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Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2010 Inductees

The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the members of the Class of 2010, as chosen by vote of the statewide Honors Court committee.

"The Class of 2010 brings eight of the most impressive résumés we have ever seen," says Hall of Fame President Eddie Webb. "These individuals exemplify the Commonwealth's diversity in sports from swimming to football, as well as decades of achievement."

Herman Moore, University of Virginia All-American football player and 1st round draft choice for the Detroit Lions in 1991.

Whitney Hedgepeth, All-American swimmer at University of Texas and Olympic Gold medalist.

Alonzo Mourning, Georgetown University All-American, NBA All-Star and Olympic Gold Medalist in 2000.

Jim Dombrowski, member of the College Football Hall of Fame and 11 year career in the NFL with the New Orleans Saints.

Dave Robbins, the winningest college basketball coach in Virginia history from Virginia Union University with an overall record of 693-175.

Larry Peccatiello, William and Mary Hall of Fame football inductee and 40 year professional coaching career in the NFL.

Helmut Werner, All-American soccer player at Lynchburg College and 43 year coaching career at Randolph Macon College.

Jim Ducibella, Virginia Press Association Award recipient and over 20 years of coverage of professional football and golf.

The 39th annual induction ceremony will take place on April 24, 2010, at the Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel & Waterfront Conference Center, as the crowning event of Hall of Fame Weekend. Tickets go on sale January 15, 2010.

For more information call (757) 393-8031.

Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
206 High Street
Portsmouth VA 23705
757-393-8031

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