
Yank4Red said 12/18/2012
I think this is a wonderful idea. Bringing the SHoF to St. Louis is a natural given it's rich footie history. It would be a great addition to our existing St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame. Les, give me a shout at stlreds.org if you looking for senior pickup in the evenings.
Les Jenkins said 12/18/2012
I am 65 and would love to play some pick up soccer but can never find anywhere that doesn't compete with my working hours.In retail that means weekends, so a place that's always available would be wonderful.Les Jenkins,
Jim Leeker said 12/17/2012
I want to find out more. I know that there has been at least a mention of St. Louis possibly being in contention. Drop me a line at jimleeker@sbcglobal.net Thanks Jim Leeker President St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame
Dan Lodderhose said 12/16/2012
The most appropriate place in the States for this HOF is my hometown of St. Louis. Having spent the vast majority of the past 40 years in Europe watching 'football' at its best, it's my growing up in North St Louis and playing at Holy Rosary and St Engelbert that's led me to this lifelong devotion to the beautiful game. In my time the greatest American teams were primarily from St Louis and usually Kutis. I do wonder with 2 uncles and many old teammates in the St Louis Soccer Hall of Fame if the possibility exists that the National one (if eventually located in St Louis) will actually have less members than the St Louis one. That one has a cast of thousands, many of whom couldn't have made the Kutis squad of the 50's and early 60's even if they bought and brought the bag of oranges. AmericanDan in England.
jason rolland said 12/14/2012
Keep history alive. hail hail from GLasgow
Tom Schwarz said 12/12/2012
Whoever started this I want you as a guest on the STL United Soccer Show! Please contact me at tom@stlunitedfc.net
Benjamin Aronov said 12/10/2012
Put it in the old Bowling Hall of Fame and combine with St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame. Great Location, great building, another tourist anchor for downtown.