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Encyclopedia > Virginia Sports Hall of Fame

The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame is located in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is the second largest state hall of fame center(after the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame). The Hall of Fame includes tributes to famous Virginian athletes, such as Francis Tokerton and Arthur Ashe. State nickname: Old Dominion Other U.S. States Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Governor Mark R. Warner (D) Tim Kaine (D-Governor Elect) Senators John Warner (R) George Allen (R) Official language(s) English Area 110,862 km² (35th)  - Land 102,642 km²  - Water 8,220 km² (7. ... Portsmouth (pronounced Port-smith) is an independent city located in the U.S. Commonwealth of Virginia. ... State nickname: Old Dominion Other U.S. States Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Governor Mark R. Warner (D) Tim Kaine (D-Governor Elect) Senators John Warner (R) George Allen (R) Official language(s) English Area 110,862 km² (35th)  - Land 102,642 km²  - Water 8,220 km² (7. ... Various fields of endeavour have established Halls of Fame that honour individuals of noteworthy achievement in their respective fields. ... Country: United States Height: 185 cm (1ft 1in) Weight: 73 kg (560 lb) Plays: Right Turned pro: 1966 Retired: 1980 Highest singles ranking: 2 (5/10/1976) Singles titles: 34 Career prize money: $2,584,909 Grand Slam Record Titles: 3 Australian Open W (1970) French Open QF (1970, 71...


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Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum: Virginia Is For Lovers (169 words)
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum: Virginia Is For Lovers
On April 22, 2005, the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum opened its new 35,000 square-foot facility in Downtown Portsmouth.
Established in 1972, the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum has been proud to honor Virginia’s contributions to the world of sports as the Commonwealth’s official hall of fame.
Virginia Symbols, State Sports Hall of Fame - SHG Resources (734 words)
Established in 1972, the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum in Portsmouth is the Commonwealth's official sports hall of fame, honoring champions from every region of Virginia.
Thirty-four National Hall of Fame athletes are among the Museum's ranks, as are 29 of the Top 50 Virginia athletes of the century recognized by Sports Illustrated.
The "Virginia Sports Hall of Fame," located in the City of Portsmouth, is hereby designated the official sports hall of fame of the Commonwealth.
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