Four Polynesian Football Legends To Be Honored At Enshrinement Ceremony
MEDIA ADVISORY
January 7, 2020
Tua Tagovailoa and Penei Sewell to Receive Polynesian College Football Co-Players of the Year Award
WHAT:
The Polynesian Cultural Center, in collaboration with the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame, will honor four of Polynesia’s greatest football legends, as well as the current stars of today (list below), at the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony.
Among those participating in the ceremony, University of Oregon Offensive Lineman Penei Sewell and University of Alabama Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and have been selected as co-recipients of the 2019 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award.
WHEN:
Saturday, January 18, 2020, 10:30 – 2:30 P.M.
- 10:30 a.m. Media Arrival and Registration
- 11:00 a.m. Press Conference with the 2020 Hall of Fame Honorees
- 11:30 a.m. Class of 2020 Gallery Unveiling
- 12:00 p.m. Enshrinement Ceremony Reception
- 1:00 p.m. Enshrinement Ceremony*
- 2:30 p.m. Autograph Session
*Tickets for the general public to attend the Enshrinement Ceremony are $25 per person, which includes lunch and general admission to the Polynesian Cultural Center. Tickets can be purchased at www.PolynesianFootballHOF.org.
WHERE:
Polynesian Cultural Center
55-370 Kamehameha Highway, Lāʻie
VISUALS:
Interviews and photos with Polynesian Football Hall of Fame inductees:
- David Tukatahi Dixon – Minnesota Vikings Offensive Lineman
- Frank Manumaleuga – Kansas City Chiefs Linebacker
- Haloti Ngata – Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Tackle
- Dominic Raiola – Detroit Lions Offensive Lineman.
- Penei Sewell – University of Oregon Offensive Lineman (College Football Co-Player of the Year)
- Tua Tagovailoa – University of Alabama Quarterback (College Football Co-Player of the Year)
ABOUT POLYNESIAN CULTURAL CENTER
Located on Oʻahu’s beautiful North Shore, the Polynesian Cultural Center is the only cultural tourist attraction of its kind in the world and a favorite of all visitors to Hawaii. An engaging, interactive celebration showcasing the people, culture, arts and crafts of Polynesia, the Center has entertained millions of visitors from around the world since opening in 1963. A non-profit organization, 100 percent of the Center’s revenue goes to daily operations and to support the education of its student-employees from neighboring Brigham Young University-Hawaii. For more information, visit www.Polynesia.com.
ABOUT POLYNESIAN FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME
The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame honors Polynesia’s greatest players, coaches and contributors. It also serves as a resource for Polynesian football history, provides academic scholarships and supports educational programs for Polynesian youth. Its permanent home is located at the Polynesian Cultural Center (Lā‘ie on O’ahu’s North Shore) and was established in 2013 by Super Bowl Champions Jesse Sapolu and Ma’a Tanuvasa. Other board members include Troy Polamalu, Vai Sikahema, June Jones and Reno Mahe. For more information, visit www.PolynesianFootballHOF.org.
Media Contacts:
Kellene Young
Anthology Marketing Group
(808) 539-3489
Kellene.Young@AnthologyGroup.com