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KANSAS
HORSESHOE PITCHERS ASSOCIATION
HALL OF FAME

SAM ADAME
Lawrence, KS
1984 PROMOTER INDUCTEE

A familiar face around horseshoe courts in Kansas for many years, 
Sam Adame began playing horseshoes for recreation on the advice 
of his doctor. This advice was of great benefit to the Kansas 
State Horseshoe Pitchers Association.  Sam began playing in the 
Kansas State Tournament in the mid 1960s, and while he was never 
a Championship Class caliber player, Sam always tried his best.

Sam's best quality was his service and promotion of the game of 
horseshoes.  Sam served the Kansas State Horseshoe Pitchers 
Association as its President in 1974, 1977, and 1978.  He also 
served on many committees and was an advisor to many beginning 
players over the years. Junior player Jimmy Haller of Lawrence 
became the Kansas Junior Champion in 1975, 1977, and 1978 while 
being coached by Sam. Jimmy also went on to play in the World 
Junior Championship Class under Sam's supervision.

Sam helped start the Horseshoe club in Leavenworth and taught new 
members rules and horseshoe etiquette, as well as providing 
pitching instructions.  New courts were constructed in Leavenworth 
under his counsel and direction.  Sam also served as President 
of the Topeka Horseshoe Club for several years.  

Sam is especially interested in starting young players in the sport.  
He led demonstrations and instructions at Lawrence area schools to 
introduce the sport to them.  He helped start the Lawrence Horseshoe 
Club and was instrumental in the construction of the courts at Broken 
Arrow Park in Lawrence. 
 
For his efforts over many years in leadership, instruction of 
pitching to new and especially young members, and his overall 
promotion of the game of Horseshoe Pitching in Kansas, Sam Adame 
was elected into the Kansas State Horseshoe Pitchers Hall of Fame 
in 1984 as a promoter.