In conjunction with Wednesday’s Retro Night showdown against Seattle Sounders FC at Children’s Mercy Park, Sporting Kansas City and UMB Financial Corporation unveiled nine commemorative UMB Pylons that pay tribute to current members of the Sporting Legends hall of honor.
Located inside the UMB Premium Entry on the northwest side of Children’s Mercy Park, each UMB Pylon is dedicated to a Sporting Legend, detailing the player’s career accomplishments and accolades with the club and his country. All nine pylons also include a historic artifact donated by a Sporting Legend, as listed at the bottom of this page.
Former Kansas City striker Mo Johnston was inducted as the ninth Sporting Legend in an on-field pregame ceremony Wednesday night prior to Sporting Kansas City’s 3-0 victory over Seattle.
<strong>Sporting Legend</strong> |
<strong>Inaugurated</strong> |
<strong>Artifact</strong> |
Bob Gansler |
2013 |
The coaching polo he wore in the 2000 MLS Cup |
Tony Meola |
2013 |
A game-worn pair of goalkeeper gloves |
Preki |
2013 |
An autographed pair of game-worn cleats |
Jimmy Conrad |
2014 |
Cleats and an autographed ball he used in the 2006 FIFA World Cup |
Lamar Hunt |
2014 |
A photo of Hunt during 2004 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup postgame celebrations |
Peter Vermes |
2014 |
The U.S. Men's National Team jersey he wore in the 1989 match against Trinidad and Tobago that qualified the U.S. for the 1990 World Cup |
Chris Klein |
2015 |
His game-worn jersey from the 2000 MLS Cup |
Kerry Zavagnin |
2016 |
The five cup medals he has won in Kansas City as a player or coach (2000 and 2013 MLS Cup; 2004, 2012 and 2015 U.S. Open Cup) |
Mo Johnston |
2017 |
His 2000 MLS Cup championship ring |
