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BOISE, Idaho, May 25,
2007 -- The World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame (www.SportsHumanitarian.com)
announced on Friday that legendary Boise State
University football coach Lyle Smith and his wife
Eleanor have been named recipients of the
prestigious Nell and John Wooden Lifetime Coaching
Achievement Award.
The Wooden Award, which recognizes the personal
philosophy of legendary UCLA basketball coach John
Wooden, is presented annually by the World Sports
Humanitarian Hall of Fame to a coach along with his
or her spouse who has made exceptional contributions
to their players and their futures.
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In addition, the Boise Hall
has recognized International Special Olympics Founder
Eunice Kennedy Shriver with its Founder’s Award and
Humanitarian Bowl chairman and Idaho Board of Education
member Milford Terrell with its Idaho Award. The
humanitarian awards will be presented at the Hall’s 13th
annual induction ceremonies June 20 in Boise.
“Through athletics and life, Lyle and Eleanor Smith have
forged deep and meaningful relationships within Idaho’s
communities,” said Larry Maneely, Board President of the
World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame. “The trust and
guidance that they established through the discipline of
athletics has positively shaped the lives of many of
Idaho’s leaders in government, private industry and
academics. The state of Idaho is a better place because
of Lyle and Eleanor Smith.”
The 2007 World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame
Induction Ceremonies take place Wednesday, June 20 in
Boise, Idaho. Tickets are available at
www.SportsHumanitarian.com.
About The World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame
The World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame (www.SportsHumanitarian.com),
located on the Boise State University campus in Idaho,
recognizes individuals and organizations from the world
of amateur and professional athletics who, through their
humanitarian efforts, distinguish themselves as role
models in the community. Over 35 sports-humanitarians
have been enshrined in Boise including tennis great
Arthur Ashe, Major League Baseball pioneer Jackie
Robinson, NFL coaching legend Tom Landry, the NBA's
David Robinson, soccer great Pelé and the Harlem
Globetrotters.
The Hall was the inspiration behind Boise’s Humanitarian
Bowl and its Humanitarian Awards program annually
recognizes exceptional community-focused organizations
and leaders from Major League Baseball, National
Basketball Association, National Football League,
National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, NASCAR,
NCAA College Football and other organizations. The World
Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization and is open weekdays to visitors
and humanitarians of all ages.
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