Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum/Sports Legends at Camden Yards to Host 2009 Conference
Mark your calendars! The 39th International Sports Heritage Association Annual Conference will be held in Baltimore, Maryland on October 27-29, 2009. The conference will be hosted by ISHA member Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum/Sports Legends at Camden Yards.
2009/2010 ISHA Membership Directory
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2009 ISHA Communication Awards deadline
The deadline for the 2009 ISHA Communication Awards is July 31, 2009. For the Communication Awards document reviewing the process for submitting entries and the application form, click here>>>.
Member news
F. Tucker “Tuck” Mulrooney Honored in the Class of 2009 at the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame
May 4, 2009 - The board of directors and staff of the International Sports Heritage Association (ISHA) wish to congratulate 2000 Schroeder Award winner, F. Tucker “Tuck” Mulrooney, on his upcoming induction into the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame.
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.
Mulrooney was instrumental in the development of the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame serving not only as one of the founding fathers, but completing two terms as president also. Beginning in 1990, Tuck led the search for the organization’s permanent site, which culminated with construction of the Hall of Fame at Frawley Stadium.
Tuck has dedicated his life to sport and sport heritage. We are delighted to see that his efforts in support of Delaware sport are being recognized by his peers. ISHA joins in recognizing Tuck’s contributions to the heritage community.
Congratulations Tuck! You deserve it!
Additional information on Tuck can be found on the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame website.
Photo: Courtesy of Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame
[Mar. 12, 2009] Former ISHA President dead at 68
Profootballhof.com reports: John Bankert (right), who spent his entire professional career at the Pro Football Hall of Fame including serving as the museum’s executive director, died early Thursday morning after a lengthy illness. He was 68.
[Feb. 9, 2009] NASCAR Hall of Fame fills two of its vital positions
NASCAR.com reports: The Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA) is excited to welcome Kevin Schlesier as exhibits manager, and Michele Leopold as registrar and collections manager for the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
[Feb. 5, 2009] Mike Weir to be Inducted into Canadian Golf Hall of Fame
The Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) in Oakville, Ont. Canada are proud to announce that Mike Weir has been elected as the 2009 inductee into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame.
[Jan. 31, 2009] The Pro Football Hall of Fame elects six to Class of 2009
Profootballhof.com reports: Wide receiver Bob Hayes, guard Randall McDaniel, defensive end Bruce Smith, linebacker Derrick Thomas, owner Ralph Wilson, and defensive back Rod Woodson make up the Class of 2009 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinees.
[June 2] USGA museum all about sharing history
ISHA Member: USGA Museum
Golfweek.com reports: When some of golf’s most prized possessions literally began crumbling to pieces in the USGA’s museum, the game’s governing body finally decided its historical preservation needed an upgrade…
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