HoF - Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame
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Welcome to the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame in Jamestown, New York!
Waymark Code: WM36M8
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 02/18/2008
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According to the Hall of Fame's website:
The Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame is an organization formed in 1980 to honor Chautauqua County, New York area sports celebrities.
The Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame museum features memorabilia to capture the interest of visitors. Honorees are chosen by a committee under which a volunteer has as much an opportunity to be selected as an outstanding athlete in the professional or amateur ranks.
The Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame held its first meeting at the Fenton Mansion on December 6, 1980. Russ Diethrick, the Jamestown City Parks and Recreation Director, invited various sports-minded people of the community to this meeting to discuss the formation of the museum. There was a great deal of interest with a group numbering around 15 getting together, first monthly, then weekly, to form the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame.
The first meeting was held at the Fenton Mansion because it was a possible site for the first sports museum. The proposal for the Hall of Fame was greeted enthusiastically by the organizers. It was decided that having a Hall of Fame honoring area celebrities would enhance a museum of sports memorabilia.
The Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame committee decided it would be up to the public to send in nominations, along with the achievements of their candidates. Ballots will be placed in Chautauqua County newspapers with a deadline date for submitting nominations.
The Hall of Fame's address and telephone number are:
15 West Third Street,
Jamestown, New York 14701
716-484-2272
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday:
12:00 - 3:00pm
Admission Prices:
Website doesn't indicate a fee, however visitors can get a HoF Membership which the museum uses to fund projects, award ceremonies, etc.
Hall of Fame website URL: [Web Link]
Time Required for Full Experience: Under 1 hour
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