honoree
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Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax, who was inducted in 1972 and is the longest tenured honoree, was among the record 60 Baseball Hall of Famers to gather Sunday at the Clark Sports Center for the ceremony.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
Stier, director of children’s services and an “I Love My Librarian Award” honoree, launched the Activating Community Voices program, which joins stakeholders together to address issues including food insecurity, homelessness and early childhood development.
From Salon ● Apr. 26, 2026
He was a finalist for an Online Journalism Award for his coverage of Simone Biles, and his co-produced series on topical political issues was a Webby Award honoree.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
The latest honoree on a Topps baseball card wouldn’t pass the Yankees’ once-stringent facial hair rules.
From Slate ● Aug. 29, 2025
To the first honoree, he announces, “Well, here’s your book. Looks rather bilge to me from a glance at the title page, but, such as it is, here you are.”
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
