Chesapeake Sports Club
The November meeting of the Chesapeake Sports Club was held at the Chesapeake Conference Center. Landis Neal was inducted as the 48th recipient of the Legends of Honor. Mr. Neal was an outstanding athlete at Great Bridge High School. He starred on the baseball team as a pitcher and signed a professional contract with the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1950s. The guest speaker was Old Dominion University Monarch captain and two time All-American basketball player David Twardzik. Mr. Twardzik is a former NBA point guard. Also, the fall sports awards were presented to three outstanding student athletes from Chesapeake High Schools.
Sports Club First Vice President Steve Johnson, left, and President Larry Zoeller
Sports Club President-Elect Louis Tayon
Larry Zoeller and Caroline Arrowood
Caroline Arrowood was awarded Outstanding Student Athlete, Hickory High Field Hockey
Larry Zoeller and Garret Swanger
Garret Swanger was awarded Outstanding Student Athlete, Grassfield High Golf
Larry Zoeller and Tori Ashnault
Tori Ashnault was awarded Outstanding Student Athlete, Grassfield High Cheerleading
Emeritus Board Member Buddy Bagley
Larry Zoeller, left, and Landis Neal
President Larry Zoeller, left, and the 48th Legends of Honor inductee Landis Neal
The 48th Legends of Honor inductee Landis Neal and his wife Vivian
Guest speaker David Twardzik
