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Glendale dedicates Al McCoy Memorial Park; Suns partnership funds refurbished 'Shazam Court'
Summary
Glendale announced the naming of an 8-acre park for longtime Phoenix Suns broadcaster Al McCoy and unveiled a refurbished basketball court named Shazam Court, funded through a partnership with the Phoenix Suns and the Mercury Foundation.
Glendale announced the dedication of an 8-acre park near North 50 First and West Olive avenues as Al McCoy Memorial Park and installed a permanent sign that includes McCoy—s photo and biography.
The city said the morning celebration included members of the McCoy family, former Phoenix Suns players and the Suns— mascot. About 70 students from Copper Canyon High School attended with the marching band, pom and cheer squads and both the boys— and girls— basketball teams. Former Suns player and broadcaster Eddie Johnson made a ceremonial shot to open the refurbished court, using an NCAA women—s Final Four basketball. The court has been named "Shazam Court," a reference to one of McCoy—s signature broadcast calls. City officials said the refurbishment was made possible by a partnership with the Phoenix Suns and the Mercury Foundation.
The announcement did not specify the date of the dedication beyond the recorded update. City officials described the project as a community-focused effort to honor McCoy—s ties to the neighborhood and to provide upgraded recreational facilities.
Additional context provided in the remarks: the site was described as an 8-acre park in the neighborhood where McCoy lived for more than 50 years and now carries signage with his biography.
