J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum
| Established | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Location |
2384 Alumni Dr Storrs, Connecticut, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°48′26″N 72°15′28″W / 41.807205°N 72.257822°W |
| Type | Sports museum |
| Director | Tim Tolokan |
| Owner | University of Connecticut |
| Website | uconnhuskies.com/trads/museum.html |
The J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum is a public museum located on the University of Connecticut's main campus at Storrs, Connecticut. The museum documents and celebrates UConn's intercollegiate athletics. Opening its doors on January 19, 2002, the 2,700-square-foot museum was named in honor of benefactor and 1940 Connecticut basketball and football captain J. Robert (Bob) Donnelly (1971-2005).[1] Exhibits include national and regional championship trophies, trading cards, photographs, and various sports memorabilia, as well as a six-screen video wall replaying moments of triumph for the UConn Huskies. A life-size fiberglass sculpture of Jonathan the Husky, UConn's mascot, greets visitors at the museum entrance.[2] The Connecticut Basketball Rotunda, featuring NCAA championship trophies and life-size cutouts of Ray Allen and Rebecca Lobo, is among the museum's permanent exhibits.[3]
References
- ↑ "J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum". UConn Huskies - Traditions. University of Connecticut. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
- ↑ Tommelleo, Donna (January 20, 2002). "UConn sports museum houses memorabilia and moments". The Hour. Norwalk, CT: Associated Press. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
- ↑ "J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum". UConn Huskies - Traditions. University of Connecticut. Retrieved April 13, 2016.