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Sixth Annual Jerry Colangelo Basketball Hall of Fame Golf Classic presented by Nike & IOA Returns to The Wigwam

Sep 18, 2017 - Phoenix, Ariz. – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame will host its sixth annual Jerry Colangelo Golf Classic, presented by NIKE and IOA, on September 21st and 22nd at The Wigwam in Litchfield Park, Arizona. This year’s field will once again bring out some of the biggest names in basketball including Gary Payton, Spencer Haywood and Bernard King. Hall of Famers scheduled to participate include Rick Barry, Dick Bavetta, Nancy Lieberman, Annie Meyers, Jamaal Wilkes and more. Arizona legends Tom Chambers and Dan Majerle will also be on hand.

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National Basketball Players Association Foundation Makes $1 Million Gift to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame’s Capital Campaign

Sep 07, 2017 - SPRINGFIELD, MA – The Board of Directors of The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Foundation, led by President Chris Paul, has agreed to make a major contribution of $1 million in support of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's "It's Time to Step Forward" Capital Campaign. The contribution is part of a $30 million capital campaign that the Hall of Fame has orchestrated over the last two years to fund the renovation of the Hall of Fame's entire interior space and virtual capabilities.

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Basketball Hall of Fame and Beta Sigma Boulé Join Together for the 2nd annual Education and Leadership Luncheon in Springfield

Aug 10, 2017 - SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is teaming up in a big way with Beta Sigma Boulé (chapter) of the Sigma Pi Phi fraternity and Springfield College to present the second annual Education and Leadership Luncheon to inspire and celebrate local area youth. The press conference announcing the second annual collaboration will be held at Springfield College on Aug. 10 at 9 a.m.

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Basketball Hall of Famers to Tell Firsthand Experiences of Legendary Moments in the Game in New Podcast Series

Jul 27, 2017 - SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the launch of its new Legends Podcast series which will give listeners an in-depth look into the greatest basketball stars of the past, present and future. With a focus on Hall of Famers, fans will hear the greatest stories told by the legends that lived them. In addition to Hall of Famers, the podcast will feature stories from past legends, current stars, coaches, media personalities and other basketball personalities.

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