California Sports Hall of Fame to hold induction class in Ontario
I'm sure some of you may recall a council meeting, more than a year ago, when Mayor Paul Leon made it known his mission to bring the California Sports Hall of Fame to the city.
It was a bit random at the time but now it looks like Leon has delivered a bit on that promise.
The California Sports Hall of Fame has decided to hold its Class of 2011 induction ceremony at the Ontario Convention Center on Feb. 27.
"This is happening right here in our city," Leon said.
During the 5th annual induction ceremony, five California sports icons will receive recognition and become a permanent part of California sports history:
· Dick Vermeil: NFL Super Bowl shampion, St. Louis Rams
· Mike Haynes: NFL hall of famer, Los Angeles Raiders
· Ken Norton: WBC heavyweight champion, World Boxing Hall of Famer
· Tony Lopez: 3-time world boxing champion
· Bob Miller: Longtime play-by-play announcer of the Los Angeles Kings
But Leon said he is not done. Ultimately, he would like to see a shrine built in Ontario for the California Sports Hall of Fame.
"We look at Ontario, and we are a destination," he said. "This is a place people want to be."
Councilman Alan Wapner said he wanted to thank Leon for his efforts.
"You're too humble for your own good," Wapner said. "You've been at the forefront of all of this and I want to thank you."
A reception for the induction will be held at 5 p.m., with dinner & induction ceremony taking place at 6 p.m.
Tickets for the dinner and ceremony are $260.
Induction reception, dinner & ceremony is $400 per ticket.
For more information, call 909-481-3541 or e-mail support@californiasportshalloffame.org.
The Ontario Convention Center is at 2000 E. Convention Center Way.
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