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William "Buck" Dawson, 1920-2008
The International Sports Heritage Association has lost one of its founding fathers. Buck Dawson, the organization’s first President, passed away on April 4 at the age of 87.
"Buck's committment and passion not only for his first love of swimming but for all sports epitomizes what the International Sports Heritage Association is all about," commented ISHA President Dave Chase. "His nearly four decades of support of our organization will never be forgotten."
See story on International Swimming Hall of Fame's website>>>
Buck Dawson
A Remembrance
by Ed Harris (April 5)
He was a gentle man, a humorous man, a giving man, a soulful and charismatic man. He gave us his laughter, his experience, his stories of starlets, celebrities and fawned conquests – always with just enough twist that left you wondering, “Is that the way it really happened?”
He truly did know them all, and his exceptional vision that pierced his fun-loving attitude about life resulted in the foundation of what we refer to today as the International Sports Heritage Association.
As one of our three founding fathers, Buck Dawson will be forever remembered fondly by all who knew him. To honor his memory, we should pause a moment in our busy lives to reflect on his caring demeanor, his robust laugh, and his entertaining tales recounting his many adventures with the sporting greats of yesteryear.
May he rest in peace with the knowledge that we will keep him in our hearts forever.
Ed Harris is a long-time ISHA member and currently serves on the organization's Board of Directors as Treasurer.
Job postings
The Bobby Orr Hall of Fame is looking for a manager for the museum.
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Cincinnati to host 2008 ISHA Conference
The 2008 International Sports Heritage Association’s annual conference will be hosted by the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum.
ISHA’s 38th annual conference will take place at the Hyatt Regency in Cincinnati on November 11-13, 2008. The theme for the 2008 conference is “Celebrating Sports Heritage – Traditions We Embrace.”
A detailed conference schedule and list of speakers will be announced by ISHA’s conference committee at a later date.
Fifty Years ago in 1958, the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame was established. In this Golden anniversary Year, the Reds Hall of Fame recognizes the achievements of all 75 Reds legends who have achieved the elite honor of induction into the Reds Hall of Fame while honoring the rich tradition and storied history of America’s first all-professional baseball team.
This museum is widely recognized as the premier team Hall of Fame in the country. The Reds Hall of Fame encompasses 16,000 square feet of interactive, informative and topical exhibits. The Reds Hall also boasts many impactful, educational and entertaining programs and services that serve as a bonus to the Great American Ball Park experience and a destination location for Reds and baseball fans from everywhere.
Visit the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum online>>>
Membership directory available online for members
The 2007 International Sports Heritage Association Directory is a great tool to help you seek out your peers in the sports history industry. As an added benefit of your membership, you can also access the directory as a PDF. Log-in to the members side and click on FAQ to gain access to the directory. Then, save it to your desktop and you'll never leave the office without being a click away from great contact information for the sports heritage industry.
If you have any questions regarding the 2007 directory, please contact Executive Director Karen Bednarski. | Email Karen now.
