SUNRISE, Fla. – The Florida Panthers announced today they will recognize the 2015 Florida Sports Hall of Fame inductees on Nov. 16 when the Panthers host the Tampa Bay Lightning at the BB&T Center at 7:30 p.m.
Nine honorees will be inducted into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Nov. 17 including Florida Panthers alumni John Vanbiesbrouck and former NFL head coach Tony Dungy (Tampa Buccaneers).
Other inductees include: Zach Thomas (Miami Dolphins), Jeff Conine (Miami Marlins), Bennie Blades (Miami Hurricanes), Randy Ableman (diving coach), Paula Carter (bowling), Joey Cornblit (Jai-Alai) and Sonny Hirsch (sportscasting).