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HOF director Ed Brophy officially kicks off the 2006 induction weekend.
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2006 inductee Hank Kaplan gives a lecture on museum grounds.
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Pinklon Thomas signs for some fans.
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Referee Frank Cappuccino mixes it up.
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Mickey Ward does some Q&A.
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2006 inductees Michael Carbajal and Humberto Gonzalez are reunited.
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The hall of fame silent auction items.
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Livingstone Bramble demonstrates his defense.
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Dealing out of our trunk on Friday.
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Some more parking lot deals. We made our share.
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Boxing Collectors News owner and publisher Don Scott gives a lecture on museum grounds.
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Current WBO heavyweight champion Sergei Liakhovich works the speed bag.
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"The White Wolf" signs in good company.
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Our set-up at the show.
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The autograph collectors show was packed.
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Grant Elvis Phillips had one of the nicest items at the show, a Salvador Sanchez fight worn robe.
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Christy Martin opponent Deirdre Gogarty's unique 3D boxing display pieces.
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We purchased Bert Sugar's new book on Sunday and he gladly signed it for us.
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The Parade-Marlon Starling
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The Parade-Erik Morales
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The Parade-Arthur Mercante
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The Parade-Bob Arum
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The Parade-Ken Norton
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The Parade-Stanley Christodoulou
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The parade-Ruben Olivares
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The Parade-Michael Carbajal
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The Parade-Humberto Gonzalez
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The Parade-Alexis Arguello
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The Parade-Wilfredo Gomez
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The Parade-The Bag Pipes
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Erik Morales
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Actor Mario Lopez & Erik Morales
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Marlon Starling & Christy Martin
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Gene Fullmer
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Don Chargin
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Gil Clancy & Arthur Mercante
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Vito Antuofermo
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Carmen Basilio
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Alfonso Gomez from "The Contender"
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Michael Carbajal, Ruben Olivares & Humberto Gonzalez
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Howard Davis 1976 Olympic Gold
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Livingstone Bramble
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Leon Spinks
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Carlos Ortiz & Wilfredo Gomez viva Puerto Rico!
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Pernell Whitaker
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Ken Norton
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Bert Randolph Sugar
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Leo Randolph 1976 Olympic Gold
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2006 Induction Ceremony
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Herb 14kt. Goldman calls in the 2006 posthumous inductees
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Edwin Rosario's daughter and countrymen accept for the deceased champ.
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Whitey Bimsteins grandson Michael Shapiro accepts honors for one of boxing's greatest trainers.
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Hank Kaplan's induction speech.
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Humberto "Chiquita" Gonzalez accepts honors with the help of his interpreter.
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Michael Carbajal accepts honors and gives great thanks to his brother Danny.
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The 2006 inductees show-off their rings.
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HOF alumni Bob Arum signs after the ceremony.
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Actor Mario Lopez w/girlfriend poses in front of the HOF sign before leaving town.
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A quiet museum after the ceremony.
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We'll see you next year!!
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