New York Liberty to Induct Kym Hampton into Liberty "Ring of Honor" Tonight at Prudential
Published on August 30, 2011 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
New York Liberty News Release
NEW YORK, NY - August 30, 2011 - The New York Liberty are celebrating its 15 years in the WNBA by unveiling the first five inductees in the Liberty "Ring of Honor." The "Ring of Honor" represents retired players who have made the most significant contributions to the Liberty's tradition of excellence and to the growth of the WNBA. Tonight, the Liberty will induct the fifth and final player into the "Ring of Honor" when Liberty Fan Development Leader and legend Kym Hampton will be honored during halftime of the team's game versus the Chicago Sky at Prudential Center.
Hampton, The Liberty's first-round draft pick in the WNBA's inaugural season in 1997, led the franchise to two Finals appearances (1997 and 1999) averaging 9.3 points per game and 5.8 rebounds over her career. Since her retirement in 2000, she has served as a philanthropic ambassador to the organization and has represented the Liberty in the community throughout the tri-state area.
The Liberty has inducted five players into the "Ring of Honor" during the 2011 regular season. Vickie Johnson was the first player inducted on July 1 followed by Teresa Weatherspoon on July 17, Sue Wicks on July 28 and Rebecca Lobo on Aug. 9. Tonight, Kym Hampton who was selected by a committee of voters, will join this prestigious group.
WHAT: LIBERTY "RING OF HONOR" CEREMONY
WHO: New York Liberty Fan Development Leader and legend Kym Hampton
WHERE: Prudential Center
165 Mulberry Street, Newark, NJ 07102
WHEN: TONIGHT - Tuesday, August 30 at 7 p.m.
Ceremony will take place during halftime; Hampton will be available for interviews following the ceremony
Tickets for all Liberty home games can be purchased at the Prudential Center Box Office, on-line at NYLiberty.com, through the WNBA Ticketmaster charge-by-phone number 877-WNBA-TIX, all Ticketmaster outlets and at Ticketmaster.com. New York Liberty home games will be played at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey for the 2011, 2012, and 2013 seasons while Madison Square Garden undergoes a comprehensive, top-to-bottom Transformation.
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