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2008 Cleveland County Sports Hall of Fame Banquet

The 2008 FCA Cleveland County Sports Hall of Fame Banquet was held Wednesday, April 30 at 6:00 PM at the Shelby City Park Community Center. This year's guest speaker was Bobby Lutz, Head Baskertball Coach of the UNC-Charlotte 49ers. The new inductees were Kent Bridges, Stan Sherman and Tommy London, Sr.

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The Cleveland County Fellowship of Christian Athletes Sports Hall of Fame was started in 1965 recognizing those in our community who have made outstanding contributions in the field of Sports and Recreation. In the fall of 2004 the Hall found a permanent home in the newly renovated Shelby Community Center at City Park. On display are the pictures and dates of every person that has been inducted in to the Hall of Fame for all to see and enjoy.

Cleveland County Sports Hall Of Fame: This award is given each year to the person(s) or team selected as having made the contribution and/or brought great recognition to our community in sporting endeavors. This award is based on cumulative as well as current achievements. The person must be a native of our community or have lived in the community during his/her significant athletic achievement.

Paris Yelton Memorial Award: Started in 1987 this award is given by Bob Yelton in memory of his father. It recognizes individuals not involved in actual competition but who have given distinguished service in other ways to the sports life of the community.

Sports Fan of the Year Award: Added in 1968 this award, sponsored by radio station WOHS, goes to the person selected by the Award's Committee as having been Cleveland County's #1 Sports Fan in the past year.

Honor Athletic Award: Presented to an athletic at each of the four high schools in Cleveland County, selected by the coaches at the respective schools. The recipient must not only be a good athletic, but demonstrate outstanding citizenship, respect for others and dedication both to team and in their religious affiliation. The award was first given to a Shelby High student in 1967 and was expanded to include the other high schools in 1969.

Honor Athletic Award: Presented to an athletic at each of the four high schools in Cleveland County, selected by the coaches at the respective schools. The recipient must not only be a good athletic, but demonstrate outstanding citizenship, respect for others and dedication both to team and in their religious affiliation. The award was first given to a Shelby High student in 1967 and was expanded to include the other high schools in 1969.