by Archana Subramaniam by CNB
Roanoke Times Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc. DATE: WEDNESDAY, January 22, 1992 TAG: 9201220177 SECTION: SPORTS PAGE: C4 EDITION: METRO SOURCE: DATELINE: PHILADELPHIA LENGTH: Short
PHILADELPHIA WRITERS HONOR UVA'S STALEY
Virginia basketball star Dawn Staley will receive the Outstanding Philadelphia Amateur Athlete award on Feb. 3 at the 88th Philadelphia Sports Writers Association's awards dinner.Staley, a native of North Philadelphia, is Virginia's all-time leader in scoring and assists and is second in steals. She is averaging 15.5 points, 5.9 rebounds and 5.3 assists this year for the No. 2-ranked Cavaliers (14-1).
Among the previously announced award winners: Humanitarian, Eagles running back Keith Byars; Philadelphia Athlete, track star Leroy Burrell; Pro Athlete, auto racer Michael Andretti; Living Legend, former Eagles receiver Tommy McDonald. - From Associated Press, staff reports