CLEARWATER, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday introduced the dedication of the Hulk Hogan Path, a brand new part of Clearwater’s well-liked leisure path, honoring the late skilled wrestling legend and Florida native.
The 2-mile stretch, positioned between Oak Avenue and Coronado Drive, options train stations painted in Hogan’s signature pink and yellow colours and echoes his well-known motto: “Prepare, say your prayers and eat your nutritional vitamins!”
Talking at a press convention outdoors Hogan’s Hangout, a beachside restaurant, DeSantis stated the path is a tribute to Hogan’s towering presence in popular culture and sports activities historical past.
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“Hulkamania goes to dwell endlessly,” DeSantis stated. “I don’t suppose you’re ever going to seek out any person that’s going to have the ability to eclipse him when it comes to the star energy that he delivered to skilled wrestling.”
Nick Hogan, son of the wrestling icon, and longtime wrestling persona Jimmy Hart joined DeSantis for the announcement. Nick Hogan stated the path is a “residing legacy” to his father’s life and message.
“This path isn’t only a dedication,” he stated. “It is a residing legacy on behalf of my father that may carry that spirit ahead for everyone that’s outdoor, exercising, making an attempt to turn out to be the perfect model of themselves in his identify.”
Hart, who shared the stage with Hogan many occasions throughout their wrestling careers, turned emotional as he recalled private tales.
“I do know the Huckster is up in heaven proper now,” Hart stated. “He’s trying down right here on this little seaside bar, and he’s with Andre the Big… with Macho Man Randy Savage, and Roddy Piper.”
Following Hogan’s dying, Gov. DeSantis honored the sports activities legend by declaring Aug. 1 as Hulk Hogan Day within the state of Florida, however the path, he stated goals to honor his spirit in a spot he referred to as residence.
“That is greater than only a path,” DeSantis stated. “It’s a tribute to somebody who introduced power, positivity and leisure to tens of millions, and who made Florida proud.”
