Virgil Hooe is synonymous with volleyball in Alaska, a man who has elevated and influenced the sport more than anyone.
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Lefever, Hooe, Brooks and AWG headline Hall’s Class of 2018
Anchorage’s Dolly Lefever didn’t set out to climb all of the highest peaks on each of the seven continents, but that’s exactly what she did. Lefever made mountaineering magic in 1993 when she reached the top of Australia’s Mount Kosciuszko to become the first American woman and third woman ever to conquer the famed Seven… Read more »
Your Voice
Thanks for taking the time to write! By sharing your stories and knowledge you help preserve Alaska’s rich sports history and help significant people, moments and events get the recognition they deserve. Public Recommendations are always welcome and can be submitted here. This is a compilation of submissions received since 2006. They have generally NOT… Read more »
Winners for Inaugural Youth Awards Announced
The talent pool is deep for Alaska high school sports stars, but the cream of the crop always rises to the top. Three teens in particular have been recognized by the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame for displaying winning characteristics in competition and demonstrating championship character in life. Dimond basketball star Alissa Pili, Service cross-country Skimeister… Read more »
Hall of Fame announces winners for 2018 Directors Awards
Winter sports stars and pioneers and a hardcourt success story highlight the Class of 2018 Directors Awards winners. The Directors Awards recipients will be honored at the annual Alaska Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony and reception April 24 at the Anchorage Museum. The Alaska Sports Hall of Fame will be adding Youth Directors’ Awards… Read more »
Familiarity, full ride lead South spiker Jessee to Hawaii Hilo
One of Ashton Jessee’s favorite things about a close game is the feeling of suspense. But when it came to picking a college, she didn’t leave anything to chance. The 18-year-old volleyball star chose the University of Hawaii Hilo. “There were some other schools that I was talking to, for both softball and volleyball, but… Read more »
The List
People George Attla Chad Bentz Carlos Boozer Red Boucher Holly Brooks John Brown Martin Buser Susan Butcher Mario Chalmers Don Clary Corey Cogdell Janay DeLoach Herb Didrickson Rosey Fletcher Scott Gomez Jeannie Hebert-Truax Virgil Hooe Nicole Johnston Reggie Joule Nina Kemppel Jeff King Trajan Langdon Wally Leask Hilary Lindh Lance Mackey Dick Mize Tommy Moe… Read more »
Public write-in recommendations (Hall of Fame)
Ballots for the Class of 2010 have already been finalized, but we never want anybody to be left out. Of course, there is a write-in box on the ballot. But here is a list of recommendations from the public. If they get enough votes their names will be added to the ballot next year. Updates… Read more »