CHICAGO (May 2, 2011) – On Friday, May 27, the Y will celebrate the history of volleyball at its annual Volleyball Hall of Fame Luncheon, recognizing YMCA leaders and legends for the significant contributions that they have made to the sport. Inductees into the 2010 Hall of Fame class are the late Harry Batchelor, Tom Slaymaker, John O’Donnell, the Pittsburg Family YMCA in Kansas and the YMCA of Greater Tulsa in Oklahoma. The celebration – a gathering of champions – will be hosted by YMCA of the USA, the leading nonprofit for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

“We are pleased to honor these outstanding individuals and Ys for shaping the history of volleyball,” said Neil Nicoll, president and CEO of YMCA of the USA, the resource office for the nation’s 2,687 Ys nationwide. “Through each of their contributions as players, coaches, officials and champions, they helped inspire many people to reach their full potential in a game they loved to play, and shaped the path for others.” Read more

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