Induction banquet tickets are still available for purchase at the NMSHOF.
Gear Up for a Night of Sports Glory!
Hey there! Here's a scoop on the upcoming event you won't want to miss! Tickets are still available ($100 for an individual, $1,000 for a table) for the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame banquet happening at the Albuquerque Convention Center on the specified date.
Let's meet the superstars who'll be inducted:
- Roy Cooper, hailing from Hobbs, claimed six PRCA titles in rodeo calf-roping and was named the All-around Cowboy in 1983. Sadly, Cooper passed away at the age of 69 in April.
- Steve Loy, a former Sandia High School and Eastern New Mexico quarterback, is now one of the country's top sports agents. He's also an ENMU All-America golfer and has been inducted into the ENMU Hall of Honor.
- Alana Nichols, originally from Farmington, bravely overcame paralysis following a snowboarding accident to become a gold medalist in Paralympic basketball and skiing!
- Michael Sinclair, a Texan and an All-America ENMU defensive lineman, played 11 seasons in the NFL and was picked for three Pro Bowls.
- Fredd Young, a standout player at NMSU, twice earned All-Pro honors with the Seattle Seahawks during his seven-year NFL career.
This event, said to be black-tie fashion, commences at 6 p.m., with a reception from 5-6 p.m prior. To register or get more details, hit up nmshof.org or the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame's Facebook page.
Now for a bit of news that's recently been announced - Randy Brown, former New Mexico State basketball star and initially chosen as a part of the current induction class, is no longer part of it. The reason? A polite decline of the honor by Brown himself, as communicated by a member of the NMSHOF board.
So, there you have it! Mark your calendars and join us for a night of celebrating sports legends!
Don't forget that the upcoming sports event, Gear Up for a Night of Sports Glory!, includes the induction of sports legends like Roy Cooper, Steve Loy, Alana Nichols, Michael Sinclair, and Fredd Young. The night will be filled with stories of their exceptional sports careers, so make sure to secure your spot for this black-tie celebration.
