CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF SPORT IN SOCIETY

AWARDS BANQUET & HALL OF FAME INDUCTION

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2002

FAIRMONT COPLEY PLAZA, HOTEL

2002 Sport in Society Hall of Fame Inductee

MR. DICK SCHAAP

Sports Journalist Dick Schaap to be inducted into Sport in Society Hall of Fame

Northeastern University's Center for the Study of Sport in Society, along with the rest of the sports world, suffered a tremendous loss with the sudden death of our longtime friend, Mr. Dick Schaap.

We at Sport in Society offer our sincerest condolences to the Schaap family.

Dick Schaap was a true champion for the mission of Sport in Society, serving as the annual emcee of our awards banquet for the last 10 years.

As previously announced, we are inducting Dick Schaap into the Sport in Society Hall of Fame.

Out of respect for the family�s wishes, we have chosen to honor Mr. Dick Schaap at our True Heroes of Sport Awards Banquet on the newly rescheduled date of WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2002.

Schaap Was a pioneer of sports journalism and a witness to sports history.

A three-time Emmy Award winner, Schaap dedicated his career to highlighting how sport can, and does, break barriers and make a difference in society.

One of sports' most highly honored and respected journalists, Schaap serveD as host of ESPN Magazine's The Sports Reporters, The Sporting Life with Dick Schaap and ESPN Classic�s Schaap One on One.

He was with NBC from 1971-80, serving as a correspondent for the NBC Nightly News and The Today Show, and served as theater critic for ABC's World News Now.

In total, Schaap was the recipient of six Emmy Awards, one CableACE Award and the Women's Sports Foundation Award for excellence in covering women in sports.

He also received the Sport in Society Excellence in Sports Journalism Award, co-presented by Northeastern University's School of Journalism.

Mr. Dick Schaap joins Sport in Society Hall of Fame members:

Muhammad Ali (1994)
Arnold "Red" Auerbach (1995)
Wilma Rudolph (1996)
Jackie Robinson (1997)
Arthur Ashe (1998)
Rafer Johnson (1999)
Bill Russell (2000)

The event was held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel and Ballroom, Boston, MA.


	DICK SCHAAP INDUCTED INTO SPORT IN SOCIETY HALL OF FAME
The 17th Annual AWARDS BANQUET & HALL OF FAME INDUCTION April 24, 2002 Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel, Boston, MA 2002 Sport in Society Hall of Fame Inductee DICK SCHAAP New England Hero Award (Male): Dedicated to Lenny Zakim RON BURTON, SR. New England Hero Award (Female): Dedicated to Selma Black CARA DUNNE-YATES If you would like to become a Banquet sponsor, please call: 617-373-4889	AWARDS BANQUET & HALL OF FAME INDUCTION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2002 FAIRMONT COPLEY PLAZA, HOTEL 2002 Sport in Society Hall of Fame Inductee MR. DICK SCHAAP Sports Journalist Dick Schaap to be inducted into Sport in Society Hall of Fame Northeastern University's Center for the Study of Sport in Society, along with the rest of the sports world, suffered a tremendous loss with the sudden death of our longtime friend, Mr. Dick Schaap. We at Sport in Society offer our sincerest condolences to the Schaap family. Dick Schaap was a true champion for the mission of Sport in Society, serving as the annual emcee of our awards banquet for the last 10 years. As previously announced, we are inducting Dick Schaap into the Sport in Society Hall of Fame. Out of respect for the family�s wishes, we have chosen to honor Mr. Dick Schaap at our True Heroes of Sport Awards Banquet on the newly rescheduled date of WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2002. Schaap Was a pioneer of sports journalism and a witness to sports history. A three-time Emmy Award winner, Schaap dedicated his career to highlighting how sport can, and does, break barriers and make a difference in society. One of sports' most highly honored and respected journalists, Schaap serveD as host of ESPN Magazine's The Sports Reporters, The Sporting Life with Dick Schaap and ESPN Classic�s Schaap One on One. He was with NBC from 1971-80, serving as a correspondent for the NBC Nightly News and The Today Show, and served as theater critic for ABC's World News Now. In total, Schaap was the recipient of six Emmy Awards, one CableACE Award and the Women's Sports Foundation Award for excellence in covering women in sports. He also received the Sport in Society Excellence in Sports Journalism Award, co-presented by Northeastern University's School of Journalism. Mr. Dick Schaap joins Sport in Society Hall of Fame members: Muhammad Ali (1994) Arnold "Red" Auerbach (1995) Wilma Rudolph (1996) Jackie Robinson (1997) Arthur Ashe (1998) Rafer Johnson (1999) Bill Russell (2000) The event was held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel and Ballroom, Boston, MA.
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