The State of Washington has an impressive
history of professional and amateur sports competition.
The Seattle Seahawks thrilling run to a Super Bowl championship is only the
latest chapter in a remarkable story of Washington state sports including historic accomplishments at
every level of athletic competition.
Sadly, a repository of that history, as well as future achievements, does
not exist.
The time is right to build a family-friendly, state-of-the art Washington Sports Museum and Hall of Fame to house historic sports memorabilia, provide interactive displays, meeting and event spaces, and shared office facilities for sports-related organizations. This world-class tourist attraction would be designed for visitors of all ages to learn by doing, viewing, listening and reading.
I support the Washington Sports Museum and Hall of Fame and encourage our elected officials, our professional franchises, our colleges and universities, sports federations and associations and sports enthusiasts across the state to make the museum a reality.
Updates
February 18, 2014
I am currently reaching out to local sports organizations and university athletic departments to gauge their interest in this project. Send an email to your state representative today and tell them that Washington needs a central home for our athletic history. We need to keep the pressure on our officials until this museum becomes a priority at the capitol.
February 18, 2014
We hit a major milestone today that proves the appetite for this museum is statewide. Now we need to turn this energy into action so post this link on Facebook and text three friends to get them involved. Email your local representatives today to tell them Washington deserves a home for our sports history.
22 Comments
Good article by J.Paul Blake on the Opinion section of the Seattle Times this morning. I agree with him that this state does need a Museum and Hall of Fame to showcase our Washington State Athletes. I have been working with a Steering Committee headed up by Dave Moffett to establish a Washington State Ski and Snowboard Museum on Snoqualmie Pass which will open in December, 2014. This Museum will showcase this state's rich history in skiing and snowboarding as well as feature our 34 Ski and snowboard Olympians and our many Prominent Skiers. I hope that this all state-all sport museum will become a reality.
A state sports museum and hall of fame is long overdue. The closest Washington ever came was a little area in the Kingdome, and the collection was scattered when the building was imploded. Ideally, the single-sport halls of fame scattered throughout the state could be combined in one grand facility.
This is very much needed! I honestly cannot believe that there is not an already established local sports memorabilia museum. Aside from the Angel of the Winds display of recognitions .
I'm convinced by the creator of this article that this is a great idea for the State of Washington and especialy the City of Seattle.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Washington-Sports-Museum-and-Hall-of-Fame/544735262309474?ref=hl
I have known Mr. Blake for 30 years. No one could design and implement a project of this magnitude like he can and will.
I have worked with Mr. Blake as a founder and medical director of the All Nations Cup. I would like to be involved in the planning of this project.
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The State of Washington has an impressive
history of professional and amateur sports competition.
The Seattle Seahawks thrilling run to a Super Bowl championship is only the
latest chapter in a remarkable story of Washington state sports including historic accomplishments at
every level of athletic competition.
Sadly, a repository of that history, as well as future achievements, does
not exist.
The time is right to build a family-friendly, state-of-the art Washington Sports Museum and Hall of Fame to house historic sports memorabilia, provide interactive displays, meeting and event spaces, and shared office facilities for sports-related organizations. This world-class tourist attraction would be designed for visitors of all ages to learn by doing, viewing, listening and reading.
I support the Washington Sports Museum and Hall of Fame and encourage our elected officials, our professional franchises, our colleges and universities, sports federations and associations and sports enthusiasts across the state to make the museum a reality.
Updates
February 18, 2014
I am currently reaching out to local sports organizations and university athletic departments to gauge their interest in this project. Send an email to your state representative today and tell them that Washington needs a central home for our athletic history. We need to keep the pressure on our officials until this museum becomes a priority at the capitol.
February 18, 2014
We hit a major milestone today that proves the appetite for this museum is statewide. Now we need to turn this energy into action so post this link on Facebook and text three friends to get them involved. Email your local representatives today to tell them Washington deserves a home for our sports history.
22 Comments
Great idea! Especially smart is the self-sustaining concept of housing sports associations in the facility to help pay for the ongoing operating costs.
Good article by J.Paul Blake on the Opinion section of the Seattle Times this morning. I agree with him that this state does need a Museum and Hall of Fame to showcase our Washington State Athletes. I have been working with a Steering Committee headed up by Dave Moffett to establish a Washington State Ski and Snowboard Museum on Snoqualmie Pass which will open in December, 2014. This Museum will showcase this state's rich history in skiing and snowboarding as well as feature our 34 Ski and snowboard Olympians and our many Prominent Skiers. I hope that this all state-all sport museum will become a reality.
A state sports museum and hall of fame is long overdue. The closest Washington ever came was a little area in the Kingdome, and the collection was scattered when the building was imploded. Ideally, the single-sport halls of fame scattered throughout the state could be combined in one grand facility.
This is very much needed! I honestly cannot believe that there is not an already established local sports memorabilia museum. Aside from the Angel of the Winds display of recognitions .
I'm convinced by the creator of this article that this is a great idea for the State of Washington and especialy the City of Seattle.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Washington-Sports-Museum-and-Hall-of-Fame/544735262309474?ref=hl
I have known Mr. Blake for 30 years. No one could design and implement a project of this magnitude like he can and will.
I have worked with Mr. Blake as a founder and medical director of the All Nations Cup. I would like to be involved in the planning of this project.
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Great idea! Especially smart is the self-sustaining concept of housing sports associations in the facility to help pay for the ongoing operating costs.