Two people were voted in today by the panel of 141 voters (which includes my brother), Mia Hamm and Julie Foudy. Hamm scored 158 goals in international play along with notching 144 assists in 275 matches. She is regarded as one of the most influential soccer players in the U.S. irrespective of gender.
Hamm was left off of four ballots.
"If Bert Patenaude didn't get a unanimous choice, then no one will!"
When I first read the headline, my first thought was that David Beckham has been declared to be an anticipatory inductee to the National Soccer Hall of Fame. Turns out to be an induction for a truly worthy career.
At least someone in the Garciaparra household is a Hall of Famer.
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Duke alumni, no doubt
At least someone in the Garciaparra household is a Hall of Famer.
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