This dynamic duo led the dogged pursuit of an NHL franchise for Tampa, leading to the Tampa Bay Lightning hitting the ice in 1992. Phil Esposito had tremendous connections to the NHL where he secured his place among the elite in NHL history in goals, points and assists. Henry Lee Paul was a legal advisor […]
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A self-taught golfer, Phil Galvano became the ultimate golf pro for the stars. Young Phil Galvano, born in 1915 to Sicilian immigrants, grew up in New York City. He worked as a caddy on Staten Island, eventually started playing the game and then ultimately began teaching it. Bob Hope’s agent was so impressed he sent Hope […]
For 2025, we are proud to honor two organizations. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County is among this year’s recipients. Boys and Girls Clubs of Manatee County is an afterschool and summer program that offers hope and opportunity to every child in the community, especially those who need it most. They provide the […]
For 2025, we are recognizing two outstanding organizations. One of this year’s honorees is Venice Challenger Baseball League “For all who dream to play, but can’t in the usual Little League way.” Venice Challenger Baseball is a baseball league designed for children who aren’t able to play baseball in the usual way. The program began […]
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Port St. Lucie, FL – A stellar mix of athletes and coaches were inducted into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame as part of the 2025 class. The seven-member class represents four different sports and includes two Super Bowl winners, a World Series winning manager, Women’s College World Series winning coach, a beloved broadcaster, a […]
Port St. Lucie, FL – A stellar mix of athletes and coaches has been tapped for induction into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame as part of the 2025 class. The seven-member class represents four different sports and includes two Super Bowl winners, a World Series winning manager, Women’s College World Series winning coach, a […]
Orlando, FL – The Florida Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the election of new officers to its esteemed Board of Directors, bringing a wealth of expertise and dedication to the organization. The newly elected officers are as follows: Keyna Cory – President Keyna Cory is President of Public Affairs Consultants. Keyna has […]
A stellar mix of athletes, coaches and support team members were inducted into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame as part of the 2024 class. The eight-member class represents six different sports and includes a seven-time NBA All-Star, a Super Bowl winner, a two-time women’s World Cup champion, a 14-time NCAA Track & Field Championship […]
The phrase “I get knocked down but I get up again” may be cliche, but for Osceola High’s Gunner Holland, it’s his mantra. The Osceola graduate has been knocked down plenty – broken bones, fractured ribs, chemical burns – you name it. However that never stopped Gunner from competing at a high level. The broken […]
In high-profile sports games, where athletes push their bodies to the limit, having an orthopedic doctor on the sidelines is not just a precaution – it’s essential. Injuries in these intense environments can happen in an instant, from fractures to ligament tears, immediate expert care is crucial for the safety and long- term health of the athletes. […]
Every day, we strive to ‘level the playing field’ for youth and bridge the achievement gap to success. – Orlando After-School All-Stars This year’s winner of the 2024 Hewell Family Fame for Fitness Award, and a check for $5,000, is the Orlando After-School All-Stars. Born out of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Inner City Games, Orlando After- School […]
The eight-member Florida Sports Hall of Fame class of 2024 will be inducted in a ceremony to be held at the Kia Center in Orlando on October 16.
– From Left to Right: Jeff Johnson, Vince Carter, Shannon Miller, Elaine Larsen, LeRoy Butler, Greg Coleman and Tom Coughlin – Jacksonville, FL — A stellar class of athletes was inducted into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame tonight in a celebration hosted at the historic Florida Theatre In Jacksonville. The seven-member 2023 class represents […]
Not too many kids can say that they have a bionic limb delivered to them by none other than Iron Man himself. But then again, not too many kids are like Alex Pring. When Alex was seven, he received the first 3D printed robotic arm made by Limbitless Solutions, a UCF-based company. And to top […]
Drafted by the New York Yankees on June 8, 1981, in the ninth round of free-agent draft, McGriff played for the Toronto Blue Jays, 1982-90; San Diego Padres, 1990-93; Atlanta Braves, 1993-97; and Tampa Bay Devil Rays, 1998. He was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022. Fred McGriff’s ability to hit […]
– From Left to Right: Rick Hatcher, Barry Smith, Tyrone Keys, Vincent “Vinny” Lecavalier, Pam Oliver, Renee Hildebrand, Rick Ankiel, Chris Nikic, James Jones, Lisa Wagner, Fred Ridley, Luis Gonzalez and Dexter Jackson. Missing: Leiza Fitzgerald. – TAMPA, FL — Some of Florida’s most iconic athletes were inducted into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame […]
Despite being born with Alpert syndrome, a genetic condition in which the bones in the skull, face and limbs are fused together and not separated in the womb… Despite living with a condition that Boston Children’s Hospital says happens once out of every 65,000 to 88,000 births… Despite all that, Justin was determined to live […]
Some of Florida’s most iconic athletes have been tapped for induction into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame as part of the 2022 Class. This year’s 12-member class represents careers spanning from 1979 to current and across seven different sports – baseball, bowling, fishing, football, golf and speed skating in addition to sports broadcasting. The […]
As a parent, it can be difficult to watch your teenager struggle with severe anxiety. One can feel helpless as their child’s school performance, social life, and familial relationships are hurt by their stress and apprehension. Anxiety is a very serious and debilitating disorder that can throw a person’s entire life into total upheaval, but […]
The Florida Sports Hall of Fame is excited to announce the addition of six new board members to the organization for three-year terms beginning in 2022. In addition, the board voted on the slate of officers for 2022-2023. New board members: Steve Eaves is Vice President Club and Team Relations for Fanatics, Inc., a global […]
The winner of the annual Bill Buchalter Spirit Award, presented by the Orlando Sentinel to high school athletes who have persevered through personal struggles, will also be awarded scholarship money, thanks to the family of the famed sportswriter who passed away in July 2021. The amount of the scholarship is still being determined. The Bill […]
(Submitted by Anya Willis, fitkids.info) Kids, like adults, need a certain amount of physical activity every day to stay healthy. According to Kids Health, 6- to 12-year-olds need around 60 minutes of exercise a day. This doesn’t have to mean going to the gym and lifting weights. It could look like running around in the […]
The Florida Sports Hall of Fame would like to acknowledge the passing of one of its most popular and beloved members with the passing of college football coaching great, Bobby Bowden, who served as the head coach of the Florida State University Seminoles’ football team from the 1976 to 2009 seasons. During his time at […]
Back-to Back Championships Give the Tampa Bay Lightning Their Second Consecutive, and Third Overall, Stanley Cup Championship “On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Florida Sports Hall of Fame, we congratulate the repeat Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning,” Tim Ramsberger, Chairman and President of the Florida Sports Hall of Fame. Tampa, FL […]
Joe Russell Sr., a long-time youth sports coach and organizer, will be presented with the Florida Sports Hall of Fame’s (FSHOF) Hewell Family Fame for Fitness Award at the organization’s Nov. 12 induction ceremony at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. In addition, former Orlando Sentinel public relations executive Bert Lacey will posthumously receive the […]
The Florida Sports Hall of Fame Fan Club is pleased to announce that it has raised enough money through its Student Scholarship Program to sponsor all 117 children attending Florida Citrus Sports’ annual summer camp. Each camper will receive a student membership to the Fan Club which includes a tablet bag, pen and discounts to […]