13 To Be Inducted Into Camden County Sports Hall Of Fame

A total of 13 local sports legends will be inducted into the Camden County Sports Hall of Fame during the 12th annual Camden County Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and induction ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 26.

The event will take place at The Crowne Plaza, 2349 West Marlton Pike in Cherry Hill at 5 p.m. The awards presentation begins at 6 p.m.

“This event is a celebration of competition, endurance and sportsmanship, and the men and women, who led their teams to the pinnacle of success,” Camden County Freeholder Louis Cappelli, Jr. said. “Every year it is an honor for the Freeholder Board to shine the spotlight on some of the best athletes our County has to offer.”

• Dan Baker;
• John Barr;
• James Bathurst;
• Bill Bramble;
• Megan Collins-Heiar;
• Tom Curley;
• Duane Fisher;
• Jennifer Flinn;
• Bill Laxton;
• Megan Light-Mason;
• Mike Rocobaldo;
• Gail Shelly; and
• Larry Wigley.

The dinner will also include the presentation of the Bob Kenney Memorial Award to South Jersey Girls Basketball Club President Terry Schall-Durkin.

“Their focus on teamwork and leadership qualifies these latest inductees as permanent fixtures in the history of Camden County,” Capelli said. “These athletes are legendary in their accomplishments and some have gone on to play their respective games at the highest level of competition.”

Tickets are available now for the Camden County Sports Hall of Fame induction dinner at 856-401-2451 or halloffame@camdencounty.com.

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