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  National Soccer Hall of Fame
Providing you with all the information about the Hall of Fame elections for this year, from the latest news release to in-depth coverage of the eligibility rules and the election process.
Hall of Fame historian Colin Jose sets the record straight about the U.S. players in the 1930, 1934, and 1950 World Cups.
Established in 1979, the National Soccer Hall of Fame houses an extensive archive of memorabilia associated with soccer in the United States.
www.soccerhall.org   (375 words)

  
  Baseball Hall of Fame - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Hall of Fame was dedicated on June 12, 1939 by the Clark Foundation, a private organization based in Cooperstown that traces its money to the original Singer Sewing Machine Company.
In 2005 the Hall completed a study on African American players between the late 19th century and the integration of the major leagues in 1947, and conducted a special election for such players in February 2006; seventeen figures from the Negro Leagues were chosen in that election, in addition to the eighteen previously selected.
An ongoing controversy facing the Hall of Fame is that of the status of Joe Jackson and Pete Rose.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Baseball_Hall_of_Fame   (2093 words)

  
 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is a museum and institution in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, dedicated, as the name suggests, to recording the history of some of the best-known and most influential rock and roll performers, producers, and other people who have in some major way influenced the industry.
A handful of artists are inducted into the Hall of Fame in an annual induction ceremony in New York City.
Hall of Fame inductees are honored in a special exhibit inside the museum's spire.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rock_and_Roll_Hall_of_Fame   (711 words)

  
 Basketball Hall of Fame - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame honors players who have shown exceptional skill at basketball, all-time great coaches and referees, and other major contributors to the game.
In 1985 a new hall off-campus was opened near downtown Springfield on the east bank of the Connecticut River.
On September 28, 2002, the Hall of Fame found its third home in a new $45 million, 80,000 square foot (7,400 m²) shrine to the sport, located just south of the previous Hall of Fame.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Basketball_Hall_of_Fame   (233 words)

  
 Hockey Hall of Fame Home Page
Visit the Hockey Hall of Fame and be one of the first to see the recently retired Cup band.
The Hall mourns the passing of Dave Fay, the 2007 Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award recipient.
Nov 10 visit the Hall and meet the Montreal Canadiens for a free autograph session.
www.hhof.com   (179 words)

  
 Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame -- Science Fiction HOF
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame was founded in 1996 by the Kansas City Science Fiction and Fantasy Society (KCSFFS) in conjunction with the J. Wayne and Elsie M. Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction at the University of Kansas.
Each year since 1996, the Hall of Fame has inducted four individuals on the basis of their continued excellence and long-time contribution to the science fiction field.
The Science Fiction Museum is honored to now be the permanent physical home of the Hall of Fame, and will continue its mission through annual inductions of individuals who have made outstanding and significant contributions to Science Fiction.
www.sfhomeworld.org /exhibits/homeworld/scifi_hof.asp   (207 words)

  
 Education Place Activity: Hall of Fame   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
A Hall of Fame was founded at New York University in 1900 to honor outstanding Americans.
Tell students that they are going to create a Hall of Fame of the West to honor men and women of both the past and the present who came from that part of the country and whose accomplishments are deserving of recognition.
Explain that inductees to their Hall of Fame can be in various fields: explorers, government officials, military men and women, astronauts, thinkers, artists, scientists, inventors, writers, painters, musicians, and so forth.
www.eduplace.com /ss/act/hall.html   (601 words)

  
 American Nurses Association | Hall of Fame   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
From more than 100 names, the Hall of Fame Committee unanimously selected fifteen charter members with the recommendation that the Hall of Fame be made permanent.
The ANA Hall of Fame is a lasting tribute to nurses whose dedication and achievements have significantly impacted the nursing profession throughout the years.
The members of the ANA Hall of Fame are honored in a permanent memorial located at ANA's headquarters in Washington, DC.
www.nursingworld.org /hof   (365 words)

  
 Drum Corps International (DCI) -- The World's Top Drum and Bugle Corps - 35
The Drum Corps International Hall of Fame is where the legends of the drum corps activity are remembered for the indelible impressions they have left on the activity.
The Hall of Fame began in 1985, with six inductees being enshrined that inaugural year.
It is named after Jim Jones one of the founding directors of DCI and a charter member of the Hall of Fame.
www.dci.org /fame   (314 words)

  
 NABJ : Hall of Fame
Seven distinguished journalists became charter members of the Hall of Fame on April 5, 1990.
A) The Board of Directors shall serve as electors for the Hall of Fame — and shall hold an election at its annual spring meeting for the purpose of selecting distinguished and legendary fl journalists to the Hall of Fame.
New members to the Hall of Fame will be inducted at the next annual convention.
www.nabj.org /awards/hall   (525 words)

  
 Snowmobile Hall of Fame Snowmobiling Museum
The Hall of Fame displayed their 1967 World Championship sled of Duane Frandsen, this unique sled had the first racing exhaust pipes at the Derby and was one of the first to have a cutom 494 Rotax motor.
The St. Germain Hall of Fame and Museum once again expands it's collection of original sleds know to be the most important and valuable collection in the world.
The 2007 Snowmobile Hall of Fame inductees are (L to R) Dick Gokey, Robert J. Carlson, Kirk Hibbert and Mark Maki.
www.snowmobilehalloffame.com   (1244 words)

  
 WWE: Superstars > Hall of Fame
Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1996.
The Sheik was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2007.
Nick Bockwinkel was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2007.
www.wwe.com /superstars/halloffame   (360 words)

  
 US Lacrosse -- National Hall of Fame
The mission of the Lacrosse Hall of Fame is to honor men and women, past and present, who by their deeds as players, coaches, officials and/or contributors, and by the example of their lives, personify the great contribution of
Men's and Women's Lacrosse Hall of Fame Nomination Committees annually evaluate all candidates on file and present up to five men and five women to the US Lacrosse Board of Directors for election.
In order to be nominated to the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame, a Nominee Questionnaire must be submitted by, or on behalf of, a candidate.
www.lacrosse.org /museum/halloffame.phtml   (378 words)

  
 Baseball Hall of Fame by Baseball Almanac
It is nice to be remembered." The hall of fame remembers those who were great and it finds a way to remember many who were great only once, or maybe even twice, and some who were never great at all, but still did something great for the game of baseball.
Veterans of Wars who are Members of the Hall of Fame
The National Baseball Hall of Fame opened its doors in 1939, and enshrined the legendary first five.
baseball-almanac.com /hofmenu.shtml   (268 words)

  
 The Robot Hall of Fame : Home
The Robot Hall of Fame recognizes excellence in robotics technology worldwide and honors the fictional and real robots that have inspired and made breakthrough accomplishments in robotics.
The Robot Hall of Fame was created by Carnegie Mellon University in April 2003 to call attention to the increasing contributions from robots to human society.
The robot inductees are honored at an annual induction ceremony conducted by Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science in association with the Robotics Institute and the Entertainment Technology Center.
www.robothalloffame.org   (114 words)

  
 Hall Of Fame Memorabilia, authentic sports memorabilia, sports autographs, autographed memorabilia, and display cases.
Hall Of Fame Memorabilia, authentic sports memorabilia, sports autographs, autographed memorabilia, and display cases.
Hall Of Fame Memorabilia signs with Emmitt Smith, Steve McNair, Rocky Bleier and Jack Lambert at the Football Spectacular in New Jersey.Click on the players to view their hand signed collectibles.
Hall Of Fame Memorabilia signs with Pete Rose and Drew Pearson in San Antonio.Click on the players to view their hand signed collectibles.
www.halloffamememorabilia.com   (532 words)

  
 Frisbee Hall of Fame
The Hall features the original inductees, and new members will be added each year at the International Frisbee Tournament, next year, early July in Atlantic Mine, Michigan.
Articles on the passing of Steady Ed Headrick, Hall of Fame member.
Original Members of the International Frisbee Hall of Fame (1978), and the Classes of 1980 and 1987
www.sas.it.mtu.edu /~dkwalika/frisbee/Hall.html   (103 words)

  
 Amateur Softball Association of America: Hall of Fame and Museum
The National Softball Hall of Fame is the ultimate goal for any player, coach, umpire or administrator who aspire to greatness in the sport.
With less than 400 inductees, the National Softball Hall of Fame is among the most difficult sports halls in the nation in which to gain membership.
Take a moment to browse through the Hall of Fame section and learn more about some of the sport's greatest athletes and their accomplishments.
www.softball.org /hall_of_fame/index.asp   (198 words)

  
 Hall of Fame   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The Nebraska Hall of Fame was established in 1961 to officially recognize prominent Nebraskans.
The Hall of Fame honors people (1) who were born in Nebraska, (2) who gained prominence while living in Nebraska, or (3) who lived in Nebraska and whose residence in Nebraska was an important influence on their lives and contributed to their greatness.
The Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission, with members appointed by the governor, is permitted to nominate one person to the Hall of Fame every two years.
info.neded.org /stathand/parttwo/hallfame.html   (1599 words)

  
 Rockabilly Hall of Fame(R) / Library / News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
As of July, 2004, the Rockabilly Hall of Fame® was sold to, and became a division of Rockabilly Music Preservation, Inc.
Use of the name Rockabilly Hall of Fame without permission (with or without any suffixes, prefixes or hyphens) is strictly prohibited by law.
This is a "people" Hall of Fame where the friends, fans, relatives (especially the children and grandchildren) of roots artists can gather, learn and have fun.
www.rockabillyhall.com   (1151 words)

  
 The Official web site for National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum
STILLWATER, OKLA. — There was not a seat available, as over 300 people attended the 31st Honors Banquet of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame at the OSU Student Union on the campus of Oklahoma State University.
It was a celebration of excellence and achievement within wrestling, highlighted by the induction of four new Distinguished Members into the Hall of Fame.
Plans are well underway for the 31st annual Honors Weekend and Induction Ceremony of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum scheduled for June 1-3, 2007 in Stillwater.
www.wrestlinghalloffame.org   (776 words)

  
 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
Break On Through: The Lasting Legacy of the Doors
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
www.rockhall.com   (39 words)

  
 Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame :: Welcome!
The Hall of Fame is going down to the Jays game on August 4,5,6 to watch the Jays.
With great kids, excellent top-notch instructors, delicious food and amazing weather the Hall of Fame's summer sleep-over camp was one to remember.
Joining those global dots is just what the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame has done in drawing participants to their annual KIDS ON DECK week-long summer camp program.
www.baseballhalloffame.ca   (927 words)

  
 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Bruce Sutter, who revolutionized the split-fingered fastball and was among the first of the closer specialists, was elected to the Hall of Fame and will be inducted July 30.
Wade Boggs became one of just 12 third basemen to be enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
Rules for Election to the Hall of Fame
www.baseballhalloffame.org /hof_weekend   (184 words)

  
 The Advertising Slogan Hall of Fame
The Advertising Slogan Hall Of Fame, sponsored by AdSlogans.com, recognizes excellence and best practice in advertising, benchmarking creativity -- identifying the best in branding.
Judging criteria included individual opinions as to whether a line did or did not merit inclusion in The Advertising Slogan Hall of Fame.
Through a complex series of algorithms 31 more slogans were selected and inducted into the Hall of Fame.
adslogans.co.uk /hof   (181 words)

  
 Juggling Hall of Fame - Index   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The Juggling Hall of Fame is maintained for the
Candidates are selected by the Juggling Hall of Fame Committee based on artistic and technical merit, creativity, and their influence on the field of juggling.
The Hall of Fame committee consists of Barry Bakalor, Andrew Conway, Mark Cosdon, Ben Schoenberg and Mary Wilkins.
www.juggling.org /fame   (111 words)

  
 Volleyball Hall of Fame
Six To Be Inducted into Hall of Fame October 2007
Bob Ctvrtlik of the United States, Kerri Pottharst of Australia, Andrea Gardini of Italy, Dimitar Zlatanov of Bulgaria, Carlos Nuzman of Brazil and Yuan Weimin of China will be inducted to the Volleyball Hall of Fame in an afternoon ceremony.
Volleyball Hall of Fame Women's Tournament- October 19-20, 2007
www.volleyhall.org   (115 words)

  
 Welcome to the New Jersey Hall of Fame
The results of the voting, both on-line and by ballot, will be certified by the prestigious accounting firm J.H. Cohn LLP, a generous and enthusiastic supporter of the Hall of Fame, and will be announced as soon as Governor Corzine is well enough to hold a Hall of Fame press conference.
The New Jersey Hall of Fame will be televising its inaugural ceremony in the spring of 2008 and is in the process of formalizing a contract with a network television station to air the ceremony.
The Hall of Fame also wants to send a message to children that they can and should strive for excellence in any endeavor of their choosing.
www.njhalloffame.com   (368 words)

  
 Official Website of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Dallas Chaparrals jersey worn by Hall of Famer Cliff Hagan.
TWO 2007 HALL OF FAME CLASS MEMBERS TO APPEAR AT THE BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME AUGUST 2ND
Basketball Hall of Fame to Host New England Dodge Dealers 3 on 3 Tournament in Downtown Springfield
www.hoophall.com   (197 words)

  
 College Football Hall of Fame
The College Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Class of 2007 took center stage as fans and well-wishers traveled to South Bend, Indiana to bestow their appreciation and gratitude for the 20 players and coaches recognized for their great...
Enshrinement Dinner, Show, and Mayor’s After-Party Celebration to be Hosted by Terry Bowden and Broadcasted by XM Radio.
Recognizable former college and NFL official to speak at Hall of Fame
www.collegefootball.org   (164 words)

  
 International Swimming Hall of Fame
The International Swimming Hall of Fame has taken the step into the digital age, with our Official Podcast called INSIDE ISHOF.
The ISHOF Guys, Bruce Wigo and Jarret Streiner will be bringing you the history and future history of aquatic sports, each and every month.
One Hall of Fame Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
www.ishof.org   (251 words)

  
 International Tennis Hall of Fame
In the Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championship singles final, he defeated countryman Nicolas Mahut, 6-4, 6-4, in the first all-French final in the tournament's 31-year history.  More…
The Gibson Guitar Champions Cup will feature Hall of Famers Jim Courier, John McEnroe and Mats Wilander as part of a new tournament played on the legendary grass courts at the Hall.  Read more...
International Tennis Hall of Fame · Home to the Legends of Tennis - Newport, RI All content/images copyright © International Tennis Hall of Fame, 2006   Site Map
www.tennisfame.com   (116 words)

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