Story Created:
Apr 23, 2009 at 3:25 PM CDT
Story Updated:
Apr 23, 2009 at 6:54 PM CDT
The Oklahoma City Thunder did something historic on Thursday.
Thunder Chairman, Clay Bennett, announced the donation of the first season items to the Oklahoma History Center to commemorate the Thunder's historic inaugural NBA season.
Among the items donated-- the official game ball from the final home game. They also donated shoes from Kevin Durant, Jeff Green and Russell Westbrook as well as the Thunder bench seat from the Ford Center.
Bennett was officially honored for being named Oklahoman of the Year for 2008.
Bennett says, "I'm really the one standing here that is fortunate enough to receive the award on behalf of what has been in my view just an extraodinary team effort."
Also on hand at the event were Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett and Governor Brad Henry.
