Source:  News Release/PMG Inc.

Evening Ceremony at Museum of Polo
Names 2013 Hall of Fame Inductees

Wellington, FL -  The Museum of Polo hosted an evening to honor the Polo Hall of Fame inductees on Friday 15, 2013, in Lake Worth, FL. Nearly 400 guests attended the elegant event. The honorees included Mike Azzaro, Robert Gould Shaw II, Tim Gannon, Bill Gilmore, and polo ponies Ever Ready and Fairy Story. 

The evening kicked off by acknowledging the equine heroes of the sport. Accepting the award on behalf of Fairy Story, a superstar pony of the 1920s, was Pierre Manigault, the great-nephew of the pony's owner Stephen "Laddie" Sanford. Manigault announced the donation of the historic trophy won by Fairy Story in 1929, the Prince Friarstown Cup, to the Museum of Polo.

Next, Ever Ready, owned by Ray Harrington, was recognized. Chuck Wright, who had played the mare, accepted the award on behalf of the Harrington family. Ever Ready carried Harrington to wins in the US Open, winning the Best Playing Pony in 1969.

Then, William Gilmore was honored posthumously with the Iglehart Award. Gilmore was remembered as a powerful force in the resurrection of polo in California after WWII. Members of his family made the trip from the West Coast.

Chris Gannon, Marty Cregg, Timm Gannon,  Phil Heatley and Master of Ceremonies, John Walsh. Photo by Alex Pacheco

Next, Tim Gannon was presented the Living Philip Iglehart Award. Iglehart addition is revered not only for his impressive polo career but also for his leadership in supporting charitable causes. At the podium, an emotional Gannon presented his son Chris with his first saddle, passing the mantle of a polo legacy.

Inducted posthumously for his skill as a player in the late 19th early 20th century, was 9-goaler

Mike Azzaro, wife Amy, daughter Allie  and sons Hunter and Harrison Photo by Alex Pacheco

Vince Azzaro introduced his son, 10-goaler Mike Azzaro, the final inductee of the evening. The younger Azzaro, in an emotional acceptance speech, credited his success to the support of his entire family.

Dr. and Mrs. Dave Jensen and Marc and Melissa Ganzi Photo by Alex Pacheco

The evening was sponsored by Marc and Melissa Ganzi, Grand Champions Polo Club, International Polo Club Palm Beach, Wayne and Pam Garrison, Barbara Uskup, Robert Lipman, Lipman Brothers, Brown-Forman, Bacardi USA, Fetzer Vineyards, Tito's Handmade Vodka and Carrabba's.

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