Thirteen men and women who distinguished themselves in athletics to be honored, including former MLB pitcher Bailey
The Camden County Freeholder Board will be hosting the 2018 Camden County Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and induction ceremony on Thursday night at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cherry Hill.
A reception is planned for 5 p.m. with the induction ceremony slated for 6 p.m.
“This event is a celebration of competition, endurance and sportsmanship, and the men and women, who led their teams to the pinnacle of success,” said Freeholder Louis Cappelli, Jr. “Every year it is an honor for the Freeholder Board to shine the spotlight on some of the best athletes our County has to offer.”
This year, 13 local sports legends will be inducted into the Camden County Sports Hall of Fame for their contributions to athletics: Andrew Bailey, Charlie Blank, Doug Burnett Jr., Bob Falconiero, Ron Giordano, Dawn Mader, Sandy Mader, Bob Maneely, Trish McNutt-Green, Rick Owens, David Reiss, Joy Silver and Valerie Still.
Bailey, who retired from baseball this past winter, is a Voorhees native who played for Paul VI High School in Haddon Township and was American League Rookie of the Year in 2009 while playing for the Oakland Athletics.
In addition, the Bob Kenney Memorial Award will be presented to Jeanne O’Brien Kline.
“Their focus on teamwork and leadership qualifies these latest inductees as permanent fixtures in the history of Camden County,” Capelli said. “These athletes are legendary in their accomplishments and some have gone on to play their respective games at the highest level of competition.”
