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Staten Island Sports Hall Of Fame
The Staten Island Sports Hall of Fame mission is "to recognize those individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to Staten Island sports history, and by virtue of their accomplishments, service, or force of character, have enriched that history for all time.” The first Staten Island Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony was conducted at the College of Staten Island, College of Staten Island's Williamson Theatre in 1995 when 11 recipients were honored in recognition of their noteworthy accomplishments. Inductees Class of 1995 * Sal Somma * Jim Albus * Terry Crowley * Joan Gumb * Abel Kiviat * Rich Kotite * Hank Majeski * Oscar Michaud * Elmer Ripley * Mike Siani * Bobby Thomson Class of 1996 * George Bamberger * Andy Barberi * Heyward Dotson * John Engles * Nick Fotiu * Jack Hynes * Bill Jankunis * Dennis McKnight * William Shakespeare (American football), Bill Shakespeare * Sheila Tighe Class of 1997 * Bill Britton * Gloria Cordes, Gloria Cord ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Staten Island, New York
Staten Island ( ) is a Boroughs of New York City, borough of New York City, coextensive with Richmond County, in the U.S. state of New York (state), New York. Located in the city's southwest portion, the borough is separated from New Jersey by the Arthur Kill and the Kill Van Kull and from the rest of New York by New York Bay. With a population of 495,747 in the 2020 United States Census, 2020 Census, Staten Island is the least populated borough but the third largest in land area at . A home to the Lenape indigenous people, the island was settled by Dutch colonists in the 17th century. It was one of the 12 original counties of New York state. Staten Island was City of Greater New York, consolidated with New York City in 1898. It was formally known as the Borough of Richmond until 1975, when its name was changed to Borough of Staten Island. Staten Island has sometimes been called "the forgotten borough" by inhabitants who feel neglected by the Government of New York City, city ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
