Hampton Roads Community News
11 Inducted Into Old School Legends Hall of Fame
The Old School Legends Hall of Fame inducted 11 individuals at its 6th Annual Basketball Banquet in Chesapeake, honoring players, coaches, and contributors from Hampton Roads and Richmond for their leadership and contributions to the sport.
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CHESAPEAKE
The Old School Legends Hall of Fame held its 6th Annual Hampton Roads Old School Legends Basketball Banquet on September 21 at the Chesapeake Conference Center. Dr. Tonita C. Phillips was the guest speaker.
Founder and organizer John Speller created the organization to recognize outstanding basketball players, coaches and contributors from Hampton Roads and Richmond.
During this year’s awards ceremony, Speller, assisted by Dr. Phillips, inducted 11 persons into the Old School Legends Hall of Fame: Coach Karen Barefoot, Adrena Livingston Foy, Coach Kenneth Brown, Norman Deloatch Jr., Desiree Finney, Munden Guy Morgan, Darnay Ward, Coach Lonnie Blow Jr., Larry Rubama, Ashley Mason Springer and the Late Patrick Fitzgerald Creecy (posthumously).
Inductees received a jacket bearing the Hall of Fame patch, symbolizing inspiration, tenacity and leadership, both on and off the court, noted Speller.
The organization is a supporter of the Shriners’ Hospital for Children’s Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.

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