PARK DEDICATION IS SLAM DUNK FOR EMPLOYEES, COMMUNITY Joy was in the air when city employees, some of our City Councilmembers, as well as Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury Foundation representatives gathered to dedicate the Al McCoy Memorial Park and SHAZAM! Court. There were lots of smiles and fond memories shared at the park located near North 51st and West Olive avenues. This community park built in the 1970s was named for the late, legendary McCoy, a Glendale resident of more than 50 years and longtime sports broadcaster who became the soundtrack for the Phoenix Suns basketball team. The Phoenix Suns Gorilla and dancers, along with McCoy’s sons and grandchildren, also came to the event. Phoenix Suns Color Analyst and former player Eddie Johnson shared stories about McCoy, who was known for his signature calls of “Shazam!” and “Heartbreak Hotel.” Glendale’s Copper Canyon High School’s band, along with its spirit and pom lines, as well as boys and girls basketball teams and mascot also helped unveil the court. Check out these videos our videographers created at the event and posted on Facebook and Instagram.
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