The Etowah County Sports Hall of Fame has announced its 2024 class, which includes major legends from the area. The class will be inducted during a banquet at the Venue at Coosa Landing on Saturday, June 8, starting at 6 p.m. A meet and greet will happen beforehand to celebrate the new inductees.
The headliners of the class are Keith Dudley and James Dudley, who both played for Gadsden High and earned varsity letters in different sports. Keith Dudley played from 1986-88 and earned all-state honors in basketball, while James Dudley played from 1977-79 and earned an all-state honorable mention in basketball. Anthony Dudley, another member of the Dudley brothers, also played for Gadsden High and went on to play professionally overseas after earning all-state honors.
Another impressive athlete being inducted is Anne Renfrow, a local equestrian who won the Amateur Ladies Open World Grand Championship four times. Her sister Alburta Lowe is also being inducted for her achievements in basketball, winning the Amateur Celebration in 1968 and 1969. Steve Copeland is also being recognized for his impressive career at Gadsden High before playing for Georgia Tech, where he earned All-SEC honors in 1965.