CHESAPEAKE, VA (WTKR)- Ricky Rudd's journey to stardom started in Chesapeake, went through Indian River High School and took him to legendary status. Monday saw the NASCAR Hall of Famer return to his home town, serving as the keynote speaker…
Crozet resident Billy Wagner was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, July 27. A seven-time All-Star with a 100-mile-per-hour fastball, he spent 16 seasons in the Major Leagues playing for the Astros, Phillies, Mets,…
Featuring Sportswrap Producer Brian Parsons, Sportswrap OT Producer Jeff Snyder, and special guest Bruce Rader discussing Bruce's new role at the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame
CHESAPEAKE, VA (WTKR)- Ricky Rudd drove himself to NASCAR stardom during a Hall of Fame career and now Hampton Roads racing fans can hear from the sport's legend first-hand. Rudd will be the featured speaker at the Chesapeake Sports Club's…
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (CBS19 SPORTS) -- A journey a lifetime in the making. On Sunday, Miller baseball coach Billy Wagner was officially inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. "What a humbling moment in front of my heroes on the…
In his final year on the ballot, Ferrum alum and Southwest Virginia native Billy Wagner is officially a Hall of Famer. In Cooperstown, New York, on Sunday, Wagner became the first left-handed reliever to be inducted and the first from…
A star athlete from rural Western Virginia is now enshrined with a plaque at Cooperstown. And by next year, Baseball Hall of Fame relief pitcher Billy Wagner will also have a permanent marker in his hometown. A native of Tazewell, where he…
In his final year on the ballot, Ferrum alum and Southwest Virginia native Billy Wagner is officially a Hall of Famer.
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Longtime Astros relief pitcher Billy Wagner joins a prestigious Hall of Fame class in Cooperstown Sunday. Ichiro Suzuki was always known for his meticulous preparation during his 19-year Major League Baseball career. For his induction into the Hall of…
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Bill Wagner is now officially a Hall of Famer. The longtime Astros closer was first to give his speech Sunday during the induction ceremony in Cooperstown. He thanked his former teammates, the Astros organization, coaches and more. He spoke…