Hamilton, Hamill back on ice for inspiration Sep 23, 2009
LOS ANGELES - Scott Hamilton will skate on TV for the first time since battling a brain tumor, joining fellow Olympian and cancer survivor Dorothy Hamill for a special intended to inspire viewers to triumph over illness. "Kaleidoscope," airing on Nov. 26 on Fox, also will feature 1992 Olympic figure skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi and two-time medalist Nancy Kerrigan, along with Olympic hopefuls Johnny Weir and Rachael Flatt. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Report: FBI probing 'stolen' Jackie Kennedy note Sep 14, 2009
A unique series of Andy Warhol pieces - portraits of Muhammad Ali, Jack Nicklaus, Pele, Dorothy Hamill and other athletic superstars - has been stolen from a collector's home ... A unique series of Andy Warhol pieces - portraits of Muhammad Ali, Jack Nicklaus, Pele, Dorothy Hamill and other athletic superstars - has been stolen from a collector's home. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
* Warhols sports superstars series stolen Sep 13, 2009
Ten of the portraits feature famous athletes of the 1970s, including golfer Jack Nicklaus, soccer star Pele and figure skater Dorothy Hamill. The other was of Weisman, likely a commissioned portrait. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Valuable Warhol sports paintings stolen in L.A. Sep 12, 2009
Ten of the 40-inch-square portraits feature famous athletes of the 1970s, including golfer Jack Nicklaus, soccer star Pele and figure skater Dorothy Hamill. The other is of Weisman, likely a commissioned portrait. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Warhol’s sport superstar art stolen from LA home Sep 12, 2009
Warhol s sport superstar art stolen from LA home - Somerset - Daily American. The 11 color screenprints, each 40 inches square, were taken from businessman Richard Weisman s home sometime between Sept. 2 and 3, said Detective Mark Sommer of the Los Angeles Police Department s art theft detail. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Pacesetters in Mattoon soon to be owned by longtime employee Jul 19, 2009
Many of the trends that Riggert has seen over the years have been propelled by celebrities; she cited Jacqueline Kennedy, Farrah Fawcett and Dorothy Hamill as examples. It changes constantly, she said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Winter sports Jul 10, 2009
Decades later, she remained a brand name in the sport, precursor to Dorothy Hamill, Kristi Yamaguchi and Michelle Kwan. 5. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Mainland junior has Olympic hopes Jun 1, 2009
News - newsjournalonline. MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2009. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Nominees Announced for 2009 U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, Presented by Allstate Apr 17, 2009
Annual additions continued through 1992, adding Olympic legends such as Bart Conner, Dorothy Hamill, "Sugar Ray" Leonard, Carl Lewis, Greg Louganis, and Mary Lou Retton. In becoming the presenting sponsor, Allstate sparked the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame's revitalization in 2004. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Champion Lysacek helps promote skating in Harlem Apr 2, 2009
Also skating in the gala will be 2006 Olympic silver medalists Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto, who won the ice dance silver medal at worlds last week; Olympic champions Dorothy Hamill, Sarah Hughes and Viktor Petrenko; and 2006 world champion Kimmie Meissner. The club will honor former pairs skater Tai Babilionia and Michelle Paige Paterson, wife of New York Gov. David Patterson. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Medal contenders for figure skating worlds Mar 21, 2009
Mentored by Olympic gold medalist Dorothy Hamill. Trains with U.S. men's champion Jeremy Abbott and silver medalist Brandon Mroz. (MSNBC -- Sports)
There's Still Time to See Stars on ... Mar 12, 2009
Yuka, the 1994 World Champion, skated to a soft vocal number that channeled Dorothy Hamill s lilt and edges. Although her smile made this a pleasant program, her performance was not as dynamic as we ve come to expect from this veteran performer. (Suite101.com)
Nature, Human and Otherwise -- Outdoor fun in the winter Feb 8, 2009
Once you get your sea legs, you may surprise yourself, pirouetting around the pond a la Dorothy Hamill. Not feeling graceful. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Warhol and sports superstars are coming to Fredericksburg (Last modified: 02/05/09) Feb 7, 2009
com - New entertainment site. " He doesn't remember exactly how he broached the subject with Warhol in 1976--they might have been on a plane, or maybe in a taxi. Weisman was a friend of the famous pop artist, and had plenty of opportunities to bend his ear. Although Warhol had done portraits of countless people, famous or otherwise, Weisman saw a gap in Warhol's portfolio. "I suggested to Andy that it would be nice to do sports figures," Weisman said. "He thought it was a great idea. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
