The Circus Ring of Fame Inductees

Catherine Hanneford-Carden Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductee

Hannerford-Carden, Catherine

Catherine Hanneford-Carden: A Lifetime Devoted to the Circus Arts Catherine Hanneford-Carden, a distinguished figure in the world of circus arts, was posthumously awarded the prestigious

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

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

Captain William Heyer Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductee

Captain William Heyer

As a rider and trainer of high school horses, he had no peer. A former Dutch Cavalryman, he came to the U.S. in 1936 to

Dr. JY Henderson Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductee

Doctor J.Y. Henderson

For over 40 years he was veterinarian of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus looking after the world’s largest traveling menagerie. He is recognized

struppi hanneford Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductee

Struppi Hanneford

From Circopedia: By Dominique Jando Struppi Hanneford (1931-2014) was a major star aerialist before becoming a high-wire dancer, a wild animal trainer, and eventually, one

hanneford family Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductee

Hanneford Family

Royal Hanneford Circus From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Royal Hanneford Circus is an American-based touring family circus. With origins dating back to 1690, it

hamid family Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductees

Hamid Family

George A. Hamid Jr. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia George A. Hamid Jr. (November 25, 1918 – February 23, 2013) was an entrepreneur who made

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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