Anyone going to the HOF in a few weeks...

[IntentionalButt]

Does anyone know if the induction ceremony itself will be televised live on Sunday, for those of us who won't be able to get there in person this year? (with "life in the way", as JBell11 put it earlier)

Has it been televised in past years? I would think the Tyson induction alone would make this a TV-worthy event even if it were not traditionally aired on an annual basis.

I noticed on the IBHOF website that Showtime is listed as an official sponsor but haven't seen any promotion of it on the Showtime network or website.

[Erik K]

Does anyone know if the induction ceremony itself will be televised live on Sunday, for those of us who won't be able to get there in person this year? (with "life in the way", as JBell11 put it earlier)

Has it been televised in past years? I would think the Tyson induction alone would make this a TV-worthy event even if it were not traditionally aired on an annual basis.

I noticed on the IBHOF website that Showtime is listed as an official sponsor but haven't seen any promotion of it on the Showtime network or website.

I really doubt any network will televise the entire thing. They never do.
ESPN usually show highlights the following week on FNF's. You may find a few websites that will record it and show it in like a youtube type video.

Its really a shame that all the networks pretty much ignore the HOF week.

[LA_2_Vegas]

The upcoming inductions sounds like it will be great.

I was able to make it to the HOF when I was 15 on a trip to NY. I somehow convinced my mom to stop by as we were driving through the state..lol. There was no special event when I went, just a regular day...but it was a great experience and I learned a lot of boxings past and historical context.

it's not the biggest place, but it houses sooo many great fighters, memorabilia, and other historical pieces...if you're close enough to make a lil road trip out of it, it's def fun. i remember the collection of plastered hands of atg fighters...thought that was crazy when i was younger lol

[Erik K]

The upcoming inductions sounds like it will be great.

I was able to make it to the HOF when I was 15 on a trip to NY. I somehow convinced my mom to stop by as we were driving through the state..lol. There was no special event when I went, just a regular day...but it was a great experience and I learned a lot of boxings past and historical context.

it's not the biggest place, but it houses sooo many great fighters, memorabilia, and other historical pieces...if you're close enough to make a lil road trip out of it, it's def fun. i remember the collection of plastered hands of atg fighters...thought that was crazy when i was younger lol

Yeah on a normal day its cool, but induction week is unbelievable. You have to make it once to understand.

[Medved]

Hey, my man, funny u should ask, I am actually talking to Syd Vanderpool about maybe bringing a team of mine up to match up with his team...how far are you from Toronto or Kitchener???

I live in Toronto, I like to see amateur shows as often as I can, there's not too many in Toronto except the Cabbagetown ones but there's alot in Kitchener or St. Cathrines. You ever come to the Annual Cabbagetown show in September that they do?

Let me know if you bringing some of your guys up here for a show, I'll make the trip to support the amateur guys!

[Erik K]

I have heard NOTHING BUT great things about the weekend...I know a guy who told me one year he was walking on the street and ended up walking to McDonald's with Paul Spadafora...and he ran next to Hopkins in the roadrace...etc...I really look forward to going there for the first time in a few weeks...

My first year the first boxer I met was Alexis Arguello. On a Wednesday night at Grazis. Then after walking next door was on way back and he and his wife passed me on the street heading over to their hotel. I was like wow, but then after going yearly you come to take this kind of stuff for granted.

He was one of the nicest guys at HOF every year. Sadly now he is gone, but will always remember how friendly he was over the years.

[ICEMAN JOHN SCULLY]

COOL story, E....I really look forward to going now, man!!!

[Erik K]

COOL story, E....I really look forward to going now, man!!!

Hope to see ya there, you not coming for Thursday or Friday?

[ICEMAN JOHN SCULLY]

Hope to see ya there, you not coming for Thursday or Friday?

Nah, can't make it, gotta be in the gym....definitely on Saturday all day...do u know what I look like? Maybe if you see me around you come say hello...or lemme' see a photo, Ill recognize you...

[Erik K]

Nah, can't make it, gotta be in the gym....definitely on Saturday all day...do u know what I look like? Maybe if you see me around you come say hello...or lemme' see a photo, Ill recognize you...

I sent ya a message on Facebook. I will definitely say Hi when I see ya. I will be at BBQ most the day Saturday and then grazis that night.



Here is the schedule for week.


Thursday, June 9

1-3 p.m. Ringside Lectures, Opening Bell - Museum Grounds
3:00 p.m. Celebrity Book Signing - Museum Grounds
4-5 p.m. Ringside Lectures - Museum Grounds
5-6 p.m. Hall of Fame Opening Ceremony - Museum Grounds




Friday, June 10

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Ringside Lectures - Museum Grounds
1:00 p.m. Celebrity Workout Session - Museum Grounds
3:00 p.m. Celebrity Fist Casting - Museum Grounds
7:30 p.m. Mexican Fiesta Night - Rusty Rail Party House




Saturday, June 11

7 a.m.- 3 p.m. Golf Tournament of Boxing Champions - Casolwood Golf Course
8:30 a.m. 5K Race, Fun Run - Canastota High School
10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Boxing Autograph Card Show - Canastota High School
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Ringside Lectures - Museum Grounds
1:00 p.m. Celebrity Workout Session - Museum Grounds
5:30-6:30 p.m. VIP "Gala" ****tail Reception - Greystone
8:00 p.m. Banquet of Champions - Syracuse Oncenter Complex




Sunday, June 12

10:00 a.m. U.S Postal Service Tribute - Museum Grounds
1:00 p.m. Parade of Champions - Downtown District
2:30 p.m. Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Museum Grounds