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21°38′26.39″N 157°55′16.8″W / 21.6406639°N 157.921333°W / 21.6406639; -157.921333
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The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame is a hall of fame that honors the greatest players, coaches, and contributors of Polynesian descent in the sport of American football. [1] [2] It was established in 2013 by former National Football League (NFL) players Jesse Sapolu and Maa Tanuvasa. Board members include Troy Polamalu, Via Sikahema, June Jones, and Reno Mahe. The hall is located at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Oahu, Hawaii. [1]

Inductees

Polynesian Bowl

In 2017, the organisation began to back a high school football all-star game known as the Polynesian Bowl, held at Aloha Stadium. [13] [14] [15]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announces 2018 Polynesian Bowl and first player commitments". Hawaii News Now. January 19, 2017. Retrieved November 10, 2017.
  2. ^ Solari, Chris (September 21, 2017). "3 former Spartans are finalists for Polynesian Football Hall of Fame". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
  3. ^ Biggs, Brad (January 25, 2014). "Kreutz enters Polynesian Football Hall of Fame". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
  4. ^ Klein, Gary (October 8, 2014). "Former Trojan Mosi Tatupu selected to Polynesian Football Hall of Fame". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
  5. ^ Thiry, Lindsey (October 7, 2015). "USC's Troy Polamalu and Charles Ane Jr. are named to Polynesian Football Hall of Fame". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
  6. ^ Reardon, Dave (October 11, 2016). "Hawaii prep, college standouts named to Polynesian Football Hall of Fame". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
  7. ^ "Polynesian Football Hall of Fame unveils Class of 2018". NFL.com. October 10, 2017. Retrieved November 10, 2017.
  8. ^ "2019 Inductees". Polynesian Football Hall of Fame.
  9. ^ "2020 Inductees". Polynesian Football Hall of Fame.
  10. ^ "Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Unveils Class of 2021". Polynesian Football Hall of Fame.
  11. ^ "2022 Inductees". Polynesian Football Hall of Fame.
  12. ^ "Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Unveils Class of 2023". Polynesian Football Hall of Fame.
  13. ^ Donaldson, Amy (2019-01-21). "Polynesian Bowl is more than another all-star game for both Polynesian and non-Polynesian players". DeseretNews.com. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  14. ^ Shimabuku, Christian (2019-01-20). "USC commit Puka Nacua leads Team Makai in Polynesian Bowl win". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  15. ^ "Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announces launch of Polynesian Bowl". ESPN.com. 2016-09-15. Retrieved 2019-01-30.

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