University of Houston Athletics
Hofheinz Statue & Wall, Milner Tradition of Excellence Wall Dedicated
12/16/2019 2:58:00 PM | Men's Basketball
HOUSTON – The University of Houston, its Athletics Department and the Men's Basketball program paid homage to its past prior to Sunday's game against Oklahoma State on Sunday inside the Fertitta Center.
JUDGE ROY HOFEINZ STATUE DEDICATION
University of Houston Chancellor/President Renu Khator joined with members of Judge Roy Hofheinz' family and other administrators to officially dedicate his statue in front of the Fertitta Center lower Club entrance off Holman Street prior to Sunday's game.
The Hofheinz Family also was recognized in a ceremony at halftime.
JUDGE ROY HOFHEINZ WALL
Following the statue dedication, members of the Hofheinz Family joined UH administrators at the Judge Roy Hofheinz Wall on the Fertitta Center concourse near Section 107.
Hofheinz Pavilion was named in honor of Hofheinz, the Texas state representative, Harris County judge, city of Houston Mayor and entrepreneur who gained acclaim for conceiving and spearheading the construction of the Astrodome.
Hofheinz and his wife, Irene, met as students at the University of Houston in 1929. They later created the Judge Roy Hofheinz Foundation, which contributed $1.5 million toward the construction of the Pavilion.
CELIA & BARRY MILNER TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE WALL
Fans in the Fertitta Center will enjoy the rich history of Houston Basketball with the Celia & Barry Milner Tradition of Excellence Wall on the concourse near Section 117.
The Wall features Houston's five NCAA Final Four trophies, retired jersey honorees and Athletics Hall of Honor inductees, NCAA Final Four and NCAA Tournament appearances and the Game of the Century.
It was named in honor of Celia and Barry Milner, longtime supporters of Houston Athletics.
UP NEXT
• The Cougars close out their non-conference home schedule when they take on UTEP at 7 p.m., Thursday, inside the Fertitta Center.
• From there, the Cougars will compete at the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic inside the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu on Dec. 22-25.
• Cougars open that tournament at 2 p.m. (CST), Dec. 22, against Portland... Game will be shown on ESPNU and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM.
• From there, Houston faces the winner/loser of Georgia Tech-Boise State at 3:30/6 p.m. (CST), Dec. 23... Broadcasting network will be ESPN2 or ESPNU.
• Houston's final game at the tournament will be on Christmas with time and opponent to be determined... Broadcasting network will be ESPN2 or ESPNU.
BUY TICKETS
Single-game tickets are on sale now, and fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets soon before all are gone.
Fans can purchase single-game tickets at the Houston Athletics Ticket Office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, and any time at uhcougars.com/tickets.
Fans who were unable to purchase season tickets can get a head start for the 2020-21 season by placing their names on the Priority Waiting List for only a $50 deposit. To reserve places on the Priority Waiting List, fans can register by clicking here and following the appropriate links from the right column.
JOIN the 50-50-CLUB
Fans are invited to join the 50-50 Club to support Houston Men's Basketball. 50-50 Club members help fund program necessities and enhance the experience for our student-athletes.
Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered Jordan Brand team apparel, a signed basketball, invitations to practice, a tour of the $25 million Guy V. Lewis Development Facility, regular updates about the program and much more.
To join the 50-50 Club, fans can call 713-743-9742 or email UHMensBasketball@uh.edu. For more information about the 50-50 Club, levels of giving and benefits, fans can click here.
JUDGE ROY HOFEINZ STATUE DEDICATION
University of Houston Chancellor/President Renu Khator joined with members of Judge Roy Hofheinz' family and other administrators to officially dedicate his statue in front of the Fertitta Center lower Club entrance off Holman Street prior to Sunday's game.
The Hofheinz Family also was recognized in a ceremony at halftime.
JUDGE ROY HOFHEINZ WALL
Following the statue dedication, members of the Hofheinz Family joined UH administrators at the Judge Roy Hofheinz Wall on the Fertitta Center concourse near Section 107.
Hofheinz Pavilion was named in honor of Hofheinz, the Texas state representative, Harris County judge, city of Houston Mayor and entrepreneur who gained acclaim for conceiving and spearheading the construction of the Astrodome.
Hofheinz and his wife, Irene, met as students at the University of Houston in 1929. They later created the Judge Roy Hofheinz Foundation, which contributed $1.5 million toward the construction of the Pavilion.
CELIA & BARRY MILNER TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE WALL
Fans in the Fertitta Center will enjoy the rich history of Houston Basketball with the Celia & Barry Milner Tradition of Excellence Wall on the concourse near Section 117.
The Wall features Houston's five NCAA Final Four trophies, retired jersey honorees and Athletics Hall of Honor inductees, NCAA Final Four and NCAA Tournament appearances and the Game of the Century.
It was named in honor of Celia and Barry Milner, longtime supporters of Houston Athletics.
UP NEXT
• The Cougars close out their non-conference home schedule when they take on UTEP at 7 p.m., Thursday, inside the Fertitta Center.
• From there, the Cougars will compete at the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic inside the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu on Dec. 22-25.
• Cougars open that tournament at 2 p.m. (CST), Dec. 22, against Portland... Game will be shown on ESPNU and can be heard on KPRC 950 AM.
• From there, Houston faces the winner/loser of Georgia Tech-Boise State at 3:30/6 p.m. (CST), Dec. 23... Broadcasting network will be ESPN2 or ESPNU.
• Houston's final game at the tournament will be on Christmas with time and opponent to be determined... Broadcasting network will be ESPN2 or ESPNU.
BUY TICKETS
Single-game tickets are on sale now, and fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets soon before all are gone.
Fans can purchase single-game tickets at the Houston Athletics Ticket Office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, and any time at uhcougars.com/tickets.
Fans who were unable to purchase season tickets can get a head start for the 2020-21 season by placing their names on the Priority Waiting List for only a $50 deposit. To reserve places on the Priority Waiting List, fans can register by clicking here and following the appropriate links from the right column.
JOIN the 50-50-CLUB
Fans are invited to join the 50-50 Club to support Houston Men's Basketball. 50-50 Club members help fund program necessities and enhance the experience for our student-athletes.
Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered Jordan Brand team apparel, a signed basketball, invitations to practice, a tour of the $25 million Guy V. Lewis Development Facility, regular updates about the program and much more.
To join the 50-50 Club, fans can call 713-743-9742 or email UHMensBasketball@uh.edu. For more information about the 50-50 Club, levels of giving and benefits, fans can click here.
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