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January 2020 - HEB Sports Hall of Fame Newsletter

1/20/2020

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January's Newsletter Topics

  • Spotlight: Who Are the 2020 Sports Hall of Fame Inductees?
  • Feature Article: Save the Date and Spread the News
  • ​Coming Soon: The Sports Hall of Fame Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Who Are the 2020 Sports Hall of Fame Inductees? 

Individual Inductees

LD Bell High School volleyball and basketball star, Elizabeth qualified for the 1984 Texas Junior Olympic volleyball and basketball teams. She was second team all-district in basketball her sophomore year and first team all-district as a junior and senior. In volleyball, she was first team all-district every year at BHS. In 1984, Elizabeth played both basketball and volleyball in the Texas Coaches East-West All-Star games. She received a full scholarship to Texas A&M for basketball and was on the starting team as a freshman. 
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Elizabeth Buffo
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Andy Cargile
​Coach/Administrator Category

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Andy was a coach for four years in HEB, seven in Dallas and two in Grand Prairie. He was Trinity High School Principal for 10 years and has been on the HEB School Board since 2008. He has volunteered in Little Dribblers and girls softball. He played in State Basketball finals in high school. He also played college basketball and was captain of the team as well as All-Conference. He was Coach of the Year in Dallas and was inducted into The Thomas Jefferson High School Athletic Hall of Fame. 
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Kyle is very successful youth sports coach whose resume includes 30 years of football (MCPWFBCA), 20 years of baseball (Tri-Cities Baseball), 10 years of basketball (Mid-Cities Basketball)and 5 years of baseball (BHS Summer Baseball League). Kyle is currently coaching Outlaws Baseball at Texas Star. MCPWFBCA Board member since 1996 and President 2016. Through his coaching he teaches many life skills to his players. 
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Kyle Cobern
Community/Youth Category

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Ryan Alan Roberts
Athlete Category

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Ryan attended Donna Park Elementary, Bedford Junior High and LD Bell High School. While at BHS, his baseball highlights included: 1997,1998,1999 All District, All Northeast Tarrant County by the Fort Worth Star Telegram; 1999 District 6-5A MVP; 1999 Texas  All-State. He attended Eastfield College and won the NJCAA Division III World Series. He was named MAC All-American short stop and All-Conference. His professional career included time with Toronto Blue Jays, Texas Rangers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Tamp Bay Rays, Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox and the Oakland Athletics. 
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Tony was 1994 National Champion in 50 and 100 freestyle in swimming for Trinity High School. His records still standing at THS are: the 50, 100 and 200 freestyle relay and the 200 medley relay. He has 10 All-American swimming awards. He went to Texas A&M on a full ride swimming scholarship. 
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Tony Tommasi
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Honor Teams

2003-2004
​LD Bell High School
​Boys Basketball Team

2007
​Trinity High School
​Football Team

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Save the Date & Spread the Word

What?   The 2020 Hurst-Euless-Bedford Sports Hall of Fame Inductee Banquet
When?   Saturday February 15, 2020 - Doors open at 5:30 pm & dinner is served at 6:30 pm

Where? Hurst Conference Center
Why?     This is a chance to get dressed up, enjoy a great meal and rub shoulders with the Who's Who of our                  community!You don't want to miss the 2020 HEB Sports Hall of Fame Inductee Banquet
How?   Three Ways to Purchase Tickets: 
  • Online at www.hebshf.com
  • In person at Pennington Stadium Athletic Office 1501 Central Dr. Bedford, TX or call 817-399-2323
  • Mail check with completed ticket order form - download copy 

                                   ******Get your tickets before prices go up on February 3rd******

IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND, YOU CAN STILL HONOR THE INDUCTEES AND HELP SUPPORT THE HEB SPORTS HALL OF FAME FOUNDATION BY MAKING A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION. NO GIFT IS TOO SMALL AND EVERY DOLLAR HELPS WITH THE COST OF THE BANQUET AS WELL AS PLAQUES FOR THE INDUCTEES.
​YOU CAN MAIL A CHECK OR DONATE ONLINE BY CLICKING HERE.



The Sports Hall of Fame Annual Charity Golf Tournament

  • Venue is The Texas Star Golf Course.
  • Event date is Monday, June 1, 2020. 
  • Sign-In & Packet Pickup begins at 7:30 am
  • For your convenience, you will be able to register and pay online closer to the event to secure your spot. Downloading the registration form and mailing it in with your check is always an option for those who prefer that method. 

Just So You Know...

You can nominate future Sports Hall of Fame Inductees on our website . It's quick and easy. 
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Do you own or manage a business in Hurst-Euless-Bedford?  You should become a Community Partner with the HEB Sports Hall of Fame Foundation! Go to our website home page to learn more. 
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June 2019 - HEB Sports Hall of Fame Newsletter

6/28/2019

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June's Newsletter Topics

  • Spotlight: Pennington Field Stadium Plaque Project
  • Feature Article: The HEB SHF Fourth Annual Golf Tournament
  • Coming Soon: Who's Being Inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame in 2020?

Pennington Field Stadium
Plaque Project

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If you have been to Pennington Field Stadium in the last two months, chances are you saw things are starting to look a little different. In April of this year, The Plaque Project began and every inductee plaque and picture was removed from the walls of the stadium.

After many years of exposure to the elements, some of the photos were in poor shape. Matting had watermarks and mold from moisture inside the frames and some frames were cracked or coming part. The photos were sent off to Bowie On Bowie, a custom picture framer, where they were removed from their frames, restored and re-framed. Where we previously had different colors and styles of frames, we now have one cohesive design. Every frame is identical and complements the plaque it is paired with. Once the plaques came down, each was power-washed within an inch of its life. When they went back up, they were virtually gleaming!

The new layout design calls for odd number years of induction to one side of the stadium entrance and even numbers on the other side. By the time the 2019-2020 school year officially begins, all plaques and photos should be in place with room for more to be added in the years to come. All the plaque project work is being done by V/GO, Inc.

The Plaque Project gives a much needed face lift to the Sports Hall of Fame at Pennington Field Stadium and gives us room to grow so we may continue to honor HEB Sports Hall of Fame inductees and teams.  This project is just one example of how we put foundation money to use. Remember, as a non-profit, we rely completely upon donations to pay for everything. That includes every single inductee plaque and photo, the inductee banquet and scholarships for young athletes from L.D. Bell and Trinity High School. Without community support (that's YOU), we would not be able to do what we do. It is only with your support that we can continue to celebrate these exceptional individuals and teams; stimulate interest in youth sports; and last but not least, honor those who have served as an inspiration to so many. If you currently support the HEB Sports Hall of Fame through donations, we thank you. Your contribution is helping us make things happen!

By September 2019, we will have plaques and photos spanning 21 years (that's from 1995 to 2016).  So where are the other four year's worth of plaques?  Unfortunately, inductees from 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 don't have plaques up on the walls of Pennington Field Stadium yet. The good news is, every donation gets us closer to being able to get another year's plaques ordered. In fact, if each person reading this article right now clicked the Donation button below and made a one time Level 4 Donation of $75 (that's 
$2.50 a day for just one month), we would be able to purchase the 2017 plaques tomorrow! 

i want to donate!

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The HEB Sports Hall of Fame Fourth Annual Golf Tournament 

PictureBarry Fuller, Rodney Barthelemess, Lamar Kirk and Phil Schwartz
We posted about the SHF Fourth Annual Golf Tournament at the Texas Star Golf Course on Facebook and Twitter. Do you follow us on social media? You should! We streamed live video from the tournament and shared photos of the event on Facebook throughout the day.

There were 18 teams consisting of former Sports Hall of Fame inductees, leaders from the City of Hurst, City of Euless and City of Bedford as well as local businesses and every secondary school in the HEB Independent School District.

First of all, we have to give props to all of the individuals and businesses who sponsored the tournament and made it possible. Our Platinum Sponsors: The Chuck & Gary Sibley Sports Fund and Campus Care Communities; Silver Sponsors: Cardinal's Sports Center & Athletic Supply Co.; Bronze Sponsor: BSN Sports, Kyle Hall & Texas Star Recognition; Honor Sponsor: Mayor Jim Griffin; Hole Sponsors: Bronco's Sports Bar & Grill, Kinney's Automotive and City of Hurst; In-Kind Sponsors: All About Recognition, BSN Sports, Carey's Sporting Goods, HEB ISD, Mark Myers, Paragon Sports Constructors, Pioneer Athletics, The Last Rose Novels, Avid Golfer, Bear Creek Golf Club, Golf Center of Arlington, Riverside Golf Club, Shady Valley Country Club and Sky Creek Ranch Golf Course. 

Secondly, congratulations to the winning team, Field Rats. Trinity High School's own Barry Fuller, Rodney Barthelemess, Lamar Kirk and Phil Schwartz took first place in the tournament. Their team will be immortalized on the tournament plaque plus they each took home a prize for coming in first. Everyone had a great time at the Texas Star Golf Course on one of the most beautiful days we could hope for. We celebrated with a raffle,  prizes and a hamburger buffet for all the players.


​For those of you who have not jumped on the social media bandwagon, we have other ways of sharing photos from the tournament, so don't worry about missing out. Click here to see photos of all 18 teams as well as other tournament pictures. You may even see a few familiar faces! 


Who's Being Inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame in 2020? 

We are very excited about announcing the outstanding individuals who will be the next HEB Sports Hall of Fame Inductees!

But...we just can't tell you right now. Remember, we told you at the top of the newsletter that this is a Coming Soon item. 

​That being said, we will tell you soon. We promise!  


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January 2019 - HEB Sports Hall of Fame Newsletter

1/9/2019

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January's Newsletter Topics

  • Spotlight: Hulin "Hoot" Smith: The Man - The Legend
  • Feature Article: Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence
  • Save The Date: The 2019 Sports Hall of Fame Banquet​

Hulin "Hoot" Smith: The Man - The Legend

​Twenty-five years ago, on May 13, 1995, the first ever HEB Sports Hall of Fame inductee was Hulin "Hoot" Smith. He coached L.D. Bell to their first district championship in 1962. He was founder of the Texas High School Athletic Directors Association and Director of Athletics and Physical Education in HEB ISD for over three decades. During his tenure, two high schools, five middle schools, 18 elementary schools, Pennington Field and the HEB Athletic Complex were all constructed. He brought competitive gymnastics as well as the first Athletic Trainer to Texas Public Schools. The physical education program was a state and national model and the athletic program was respected as one of the best in the state. Hoot is known as a legend for these reasons and so many more. Hoot's philosophy was: Teach the children well so they can reap the benefits of a quality developmental program and participate in a safe, satisfying and successful environment.  When you speak with anyone who worked with him or knew him personally, you come to understand why he was so beloved and respected in the community. It is only fitting to shine the spotlight on this legendary individual, who was the first ever inductee, as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the HEB Sports Hall of Fame. 
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Hulin "Hoot" Smith
First Sports Hall of Fame Inductee
​May 13, 1995


Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence

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This year, the HEB Sports Hall of Fame celebrates 25 years of honoring individuals who have made great contributions to athletics as well as recognizing sports teams who have excelled in their particular sport.  The Sports Hall of Fame stimulates continued interest in sports participation and activities within the HEB ISD and cities of Hurst, Euless and Bedford by celebrating outstanding athletic contributions. The foundation also helps by contributing to non-profit youth sports organizations and providing scholarships to selected high school athletes who have contributed to his/her school athletic programs through excellence in his/her sport; outstanding academics and achievements in leadership and citizenship. ​
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​As the HEB Sports Hall of Fame continues its tradition of honoring the past, you may have noticed it is evolving to embrace the future. The Sports Hall of Fame enters its 25th year with a new, updated look and a fresh enthusiasm for tomorrow. The new website continues to improve to bring the best possible experience to the community. However, the digital realm is not the only place you will see evidence of the Sports Hall of Fame taking on a new look. The display of Sports Hall of Fame honorees, which is housed within Pennington Stadium, will also be seeing some improvements in 2019. 

​This is a very exciting time for the Sports Hall of Fame. As we grow and improve, we look to the community more than ever for support to make the future of the foundation something everyone can benefit from and enjoy.

As a non profit, the Sports Hall of Fame relies on donations and sponsors to operate and thrive. Not only are businesses in the community vital to the continued success of the Sports Hall of Fame, but individual contributions make a difference as well. Your generous donations and membership dues, as well ticket sales for the Sports Hall of Fame Banquet and participation in the annual charity golf tournament help keep the dream alive. You are making a positive impact on young athletes in the community and keeping a wonderful 25 year tradition alive and vital. We cannot celebrate 25 years of honoring the past without celebrating YOU today. Thank you for all the ways you have supported the Sports Hall of Fame throughout the years and thank you in advance for your support in the future. 

For more information about the different ways you can partner up with the HEB Sports Hall of Fame as a sponsor, email us at [email protected]

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More about Pennington Stadium and the Sports Hall of Fame in future newsletters

The 2019 HEB Sports Hall of Fame Banquet

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Click on the picture above to view printable invitation and order form

Saturday, February 16, 2019
Doors Open: 5:30 pm
​Silent Auction: 5:30 pm
Dinner: 6:30 pm

Hurst Conference Center
1601 Campus Drive 
Hurst, TX 76054

Click Here for Map 
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​Tickets are on sale now for the 2019 HEB Sports Hall of Fame Banquet. Prices will increase in February, so purchase yours before Feb 1, 2019. 

There are three ways to get your tickets.

(1) You can purchase your advance tickets online by clicking HERE, safe and secure using PayPal or credit card. 

(2) You can fill out the Ticket Order Form by clicking HERE and mail a check. 

(3) Bring your completed Ticket Order Form to Pennington Field and buy them in person at the Ticket Office.
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Click here for map to Pennington Field


Questions? Please email us at [email protected]
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Honoring in 2019

Steve Bayuk
Jill Slapper Dotson
Aaron Jackson
Mike Shabay
Steve Lineweaver

1995 THS Volleyball Team
2009 BHS Boys Basketball Team




Honor Teams
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1995 THS Volleyball Team

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2009 BHS Boys Basketball Team

Individual Inductees
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Steve Bayuk

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Jill Slapper Dotson

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Aaron Jackson

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Mike Shabay

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Steve Lineweaver


Click HERE to read about each 2019 Individual Inductee

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HEB Sports Hall of Fame Newsletter                                                                                                   September 2018

9/1/2018

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September's Newsletter Topics

  • Feature Article : Where Are They Now
  • ​Save the Date: The Third Annual Charity Golf Classic
  • Coming Soon: What to Expect in Future Newsletters
  • Spotlight: Sponsor a Past Inductee or Team 

Where Are They Now?

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2000
​Hall of Fame
Inductee
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Gary Sibley

This month we are honored to feature Gary Sibley. Gary is the first basketball player to be inducted into the HEB Sports Hall of Fame, securing that honor in 2000. 
 
Gary grew up on a farm in Bedford, Texas. When he was five years old, his nine year old brother became interested in sports and began sharing everything he learned with his little brother.  Gary took to sports like a fish to water. In fact, as a first grader, Gary was already playing basketball. He was discovered by a coach and recruited in second grade, with an offer to play on the 8th grade B Team the following year, provided he made all A's in school. Gary was able to meet those terms, and by the third grade, he was indeed playing on the 8th grade B Team.

Gary spent a lot of his free time in the gym, perfecting his skills. It certainly paid off because he caught the attention of Coach Murray and Coach Zeitz, who helped him advance quickly in the sport. 
Gary played basketball at Bell High School in Hurst from 1963 to 1965 and earned three-consecutive District MVP honors. In addition, he was named to the All-State team all three years. Gary led the state in scoring during his senior year with 29 points per game and was selected to All-State Tournament team as a sophomore. He recalls what a dynamic team they had during his senior year. Nine out of twelve players from that team went on to receive scholarships and played basketball in college. 

Gary attended college at SMU, where he majored in Business. While he had intentions of becoming an attorney like his older brother, his trajectory changed when he became interested in the entertainment industry. However, at the age of 24, opportunities in real estate presented themselves and set the course for his future in real estate development and venture capital investments. However, during his time at SMU, Gary was also busy making his mark once again as an athlete. He played basketball at SMU from 1966 to 1969, where he was star point guard and won multiple awards.  His list of accomplishments in college basketball are impressive: 1966, All SWC Freshman, 20.8 ppg. 1967, member of the SWC Champions, NCAA Elite 8 Finalist. 1968, awarded the Bobby James Memorial Award for Leadership and Scholarship. He led SMU in free throw percentage and assists in 1968-1969, 12.1 ppg.

So what's new with Gary Sibley? This past May, Gary was honored By the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches and was inducted into the Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame. He and his wife, Cindy live in the DFW Metroplex area. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf and traveling with his wife. He remains actively involved in the HEB Sports Hall of Fame, also serving as a member of the Board of Directors. He is excited about the future of the HEB Sports Hall of Fame, citing the advancements in the past two years. It's a new era for the Sports Hall of Fame, from the way events are planned and conducted to the new, polished website. He says with a smile, "We moving into the twenty-first century." 

Celebrating a great athlete and respected member of the community is something we embrace. We are proud of the legacy Gary Sibley has built in our community and we congratulate him on being honored and inducted into the TABC Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame.

If you know a past inductee who would like to be featured in a future edition of "Where Are They Now?", please contact Cheryl Bills via email at hebshf.gmail.com
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Newspaper Clipping Declares "Gary Sibley...deadly Raider"
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Star Point Guard for SMU 
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Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame Induction May 2018
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Membership Has Its Privileges

The Third Annual Charity Golf Classic

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Tournament Day Information

September 17, 2018

Registration begins at 11:00 am
Lunch at noon 
Shotgun Start at 1:00 pm
​Scramble Format

Tournament Rules

  • ​Teams have four members
  • Non-handicapped tournament
    • Allows other players with physical or age limitations to  putt only
    • Other team members may hit the other shots for the player with limitations
    • Only four shots per placement
  • Three Man Teams
    • Fourth ball can be hit with any team member
    • Only four shots per placement

  • Players with a 10+ handicap and/or over age 60 may hit from the red tees
    • All other men hit from the white tees
    • Women hit from the women’s tees
    • Two (2) putt maximum score per team on green
    • Only one shot per player on the Hole in One Contest
      • Hole #16
      • Per insurance Policy
        • Professional golfers are not eligible
        • Minimum of 150 yards for men –white tees only
        • Minimum of 125 yards for Women
​Be sure to save the date for the HEB Sports Hall of Fame Golf  Tournament on September 17, 2018, at Texas Star in Euless, Texas.  You can register at the event or preregister online by going to hebshf.com and clicking the ONLINE REGISTRATION button on the home page. For details about the tournament, simply click on the Events & Photos tab at the top of any page on the website and choose "Golf Tournament Registration & Sponsorship" from the drop down menu. From there you can access the Sponsorship Packet, download an entry form or sign up online.

Tournament Prizes

  • Hole in One prize of $20,000 with half going to the charity foundation.
  • Winning team will have their names added to the HEB-SHF Charity Golf Tournament Team Champion Plaque
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Title Sponsor 2018

BSN Sports


Coming Soon

Announcement of 2019 HEB SHF Inductees
Details About the HEB SHF Banquet

Spotlight

Are you in interested in sponsoring a Past Inductee or Honor Team?
Your sponsorship puts the past SHF Inductee or Honor Team of your choice in the spotlight on the HEB SHF Website, Facebook Page and upcoming newsletter. Email Cheryl Bills at [email protected] for details. 
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Welcome to the New HEB Sports Hall of Fame Website

6/4/2018

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​​​Honoring the Past
Appreciating the Present
Embracing the Future

More Than Just A Facelift

​When you go to HEB Sports Hall of Fame's website, you'll see that it has gone through some major changes. The completely revamped website went live at the beginning of June 2018, with a brand new look and plenty of new features. It promises improved navigation as well as a interactive forum for honoring past and present Sports Hall of Fame Inductees. You will be able to read Inductee biographies, watch video acceptance speeches and browse through photos from past Inductee Banquets.

We have implemented additional features including a newsletter. By subscribing, you will receive latest edition of the newsletter via email as soon as it is published. With this feature, you will be able to keep up with all the Sports Hall of Fame happenings regardless of where you live. Believe me, you won't want to miss a single edition of the newsletter because you never know when it will announce that someone (possibly YOU) is being honored in a new feature we have added to the site. You can also access all published newsletters any time you like by going to the Newsletter tab on the menu at the top of the website. 

What To Expect

This fall we will launch a new feature called "Where Are They Now?" where you will read about and catch up with past inductees. In addition, we will spotlight an inducted individual or team from the past in a new feature called "Remember When?" . Our goal is to continue to celebrate the distinguished forefathers of the HEB Sports Hall of Fame and honor their achievements even as we commend those who are making their mark today. 

Making Things Easier

Another way we are striving to serve you better is by enabling interactive processes for you to nominate someone for the HEB Sports Hall of Fame, make donations, purchase banquet tickets and sign up for the charity golf tournament online directly from the website. 

Keeping You in the Loop

Be sure to visit hebshf.com and sign up for the newsletter by entering your email information at the bottom of the page and clicking the Subscribe button. That's all you need to do! Once you subscribe, you are all set to receive updates on all the latest news concerning the HEB Sports Hall of Fame. 

Looking Ahead

We look forward to celebrating and paying homage to all the truly amazing people who hold places of honor in the HEB Sports Hall of Fame. If you were inducted as an individual or a member of a team, please email us and tell us where you are now and what you have been doing since you were inducted so we can share your story in a future newsletter.  Just go to the Contact tab on the website menu and drop us a line. We would love to hear from you. 
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