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Visionary Leaders Phil Esposito and Henry Lee Paul
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 ...
Read More »Local Legend Award Winner Phil Galvano
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 ...
Read More »Hewell Family Fame for Fitness Award – 2025
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 ...
Read More »2025 Hewell Family Fame for Fitness Award
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 ...
Read More »The Official Florida Sports Hall of Fame Merchandise Store
Now Open! From hats and tees to polos and backpacks, premium Florida Sports Hall of Fame gear is finally here. Celebrate the legends who shaped Florida sports by repping the brand ...
Read More »Welcome to the Class of 2025!
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 ...
Read More »Mike Alstott, Jim Leyland and Ricky Carmichael Headline 2025 Florida Sports Hall of Fame Induction Class
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. ...
Read More »Florida Sports Hall of Fame Elects New Officers to Board of Directors
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 ...
Read More »Welcome to the Class of 2024
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 ...
Read More »The Indomitable Spirit of Gunner Holland
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 ...
Read More »It’s not always the athletes on the field that are the heroes. Sometimes those heroes are rarely seen.
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 ...
Read More »2024 Hewell Family Fame for Fitness Award
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 ...
Read More »Tracy McGrady, Jan Stephenson and William “Bar None” Floyd Headline 2024 Florida Sports Hall of Fame Induction Class
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.
Read More »Leroy Butler, Tom Coughlin, Vince Carter, Headline 2023 Florida Sports Hall of Fame Induction Class
– 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 ...
Read More »Alex Pring – No Limits!
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 ...
Read More »Fred McGriff unanimously elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame
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 ...
Read More »STELLAR 2022 CLASS INDUCTED INTO THE FLORIDA SPORTS HALL OF FAME
– 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 ...
Read More »Justin Williams Never Gave Up
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 ...
Read More »DEXTER JACKSON, PAM OLIVER, VINNY LECAVALIER HEADLINE 2022 FLORIDA SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CLASS
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 ...
Read More »Tips for Teaching Your Teen How to Cope with Anxiety
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 ...
Read More »Florida Sports Hall of Fame Announces Six New Board Members and Officer Appointments for 2022‑23
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 ...
Read More »BILL BUCHALTER SPIRIT AWARD SCHOLARSHIP ESTABLISHED
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, ...
Read More »3 Affordable Ways To Encourage Your Child’s Sports Interests
(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 ...
Read More »Passing of Hall of Fame Coach Bobby Bowden
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 ...
Read More »The Lightning Have Done It Again!
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, ...
Read More »Russell To Receive Hewell Family Fame For Fitness Award; Inaugural Founder’s Award To Lacey
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 ...
Read More »FSHOF FAN CLUB PROVIDES STUDENT MEMBERSHIPS TO ALL 117 CHILDREN ATTENDING FLORIDA CITRUS SPORTS SUMMER CAMP
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 ...
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