2008 Inductees to the US Hall of Fame

[iluvtodd]

Check out the first post of this link for the announcement of this year's inductees to the US Figure Skating Hall of Fame.

http://toddeldredgemessageboard.yuku.com/topic/3411

Congrats to all the inductees! I must say that I'm surprised that Paul hadn't been inducted sooner. Better late than never, though. arty:

 

[Tonichelle]

Congrats to all four! I'm excited to get to see Paul and Todd!

 

[KwanFan1212]

Go Todd and Paul!!

 

[iluvtodd]

Take lots of pictures, please!

 

[merrybari]

Congrats to all - especially Todd and Paul. Well-deserved - and over due.

When will the ceremony take place? Anyone know specifically?

 

[Joesitz (RIP)]

Nice that they thought about a skater at 75! Congratulations to Carpenter.

Joe

 

[iluvtodd]

Congrats to all - especially Todd and Paul. Well-deserved - and over due.

When will the ceremony take place? Anyone know specifically?

According to http://toddeldredge.net , during the Friday night events (1/25/08). arty:

 

[kittyjake5]

Nice that they thought about a skater at 75! Congratulations to Carpenter.

Joe

I know. What is up with that. Carpenter has had a long and distinguished career in skating in a number of areas and it took the powers that be this long to induct her. Well better late than never. Congrats to Carpenter. This is a well deserved honor for her.

 

[iluvtodd]

One of my skating fan buddies found this article with short bios and quotes from the inductees.

http://www.hofmag.com/content/view/957/190

 

[Joesitz (RIP)]

I know. What is up with that. Carpenter has had a long and distinguished career in skating in a number of areas and it took the powers that be this long to induct her. Well better late than never. Congrats to Carpenter. This is a well deserved honor for her.

I believe she's much too old for present day forum crowd.

Joe

 

[Tinymavy15]

hall of fame

http://usfsa.org/Story.asp?id=40262

the inductees this year include Paul Wylie and Todd Eldridge. both of these skaters.. glad to hear it!

 

[iluvtodd]

It's about time that the USFS acknowledges the inductees at their site.

 

[Geesesk8]

Paul Wylie Interview

From the Interview:
".... at the end of the day, it was a thrill simply to skate. And there were days when I just enjoyed putting on music and going out there to be free on the ice - no audience, no judges, no rewards, nothing but the edges and the incomparable feeling of speed and control over a frictionless surface, dancing and being alive."

Wonderful interview from IFSMagazine, courtesy of WFSM:
"Paul Wylie Speaks From The Heart On Eve of U.S. Hall of Fame Induction"

http://www.ifsmagazine.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=503&pid=738&st=0&#entry738

 

[merrybari]

From the Interview:
".... at the end of the day, it was a thrill simply to skate. And there were days when I just enjoyed putting on music and going out there to be free on the ice - no audience, no judges, no rewards, nothing but the edges and the incomparable feeling of speed and control over a frictionless surface, dancing and being alive."

Wonderful interview from IFSMagazine, courtesy of WFSM:
"Paul Wylie Speaks From The Heart On Eve of U.S. Hall of Fame Induction"

http://www.ifsmagazine.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=503&pid=738&st=0&#entry738

Wonderful interview from one of US skating's most genuine "stars" - on and off the ice. His commentary continues to bring light and positivity to the sport he - and we - love so much.

Congrats to Paul on a well deserved honor.

 

[sillylionlove]

As much as many of your like Mr. Button, I think Paul is a great commentator and a real pleasure to listen to. I hope they keep him around.

Congrats to him and Todd, two of my favorite male skaters!!

 

[merrybari]

As much as many of your like Mr. Button, I think Paul is a great commentator and a real pleasure to listen to. I hope they keep him around.

Congrats to him and Todd, two of my favorite male skaters!!

ITA on both counts!

 

[Geesesk8]

Here's another nice article that tells what Paul Wylie has been doing recently. From The Charlotte Observer, 1/10/08:

"Still on ice....."
http://www.charlotte.com/union/story/439862.html

 

[merrybari]

Heart warming. Thanks.