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D158251-27
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- 1970-04-20 (Creation)
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Awards show sponsored by the Tacoma Athletic Commission. The Washington State Sports Hall of Fame gathering took place on April 20, 1970, at the Tacoma Mall Theatre, and featured as special guests, celebrity golfer Arnold Palmer and singer Pat Boone. Four men were honored with induction into the Hall of Fame: Back, left to right: Arnie Weinmeister, Harry Givan, Dr. Hany Deegan, Jim Phelan. In the front row next to Arnold Palmer is Tacoma native Ken Still, a seven-year professional golfer and 1969 Ryder Cup team member. Mr. Still was named State Athlete of the Year. Mr. Palmer, named Golfer and Athlete of the Decade (1960s) by Associated Press, was on hand to receive his honorary membership into the Hall. He was the first to win a million dolars in golf tournaments and was credited for raising golf purses for his fellow golfers. This same grouping can be seen in color in D158251-27C with the exception of Mr. Still, who was cropped out of that particular print. ALBUM 9. (TNT 4-19-70, D-1, 4-21-70, p. 1, 14, 16)
Palmer, Arnold, 1929-; Still, Ken; Boone, Pat, 1934-; Tacoma Athletic Commission (Tacoma); Golfers--Tacoma--1970-1980; Singers; Weinmeister, Arnie; Givan, Harry; Deegan, Harry; Phelan, Jim; Awards;