The Etowah County Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce its 2024 class, which includes several major legends from the area. The induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 8 at the Venue at Coosa Landing, starting at 6 p.m. A meet and greet will be held prior to the ceremony to celebrate the new inductees.
Leading the class is Patrick Nix, a former Etowah star and father of NFL and former Auburn quarterback Bo Nix. Nix won the Class 7A state football title in 2023 while serving as head coach of Central-Phenix City. During his time at Etowah, he earned All-state honors in 1990 and 1991. As a coach, he has won three state championships and played at Auburn from 1992-95.
Another highlight of the class are the Dudley brothers, who will all be inducted this year. Keith Dudley played for Gadsden High from 1986-88 and earned varsity letters in three sports. James Dudley played at Gadsden High from 1977-79 and earned an all-state honorable mention in basketball later helping Jacksonville State win the 1984 Division II National Championship. Anthony Dudley also played at Gadsden High and went on to play for Wimp Sanderson at Alabama, helping them reach three straight Sweet Sixteens before playing professionally overseas. Dudley helped Gadsden win the 1983 basketball title and earned all-state honors.
The remaining inductees are Anne Renfrow, a local equestrian who won the Amateur Ladies Open World Grand Championship four times, and her sister Alburta Lowe, who won the Amateur Celebration in 1968 and 1969. Steve Copeland is also being inducted for his impressive career at Gadsden High before playing for Georgia Tech where he earned All-SEC honors in