Sports Authority Foundation to Induct Brian Ching, Billy Wagner, and JJ Watt into Houston Sports Hall of Fame on October 13

HOUSTON, TX — The Sports Authority Foundation will formally induct Brian Ching, Billy Wagner, and JJ Watt into the Houston Sports Hall of Fame at a ceremony held on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Le Tesserae. The evening will begin at 5 p.m. with red carpet arrivals.

As part of the induction ceremony, Ching, Wagner, and Watt will each receive their official Houston Sports Hall of Fame jacket and ring. Their bronze plaques will also be unveiled at the event before being permanently installed along the Houston Sports Walk of Fame at GreenStreet, joining those of previous Hall of Fame inductees.

The Houston Sports Hall of Fame was created in 2018 to honor sports legends who either played their careers here or call Houston home, and to recognize their extraordinary achievements and lasting impact on the city and its sports legacy.

Each honoree is commemorated with a bronze plaque along the Houston Sports Walk of Fame in downtown Houston at GreenStreet and an original painting by artist Opie Otterstad. Inductees also receive a custom Hall of Fame ring created by Diamond Cutters International and a Hall of Fame jacket tailored by Ghurka. Each painting, ring, and jacket is custom-designed for the Hall of Famer, commemorating his illustrious career.

Space City Home Network, the television home of the Houston Rockets and Houston Astros, will replay the induction ceremony following the event.

Tables for the Class of 2026 Induction Ceremony are currently on sale, with limited availability remaining. To purchase a table, visit SportsAuthorityFoundation.org.

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About the Harris County–Houston Sports Authority and Sports Authority Foundation   The Harris County–Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA), founded in 1997, is responsible for servicing the debt of the world-class sports facilities it was created to build and ensuring their long-term sustainability. In support of this core mission, HCHSA leads the charge in attracting major sporting events to Houston and promoting our region as a home for all sports-related activities. This ultimately results in enhancing our economic development, improving the quality of life for our residents, and reinforcing Houston and Harris County as a premier destination for marquee sporting events. Its 501(c)(3) arm, the Sports Authority Foundation, manages the community engagement and legacy programs tied to major events, including FIFA World Cup 26™ in Houston, through Impact Houston 26. Learn more at Harris County–Houston Sports Authority and Sports Authority Foundation.  #HoustonIsSports

Sports Authority Foundation Media Contact:

Jared Shanker, jshanker@sportsauthorityfoundation.org