Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum/Sports Legends at Camden Yards hosts successful conference
Multiple tours of venues in the area were included during the conference including a a walkthrough of Oriole Park at Camden Yards given by one of the stadium’s original architects, Janet Marie Smith. Look for more recaps on the educational sessions from the conference coming to this website soon! Mark your calendars! The 40th International Sports Heritage Association Annual Conference will be hosted by the San Diego Hall of Champions on Oct. 12-14, 2010.
Pritchard named Schroeder Award winnerPhil Pritchard, Vice President and Curator of the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, has been named the 2009 winner of the Schroeder Award by the International Sports Heritage Association (ISHA). The Schroeder Award is the highest honor presented by ISHA and is awarded to an individual for his/her meritorious service of lasting nature in the sports heritage industry.
“I am certainly honored and deeply humbled,” stated Pritchard. “Looking at past winners, it is great to see that we all have one goal in mind…to preserve the history of sport...and for that, I am grateful and thankful.” Pritchard joined the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988 and has been instrumental in the museum’s growth highlighted by its move to a new location in downtown Toronto in 1993. He continues today to play an integral role in the Hall of Fame’s growth with his involvement in its latest expansion project. In late 2007, the Hall of Fame agreed to a long-term lease commitment to relocate the Hockey Resource Centre and Archives (HRCA) to a new $34 million, four-pad arena complex to be constructed in Toronto's Lakeshore West district. The facility also is the permanent training and practice facilities for both the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Marlies Hockey clubs. Opened in early September, the HRCA now occupies approximately 18,000 square feet. The new state-of-the-art archive and research facility further supports the Hockey Hall of Fame's continued growth and development.
Pritchard has also gained great notoriety for his role of walking the Stanley Cup out onto the ice to be presented to the NHL champions, a duty he has performed since 1994. His recognition with the Stanley Cup became the subject of a MasterCard “Priceless” TV commercial in Canada. Born in Oakville, Ontario, Canada Pritchard began his professional career in 1986 starting in media relations with the Ontario Hockey League. He also worked the 1986 IIHF World U20 Junior Championship. In addition to his responsibilities with the Hockey Hall of Fame, Pritchard served many years on the Board of Directors for the ISHA including multiple terms as an officer.
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The International Sports Heritage Association’s 39th Annual Conference took place Oct. 27-29, 2009 in Baltimore, Maryland. The three-day event included a mix of educational and thought-provoking sessions along with entertainment featuring nationally renowned speakers.
Among the keynote speakers was former Super Bowl champion head coach Brian Billick (left) and former U.S. Congressman/NBA star/Olympic athlete Tom McMillen.
<<<PHOTO: Phil Pritchard received the 2009 Schroeder Award during "An Evening of Champions" dinner at ISHA’s 39th Annual Conference at the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore on October 28. Presenting the award to Pritchard was ISHA President Sheila Kelly..jpg)
During his more than 20-year career with the Hockey Hall of Fame, Pritchard has traveled the globe to promote the museum and exhibit its collection. In all, he has visited more than 35 countries and he has attended a number of key amateur, pro, and international hockey (men and women) championships including Olympic Games and World Championships.
Tuck has spent 60 years promoting Delaware athletics. Beginning in 1949, Tuck played a key role in the formation of Delaware Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) sports programs that served thousands of children. One of his many early innovations was the creation of a girls’ sports league which, in its heyday, saw Tuck supervising 139 teams and more than 1,000 athletes competing in 15 baseball, bowling, basketball and softball leagues. Mulrooney was also responsible for the formation of parochial football leagues in New Castle County that developed hundreds of outstanding athletes.
