2011 Honorees
OSCAR DE LA HOYA
Honoree
A superstar whose popularity transcends boxing, Oscar De La Hoya has been considered to be one of the best fighters of this era - “Poundfor- Pound.”
In 2009, De La Hoya announced his retirement from the ring as an active participant, but he promises to still be involved with the sport as a promoter and ambassador of the game.
Read More
MARCUS ALLEN
Honoree
Marcus Allen will long be remembered as one of the best to ever play the game at any level. His contributions to the NFL and the college game are legendary. Marcus ended his illustrious career as the NFL’s all-time leader on several prestigious lists. He played more games (222), rushed for more touchdowns (123), and caught more passes than any other running back
in his era. The former MVP of Super Bowl XVIII and NFL Rookie of the Year was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2003.
Read More
JERRY WEST
Honoree
Combine a deadly jump shot, tenacious defense, obsessive perfectionism, unabashed confidence, and an uncompromising will to win, and you’ve got Jerry West, one of the greatest guards in NBA history.
During his 14-year playing career with the L.A. Lakers, West became
synonymous
with brilliant basketball. He was the 3rd player in league history to
reach 25,000 points. He was an All-Star every year of his career and
led L.A. to the Finals 9 times. He left the game holding records for
career postseason scoring and the highest average in a playoff series.
Read More
BRIAN DUNN
Honoree
Brian Dunn is the chief executive officer of Best Buy Co., Inc., a
multinational retailer of technology and entertainment products and
services
with a commitment to growth and innovation. He assumed the role of Best
Buy CEO on June 24, 2009.his wife Jeanne's leadership.
Read More
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD PAST RECIPIENTS
- 2010- HANK AARON, MUHAMMAD ALI, DENZEL WASHINGTON & JOSHEPH BRANDMEYER
- 2009 - EARVIN "MAGIC" JOHNSON & BILL RUSSELL
- 2008 - PAT SUMMITT
- 2007 - JOE MONTANA
- 2006 - ROY WILLIAMS
- 2005 - MIKE KRZYZEWSKI
- 2004 - BOBBY KNIGHT
- 2003 - EDDIE SUTTON
- 2002 - JERRY TARKANIAN
- 2001 - DENNY CRUM
- 2000 - JOHN WOODEN
