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ENSHRINEMENT 2010 A Week-long Celebration of Basketball Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Springfield, Massachusetts

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Enshrinement continues to expand and grow
Enshrinement 2009 produced record breaking attendance, media coverage and support
A tremendous response of pride and excitement from the local community
A proud link between the Downtown and Riverfront Communities
Event created unprecedented awareness of the Hall and Springfield’s unique, historic link to basketball

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Where does the Hall go from here?
Do we take a step backwards to the traditional Enshrinement model or…
Do we build on 2009 event’s success to grow the opportunity for the Hall, the City, the State and our Community?

ENSHRINEMENT 2010 A TRADITION REBORN
The Remarkable Class of 2010
Jerry Buss - owner Los Angeles Lakers
Cynthia Cooper - WNBA Star
Bob Hurley – Legendary High School Coach
Dennis Johnson – Celtics Legend
Gus Johnson – NBA Veteran
Karl Malone – “The Mailman” – Utah Jazz Legend
Maciel “Ubiratan” Pereira – Brazilian Great
Scottie Pippen – 6 Time NBA Champ Chicago Bull
The 1960 US Olympic Team
The 1992 Olympic “Dream Team”

ENSHRINEMENT 2010 “Who will be here in 2010?”
All living individual class members of the Class of 2010 will attend
From the 1960 Team, ALL living team members will attend including Oscar Robertson, Jerry West, Jerry Lucas and Walt Bellamy
From the 1992 Team, confirmed as of this time are Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Chris Mullin, John Stockton, David Robinson, Scottie Pippen, Karl Malone, Charles Barkley, and Coach Lenny Wilkins
Waiting on schedules from Bird, Drexler, Ewing and Laettner; no one is a “no”

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Key fact:
Enshrinement 2010 will have the greatest number of returning Hall of Famers to Springfield in History

ENSHRINEMENT 2010 A TRADITION REBORN
A change of dates– to the heart of the summer travel season – will drive additional interest, attendance, and visitation to the BHOF and the region
Enshrinement will expand from a two day event in Springfield to a full week of activities aimed at fans and visitors of all ages
Interaction planned throughout the city
New Dates for Event
- Enshrinement Week: August 7-13, 2010

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Events will engage many corners of the city
The Riverfront
Symphony Hall
Downtown/ Court Square
Mason Square
Springfield College
Economic impact of weeklong Enshrinement activities will be in excess of $5 million to the region

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SATURDAY, 7 AUGUST
Hoops & Heroes Tournament begins
Sheriff Michael J. Ashe Honorary Chairman
Twelve team tournament featuring all star teams from “first responder” communities… police, fire, military, special services
First day of tournament to be held at Springfield College with “the Final Four” being played Sunday at Center Court at the BHOF on Sunday August 8 th

ENSHRINEMENT 2010 Hoops & Heroes
Scheduled Participating Teams…..
Springfield Police/Fire All Star Team
Massachusetts State Police
Hampden County Sheriff’s Department
Homeland Security
Boston Police/Fire Department
Suffolk County House of Correction
Final Recruitment of others
Tournament benefits Special Olympics Massachusetts

SUNDAY, 8 AUGUST
Mason Square “First Game” Monument unveiling
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ENSHRINEMENT 2010 Mason Square Monument
Although the City of Springfield and Springfield College are recognized as the “place” where the game of “Basket Ball” was invented, no monument or marker celebrates the exact spot where the first game was played
A Springfield native and Mason Square resident has undertaken a significant project to commemorate and celebrate the location of the first game in Mason Square
The project has broad and enthusiastic support from the neighborhoods, the city, and the Basketball Hall of Fame

ENSHRINEMENT 2010 State & Sherman Street

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Proper Recognition - “The First Game”
With streetscape improvements, a safe and secure location has been identified by the city just across the street from the location of the original “School for Christian Workers” gymnasium
While busy State Street intersects the proposed monument location and the exact spot where the first game was played, a second piece will mark the exact spot and both sites are linked in the evening by a strong beam of light emanating from both sites

ENSHRINEMENT 2010
Proper Recognition - “The First Game”
The city will construct a 30 foot circumference area of granite and brick to have the look of a contemporary basketball.
Five information panels, up-lit at night, will rise and tell the story of the first game and the significance of the Mason Square location
Two brass statues– one 7 feet in height– will mark the spot of the first game.
Concept: a player from 1891 is passing to a youth of today– from the Mason Square neighborhood– to mark the games beginning, its impact today, and the future impact of basketball on the world stage

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The Benefits
A historically significant site in Springfield is honored and celebrated
A challenged neighborhood community is “finally recognized” for a worldwide contribution
Pride is built in the city and in the neighborhood
The monument becomes an educational resource for the five public schools within walking distance
The monument becomes a historical site to visit by tourists drawn to the Hall of Fame to live basketball history

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A Monument of Significance
The total project has a value exceeding $200,000
The City of Springfield Parks Department will commit $35,000 in site, foundation and electrical work
The Hall of Fame has negotiated the services of its Master Sculptor Brian Hanlon (Tom’s River, NJ) at no cost for design and hand sculpting of the pieces ($50,000 cost savings)
A small group is raising private $ to complete the project; $110,000 is the requirement

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To date, $65,000 has been raised from:
Springfield College
MassMutual
Chicago Bulls
Bay State Gas
Several asks are pending
Monument designed by Springfield Park Department’s Mike Tully

Design of Monument A Memorial to shine light on Mason Square to show that this is the birthplace of basketball.

Design of Monument Close up to show a connection across the street at Sherman and State where the game was invented. A standing memorial where one can learn about the history.

Design of Monument View of Church framed up during day time

Design of Monument A Monument to reflect the true location where basketball was invented at State and Sherman where the former YMCA gymnasium once stood .

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First Game Celebration
As Monument is unveiled on Sunday, August 8 th , it Tips Off a “First Game Celebration” presented by Nike and the BHOF at State and Sherman Streets
Coincides with Nike “World
Basketball Festival” being held in
NYC
Basically “shutting down Mason
Square” with a day of Basketball

VENUE OF THE 1 ST BASKETBALL GAME AUG 8 TH MASON SQUARE ACTIVATION MASON SQUARE STATUE

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EA SPORTS/DJ SCRATCH
AIRBRUSH TATTOO BARBERSHOP SHOE WHITENING

BALLERS NETWORK
EXHIBITION GAMES SKILLS CLINICS ENTERTAINMENT

ENERGY MOMENT Our objective is to bring the “World Basketball” to Springfield. In doing that, the highlight of our day will be a match-up between the Puerto Rico 18U National Team and a New England All Star Team (TBD). Since close to 30% of the Springfield population are Puerto Rican nationals and there will obviously be lots of fans cheering for the local team, this match-up will be highly anticipated! VS.

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MONDAY, 9 AUGUST
Wheelchair Basketball Celebration at the Hall featuring the USA Wheelchair Paralympics Team
TUESDAY, 10 AUGUST
Children’s Day at the Hall; Clinics for Future Stars
High School Coach’s National Recognition… 500+ win coaches

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WEDNESDAY, 11 AUGUST
Hall of Famer appearances
AAU “Enshrinement Classic” National Tournament opens (96 Teams playing in
Springfield)

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THURSDAY, 12 AUGUST
D League & Springfield Armor Fan Festival
BHOF Family Reunion & Awards Dinner
Bunn & Gowdy Awards Celebrated; Jackie MacMullan, Joe Tait, Don Meyer (Bunn)

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FRIDAY, 13 AUGUST
Live Press Conference at the Hall; Class of 2010
Public Event featuring the Class of 2010 – City Hall
Class of 2010 introduced to the public on the steps of City Hall at noon; open to the public free of charge
Nike “Hoops Talk” Broadcast from Downtown Springfield prior to Enshrinement Ceremony; worldwide via web and simulcast to NYC World Festival of Basketball
Finals of AAU Tournament and Awards Ceremony
Enshrinement 2010 Ceremony
Enshrinement Gala Celebration

We will amplify the moment by simulcasting the show to the NYC HOH location as a direct way to bring the Springfield BHOF culture and history to NYC.
*Considering more simulcast locations pending budget

Enshrinement Ceremony Friday, August 13 7PM Symphony Hall

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Post-Enshrinement Party at The Hall of Fame

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SATURDAY, 14 AUGUST
3 x 3 Tournament – D League & Springfield Armor
Ongoing visitor programming at the Hall
Induction Celebration & Ring Ceremony at Mohegan Sun Resort in Uncasville

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Key significant supporting sponsors (to date) of Enshrinement that allow the Hall of Fame to extend its programming:
Nike
Mohegan Sun
MassMutual
The Chicago Bulls

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Cooperative Partnerships Maximize the Opportunity
City cooperation always outstanding… Mayor, police, fire, EMT, DPW, Park Dept
BID, GSCVB, other attractions
UMASS Art Project “Art and Soles” to open during Enshrinement week

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Enshrinement 2010 will:
Continue to raise the profile of the BHOF on a worldwide basis
Enhance Springfield as the city where the game was invented
Celebrate Mason Square’s unique impact on the game
Drive tourism & build energy for the region

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