Hornets to honor late beat writer Rick Bonnell

The Hornets announced plans to honor late Charlotte Observer writer Rick Bonnell, who covered the team starting in its inaugural season in '88-89 until his passing in June. The Charlotte Hornets Foundation has created the Rick Bonnell Memorial Scholarship that will award $10,000 annually to a journalism student enrolled at a North Carolina college or university. Starting with this season, the Rick Bonnell Award will be given annually to a Hornets player that best represents himself and the franchise in interactions with the media. Additionally, the Spectrum Center media and employee entrance will be rebranded as the Rick Bonnell Media & Employee Entrance and will feature a photo collage of images from Bonnell’s career. The Hornets will recognize Bonnell with a video tribute and moment of silence at the team's home opener against the Pacers tomorrow (Hornets).



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