NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The Class of 2023 inductees for the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame will have a strong Hampton Roads and University of Virginia flavor among the eight inductees and Distinguished Virginian honoree. “What excites me most about…
Most of the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame’s newly announced Class of 2023 inductees have ties to Hampton Roads. Ryan Zimmerman, DeAngelo Hall and Francena McCorory grew up in the area. Jimmye Laycock played football and coached for William &…
There are some big names in the new class of the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. Salem resident Bob Rotanz is not one of those headliners, but he’s in the class, too. Rotanz, a former Roanoke College men’s lacrosse standout,…
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 SPORTS)-- The Virginia Hall of Fame released this year's inductees, including multiple UVA legends. Among the list is UVA standout quarterback Shawn Moore. During his time under center Moore was named the ACC Player of the year…
The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2023 Monday, with former William & Mary football coach Jimmye Laycock and former Virginia Tech and Virginia football stars among those selected by the organization’s board of directors and honors…
The Virginia Sports Hall Of Fame Class Of 2023 was announced on Monday and the theme? Local flavor. Of the nine inductees, three came from Hampton Roads. Among them is former major leaguer Ryan Zimmerman. The Virginia Beach native spent…
NORFOLK, Va. – Legendary Norfolk State figure Marty Miller will be inducted into the inaugural Hall of Fame class of the Virginia Baseball Coaches Association, the organization announced this week. Miller spent 32 years as the head coach of the Norfolk State baseball…
The Pro Football Hall of Fame revealed 28 modern-era semifinalists for the Class of 2023 on Tuesday. Among this year's semifinalists are five first-year eligible players, including offensive tackle Joe Thomas, offensive guard Jahri Evans, defensive end Dwight Freeney, linebacker…
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Granby High School in Norfolk is recognizing some of its star coaches, athletes and supporters with a brand new sports hall of fame. Granby Athletic Director Chris Harris wants to celebrate the stories and lives of…
With the best days still ahead in James Mitchell’s burgeoning professional football career, another gridiron great from Big Stone Gap, Virginia, was recently saluted for his past college exploits while taking time to reflect on the path he’s traveled since…