The Circus Ring of Fame Inductees

Rodos Troupe Palace Duo Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductees

Rodos Troupe/Palace Duo

The Rodos Troupe and Palace Duo In a YouTube clip, the Rodos Troupe members elegantly and precisely flip their bodies in sync across the stage

Hernandez Troupe Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductees

Hernandez Troupe

The Hernandez Troupe The Hernandez Troupe was a family affair. The Hernandez Troupe was best known for their springboard act. Courtesy photo Manuel and Lisa

ron morris Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductee

Morris, Ron

From the Observer By Katie Johns January 9, 2019 Ron Morris was an adventurer. Morris’ wife, Arlene Morris, said show business is a risky one,

father jerry hogan Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductee

Hogan, George G. (Father)

By Bera Dunau The Rev. George “Jerry” Hogan was 8 years old when he first attended Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus. And he was

jeanette williams Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductee

Williams, Jeanette

JEANETTE WILLIAMS JEANETTE REPRESENTS THE EIGHTH GENERATION OF GERMANY’S CIRCUS WILLIAMS FAMILY. SHE CAME TO AMERICA WHEN HER MOTHER CAROLA BROUGHT ALL THEIR ANIMALS TO

peggy williams Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductee

Williams, Peggy

Peggy Williams’ contributions to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey and the circus industry have literally made history.  She was the first female graduate of

joseph bauer Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductee

Joseph Bauer

From the New York Times Archives May 20, 1983: The four Fearless Bauers, whose daredevilry atop 70-foot poles without a net is a high point

Yong brothers Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductee

Yong Brothers

Few if any have ever matched the equilibristic talents of John and Walter Yong. In their most astounding feat, John performed a free handstand, balancing

willie edelston Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductee

William Lewis (Willie) Edelston

Willie Edelston – From early beginnings as the 1941 National YMCA Ring Champion, Willie Edelston had a love for performing. He served his country from

The highest of achievements in circus arts and culture is celebrated annually in Sarasota, Florida. The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation organizes and hosts the dignified ceremony on beautiful St. Armands Circle before thousands of admirers. The end result is part Academy Awards “Lifetime Achievement”mixed with a Hollywood Walk of Fame style plaque, representing permanent recognition for the artist. After the ceremony, the inductees remove elegant red velvet covers revealing large bronze wagon wheels and biographical plaques, providing a synopsis of their lifelong contribution to circus arts and culture.

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