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Don Kessinger is a member of multiple halls of fame, including the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame, the Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame, and the Ole Miss Sports Hall of Fame: Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame: Kessinger was inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame in 1984. Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame: Kessinger is a member of the Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame. Ole Miss Sports Hall of Fame: Kessinger is a member of the Ole Miss Sports Hall of Fame. Kessinger's other honors include: Ken Hubbs Award: Kessinger received the Ken Hubbs Award in 1976 for his exemplary conduct on and off the field. Wrigley Field Walk of Fame: Kessinger is a member of the Wrigley Field Walk of Fame. National High School Hall of Fame: Kessinger is a member of the National High School Hall of Fame. Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame: Kessinger is a member of the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame. Kessinger was a professional baseball player and coach who played for the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, and Chicago White Sox. He was a six-time National League All-Star and won two Gold Gloves. Kessinger's grandson, Grae Kessinger, also played in the big leagues.