Daily -ist: Tuesday

Sports in Houston Exhibit Opens at the Hertiage Society

Whether fairweather or face-painter: we can't deny the presence of professional sports in Houston (even when we want to). It’s How You Play the Game: Professional Sports in Houston, is a new exhibit that chronicles the highs and lows Houstonians have experienced over the years as they supported their home teams. This city has been a part of many firsts in sports history, from the building of the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the Astrodome, to the first champion women’s professional basketball team. Legends like Nolan Ryan, Hakeem Olajuwon, Earl Campbell, and Sheryl Swoopes have all called Houston home.

The exhibition, opening today at the Heritage Soceity Downtown, will feature the history of, and memorabilia from Houston’s professional sports teams, new and old. It will be on display in the Museum Gallery from through September 23, 2007.

Upcoming Related Events:

Professional Sports in Houston Opening Reception
June 8, 2007 | 11:30 AM. - 1 PM. & 6 - 8PM
Please stop by The Heritage Society for either of our opening reception
events and help us "kick off" this exciting new exhibition.

Heritage Family Day - Sports in Houston
June 10, 2007 | 2:00-4:00 PM
Join The Heritage Society for a free afternoon of family fun and entertainment. Children and their families will view memorabilia depicting the history of Houston’s professional sports teams, new and old, with the museum exhibit It’s How You Play the Game: Professional Sports in Houston. Refreshments will be available. Activities will include a vintage 1860s era exhibition baseball game, the Dynamo's interactive speed kick inflatable, the Aeros slap-shot inflatable, street hockey and more.
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exhibit opens today - September 23, 2007
Heritage Society in Sam Houston Park | 1100 Bagby (Downtown)
Tuesday through Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Sunday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission to the museum is always FREE

image: sportsillustrated.com