BOWERS CORNER COLORADO SHUFFLEBOARD HALL OF FAME BILL ENGLISH INDUCTED December 12, 1998 The Balloon Inn, Arvada, Colorado   Bill was already planned for the 1st Colorado Hall of Fame at the 9th Annual Santa Classic at the Balloon Inn, but passed away on 11/3/98 -- his induction plans were continued and fulfilled posthumously and his family was there to accept his Induction Award on 12/12/98! Bill English Inducted into Colorado Hall of Fame (excerpt from The Board Talk, Vol.16, No.2, page 10 & 11) By Kathi Loyd & Jody Slack "The 9th Annual Santa Classic, held at Balloon Inn, Arvada, Colorado, on Dec. 12-13, was an especially meaningful event this year for the State's shuffleboard players. The newly-established Colorado Shuffleboard Hall of Fame inducted its first player, the late Bill English. The induction ceremony was a time of remembrance and celebration of the life of the shuffleboard legend. Players who had known Bill for many years, such as Travis Anderson, Dennis Bird, Morey Balins, Jody Slack, Ron Sosovec and others addressed the gathering with fond rembrances of Bill's words, wit, and, of course, shuffleboard anecdotes. The one point that all of the speakers made -- and wanted newer players to understand -- was that if it had not been for Bill English and other players from his era of this game, the sport would not be what it is today. After everyone finished speaking, there was a champagne toast and Jody Slack presented Bill's wife, Bonnie, with an engraved crystal and marble trophy commemorating the occasion. The memorable event ended with a wonderful buffet dinner provided by Balloon Inn owners Glen and Cee Cee Chavez." Jody Slack presents the induction plaque to Bonnie! Beautiful Crystal and Marble Plaque (close-up) Bonnie English "THANKS" hosts: Cee Cee and Glenn Chavez! Sign My Guestbook (Click Here to Sign) View My Guestbook (Click Here to View) Back To Home BOWERS' CORNER Last updated:  01/19/2005 07:15:24 AM Background Border and Page Designed by Lynda French (Austin Shuffler)