MLS FC Dallas

Walk of Fame Now Accepting Applications for 2011

Published on August 10, 2011 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
FC Dallas News Release


FRISCO, Texas (Aug. 10, 2011) - Know someone who has made extraordinary contributions to soccer in Texas' Pizza Hut Park is accepting nominations for the 2011 Walk of Fame class now through Aug. 28.

The Walk of Fame is situated just north of Pizza Hut Park Stadium and runs directly through the center of the complex's youth soccer fields immediately south of Technology Drive. This stretch of soccer history spans approximately 1,400 linear feet with various commemorative markers recognizing members of the soccer community who have been instrumental in helping build the sport in Texas.

The Walk of Fame opened in 2005 with an inaugural class that included soccer giants Lamar Hunt, Gordon Jago, Carla Overbeck, Kyle Rote Jr., Tatu and Bill Kinder. Since 2005, the group has grown to include 14 members, including current FC Dallas head coach Schellas Hyndman and 2010 inductee Richard "Dick" Hall.

Following the Aug. 28 nomination deadline, a nomination committee, including previous Walk of Fame finalists, will review all 2011 nominees to narrow the candidate list down to three finalists. A four-person selection committee will then vote to enshrine one inductee into the 2011 class. Pizza Hut Park will host the official enshrinement ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 15, prior to kickoff between FC Dallas and the Vancouver Whitecaps for the team's final regular-season home match.

For more information on the Walk of Fame or to submit a nomination, visit http://www.fcdallas.com/walk-of-fame.

NOMINEE CRITERIA

A coach, player, soccer administrator or other soccer contributor who has made extraordinary contributions to soccer in Texas, which have significantly enhanced and helped the sport grow.

Eligibility

Male and female nominees will be considered. All eligible candidates will be considered whether living or deceased. No person on the Nominating or Selection Committees may be considered for Enshrinement.

1. Coach: A coach does not have to be retired to be eligible.

2. Player: A player must be fully retired for at least two years from professional soccer before being eligible for Enshrinement. He/She may then be considered for Enshrinement in the third year of retirement.

3. Contributors/Administrators: A person is eligible for Enshrinement as a contributor or administrator at any time for significant contributions to the game of soccer. What constitutes "significant contributions" shall be determined by the Nominating and/or Selection Committees.

2005 INAUGURAL YEAR INDUCTEES:

Lamar Hunt, Gordon Jago, Bill Kinder, Carla Overbeck, Kyle Rote Jr., and Tatu

2006 INDUCTEES:

Jeff Agoos and Ron Newman

2007 INDUCTEES:

Kenny Cooper Sr. and Schellas Hyndman

2008 INDUCTEES:

Neil Cohen and Bobby Moffatt

2009 INDUCTEE:

Jimmy Benedek

2010 INDUCTEE:

Richard "Dick" Hall

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