Saturday, February 18, 2012, - Santa Monica, CA. The second annual Cartoon Network Hall of Game Awards hosted by basketball legend and TNT NBA analyst Shaquille O’Neal, and featuring performances by Flo Rida and Hot Chelle Rae. This first-of-its-kind sports award event for kids, which lets the viewers vote and honor their favorite sports stars and sports moments of the year, will air on the Cartoon Network on Monday, February 20th (7:00 p.m. ET/PT 6:00 p.m. CT).
On hundred and two million people voted online for the eleven fun categories of a total of twenty three, with nominees across the board in the sports arena. The show was a true party for both kids and adults. Representatives from the NFL, NBA, MLB, Ski, Tennis and Soccer were honored and happy to celebrate their success in their respective fields with their young cheering supporters and their parents. Odd couple Shaquille O’Neal and Rico Rodriguez hosted the show. Their fun pre-taped short film led to Shaquille’s spectacular entrance as he was flown onto the stage on a wire. Presenters kept it short but sweet and very fun, specially The Miz, who is always a show by himself and loves hanging out with the youngsters. Shaquille was a great host and even got to show off his talent as a break dancer.
Sports celebrities love these Awards because they can relax and enjoy a fun show with their kids. Among the winners were Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (NFL); Steve McCann (BMX), who made his entrance and exit on his bike; Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson at the Detroit Lions (NFL); Matt Kemp (Los Angeles Dodgers): Victor Cruz, Giants (NFL) for the best dance moves on the field; Cam Newton, Panthers (NFL) as the Gnarliest newb; San Jose Sharks "Sharkie” (NFL) as the most Awesome Mascot; and Hope Solo, U. S. Team (Soccer) as the gal who’s Got The Game: “The best advice I can give to young kids is celebrating and embracing who you are and finding confident. Soccer is not America’s greatest sport but now we have grown to new highs with hard work”.
First Lady Michelle Obama made a special pre-recorded appearance. Mrs. Obama founded Let’s Move! two years ago to solve the problem of childhood obesity. The First Lady appeared onscreen to speak about the importance of getting active and to congratulate “Let’s Move L.A.” on the work they’ve done to get people moving.
David Beckman received this year’s King of the Kick Award. David mentioned how much he enjoys working with kids and coaching them: “Kids go thru different stages and they always need motivation. I have four children of my own so of course I love changing diapers; it‘s one of my passions“.
Hosted by Shaquille O’Neal, featuring performances by Flo Rida and Hot Chelle Rae, in addition to appearances by: David Beckham (Los Angeles Galaxy, nominee and Icon Award recipient), Nick Cannon (presenter), Amy Carrero (Level Up, presenter), Gaelan Connell (Level Up, presenter), Victor Cruz (New York Giants, nominee), Connor del Rio (Level Up, presenter), Noah Flegel (SI SportsKid of the Year, presenter), David Freese (St. Louis Cardinals, nominee), Maya Gabeira (pro surfer, presenter), Tony Gonzalez (Atlanta Falcons, presenter), Zachary Gordon (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, presenter), Jimmy Graham (New Orleans Saints, presenter), AJ Green (Cincinnati Bengals, presenter), Rob Gronkowski (New England Patriots, nominee), Torii Hunter (Los Angeles Angels, presenter), Desean Jackson (Philadelphia Eagles, presenter), Calvin Johnson (Detroit Lions, nominee), Matt Kemp (Los Angeles Dodgers, nominee), Clayton Kershaw (Los Angeles Dodgers, presenter and nominee), C.J. Manigo (Dude, What Would Happen, presenter), Steve McCann (BMX rider, nominee), LeSean McCoy (Philadelphia Eagles, presenter), Cam Newton (Carolina Panthers, nominee), Rico Rodriguez (Modern Family, presenter), Jackson Rogow (Dude, What Would Happen, presenter), Lonny Ross (Level Up, presenter), Ali Sepasyar (Dude, What Would Happen, presenter), Hope Solo (Pro and World Cup Soccer, presenter and nominee), Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions, nominee), The Miz (WWE, presenter), Jessie T. Usher (Level Up, presenter), and Beanie Wells (Arizona Cardinals, presenter), among others.
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