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Hall of Fame
Competitive sport has always been an important part of Southern Florida. Just
look at the area's extensive list of amateur and professional sports teams! From
the Miami Dolphins and the Miami Hurricanes to the Miami Heat and the Florida
Panthers, the community of Southern Florida is ripe with sporting opportunities.
But wait! There's more! Southern Florida is also home to the original PGA
National Golf Club and the PGA Tour's Honda Classic, the big-time tennis
tournament, the Lipton International Players Championship, and the NASCAR track
at Homestead. Venus and Serena Williams trained along Palm Beach and Mark
Calcavecchia taught classes at North Shore High School before going on to win
the British Open. As you can see, following the flow of sport in Broward County
is a fulltime job - and the above list doesn't even include prominent high
school teams and extracurricular clubs! Athletes are an important part of any
community, and nothing could be truer in Fort Lauderdale and Broward County.
That's why the Broward County Sports Hall of Fame makes an effort to honor and
recognize prominent Broward County residents that have made it their life's work
to set a higher standard of excellence through sportsmanship and dedication.
Awakening the athlete inside is easy in Fort Lauderdale, so grab a friend and
get ready to visit the local legends inside the Broward County Sports Hall of
Fame!
Every Sport has its Hero - Past Inductees in the Broward County Sports Hall
of Fame
With nearly 70 past inductees, the Broward County Sports Hall of Fame is one
of Fort Lauderdale's most prominent sport-related facilities. Sports recognized
in the Hall of Fame include everything from diving and archery to soccer and
waterskiing, ensuring that no sport legend should ever go unsung. Customers of
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Van Rental Orlando long distance movers will be sure to recognize a few of the
Hall's most prominent past inductees. These include:
- Ed "Whitey" Ford - Known as one of the New York Yankees' and baseball's
"All Time Greats" this 43 year Fort Lauderdale resident was inducted into
the Broward County Sports Hall of Fame in 2005. "Whitey" debuted with the
Yankees back in 1950. He would later become an eight-time All-Star and the
1961 Cy Young Award winner. "Whitey" also holds the records for the most
career wins in the history of the New York Yankees with 236.
- Eddie Jones - Before retiring in 2005, Eddie Jones spent 17 years in the NFL
with the Miami Dolphins. He was president of the club from 1995 to 2005. During
his tenure with the Dolphins, Jones received numerous honors for his community
contributions. Jones is also an Air Force veteran.
- Laurie Fleming Rowley - A native of Fort Lauderdale, Laurie Fleming Rowley
is one of the county's All Time Tennis Greats. Laurie won her first National Age
Group Championship at the Orange Bowl Tennis Tournament when she was just 10.
Since turning pro in 1973, Laurie has competed in Wimbledon, the US Open, and
the French Open. She was ranked 13th in the world at one point.
Do You Know a Local Legend?
Do you or any of your Fort Lauderdale We are one of the top USA movers, the
best residential, commercial, long distance, storage, or overseas moving
companies crew know of a local Broward County sports star? If so, now's the time
to submit your nomination form! The next Broward County Sports Hall of Fame
banquet is set to take place on Tuesday, October the 17th, 2006 at the Broward
County Convention Center. Customers of Fort Lauderdale We are one of the top USA
movers, the best residential, commercial, long distance, storage, or overseas
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encouraged to nominate either a long-time resident of Broward County, or an
individual who attended school in the county or an individual who competed in
the county as an athlete or coach. Free Moving Estimate from New York to
California encourages visitors to attend the upcoming banquet as the community
unites to celebrate some of Fort Lauderdale's most prominent mentors. Tickets to
the annual celebration are between $500 and $750 for a 10 person table. A silent
auction is also held during the night's proceedings. A reception and dinner is
also included. To learn more about the Broward County Sports Hall of Fame before
embarking on your upcoming Fort Lauderdale We are one of the top USA movers, the
best residential, commercial, long distance, storage, or overseas moving
companies vacation please email
jowebb@broward.org.
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