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May 01, 2009 |
South Bend, IN - The College Football Hall of Fame will be hosting a variety of upcoming events that center around the South Bend community this spring. The Hall of Fame consistently works hand-in-hand with various philanthropic organizations throughout the community to assist a variety of worthwhile causes.
This season's schedule of events was launched with the roaring success of the March of Dimes Walk that was held this past weekend. Over 500 people attended this event, resulting in over 200 people making donations to the cause.
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April 30, 2009 |
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On June 13, the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame will host its 11th annual Induction, honoring Jennifer Azzi, Cynthia Cooper-Dyke, Jennifer Gillom, Sonja Hogg, Jill Hutchison and Ora Washington for a lifetime of achievements in women’s basketball. The excitement kicks off with a 4Kay™ Run/Walk in memory of Women's Basketball Hall of Famer Kay Yow, who lost her battle with breast cancer earlier this year. Proceeds will benefit women's cancer research through the Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund™. Lace up your shoes for a good cause!
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April 29, 2009 |
ONEONTA, NY (April 29, 2009) – The National Soccer Hall of Fame will honor six enshrinees from the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), the National Intercollegiate Soccer Officials Association (NISOA), and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) during the Induction 2009 Weekend, July 31st through August 2nd. The six will have previously been inducted into each organization’s respective Hall of Fame at their individual annual meetings.
“We are proud to recognize the contributions of these individuals,” Hall of Fame President Steve Baumann said. “There are many who labor out of the spotlight that make our game a success. In this case we have two administrators, two referees, and two coaches, all integral parts to a vibrant and growing soccer presence in the United States. We salute their individual achievements and honor their work.”
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April 27, 2009 |
NEWPORT, RI -- The International Tennis Hall of Fame has announced that a Legends of Tennis Fantasy Camp will be held at the Hall of Fame in Newport August 21-23, during the Hall of Fame Champions Cup tournament (played August 20-23).
Legendary “coaches” for this first-time, all-inclusive fantasy camp include Hall of Famer Roy Emerson, winner of 28 Grand Slam championship crowns; Hall of Famer Fred Stolle, winner of 18 Grand Slam championships; Owen Davidson, winner of a rare “Grand Slam” in mixed doubles (he won all four majors in the same calendar year) and 12 Grand Slam titles; and Hall of Fame President and 1970 Hall of Famer, Tony Trabert, who captured 10 Grand Slam titles in his illustrious career.
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April 27, 2009 |
(COOPERSTOWN, NY) – The chance to see a Hall of Famer on the baseball diamond is rare. But this Father’s Day, fans at the inaugural Baseball Hall of Fame Classic in Cooperstown will have the chance to witness five legendary Hall of Famers on the hallowed ground of Doubleday Field.
The June 21 Hall of Fame Classic, presented by Ford Motor Company, will feature Hall of Famers Bob Feller, Fergie Jenkins, Paul Molitor, Phil Niekro and Brooks Robinson. More than 20 other recently retired players are scheduled to appear at the Father’s Day event, including George Foster, Jim Kaat, Bill Lee, Mike Pagliarulo, Ron Robinson, Steve Rogers and Lee Smith. More players will be announced during the coming weeks.
The seven-inning exhibition game will begin at 2 p.m. on Father’s Day. The game will be preceded by the Cooperstown Game Day Parade at 12 noon, and a hitting contest featuring several former major leaguers at 1 p.m. The inaugural Baseball Hall of Fame Classic is co-organized by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association.
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April 27, 2009 |
ONEONTA, NY (April 27, 2009) – The National Soccer Hall of Fame has received the First Goal Ball from the Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) Inaugural Match played on Sunday, March 29th between the Los Angeles Sol and the Washington Freedom at The Home Depot Center in Carson, CA. Allison Falk of the Sol scored on a header in the 6th minute of the game off a free kick from the right wing played by Aya Miyama. Also arriving with the First Goal Ball were the official line-up cards submitted by each coach prior to the game.
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April 27, 2009 |
ONEONTA, NY (April 24, 2009) – The National Soccer Hall of Fame went live on the world-wide web with the new Soccer Kids Club today. The new membership program, dedicated to attracting kids from age 6 to early teens, is an engaging interactive web-based destination that includes many options for participation as well as playing advice from Hall of Famers and unique pictures of these great players. Visit the Hall of Fame’s website, www.soccerhall.org, to sign up your kids to be founding members of the Soccer Kids Club.
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April 23, 2009 |
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (April 23, 2009) – The New Jersey Hall of Fame’s second annual induction ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 3rd at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark.
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April 23, 2009 |
DALLAS, April 23, 2009 - The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) announced today the members of the 2009 NFF Hampshire Honor Society, which is comprised of college football players from all divisions of play who each maintained a 3.2 GPA or better. A total of 564 players from 266 schools qualified for membership in the society's third year, a 27 percent increase from the 2008 class. In its inaugural year in 2007, the Hampshire Honor Society honored over 300 students from 195 schools.
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April 23, 2009 |
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Savannah, Ga. (April 23, 2009) – Lanny Wadkins, a 21-time PGA TOUR winner, has been elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame through the PGA TOUR Ballot and will become a Hall of Fame member as part of the Class of 2009 on November 2. The announcement was made today at Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf, the Champions Tour event where Wadkins will tee off with his brother, Bobby, tomorrow. |
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