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2013 Calendar of Events
April 13- June 30
Rotating Exhibit - Tom and Julia Riddle Sports Gallery
Featuring: {Derby Girls} *Portraits by Glen McClure
Opening Reception: April 13
These cotton-rag digital portraits of a Hampton Roads-based, all-female flat track league showcase the determination, spunk and drive that it takes to be a derby girl. The saturated colors, elaborate costumes and striking poses of Derby Girls recalls pop art and advertising images mixed in with Renaissance portraiture.
Born and raised in Norfolk, Va, McClure fell in love with photography at the age of 19 when he purchased his first camera. He has worked as a commercial photographer for over 30 years and since the early 1990s has concentrated on personal work as well.
May 1- June 26
Virginians in the Spotlight
Featuring: Sports in Hampton Roads
See teams in the area on display including the Norfolk Admirals, Norfolk Tides and the Virginia Beach Piranhas.
June 1
Hockey Family Fun Day
Join us for hockey-themed arts and crafts, contests and other activities for plenty of family fun.
Spring Press Box
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Inductee News: In Memory of Wynsol Spencer
Wynsol Spencer, class of 1991 inductee of the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and great amateur golfer, passed away at the age of 93 on Thursday, May 9, 2013. Among Mr. Spencer's highlights include winning 5 Virginia Amateur championships and scoring a remarkable 28 holes in one.
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7 More Inductees Enshrined in the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame on April 27, 2013
Frankie Allen, Cornell Brown, Lawrence Burton, Dean Ehlers, Robert Pratt, Bill Roth and Dick Tarrant were all inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, April 27 at the Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel & Waterfront Conference Center. Click on the "Hall of Fame Weekend" tab for a wrap-up.
Pictured (L-R Seating): Frankie Allen, Dick Tarrant, Lawrence Burton, Dean Ehlers, Bill Roth, Cornell Brown, and Robert Pratt
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Virginia Sports Hall of Fame to Honor Dr. Frank McCue with the Distinguished Virginian Award
PORTSMOUTH, VA – The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame has selected Dr. Frank C. McCue III for its 2013 Distinguished Virginian Award, just the fourth time it has granted this honor to an individual for his contributions to education and athletics in the Commonwealth. The presentation of the award will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2013, as part of the 42nd Annual Hall of Fame Induction Banquet at the Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel & Waterfront Conference Center.
McCue was a doctor and medical assistant for the U.Va. athletic program from 1961 to 2003. During his tenure at U.Va., McCue treated many Cavalier student-athletes and other athletes and patients from the across the state, including Class of 2001 Inductee Barry Parkhill. “He’s an incon at the University for all that he’s done for this place,” Parkhill told U.Va. Alumni magazine. “He’s touched so many lives, and it goes way beyond just taking care of athletes. “
McCue served as surgeon to the University of Richmond, the College of William & Mary and Virginia Military Institute athletics programs before they had their own doctors. In 1998, the McCue Society was created to provide a variety of scholarships in the field of sports medicine to both graduates and undergraduates. The society, made up of McCue's former colleagues, fellows, athletic trainers, students and friends, also provides a forum for sports medicine education and research. Dr. McCue passed away on July 8, 2012.
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Inductee News: Lawrence Burton (Class of 2013) and William Fuller (Class of 2004) are on this year's College Football Hall of Fame Ballot. Burton starred for the Purdue Boilermakers football squad and was the team captain and MVP. Among his awards at Purdue were 1974 Outstanding College Athlete of the Year, First Team All-Big Ten, and the Big Ten Medal of Honor. William Fuller attended the University of North Carolinia where he set a record of 57 tackles for a loss and is fifth in UNC history with 20 career sacks. In 2002, Fuller was selected as one of the 50 best all-time players on the Atlantic Coast Conference’s 50th Anniversary Football Team. The College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2013 will be announced on May 16.
Pictured Above (L-R): William Fuller, Class of 2004, Lawrence Burton, Class of 2013
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Inductee News: In Memory of Marshall Johnson
On February 20, 2013, Marshall Johnson, class of 1997 inductee of the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and successful newspaper writer for the Lynchburg News and Manassas Journal passed away at the age of 92.
Mr. Johnson spent 34 years as a reporter and editor for The Associated Press in Richmond and was considered the walking encyclopedia of Virginia High School sports. The Virginia High School League and the Virginia High School Coaches Association have honored him for his contributions to prep school sports. Johnson is also an inductee in the Virginia High School League Hall of Fame. His contributions to the media and high school sports will truly be missed.
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Inductee News: New Class of 2013 Inductees and Virginia Tech standouts Cornell Brown and Bill Roth were congratulated for their induction at the Virginia Tech vs. Georgia Tech men's basketball game on Saturday, February 9 at Cassell Coliseum. The 42nd Annual Induction Banquet will take place on Saturday, April 27 at the Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel & Waterfront Conference Center. Give us (@VSHFM), Cornell Brown (@cobrown58), and Bill Roth (@VTVoice) a follow on Twitter.
Pictured above (L-R): Eddie Webb, VSHFM President, Bill Roth, Class of 2013 Inductee, Cornell Brown, Class of 2013 inductee, and Joel Rubin, VSHFM board member
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Inductee News: Leonard Wood (Class of 2006), was inducted into the fourth class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Friday, February 8. Wood was inducted along with Buck Baker, Cotton Owens, Herb Thomas and Rusty Wallace. Leonard was the chief mechanic for Wood Brothers Racing, while his brother Glen, was the driver. Wood Brothers Racing has featured drivers like Curtis Turner, Junior Johnson, A.J. Foyt, Cale Yarborough, David Pearson, Neil Bonnett, Parnelli Jones, Dan Gurney, Buddy Baker, Kyle Petty, Dale Jarrett and Ricky Rudd. Congratulate him on our Facebook wall!
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CNU Sports Legend Passes Away
The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum is sad to announce the passing of a true sports legend. On Wednesday, February 6, 2013, Former Director of Athletics at Christopher Newport University, CJ Woollum passed away following a valiant battle with cancer. Woollum coached men’s basketball at CNU for 26 seasons, won 502 games, advanced to the NCAA Tournament 17 times, and won 13 conference titles. Under him, CNU won 9 Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Achievement Awards. He is a member of the Christopher Newport Athletic Hall of Fame and the USA South Athletic Conference Hall of Fame. His contributions to CNU and state athletics will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and the CNU community.
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Class of 2013 Announced in Richmond
The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum announced its class of 2013 on Monday, January 14 in front of the House of Representatives and the Senate in Richmond. Read the bios of our new class under the "Inductees" tab.
Pictured above (L-R): Cornell Brown, Franklin Allen, Bill Roth, Dick Tarrant, Robert Pratt, Lawrence Burton, Dean Ehlers
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Inductee News: Jim Ducibella (Class of 2010), has received rave reviews for his new book, King of Clubs: The Great Golf Marathon of 1938, a story about two Chicago stock brokers playing four rounds of speed golf in one day. Eventually, it led to more rounds of speed golf and media coverage including playing 32 rounds of golf in 96 hours in eight cities. Because of Ducibella’s great research and writing, it was chosen by the International Network of Golf as the 2012 Book of the Year.
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2012 Student Athlete Achievement Awards
The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum celebrated the achievements of 16 Virginia student-athletes on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at the 8th Annual Student Athlete Achievement Awards banquet held at the Hall of Fame. Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Inductees Johnny Newman (Class of 2011) and Kenny Easley (Class of 1998) spoke to the finalists at the banquet. Sponsors for this event were Cox Communications, Roger Brown's Restaurant, Riesbeck Contracting, Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Education Foundation, and Wheelabrator Technologies.
The finalists for the awards are pictured above:
Back Row (L - R): Curtis Stallings, Grassfield High School; Sam Lebryk, Jeb Stuart High School; Jordan Sergent*, Atlantic Shores Christian School; VSHFM Hall of Famers Johnny Newman and Kenny Easley.
Middle Row (L – R): Carolyn Cunniffe, Grassfield High School; Betsy Wusk*, Tabb High School; Victoria Wiggin, Atlantic Shores Christian School; Joshua Stamp, Atlantic Shores Christian School; Zachary Wusk, Tabb Middle School; Bailey Key, Isle of Wight Academy.
Front Row (L – R): Ryan Chamberlain, Atlantic Shores Christian School; Abby Craft, Kemps Landing & Lynnhaven Middle School; Reagan Tate, Kemps Landing Magnet School; Liam Combes, St. Patrick Catholic School; Allison Burris, Lynnhaven Middle School; Jada Crittendon*, The Academy of International Studies at Rosemont; John Eberle*, Benton Middle School. (VSHFM photo by Diane Paluzzi)
*Denotes winner
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2012 Achievement Awards
Since 1996, the Hall of Fame has presented Achievement Awards to the University (Division) and College Division institutions (Division II and III) that achieve the highest overall winning percentage in intercollegiate athletics in the state. The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum was proud to present 2012 Achievement Awards to Christopher Newport University (College Division II & III) and the University of Virginia (University Division I).
Above Left: Eddie Webb, President of the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum (second from left) presents the award to CNU Athletic Director Jon Waters, CJ Woollum, former Athletic Director and Paul Trible, President. (CNU photo courtesy of Ryan M. Kelly) Above Right: Craig Littlepage, UVA Director of Athletics accepts the award from Eddie Webb.
42nd Annual Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Weekend Wrap-up
20th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament
Friday, April 26
Participants played “Captain’s Choice” golf with Hall of Fame Inductees and local celebrities at Bide-A-Wee Golf Course in Portsmouth. An awards reception with cold beverages and light dinner was held in the club house.
VIP Celebrity Reception
Friday, April 26
Fans, members and family of the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum met with the Class of 2013 and enjoyed the unveling of their display cases.
Hall of Fame Inductee Autograph Session
Saturday, April 27
The Autograph Session was included with museum admission and fans collected autographs from the Class of 2013 as well as past inductees.
42nd Annual Induction Banquet
Saturday, April 27
The Induction Banquet was held at the Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel & Waterfront Conference Center. The evening featured speeches from the Class of 2013 as well as dinner and open bar reception.
