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Idaho group to honor Largent, Killebrew, Smith

09:10 AM PDT on Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Associated Press

BOISE, Idaho - The World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame in Boise says it will induct former professional football player Steve Largent, former Major League Baseball player Harmon Killebrew, and former NBA player and Olympic gold medalist Steve Smith.

The ceremony is planned for Nov. 30 at the Humanitarian Hall of Fame at Boise State University.

The hall inducts professional and amateur athletes who distinguish themselves as role models through their humanitarian efforts.

Largent, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, played for 14 years with the Seattle Seahawks, and later served as a congressman from Oklahoma.

Killebrew, a native of Payette, Idaho, is a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and is being honored for his help in raising money for medical research.

Smith is being recognized for his contributions to Michigan State University.

“By honoring Steve Largent, Harmon Killebrew and Steve Smith, we continue in our tradition of recognizing exceptional athletes who have proven themselves even better as citizens of the world. They have set the bar high in competition, and with their humanitarian efforts, challenge us all to do more, whenever, and wherever, we have the opportunity,” said Larry Maneely, president of the board of the Humanitarian Hall.

The Humanitarian Hall of Fame, located on the Boise State University campus, annually inducts individuals who are world-class in athletic ability, role models in their community and have a strong record of humanitarian efforts. 

Since President Gerald R. Ford served as its first honorary chairman in 1994 over 30 sports-humanitarians have been enshrined, including tennis great Arthur Ashe, major league baseball pioneer Jackie Robinson, NFL coaching legend Tom Landry, the NBA’s David Robinson, and soccer great Pelé.
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