Jim Misiora was posthumously inducted into the Illinois Hockey Hall of Fame on January 25, 2009.
The Jim Misiora Day at the Races was held on March 8, 2009! Place: Hawthorn Race Course 3500 S. Laramie Avenue, Stickney, IL Date: March 8, 2009 Time: Doors opened at 11:00 A.M. Buffet was served from 12:00-3:30 P.M. Price: $75.00 included Parking, Buffet, Door Prizes and 4 hour Open Bar Phone: 773-925-6600 Fax: 773-925-2451 |
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Webmaster Greg Lopatka g.lopatka@comcast.com |
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(Left) The Day started with Colorado Avalanche Coach, Tony Granato, presenting Greg Lopatka with a Jersey that was autographed by his team. The Jersey sold for $900. (Center) we had a warm view of the races on a snowy day. (Right) Tom Brija (88) brought 2 friends from Indiana, and one of them won the $2000 grand prize. We tried to disqualify him when we heard he was in the Mt. Carmel class of 1966.
(Left) Many stories of days gone by were shared and embellished. (Center) Father Tom and Duke Kucera check on the Door Prize winners. (Right) Mike, a member of the class of 1988 won a basket of Chips.
(Left) Father Tom and Duke call for the split the deck winner. (Center) We have another cash Winner. (Right) Mary Misiora digs deep for the $2000 grand prize winner.
(Left) Chris poses with the Black Hawk jersey that brought in $275. (Center) Connie Johnson shows off the $900.00 Avalanche jersey. (Right) The crowd waits for the $2000 grand prize winner announcement.
(Left) and (Center) There were some great baseball bargains. (Right) Duke asks for help from his committee members.
Old team mates. Kent Allen (87), Dan Lopatka (88), Tom Brija (88) and Mike Scarmouzi.
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