VERMONT SPORTS HALL OF FAME

(Russillo photo courtesy ESPN)

ESPN's Russillo to Appear at Vermont Sports Hall of Fame Casino Night June 7

Ryen Russillo of ESPN Radio’s SVP and Russillo Show and a 1997 UVM alum will be a guest celebrity at the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame Casino Fun Night in the Atrium at The Essex on June 7, 2013.

The event is open to the public and activities begin with Chris Villani and Rich Haskell of local ESPN affiliate 101.3’s Chris & Rich Show broadcasting live from 4 to 6:20 p.m. Russillo and other guests will join Chris and Rich on air. Russillo will also hold an autograph session.

The casino activities (no cash) will begin at 7 p.m. and run until 10 p.m. The evening is open to the public. The entry fee of $35 will provide guests with the opportunity to qualify for any of several outstanding sports-related prizes. Attendance will be limited to the first 300 people to enter. Click HERE for more information on the VSHOF Special Events page.

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VSHOF Inaugural Class Inducted November 17, 2012

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt.  -- The Vermont Sports Hall of Fame honored 13 of the finest Green Mountain State athletes and contributors when it inducted its inaugural class on November 17, 2012. The first annual VSHOF Induction Dinner and Celebration was held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington. Click HERE for more information on the 2012 inductees.

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The Vermont Sports Hall of Fame is in cooperation with Prevent Child Abuse Vermont, the VSHOF's designated charity.

Launched in October 2011, The Vermont Sports Hall of Fame is a nonprofit organization to recognize those individuals whose achievements and efforts have enhanced sports, athletics and recreation in the Green Mountain State. In addition to honoring those who make a significant contribution to the state's sports legacy, the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame will promote and provide inspiration in sports and recreation to the state's youth.

Click HERE for the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame's Mission Statement.