The purpose of the ASFA Hall of Fame is to honor in perpetuity those hounds that have achieved outstanding performances or records in the sport of lure coursing. This fosters the continued remembrance of remarkable individual coursing careers and sets a high standard to help new hounds and owners achieve their goals.

The Hall of Fame shall also honor those individuals who have donated a great part of their life to improve and promote the sport of lure coursing for sighthounds. Since its inception, the sport of lure coursing has continually evolved. That evolution has taken place through the vision and energy of people who should be honored for their efforts on behalf of the sport. We shall endeavor to remember always those individuals who have given their time and energy to make lure coursing what it is today. Their commitment serves as an inspiration to those who would, in turn, take the sport to greater heights.

The Hall of Fame was instituted in 1998. The 1998 Annual Convention of Delegates elected into the Hall of Fame the first Field Champion of each breed; the first Lure Courser of Merit of each breed; the first AKC conformation champion of each breed to become an ASFA Field Champion; the only three hounds to obtain the Grand Field Champion title; and the following people: Lyle Gillette, Tom Leone, Betz Leone and Gary Forrester. These hounds and individuals are the Charter members of the ASFA Hall of Fame.