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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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Bob Hurley, Nancy Lieberman and Dwyane Wade Named Winners of 2017 Mannie Jackson - Basketball’s Human Spirit Award

Jul 21, 2017 - SPRINGFIELD, MA – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced this evening on NBA TV the winners of the 2017 Mannie Jackson - Basketball’s Human Spirit Award. They are high school coaching legend and four-time National Champion Bob Hurley, basketball trailblazer and Sacramento Kings assistant coach Nancy Lieberman and 14-year NBA veteran and 3-time NBA Champion Dwyane Wade. The winners will be recognized on Thursday, September 7th at the Reunion Dinner at the Hall of Fame during Enshrinement Weekend.

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Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and IMG Announce College Basketball Event Partnership

Jul 10, 2017 - SPRINGFIELD, MA – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame today announced a partnership with IMG, a leader in collegiate sports marketing, focused on a series of premier basketball events for both men and women at the collegiate level. As a non-profit institution committed to promoting and celebrating the game of basketball at all levels, the Basketball Hall of Fame has continued to elevate its roster of collegiate events over the past decade. Through this newly announced partnership, IMG College and the Hall will collaborate on existing events in the portfolio – with a focus on event planning, sponsorship sales, television and ticket sales – as well as look to create new events in locations of mutual interest.

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Basketball Hall of Fame Announces “60 Days of Summer” Appearance Schedule and Family-Friendly Programming

Jun 29, 2017 - SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the return of “60 Days of Summer,” the museum’s annual summer program featuring 60 consecutive days of family-oriented fun. Starting on July 1 and running through August 31, the Hall of Fame will host various appearances, autograph signings, magicians, trick dribblers and jugglers, giveaway days and more.

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