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Arthur “Bud” Metheny

Though born in St. Louis, Missouri, Metheny’s entire career centers around the Old Dominion.  Metheny starred in baseball at the College of William & Mary where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 1940 and a Masters of Education…

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Warren Rutledge

Warren Rutledge graduated from the College of William & Mary where he was an All-State baseball pitcher.  He eventually served in the Army and won 26 consecutive games at Fort Lee.   Upon completion of his military duty, Rutledge earned a…

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Bob Moskowitz

Bob Moskowitz has come a long way from his hometown of New York City to become a seasoned veteran in Virginia sports coverage. With over half a century of experience, Moskowitz is an exemplar for sports writer hopefuls. After a…

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Paul Sawyer

One of the founding fathers of modern day NASCAR, Paul Sawyer is recognized as a guiding force behind the emergence of America’s fastest growing sport. A dream that began in a garage in Norfolk would eventually propel this Virginia native…

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Alonzo Mourning

Alonzo Mourning was born in Chesapeake, VA and graduated from Indian River High School. As a senior, he was named Player of the Year by USA TODAY, Parade, Gatorade, and Naismith. Mourning attended Georgetown University where he led the nation…

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Bill Leffler

Described as a sportswriter with legendary concern for objectivity, integrity, sportsmanship, and the feelings of the people about whom he wrote, Bill Leffler left his mark as one of the top writers in the history of Virginia athletics.  After 41…

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Doris Leigh

The first bowler to be voted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, Doris Leigh is a former champion. A part of a doubles team that set a 1941 world record, she was ranked as the No. 1 lady duckpin…

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William H. Lewis

William H. Lewis was born in Norfolk in 1868.  He first played football as a center at Amherst College where he was captain of the team. In 1892, Lewis entered Harvard Law School and under the eligibility rules at that…

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Joseph “Buddy” Lex

Joseph “Buddy” Lex was born February 23, 1926 in Norfolk, Virginia.  He was an outstanding high school athlete at Newport News High School, making all-state in basketball and football including all-southern in football. In 1944-45, Lex was in the army…

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Nancy Lieberman

Nancy Lieberman is one of the most accomplished and recognized individuals in the history of women’s basketball. The New York native came to the Commonwealth in 1976 and put together one of the greatest collegiate careers in history as a…

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