GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (October 7, 2025) — Broward Education Foundation announced the following sports legends will be inducted into the 2025 Broward County Sports Hall of Fame:

• Isaac Bruce, National Football League player
• Isaac Diaz, Professional Rodeo circuit, saddle bronc rider
• Daniel Kanell, M.D. Sports medicine for major league teams
• Kathryn Sallade,  Professional swimmer
• Scot Shields, Major League Baseball player
• Steve Strand, High Schol Football and Basketball Coach
• Cardinal Gibbons High School 1975-1979 4A Women’s Volleyball Teams

Celebrating its 22^nd year, the Broward County Sports Hall of Fame recognizes athletes, coaches and pioneers of sports who are, or have been, Broward County residents. An awards banquet and induction ceremony honoring the six individuals and five phenomenal teams from the late ‘70s is set for Thursday, October 16 at the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort. The festive evening begins at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception and silent auction benefiting the Broward County Sports Hall of Fame followed by dinner and induction presentations with former WSVN sports anchor and 2024 Broward County’s Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Steve Shapiro.

“There are so many tremendous athletes and coaches who hail from Broward County,” said James A. Knapp, president and CEO of Broward Education Foundation. “The 2025 class is exceptional, not only for their athletic talents, but for their dedication and commitment to excellence. They are an inspiration to our students and the community.”

A perpetual trailblazer, Broward Education Foundation was the first and remains the only education foundation in the country with a dedicated athletic arm. The nonprofit, which is dedicated to serving students and teachers in Broward County Public Schools, continues to elevate its reach by advocating for talented student athletes throughout Broward County. 

“It’s our privilege to recognize these exceptional individuals who’ve created a lasting legacy within Broward County’s athletic community,” said Shawn Cerra, Director of Athletics, Broward Education Foundation.

 2025 Broward County Sports Hall of Fame Inductees

Isaac Bruce, a graduate of Dillard High School and current Broward County resident is a Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver who played 16 NFL seasons, primarily with the St. Louis Rams. Renowned for his precise route-running, intelligence, and clutch performances, he retired among the league’s all-time leaders in receiving yards, receptions, and touchdowns. A four-time Pro Bowl selection, Bruce sealed the Rams’ Super Bowl XXXIV victory with a memorable 73-yard touchdown catch. He holds numerous franchise records and had his jersey retired in 2010. Off the field, he founded the Isaac Bruce Foundation, promoting youth health, wellness, and education. Through his foundation, he continues to inspire young people to lead active, informed, and purpose-driven lives.

Isaac Diaz is a seasoned professional saddle bronc rider with over $1.5 million in career earnings and seven Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifications. Growing up in Davie, the three-time state high school champion went on to win a collegiate national title with Tarleton State University. Known for his consistency and grit, he has finished multiple seasons ranked in the top 20 in the world, claiming victories at prestigious rodeos across the country. Diaz continues to compete at a high level, with career highlights spanning nearly two decades and dozens of titles in his event. Off the circuit, he shares life with his wife Britany, a two-time NFR qualifier in barrel racing, and their daughter Whitlee.

Daniel Kanell, M.D. was a standout athlete in high school, he overcame a major injury to become a track and field star and Scholar Athlete at the University of Pittsburgh before earning his medical degree there. His career path led him from an OB-GYN internship in Brooklyn to a prestigious orthopedic surgery residency at NYU and a fellowship in the UK, where he also played professional basketball. After serving as a U.S. Army medical officer,