Dan Ferguson Senior and his son Dan jr. at the 2006

Houston Arcade Expo

Dan Ferguson was a beloved figure in the Texas pinball community, best known as the founder of the Lone Star Pinball Museum in Texas. He passed away on December 14, 2019, leaving behind a legacy cherished by enthusiasts across the state and the country.

Dan Ferguson’s passion for collecting pinball was legendary. He created the Lone Star Pinball Museum (LSPM), a unique and vibrant space that was once an old run-down restaurant located in Hockley, Texas. Dan and his son Dan jr. refurbed the old building and expanded it with building other storage sheds that showcased his vast collection of pinball machines and memorabilia. The museum wasn’t just a place to admire his vintage machines it was a living gathering place for friends and fans of Dan and his collection.

We at the Houston Arcade Expo have created this award to keep his collecting spirit and memory alive within the community of kindred collecting spirits.

Each winner of this award picks the next person who they think has best expanded and kept the spirit of the collecting community alive with their hard work and time.

2024 Blake Dumesnil

2023 Phil Grimaldi

2022 Upkick pinball Elizabeth and Daid Dronet(not shown)

2021 Brian Foytik