North Carolina State University Athletics
Antonelli, Purcell Named to 2020 Class of North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
1/22/2020 10:05:00 AM | Pack Athletics
RALEIGH , N.C. – NC State will be well-represented in the 2020 Class of the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. Former Wolfpack women's basketball player and current national broadcaster Debbie Antonelli and longtime Wolfpack Club Executive Director Bobby Purcell will be in the next class of inductees, the organization announced Wednesday.
They will be enshrined during the 57th annual banquet on the evening of Friday, May 1, at the Raleigh Convention Center.
"This year's class encompasses all fields of athletics, including professional, collegiate, high school and special achievements," said Nora Lynn Finch, former NC State women's basketball coach and administrator and president of the Hall. "This 58th class of inductees and their outstanding accomplishments continue to build on the rich sports heritage of North Carolina. We look forward to celebrating this special time in our state's sports history."
Antonelli is a 1986 NC State graduate and was a three-year starter on the women's basketball team for legendary head coach Kay Yow. During her career, the Wolfpack advanced to four NCAA Tournaments and two NCAA Sweet Sixteens.
Entering her 30th season as a full-time broadcaster for ESPN, Antonelli is one of the best-known female college and professional women's basketball television analysts in America today. An Emmy Award and Gracie Award winner for broadcasting, she is also known for her on-air commentary for men's basketball. In 2017, Antonelli became the first woman in 22 years to be a color analyst during the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
As the Executive Director of the Wolfpack Club, Purcell has served in a number of capacities at NC State since joining the athletics department staff in 1981. During his tenure as Executive Director, the Wolfpack Club has raised over $15.7 million per year. Purcell has overseen numerous successful financial campaigns, including the $45.2 million Wolfpack Pride Campaign and the $50 million Goal Line Drive Campaign.
The N.C. Sports Hall of Fame was established in 1963. A permanent exhibit, the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame is located on the third floor of the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh and features significant objects and memorabilia donated by inductees. The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
Tickets to the banquet are available here.
They will be enshrined during the 57th annual banquet on the evening of Friday, May 1, at the Raleigh Convention Center.
"This year's class encompasses all fields of athletics, including professional, collegiate, high school and special achievements," said Nora Lynn Finch, former NC State women's basketball coach and administrator and president of the Hall. "This 58th class of inductees and their outstanding accomplishments continue to build on the rich sports heritage of North Carolina. We look forward to celebrating this special time in our state's sports history."
Antonelli is a 1986 NC State graduate and was a three-year starter on the women's basketball team for legendary head coach Kay Yow. During her career, the Wolfpack advanced to four NCAA Tournaments and two NCAA Sweet Sixteens.
Entering her 30th season as a full-time broadcaster for ESPN, Antonelli is one of the best-known female college and professional women's basketball television analysts in America today. An Emmy Award and Gracie Award winner for broadcasting, she is also known for her on-air commentary for men's basketball. In 2017, Antonelli became the first woman in 22 years to be a color analyst during the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
As the Executive Director of the Wolfpack Club, Purcell has served in a number of capacities at NC State since joining the athletics department staff in 1981. During his tenure as Executive Director, the Wolfpack Club has raised over $15.7 million per year. Purcell has overseen numerous successful financial campaigns, including the $45.2 million Wolfpack Pride Campaign and the $50 million Goal Line Drive Campaign.
The N.C. Sports Hall of Fame was established in 1963. A permanent exhibit, the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame is located on the third floor of the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh and features significant objects and memorabilia donated by inductees. The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
Tickets to the banquet are available here.
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