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2008 Mobile Sports Hall of Fame class inducted

By Chris Frye Sports

M30o93H7pQ09L8X1t49cHY01Z5j4TT91fGfr 2008 Mobile Sports Hall of Fame class inducted

Published: Wed, April 30, 2008 - 10:08 pm
Last Updated: Wed, April 30, 2008 - 10:15 pm

Chris Frye

Jim Tate, Terry Hopper, Gordon Smith Jr. and Mike Gottfired make up this year's class of inductees. Smith grandson, Rob Williams represnted the late Gordon Smith Jr. who was a multi sport star. Three of the Four indutees made their mark in coaching. the hall of fame started with the induction of Hank Aaron and Riley Smith in its first class...now there's 82 Hall of Famers.
And there was quite a collection of sports celebrities on hand for the big event. Chris Frye was there to talk to past and future hall of famers.

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