2018 Bass Fishing Hall of Fame induction

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The 2018 Bass Fishing Hall of Fame induction class gathered at the Springfield, Missouri Bass Pro Shops and Wonders of Wildlife Museum.
The 2018 Bass Fishing Hall of Fame induction class gathered at the Springfield, Missouri Bass Pro Shops and Wonders of Wildlife Museum.
The Wonders of Wildlife Museum is the home of the Hall of Fame, unveiled in 2017.
The Wonders of Wildlife Museum is the home of the Hall of Fame, unveiled in 2017.
Hall of Fame inductee's line the walls.
Hall of Fame inductee’s line the walls.
Memorabilia also covers the walls in the Hall of Fame. This is a photo of Johnny Morris, Bill Dance, Roland Martin and Jimmy Houston.
Memorabilia also covers the walls in the Hall of Fame. This is a photo of Johnny Morris, Bill Dance, Roland Martin and Jimmy Houston.
Bob Cobb interviews Ray Scott for an old edition of the Bassmaster TV show.
Bob Cobb interviews Ray Scott for an old edition of the Bassmaster TV show.
Also lining the walls of the Hall of Fame are photos of every Bassmaster Classic Champion.
Also lining the walls of the Hall of Fame are photos of every Bassmaster Classic Champion.
Bassmaster TV's own Tommy Sanders was one of the six inductees.
Bassmaster TV’s own Tommy Sanders was one of the six inductees.
Sanders, Jim Sexton (middle) and Mike McKinnis chat while everyone mingles.
Sanders, Jim Sexton (middle) and Mike McKinnis chat while everyone mingles.
An old Bassmaster Classic photo of Ricky Green with a 8-9 largemouth.
An old Bassmaster Classic photo of Ricky Green with a 8-9 largemouth.
Bob Cobb talks with Mike Suchan of Bassmaster.com.
Bob Cobb talks with Mike Suchan of Bassmaster.com.
Mark Zona and family join Mike McKinnis for a photo.
Mark Zona and family join Mike McKinnis for a photo.
The inductees stand by their plaques.
The inductees stand by their plaques.
And unveil their own honors.
And unveil their own honors.
Berkley Bedell started Berkley and Pure Fishing by tying trout flies as a kid.
Berkley Bedell started Berkley and Pure Fishing by tying trout flies as a kid.
Tommy Sanders, the voice of Bass Fishing.
Tommy Sanders, the voice of Bass Fishing.
Kevin VanDam, 25-time Bassmaster winner, 4-time Classic Champion and 7-time Bassmaster Angler of the Year.
Kevin VanDam, 25-time Bassmaster winner, 4-time Classic Champion and 7-time Bassmaster Angler of the Year.
Gary Klein, 8-time Bassmaster winner, 2-time Angler of the Year and 30-time Classic representative.
Gary Klein, 8-time Bassmaster winner, 2-time Angler of the Year and 30-time Classic representative.
Helen Sevier, a prior owner of B.A.S.S.
Helen Sevier, a prior owner of B.A.S.S.
Helen Sevier with Dave Precht of Bassmaster.
Helen Sevier with Dave Precht of Bassmaster.
Sevier (left) and Precht (right) honor Dr. James Henshall who also was inducted in the Hall of Fame.
Sevier (left) and Precht (right) honor Dr. James Henshall who also was inducted in the Hall of Fame.
Davy and Natalie Hite were in attendance.
Davy and Natalie Hite were in attendance.
Inside the dinner banquet was a silent auction and raffle.
Inside the dinner banquet was a silent auction and raffle.
Angler jerseys and other memorabilia was up for bids.
Angler jerseys and other memorabilia was up for bids.
Craig Lamb talks with Bob Cobb.
Craig Lamb talks with Bob Cobb.
Some Classic Bassmaster artwork was up for bid.
Some Classic Bassmaster artwork was up for bid.
The banquet hall.
The banquet hall.
Dave Mercer, emcee of the Bassmaster Elite Series got the room ready for the inductions and speeches.
Dave Mercer, emcee of the Bassmaster Elite Series got the room ready for the inductions and speeches.
Berkley Bedell
Berkley Bedell
Gary Klein
Gary Klein
Tommy Sanders
Tommy Sanders
Helen Sevier
Helen Sevier
Dave Mercer read off a script highlighting Kevin VanDam's accomplishments, but he quickly ditched that idea and went with what he does best.
Dave Mercer read off a script highlighting Kevin VanDam’s accomplishments, but he quickly ditched that idea and went with what he does best.
By announcing KVD like he does on the Bassmaster Elite Series stage.
By announcing KVD like he does on the Bassmaster Elite Series stage.
VanDam appreciated that gesture by Mercer.
VanDam appreciated that gesture by Mercer.
Kevin VanDam
Kevin VanDam
Mandy Murskie received an award for her dedication and efforts to grow the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame.
Mandy Murskie received an award for her dedication and efforts to grow the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame.
Mark Zona and Tommy Sanders set the bar for modern fishing TV commentating.
Mark Zona and Tommy Sanders set the bar for modern fishing TV commentating.
VanDam family and friends gathered in support of Kevin's Hall of Fame selection.
VanDam family and friends gathered in support of Kevin’s Hall of Fame selection.