Arkansas Walk of Fame Central Avenue, Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas

The Cella Family Thoroughbred Racing Hot Springs Inducted 2001   Oaklawn Jockey Club founded 1904 by Charles and Louis and developed by John and his family into Arkansas No. 1 attraction.  Led Oaklawn to National prominence as charter member of Thoroughbred Racing Association.  Charles J., President since 1968 developed Racing Festival of the South, won Eclipse Award in 1995 with Northern Spur.

General Wesley K. Clark Military Little Rock Inducted 2002   Supreme Allied Commander in Europe.  Commanded Nato Forces in conflict in Bosnia - Herzegovina & Kosovo.  Graduated first in his class from West Point in 1966.  Five Defense Distinguished Service Medals, Two Distinguished Service Medals, Silver Star, Four Legion of Merit, Two Bronze Stars, Purple Heart.

Marjorie Lawrence Music Hot Springs Inducted 1996   Metropolitan Opera Lyric Soprano, World famous for performances of Wagner Roles in gleaming high C voice.  Performed from Wheelchair, after contracting Polio.  Retired to Hot Springs where she continued to teach international students.

Brooks Robinson Baseball Little Rock Inducted 1997   Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame in 1993.  MVP as Baltimore Orioles third baseman in 1970 World Series.  American League MVP 1964.  18 consecutive All Star games during 23 seasons with Orioles.

Forrest L. Wood Outdoor Recreation Flippin Inducted 2005   Father of the modern Bass Boat.  Renowned lifelong contributor to hunting, fishing, recreation. Co-founder of Ranger Boats with wife, friend, and teammate, Nina.  1972 and 1979 Bass Masters Classic qualifier.   Namesake of legendary FLW Outdoors.  Inducted into numerous fishing, boating, & outdoor  Halls of Fame.

Sidney Moncrief Basket Ball Little Rock Inducted 1996   All time leading scorer on Arkansas Razorbacks.  Led team to Final Four 1979.  Played 10 years with Milwaukee Bucks.  Five time NBA Allstar.  Two time NBA Defensive player of year.  Assistant Coach, NBA Dallas Mavericks.

Matthew H. Rothert Numismatist Camden Inducted 2002   Conceived of and led the effort, approved by Congress and signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1955, to have the words "In God We Trust" printed on all American paper money as it had been on all coins since 1864.  President of American Numismatic Association.  Twice President of Arkansas Numismatic Society.

Larry Snyder Thoroughbred Racing Hot Springs Inducted 2001   Sixth leading jockey in North America with more than 8,200 wins.  Led nation in wins in 1969 with 352.  Won 1989 Arkansas Derby on Dansil.  Eight times Oaklawn Park Leading Rider.

Billy Lee Riley Music Pocohantas Inducted 2000   Pioneer Rock n Roll star on legendary Sun Records Label.  Had hits with "Red Hot" and "Flyin Saucer Rock N Roll"  Performed with Glen Campbell, Dean Martin, Beach Boys, Bob Dylan, Sammy Davis Jr., Herb Albert, Johnny Rivers, and Jerry Lee Lewis.

Photographed September 10, 2006 by Pris Weathers and Christina Head.

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