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Virginia Sports Hall of Fame announces 2026 class: Bennett, Vick headliners

Chris Graham

What a Class of 2026 for the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame – with headliners Tony Bennett, Michael Vick, Grant Hill, Wally Walker and Kristi Tolliver.

The class also includes sportswriter Roland Lazenby, AAU supercoach Boo Williams and former William & Mary AD Terry Driscoll.

Pretty good group there.

The induction ceremony is set for Saturday, April 25 at the Hilton Richmond Short Pump at 7 p.m.

Fans can purchase tickets here.

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Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].

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