Published March 19th, 2008 by admin
Sports Museum of American to Open May 2008 in New York City
The Sports Museum of America (SmA), the nation’s first and only interactive, multi-media all sports museum experience, is set to open in New York City in early May 2008. As the first museum to pay tribute to the history and excitement of all sports, SmA has partnered with more than 50 single-sport Halls of Fame, national governing bodies and other top athletic organizations, to showcase inspiring exhibits, memorabilia, stories and heroes that resonate with fans of all ages. In addition to hosting the first women’s sports hall of fame, SmA will also be the new permanent home of the Billie Jean King International Women’s Sports Center and the legendary Heisman Trophy and annual televised presentation.
Located at 26 Broadway, in the heart of Lower Manhattan and at the corner of Broadway and Beaver Streets, SmA will be steps away from the “Charging Bull” statue, the Statue of Liberty and Staten Island ferries, Wall Street, South Street Seaport and the 9/11 memorial currently under construction.
SmA has also tapped some of the most decorated, iconic sports stars in America for its Honorary Board of Trustees. Founding members of the Board include 7-time NBA All-Star Jason Kidd, Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie, Olympic Hall of Famer Mary Lou Retton, former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Joe Frazier, racing legend Mario Andretti, tennis great Martina Navratilova, 7-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, and Basketball Hall of Famer Julius “Dr. J” Erving.
For more information, visit sportsmuseum.com
