North Dakota Sports Hall of Fame

Last updated April 28, 2019

The North Dakota Sports Hall of Fame is a hall of fame in the US state of North Dakota honoring individuals for athletic achievements. According to the Hall, its purpose is "to honor and recognize those individuals who have played a major role in the growth and development of sports in the state of North Dakota, and to further promote sports and sportsmanship to the public of North Dakota by so honoring those who have made outstanding contributions in sports."^[1] The Hall is located in the Jamestown Civic Center in Jamestown, North Dakota.^[2]

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References

↑ "Sports Hall Of Fame". jamestownnd.org. City of Jamestown. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
1 2 Pool, Colton (January 15, 2016). "Former Dickinson State football coach Biesiot elected to North Dakota Sports Hall of Fame". The Dickinson Press. Retrieved May 4, 2017.

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[1] "Sports Hall Of Fame". jamestownnd.org. City of Jamestown. Retrieved May 4, 2017.

[Pool-2] 1 2 Pool, Colton (January 15, 2016). "Former Dickinson State football coach Biesiot elected to North Dakota Sports Hall of Fame". The Dickinson Press. Retrieved May 4, 2017.