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Daedra Charles-Furlow and Bridgette Gordon visited Steve Phillips at the WBIR television studio to talk about how it feels to be inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in the town where they played college ball.
Carolyn Graves, Daedra Charles-Furlow, Don Lawhorn and Mike Arms pose after BlueCross BlueShield and Knox County representatives presented the inductees with commemorative basketballs at the "Chronicles of Legends" Dinner.

The Class of 2007 proudly hold out their commemorative 2007 Induction basketballs.

Pat Summitt, Lea Plarski and Jody Conradt enjoy the festivities at the "Chronicles of Legends" dinner.

Pamela Kelly-Flowers and Andrea Lloyd Curry measuring hands to see who can palm their commemorative induction basketball the easiest.
The Friday night Inductee Storytelling Session has become a crowd favorite.

The Friday night inductee storytelling session is always filled with fond memories and funny stories, and the ones about Andy Landers were no exception.

Jack North of State Farm and Mel Greenberg at the inductee brunch.

Bridgette Gordon signs an autograph basketball for a fan.

Mel Greenberg’s family proudly pages through the special edition of the Philadelphia Inquirer published to honor Greenberg’s achievements.

John T. Black and David Jamison of the Big Orange Army present plaques to Daedra Charles-Furlow and Bridgette Gordon during the media session. Charles-Furlow and Gordon are the first two women athletes to be inducted into the Army’s Orange Barrett Program.

The Induction Ceremony is held at the historic Tennessee Theatre located in downtown Knoxville.

The Mini Hip Hop All Star dancers visit with Andrea Lloyd Curry during the gala reception at the Tennessee Theatre.

Karen Tucker, WBHOF Director of Basketball Relations, and Andy Landers pose for a quick picture at the Marriott.

Debby Jennings, Jenny Moshak, Jackie Ansley, Bridgette Gordon, Beth Bass, Daedra Charles-Furlow, Holly Warlick and Mel Greenberg at the reception.

The Induction Ceremony not only honors the achievements of the inductees but it also features a variety of local talent. This year the Mini Hip Hop All Star Dancers brought the crowd out of their seats with their basketball performance.

Each inductee has the opportunity to choose a special person to escort them to the stage during the Induction Ceremony. Mel Greenberg chose two – his nieces, Allison and Neena Swartz.

Norris Sneed of the Eastman Chemical Company presents Pamela Kelly-Flowers with the coveted Eastman Award.

Andy Landers and Andrea Lloyd Curry exited the Tennessee Theatre in style – on the Honda Ruckus Scooter that Landers won at the silent auction!
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