15 Minutes of Fame Friday: Tom Parham, #NCSHOF Class of 2011 Tom, one of our state's most successful college tennis coaches, spent over 40 years as a head coach, winning 3 National Championships as the coach at @bartoncollege & @elonuniversity. Listen: bit.ly/49elf83

The countdown continues! We're 2 weeks away from the 2024 #NCSHOF Induction Celebration, so we're highlighting another inductee! As commissioner of @NCHSAA, Tucker has overseen growth in ♀️ athlete participation & recognition for ♀️ & minority coaches. ncshof.org/tickets

If you've seen us around Charlotte, now you know why! Thank you, @adamsoutdoor, for your partnership in spreading awareness about the #NCSHOF 60th Induction Celebration. We hope to see you all there!

15 Minutes of Fame Friday: Ben Sutton, #NCSHOF Class of 2017 Ben, a @WakeForest graduate, founded his first company, ISP, in 1992. Over the next two decades, Ben's vision would revolutionize the college sports media rights landscape. Listen: bit.ly/3U35ht7

The countdown continues! We're 3 weeks away from the 2024 #NCSHOF Induction Celebration, so we're highlighting another inductee! Selected in the 2001 @NFL draft, Smith played 13 seasons for the @Panthers & leads in TDs, receptions & receiving yards. ncshof.org/tickets

15 Minutes of Fame Friday: Dr. Jerry McGee, #NCSHOF Class of 2012 We speak with Dr. McGee, the longtime president of @WingateUniv, who became one of college football's best officials. He worked 24 postseason games, the first @theACC Championship etc. bit.ly/3PCSkn2

On this day in history in the #NCSHOF, Raymond Floyd maintained the lead he had built up to win the 1976 @TheMasters. He was 17-under par & opened with blazing rounds of 65 & 66 to record an 8-shot victory over Ben Crenshaw. Floyd was inducted into the NCSHOF in 1981.

The countdown continues! We're 4 weeks away from the 2024 #NCSHOF Induction Celebration, so we're highlighting another inductee! @GoHeels Men's 🎾 won 16 @theACC championships under Skakle. Skakle died in his sleep before the 1980 ACC Championship. Tix: ncshof.org/tickets/

We're 5 weeks away from the 2024 #NCSHOF Induction Celebration, so we're highlighting another inductee! A standout 🏀 player at Terry Sanford, Ralph held 17 state records. She led @UConnWBB to the 2000 NCAA Championship & is now HC at @VandyWBB. Tix: ncshof.org/tickets

On this day in history in the #NCSHOF, Charlotte Smith hit a 3-pointer for @uncwbb to lift UNC to a 60-59 victory over Louisiana Tech in the National Championship game. A graduate of Shelby High, Smith was the Most Outstanding Player in the Final Four.

15 Minutes of Fame Friday: Dave Odom, #NCSHOF Class of 2009 Dave led @WakeMBB to 11 postseason appearances, a pair of @accmbb Tournament Titles & was the 1995 @theACC COY. We talk about all those things & other memories of his coaching journey. Listen: bit.ly/3VcWLZx

43 DAYS until our 60th #NCSHOF Induction Celebration! This year’s class represents the Charlotte community, the state of NC, the US and beyond. We know their legacies will inspire you. We hope you will join us on May 10. Buy Tickets or Program Ads: ncshof.org/tickets/

We're 6 weeks away from the 2024 #NCSHOF Induction, so we're highlighting another inductee! Pettis Norman, from Charlotte, played for the @dallascowboys from 1962-1970 & the @chargers from 1971-73. He started 4 seasons at @JCSUniversity. ncshof.org/tickets/

Check out today's #NCSHOF newsletter featuring a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend a Fireside Chat and meet and greet with Coach K, Roy Williams & Jim Nantz. bit.ly/4avpqgx Stay in the know and subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter at ncshof.org.

15 Minutes of Fame Friday: Steve Vacendak, #NCSHOF Class of 2017 We talk about Steve's road to Durham as a player and his journey into the @NBA, as well as his role in hiring some of college basketball's iconic coaches - Coack K and Jim Valvano. Listen: bit.ly/3VcWLZx

The countdown continues! We are 7 weeks away from the 2024 #NCSHOF Induction Celebration, so we're highlighting another inductee! Charlotte native and @CBS broadcaster Jim Nantz is a three-Emmy Award winner & five-time National Sportscaster of the Year. ncshof.org/tickets/

15 Minutes of Fame Friday: Bobby Jones, #NCSHOF Class of 1989 He enjoyed a decorated career playing for Dean Smith at @UNC_Basketball, 12 @NBA seasons & repping the US at the 1972 Olympic Games. We talk that & what it was like to play with Dr. J. Listen: bit.ly/3SLNjcA

We are 8 weeks away from the 2024 #NCSHOF Induction Celebration, so we're highlighting another inductee! Bob McKillop led @DavidsonMBB to 23 conference championships, 10 @NCAA Tournament appearances & 634 wins. He was the 2007-08 @NABC1927 National COY. ncshof.org/tickets/

On this day in #NCSHOF history, Tommy Burleson of @PackMensBball was named MVP of the @accmbb tournament held at the @Gbocoliseum. State edged Maryland 76-74 in the championship game. Burleson went on to play seven years in the @NBA and was inducted into the NCSHOF in 1996.

We're saddened at the passing of #NCSHOF member & pioneer in sports journalism Irwin Smallwood. His storied career at the News & Record, covering golf, spanned 40+ years. He served as President & ensured we found a home at @NCmuseumhistory. His legacy will continue to inspire.