Omaha Sports hall of fame Grand Opening reception May 23

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Omaha Sports Hall of Fame


Sports Hall of Fame Class Announced


The first ten inductees for the new Omaha Sports Hall of Fame are announced, a class rich in all-Americans, Heisman Trophy winners, Olympic greats, national champions, record holders, and civic leaders.

The first to be enshrined in the new hall at the museum are Bob Boozer, Marlin Briscoe, Connie Clausen, Eric Crouch, Bob Gibson, Nile Kinnick, Dave Rimington, Johnny  Rodgers, Gale Sayers and Roger Sayers. Both Connie Clausen and Roger Sayers (right) attended a news conference announcing the names.For more information,  click here.
 
The inductees were selected from a ballot listed on the Durham's Web site, and voted on by web visitors. The hall officially opens at the museum on Wednesday, May 23, with a reception and ribbon cutting followed by a special  inaugural banquet highlighting each member of the 2007 class.


Sports Hall of Fame Reception

On Wednesday, May 23, the Sports Hall of Fame at the Durham Western Heritage Museum
officially opens with a cocktail reception and ribbon cutting.

The reception will be followed by a special inaugural banquet highlighting
each member of the 2007 class. To view the Sports Hall of Fame Corporate
Sponsor Brochure, click here.

Sports Hall of Fame Reception ~ Schedule of Events:

Durham Western Heritae Museum
                                    5:45 - 6:45 p.m.   Cocktail Reception
                                     6:45 p.m.            Transportation Departs for Embassy Suites
                                   
Downtown Embassy Suites Hotel
                                     6:30 - 7:15 p.m.   Cash Bar Reception
                                     7 p.m.                 Transportation Arrives from Museum
                                     7:15 p.m.            Dining Room Opens
                                     7:30 p.m.             Invocation  
                                     7:35 p.m.             Dinner Served

Inaugural Class of Inductees
                                        Bob Boozer           Nile Kinnick
                                        Marlon Briscoe      Johnny Rodgers
                                        Connie Claussen    Dave Rimington
                                        Eric Crouch           Gale Sayers
                                        Bob Gibson           Roger Sayers

Emcee
Dave Webber ~ Sports Director, WOWT

Seating is Limited. For more information or to make a dinner reservation, contact Ashley at (402) 444-5499.

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Speaking of Rimington :

PHOTOGRAPHY (Mark Davis)
Former NU star Rimington finds peace behind the lens