1carol
Joined: 17 Jul 2003
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Location: Phoenix AZ
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| Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 6:02 am Post subject: Dee honored by her other heritage |
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We discussed the Jewish Athlete on the Rebkell board.
Let's discuss the Italian Athlete here. Anyone have additions?
I know there are good Italians out there with strong opinions :lol:
I found this article to be interesting and informative.
Quote: http://santaclarabroncos.collegesports.com/genrel/080205aab.html
Aug. 2, 2005
Pastorini to be inducted into National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
CHICAGO, Ill. - Continuing to build and foster the Italian American tradition of excellence, the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce that former Santa Clara University quarterback Dan Pastorini will be inducted in its Hall of Fame class of 2005.
Celebrating athletic achievement, unwavering integrity, community service, and dedication to the values of the Italian American heritage, the 28th Annual Induction Ceremony Gala Dinner will be held on November 5th, 2005 in the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Chicago and Towers. Tennis champion Jennifer Capriati, football pioneer John Conti, Pastorini and baseball superstar Mike Piazza will join the ranks of some 200 inductees enshrined in the Hall of Fame. Baseball Hall of Famer and NIASHF Inductee Tommy Lasorda will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the event.
Honorees at the Gala will include 2005 Sportsman of the Year Nick Giachino and 2004-05 Athlete of the Year Diana Taurasi. In addition, there will be a special tribute to Mary Lou Retton celebrating her Gold Medal-winning performance in 1984. The event will be produced by the Onesti Entertainment Company and will feature top-level entertainment performances, including Rock & Roll legends Joey Dee & the Starliters. |
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