Ralph Lawler, Jim Fox to be inducted into California Sports HOF
We at FOX Sports West and Prime Ticket already know we work with the best broadcasters in Los Angeles.
And now, two of them are headed to the California Sports Hall of Fame.
Jim Fox (Los Angeles Kings) and Ralph Lawler (Los Angeles Clippers) will be inducted as members of the Class of 2016 on June 26 at 4p at the Morongo Casino Resort and Spa.
Other inductees include Ronnie Lott, Christian Okoye, Dr. Frank Jobe, Lindsay Davenport and Fernando Valenzuela.
"We are proud to continue our tradition of recognizing incredible Californians who have made outstanding contributions at the highest level in sports," said Christian Okoye, Founder, California Sports Hall of Fame, in a statement on Friday. "The Class of 2016 truly embodies what sports is all about and we are excited to honor them during this special evening."
The Class of 2016 was selected by a special committee, comprised of past California Sports Hall of Fame inductees and celebrity athletes, for their outstanding contributions to the world of sports in California and/or their ties to the state.
Past inductees include Dick Vermeil, Eric Dickerson, Tommy Lasorda, Dan Fouts, Bill Walton, Jackie Slater, Mike Powell, Tom Flores, Marcus Allen, Cheryl Miller, Karch Kiraly and others.