Upcoming BCM event on July 1 to examine the enduring impact of the Northern Kentucky Athletic Directors Hall of Fame
Get ready for an exciting virtual journey into the world of sports and history as the next installment of NKY History Hour takes place on Tuesday, July 1 at 6:30 p.m.
This event, titled "The History of the Northern Kentucky Athletic Directors Hall of Fame," promises to be a captivating exploration of the origins, evolution, and stories behind this prestigious Hall. The programme will be hosted by three esteemed inductees themselves: Grady Brown, Charlie Coleman, and Mike Swauger.
Mike Swauger, a Bellevue native and a 1965 graduate of Bellevue High School, dedicated his 30-year coaching career to the school, serving 23 years as head basketball coach. His teams won three conference championships, appeared in 10 regional tournaments, and twice competed in the All "A" Classic Championship. Swauger's contributions extend beyond the court, as he served as public address announcer for Bellevue football for 35 seasons and other high-profile regional sporting events.
Swauger's achievements have been recognised with inductions into the Northern Kentucky Athletic Directors Hall of Fame, Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame, and Bellevue High School Hall of Fame. He has also received two city proclamations of "Mike Swauger Day" and the Key to the City upon his retirement.
Charlie Coleman, another presenter, grew up in Newport and was inspired by local sports legends. He spent much of his career at Bellevue High School and later served as a Campbell County Commissioner from 2012 to 2016. Grady Brown, one of the presenters, has a long history with sports, playing varsity baseball and basketball, coaching baseball at Newport High School for nearly 40 years, and being inducted into eight Hall of Fames.
Past episodes of NKY History Hour can be viewed at www.bcmuseum.org. Registration is required for Zoom participation in the event. Participants can join a Q&A session following the presentation. The event will also be streamed live on BCM's Facebook page.
NKY History Hour programs occur every other Tuesday evening from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and are free to the public. So, mark your calendars and join us for this fascinating exploration into the history of the Northern Kentucky Athletic Directors Hall of Fame. Let's celebrate the achievements of these remarkable individuals and learn about the stories that have shaped the world of sports in our community.
- The upcoming event, titled "The History of the Northern Kentucky Athletic Directors Hall of Fame," will take place on July 1, within Northern Kentucky.
- The programme will be hosted by three esteemed inductees: Grady Brown, Charlie Coleman, and Mike Swauger, all of whom have ties to Campbell County.
- NKY History Hour programs delve into education-and-self-development and sports, providing an exciting virtual journey for the community.
- Past and present events can be accessed online at www.bcmuseum.org, making it possible for anyone to join, regardless of location.
- In recent years, Mike Swauger, one of the presenters, has been honored with inductions into various halls of fame for his contributions to sports in Kentucky.
