Soccer Press Release - NLSA Hall of Fame Selection Committee

Three very well known and very well respected soccer figures have been appointed to the Selection Committee of the Newfoundland and Labrador Soccer Hall of Fame.

Provincial soccer president Doug Redmond named Jeff Babstock and Angus Barrett of St. John’s and Gordon Dunphy of St. Lawrence to comprise the committee with Babstock as chair.

“During the past ten years or so the soccer hall of fame has been a smooth and very respected aspect of our association and we are looking to continue this type of operation,” Redmond said. “We are thankful to old committee of “”Joe Keating of Marystown, Don Huxter of Springdale and Dee Murphy of St. John’s for their time and effort that has greatly benefited the Hall.”

“And now we are certain that the new board will continue this fine work. All of the new members have lengthy soccer backgrounds and are well versed in the history of soccer. In addition, they share a wide range of soccer knowledge and have earned great respect for their achievements and contributions.”

Redmond stressed “the need for competent nominations remains and we hope soccer people will co-operate with the new committee in the same manner that they co-operated with the old committee.”