Nationals Park to host Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Sunday

Ten new members of the Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame will be honored during a pregame ceremony on Sunday, May 6 at Nationals Park, before the Nationals play the Philadelphia Phillies. The following inductees will be honored:

* Marty Aronoff - longtime statistician for MLB, NBA, NFL, and the Washington Wizards
* Len Bias - All-American and two-time ACC Player of the Year for Maryland men's basketball
* Peter Bondra - two-time goal scoring champion for the Washington Capitals
* Steve Buckhantz - broadcaster for the Washington Wizards and Navy football
* Grant Hill - two-time NCAA champion and seven-time NBA All-Star
* Jaime Moreno - four-time MLS Cup champion and 1997 MLS Cup MVP for D.C. United
* Charles Solomon "Buddy" Myer - two-time All-Star for the Washington Senators
* David Poile - General Manager of the Washington Capitals from 1982-1997
* Eleni Rossides - Executive Director of the Washington Tennis and Education Foundation for 13 years
* Walt Williams - record-holding scorer for Maryland men's basketball and 11-year NBA veteran

The inductees were selected based on their outstanding accomplishments in the world of sports, thereby bringing honor and recognition to the Nation's Capital. They join a select group of distinguished athletes, coaches, owners, executives, media members, contributors, and sports personalities in the Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame, which was founded in 1980.

Each honoree will receive a Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame plaque commemorating their induction and their names will be added to the Hall of Fame display at Nationals Park, overlooking the left field concourse.

More information on the Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame can be found at www.dcsportshall.com.