Former Black Sox softball legend Robert “Chubb” Tangaroa, and scientist Dr Phil Rolston share a moment at the unveiling of the Horowhenua’s “walk of fame”, the only two inductees to attend. Notable settlers, artists and athletes dominate the figures of Horowhenua history now found underfoot on a Levin sidewalk. Plaques for a “walk of fame” on Oxford St in Levin were unveiled on Monday night, with more than 100 representatives of the 20 inductees attending a celebration at Horowhenua College. Two inductees, acclaimed agricultural scientist Dr Philip Rolston and world champion Black Sox Robert Tangaroa attended the unveiling. WARWICK SMITH/Stuff Many of the “walk of fame” plaques were unveiled by family members or representatives of historical figures.

Source: Stuff August 03, 2021 04:07 UTC