Newport Sports Museum

Address:

100 Newport Center Drive
#100
Newport Beach, California 92660

Phone:

(949) 721-9333

Fax:

(949) 721-9399

Email:

dana@newportsportsmuseum.org

Web:

newportsportsmuseum.org/

Newport Sports Museum

Hours

Mon-Sat 10-5

Admission

Free

Description

The Newport Sports Museum was founded 16 years ago by John W. Hamilton, who spent more than half a century amassing a vast collection of sports memorabilia that offers a unique look at the history and excitement of virtually all sports. Mr. Hamilton believed passionately that sports and athletics serve as a turning point in the lives of young people.

Our unique approach utilizes professional athletes who volunteer their time to come to our facility and speak to large groups of children about the importance of staying in school, off drugs and away from gangs. Each athlete has a very personal and motivating story to share, illustrating their core strengths of hard work, determination and ability to succeed against the odds and flourish in sports.

In the last year alone, over 5800 children were able to learn from accomplished athletes and sports professionals through our youth outreach education programs; many of whom had free transportation provided by the museum. Additionally, 7500 visitors toured the museum free of charge with their families.



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American Champions and Barrier Breakers
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February 17, 2012-July 30, 2012

All Day Event
Location: USGA Museum, Far Hills, NJ-NJ


"American Champions and Barrier Breakers: Jackie Robinson, Joe Louis and Althea Gibson,” exhibit will be on display from Feb. 17, 2012, to July 30, 2012, and celebrates the lives of Robinson, Louis and Gibson, their sports achievements and their important legacies. The exhibit will feature artifacts, documents and photographs of these three American icons while calling attention to the numerous contributions that African Americans have made to golf for more than a century.
 
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