San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame Tribute presented by H-E-B by San Antonio Sports

San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame Tribute presented by H-E-B

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Sat, September 25, 2021
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM CT

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WOAI Television Special hosted by Don Harris

San Antonio , TX

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Each year, in partnership with the City of San Antonio and the San Antonio Express-News, we induct four to five new members into the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame Tribute presented by H-E-B. For the first time ever, the tribute will be televised in a one-hour special hosted by Don Harris on News4WOAI on Saturday, September 25 at 9:00 p.m.

When you support the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame Tribute, you’re giving local children the chance to be healthy, fit and to fulfill their dreams. Through i play! afterschool, 1,450 kids in four area school districts have an opportunity to succeed through sports. They receive skill-based instruction in track, soccer, volleyball, tennis and basketball as well as nutrition, character education, leadership and team-building skills. Our 501(c)3 nonprofit organization also motivates thousands to lead active lives through our Fit Family Challenge presented by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Texas. Your support means San Antonio Sports can continue to fulfill its mission to transform our community through the power of sport.

	STAN BONEWITZ Stan Bonewitz was one of the most prolific scorers in San Antonio's high school basketball history. He averaged 32.1 points as a senior in leading the East Central Hornets to a 35-0 record and the 1995 Class 5A state title. He ranks among the top career scorers in city history, with 2,484 points. He went on to play for Texas Tech where he was a member of the 1996 NCAA tournament team. Bonewitz finished his four-year career at Tech as only the second player all-time to score 1,000 points and have 400 assists.
	LYNN HICKEY Lynn Hickey joined UTSA in 1999 where she led the Roadrunners to three conference commissioner’s cups, two league all-sports trophies, and team and individual awards in all 17 sports at the university. She was the only female Division I athletics director to oversee both men’s and women’s sports in the state of Texas, and during her tenure added women’s golf, women’s soccer and brought Division I football to San Antonio. Under her leadership, all sports at UTSA moved to Conference USA in 2013. Before moving into sports administration, Hickey coached women’s basketball at Kansas State and Texas A&M.
	BRIGADIER GENERAL ROBERT MCDERMOTT When Brigadier General Robert McDermott retired from the Air Force in 1968, he moved to San Antonio and joined USAA, becoming a powerful, influential force for change in the city. He also shaped the San Antonio Spurs for the modern era. Along with Bob Coleman, McDermott put together a group of 22 investors to buy the Spurs in 1993 and keep them in San Antonio. As chairman of the San Antonio Spurs from 1993-96, McDermott hired Gregg Popovich, a Division III head coach with just six seasons as an NBA assistant coach, to be the club’s general manager and executive vice president of basketball operations. McDermott died in 2006 at the age of 86.
	MIKE AYALA Mike Ayala compiled a 45-6 record over his professional career, with 23 knockouts, highlighted by a 15-round TKO loss against Danny “Little Red” Lopez in 1979 for the World Featherweight title. As an amateur, Ayala won national Golden Glove titles in 1973 and 1975, in two different weight classes. His ring name was “El Ciclon.” He is the oldest of the fighting Ayala brothers, Tony Ayala Jr., Sammy and Paulie, and considered the best all-around boxer of the four.
	1972 TRINITY UNIVERSITY MEN’S TENNIS TEAM The 1972 Trinity University Men’s Tennis team became the only San Antonio-based university team to claim an NCAA Division I title in a team sport. They went 36-0 during the season, knocking out UCLA and USC for the first time in 13 years. Trinity earned the title in Athens, GA with a record 36 points. Dick Stockton won the NCAA singles title, beating teammate Brian Gottfied in the championship match. Gottfried and Paul Gerken were the runner-up in doubles. Bob McKinley reached the singles quarterfinals. Other team members were John Burrmann, Howard Butt, Bill McGowan and Pancho Walthall. They were coached by Clarence Mabry and assistant coach John Newman.

Pena Prints

Amado Pena Prints

$75 Hand signed Pena Print Hermanas De Nambe

Hermanas De Nambe

Well know artist Amado Pena (Santa Fe, NM) chose this print from his gallery collection just for San Antonio Sports. He chose two prints which were originally printed to be displayed together. Each print has been hand signed by Pena.

Size is 30.5" X 24.5" and come unframed

About the Artist

Amado Peña is recognized as an Artisan of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona. This is a particularly high honor and one that he cherishes. He is dedicated to furthering the public’s knowledge and interest in the Tribe, its art, its history, and its culture.

His art celebrates the strength of a people who meet the harsh realities of life in an uncompromising land and his work is a tribute to the Native Americans who survive by living in harmony with an adversarial, untamed environment. His artwork is inspired by places such as Canyon de Chelly, Spider Rock, Monument Valley, Enchanted Mesa, Acoma, and Black Mesa. These sites are part of an enduring landscape that speaks of the ancient heritage of a region that is now known as Arizona and New Mexico.

Amado’s artwork is defined by its bold color and form and dynamic composition.

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$75 Hand signed Pena Print Mi Gente

Mi Gente

Size is 30.5" X 24.5" and come unframed

About the Artist

Amado’s artwork is defined by its bold color and form and dynamic composition.

1 of 20 claimed

$75 Raised

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