Record #:

7171

Author(s):

Timblin, Carol

Abstract:

The Greater Charlotte Sports Hall of Fame honors the city's sports heroes. For membership honorees must be at least 50 years old, have distinguished themselves through their exemplary sports achievements and good character, and either be from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region or have resided there at least ten years. The eight members of the hall of fame are David Thompson (basketball); Floyd Mason Simmons, Jr. (track); Dale Earnhardt (NASCAR racing); Bobby Jones (basketball); Jeff Mullins (basketball); Jim Beatty (track); Hoyt Wilhelm (professional baseball).

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 72 Issue 12, May 2005, p44-46, 48, 50, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Sports museums--Charlotte; Athletes--Mecklenburg County