10th anniversary class inducted into the Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame

Posted: Nov 11, 2009 7:57 PM
Updated: Nov 11, 2009 7:57 PM

The Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame inducted the Class of 2009 Tuesday night at the Colorado Springs World Arena.

The 10th Anniversary Class of 2009 features individuals and a world famous skating club known for success at the pinnacle of domestic and international sport.

Philadelphia Phillies' manager Charlie Manuel wears a World Series championship ring, but he also led the 1992 Colorado Springs Sky Sox to the Pacific Coast League title. Doug Palazzari is arguably one of the greatest hockey players ever to don the Black and Gold of the CC Tigers. Jim Hartman is unmatched in success when it comes to producing great prep football teams with three state titles. The Broadmoor Skating Club has a reputation for success unmatched around the world. CU Track and Field All-American Jim Miller was one of the nation's greatest hurdlers. And the state has never produced a female soccer player quite like former Air Academy High and Duke star Andi Melde Hooks.

In addition to the inductions, the evening was also highlighted by the presentation of the Sports Corp's special awards- The Thayer Tutt Sportsman Award to Jeff Smith, and the F. Don Miller Award to Paul Ransom.