Ring of Honor
2011 Ring of Honor
Voting is now closed for the 2011 Ring of Honor. The winner will be announced at the June 11th Ring of Honor Game.
2010 Ring of Honor
Ring of Honor inductees for 2010 were honored at final home game of the season, May 22, 2010.
#64 Shelley Burnson
For Shelley, playing football was a dream. A longtime sports enthusiast,
some of her earliest memories are watching sports with her father and
throwing a football around during halftime. Playing for the Diamonds from
2002 to 2005, Shelley was a cornerstone of the Championship O-Line.
Stepping into the position as General Manager from 2006 to 2008, she
continued to live the passion for the game by being an invaluable member
of the management team. Off the field Shelley is a resident of Arlington
Texas and works for Exxon Mobil. She is very active in various charities
and especially all Multiple Sclerosis organizations.
#51 Ivette 'Moma' Young
Moma, as she is so passionately known, came to the Diamonds after playing
a season for a start up team in Denton. It wasn’t long into her time with
the Diamonds that her leadership skills on the field and off were rewarded
with the position of Captain. In the position of linebacker, Moma was one
of the most feared players in women’s football. Known for knocking the
life out of you and giving you that big ‘Moma smile’, she lived a dream
every time she stepped on the field. During her career she received
multiple All Star nominations and team awards. Off the field, Moma has
been married to the love of her life Jeff for 26 year. They have two
beautiful children Britney and Carl. Moma works as a counselor for the
Texas Youth Commission and is a member of the riot team at Gainesville
State School.
About the Ring of Honor
Eligible Nominees
- A Nominee must have been in the Diamonds organization for 3 seasons in the capacity of player, coach, administrative or medical staff.
- Nominee must be retired for 2 seasons prior to the season of induction.
- Nominees for Ring of Honor Inductees can be made on the Diamonds website under the Ring of Honor tab.
- Nominees must be submitted prior to April 1, 2011.
The Nominees that meet the requirements will be placed on the ballots for the season.
Selection
- Diamond fan votes will count 25%
- Diamond management votes will count 25%
- Existing Ring of Honor inductees will count 50% of vote
Award
- Ring of Honor Inductee will have a banner displayed at all home games
- Inductee will receive a plaque denoting Ring of Honor Status
- Inductee will receive a Ring of Honor Inductee polo shirt
