Governor Rendell Kicks Off Sports Hall of Fame Gala
Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell joins Philadelphia Mayor John Street for the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame Foundation's inaugural event honoring some of this city’s most revered sports figures. The Philly Sports Hall of Fame's Charter Class Induction Ceremony is Monday, February 9 at the Sheraton Society Hill.
Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) February 4, 2004 -- On February 9, at the Society
Hill Sheraton, Governor Ed Rendell joins the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
Foundation and Mayor John Street for its inaugural event honoring some of this
city’s most revered sports figures.
"I applaud the
volunteer efforts of the men and women who worked hard to establish the
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame, and I'm looking forward to Monday night's
inaugural gala when we honor an impressive charter class that has built an
unsurpassed sporting tradition here in the great city of Philadelphia," the
Governor said.
The evening begins with a cocktail reception and silent
auction. Over 30 items will be auctioned, among them are: a signed Chuck
Bednarik “Frank Gifford” photograph, a signed 16 x 20 Dr. J slam dunk picture
and a Mike Schmidt signed career statistics baseball in glass display
case.
Attending the gala are Master of Ceremonies, Pat Williams and
inductees: Chuck Bednarik, Steve Van Buren, Joe Frazier, Sonny Hill, Paul
Arizin, Robin Roberts, Harry Kalas, and family members representing Bert Bell,
Wilt Chamberlain, Connie Mack, Jimmie Foxx, Bill Tilden, and Richie
Ashburn.
Founded in May, 2002, the Sports Hall of Fame Foundation serves
to preserve and promote the rich history of Philadelphia sports, and honor those
athletes, coaches, teams, organizations, fans, events and venues that have
brought great pride and glory to the great city of Philadelphia.
Limited
tickets remain for this charity event and cost $150. Purchase online at www.phillyhof.org
or by calling 215-886-6657 ext. 1.
Contact Infomation:
JENNIFER SIROIS
DIRECTOR, PUBLIC RELATIONS
FEBRUARY 3, 2004
KILL
DATE: FEBRUARY 8, 2004
(908-598-1508)
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