2026 Inductees

August 23, 1949 Stephen (Steve) Crouse was born in Alliance, NE on August 23, 1949 to Patrick and Mary Course. Steve routinely jokes that he

June 18, 1940 Samuel Joe Connell was born in his maternal grandparents’ home in the very southwestern corner of Thomas County. He was the fourth

September 25, 1948 John Ravenscroft was born on September 25, 1948, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Willis and Marjorie Ravenscroft. Shortly after his birth, he was

September 6, 1943 James Fredrick Johnston or known as Jim Johnston has a lifelong passion in the rodeo and ranching industries. He was born on

February 22, 1939 – September 17, 2025 Jerry Daniel Adamson was a rancher, avid cattle judge, accomplished roper, coyote hunter and cribbage player. He loved

December 19, 1938 James (Jim) Alworth was destined to be a Cowboy, growing up and living in the Sandhills of NE most of his life.

November 27, 1941 Gary Norman Powles was born in Hyannis, NE on November 27, 1941 to Glen and Ioma Powles. He had one older sister,

September 22, 1937 Deloris (Dee) Marshall Adamson was raised on a ranch north of Whitman. Her parents were Carrie and Wayne Marshall. She had one

December 6, 1955 Dan was born December 6, 1955 in Valentine, NE to Don and Beverly Dailey. He has three brothers Cliff, Lemoyne, and Alan.

September 23, 1932 – February 14, 2026 Having grown up in Brewster, NE in the Blaine County sandhills, ranch life and cowboys were a natural