Celebration DAY of 28 Black OlympiansCelebration DAY of Flo Hyman's Birthday |
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Celebration of 60th Anniversary of Volleyball in Olympic Games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recognized volleyball as a non-Olympic sport in 1949, and in 1957, the IOC cast their votes and volleyball was made into an Olympic sport in 1964 in Tokyo, Japan, with the Japanese Women winning the first Gold Medal and later in 1976 Montreal won yet another Gold.
January 2024 will provide us a 60 year anniversary of Volleybal as an "Official Sport". (click on photo collage)
January 2024 will provide us a 60 year anniversary of Volleybal as an "Official Sport". (click on photo collage)
Black History Legend Series™ featuring
27 black USA Volleyball Olympians
27 black USA Volleyball Olympians
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Order of black eagle movieIf you didn't know ? Check out what role Flo Hyman played !
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Volleyball and Sunset Pam Brant , Volleyball and Sunset
(click on Photo Who's WHO in Volleyball) 
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Take 10 minutes to LEARN WHO the BLACK athletes were on the
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Dr Sue Garrison the Mother of Women's Athletics at UH
Happy birthday...thinking of you daily!
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12th Flo Hyman Collegiate Cup - 2023
ABOUT FLO HYMAN
Flo Hyman was one of the most accomplished student-athletes in Houston history. A native of Los Angeles, she joined the Cougars from 1974 to 1976 and made an immediate impact as one of the first female athletic scholarship recipients in school history. Hyman was a three-time AIAW All-American and was recognized as the National Player of the Year in 1976. During her time in the Scarlet and White, she led the Cougars to 120 victories and a Top-5 finish at the AIAW National Tournament every season. Following her collegiate career, Hyman began an award-winning international playing career and led the United States to the Silver Medal in the 1984 Olympic Games. She was inducted into the University of Houston Athletics Hall of Honor in 1988. Hyman passed away unexpectedly in 1986 at the age of 31. Today, she is not only remembered as one of the sport of volleyball's most powerful players but as a leader who worked to uphold the Civil Rights Restoration Act and the strengthening of Title IX legislation. 
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Where were you January 24, 1986
When you heard that Flo Hyman had passed away?
When you heard that Flo Hyman had passed away?
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Flo Hyman Collegiate Cup was established by Former UH Coach Alvey and former UH Legendary, 5X Hall of Famer and innovator Ruth N. Nelson. This event is now under the Direction of Cougar Head Coach David Rehr
University of Houston dedication to supporting the long legacy and history of UH volleyball which began in the early 70's with coaches Nelson/Hawthorne. At that time, UH Cougars not only finished at the Final Four level (AIAW top 4) but also had a long history with players on the USA Women's National Team. Hyman, Magers and Crockett were 3 of the starters on the 1984 Silver Medal Team along with USA National Team member Sherryl Moore.
Thanks to former Cougar Coach Kaddie Platt and UH Cougars for honoring Flo and her family during your legacy and continuing the legacy of the Cougar Volleyball at its BEST! All-Time Great Houston Teammates Blazed A Path for Volleyball's Next Generation
The MARFAN FOUNDATION at the 2017 Texas Sports Hall of Fame providing education on why early detection screening for Marfan Syndrome is critical.
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Nelson Gives Induction Acceptance Speech for Hyman Family
Congratulations to Flora Jean hyman
Induction to the 2018 class of Southern California Indoor Volleyball Hall of Fame 
2017 Induction into the
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1986 1st Annual Volleyball Classic In Memory of FLO HYMAN
Ebony, Julia, Hannah and Ainsley respecting Flo Hyman by participating on the first TEAM FLO at age 7 & 8
Hyman contributions to women in sport as well as volleyball is viewed and celebrated all over the world yearly!
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Visit the Flo Hyman Statue and send your photo
If Flo Hyman were here today, she would want all players to believe in themselves, teammates and coaches while honoring the sport, and respecting those at Houston. The University of Houston provided her the foundation to become one of the finest ambassadors the U.S. ever had. More
Ruth N. Nelson former friend, teammate and Head Coach of University of Houston Preserving A Legacy | Flo Hyman Fan Page | Flo Hyman Website Preserving A Legacy at Houston... UH remembers Flo Hyman and her impact on women's sports
Sept. 19, 2013 by Roman Petrowski Houston Athletics Communications As you sit in the stands at the University of Houston Athletics/Alumni Center this weekend and take in the Cougars' first home game you may recognize the name attached to the front of the tournament. You may have heard a tale or two about the legend of Flo Hyman. A select few may even remember watching the great player attack the net in Cougar Scarlet and White in the mid-1970s. "If I had to pick one word that best describes Flo," former volleyball coach Ruth Nelson said during Hyman's Houston Hall of Honor induction speech, "the word would have to be inspirational." Read More |
To be true to one's self.....
To be true to one's self is the ultimate test in life. To have courage and the sensitivity to follow your hidden dreams and stand tall against the odds that are bound to fall in your path. Life is too short and precious to be dealt with in any other fashion. This thought I hold dear to my heart and I always try to be true to myself and others that I encounter along the way." - Flo Hyman
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"Without knowing and respecting the history... there is NO future." Ruth N. Nelson