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Old 06-06-2006, 12:04 AM   #191
a87star
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Originally Posted by bear
Thanks. Having fun there is a given. Wish everybody could make it there. My first visit was a couple of years ago after years of hoping to get there. It was like going on a HAJ to Mecca. The HOF itself, as a building, didn't impress me overly much. I was expecting there to be a large boxing research library, and was disappointed on that score, but the aura surrounding induction weekend, the total immersion with the sport, and the approachability of the fighters and ex-fighters combine into an awesome experience. The fighters are all generally happy to be there and really appreciative of the boxing fans who come. Wereinto collecting autographs I could have gathered scores of them without working up a sweat. It's just an incredible time.

Bear
Sounds like a real great time. I would love to go one day and meet up with some of the TB loyalists. They should have a boxing library. I know some of the other sport HOF do. I wonder why?
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