Posted December 19, 2007
Staley to be inducted into Virginia Sports Hall of Fame
| Dawn Staley, one of the most decorated and accomplished players in the history of women’s basketball, is among seven people who have been selected to the Class of 2008 for the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. Established in 1972, the Virginia Hall of Fame and museum honors the state’s contributions to the world of sports. Staley came to the University of Virginia in 1989. By the time she left, she had been voted the ACC Rookie of the Year, a Kodak All-American three times and the National Player of the Year twice. She also led the Cavaliers to three Final Four appearances. The head coach of the Temple women’s basketball team since the 2000 season, Staley has been just as successful since leaving UVa. She has earned 10 gold medals and one bronze in international competition, including Olympic gold in the 1996, 2000 and 2004 games. A five-time WNBA All-Star, she was voted to the League’s All-Decade team before retiring from competition in the summer of 2006. |
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In addition to Staley, the new class includes former University of Richmond and NFL standout John Hilton; Ricky Hunley, a 1997 College Football Hall of Fame inductee; Betty Jaynes, 2000 Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame inductee; former Longwood University and NBA star Jerome Kersey; Kelli James Precourt, a field hockey Olympian from Old Dominion; and Bob Rathbun, the TV voice of the Atlanta Hawks. |
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