CONGRATULATIONS TO RON FRANCIS ON GETTING ELECTED TO THE HOCKEY HALL OF FAME'S 2007 CLASS AND BECOMING ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER OF THE CAROLINA HURRICANES!!
Carolina Hurricanes' Official Site - "Francis Elected To Hockey Hall of Fame"
Carolina Hurricanes' Official Site - "Francis Holds Press Conference At RBC Center"
The Hartford Courant - "Francis' Group: A Great Entrance"
Legends of Hockey - Ron Francis' Hall of Fame Induction Profile
The (Raleigh) News and Observer - "Francis Doesn't Mind Sharing Biggest Stage"
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - "Francis Gets Call From Hall"
WRAL-TV 5 - "Francis Reacts To Hall of Fame Induction"
WRAL-TV 5: Ken Medlin's Blog - "Francis A No-Brainer For Hockey Hall of Fame"
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Carolina Hurricanes' Official Site - "Canes Name Francis Assistant General Manager"
Welcome to...
Dieci: The Ron Francis Project
www.vivadieci.net as of March 1st, 2007.
An ever growing collection of cards and collectibles that celebrates the one and only Ron Francis, a class act, hall-of famer AND one of the most underrated players ever.
This site was inspired by WhalersHockey.com's WhalerMania section.
The Project last gained strength on July 23rd, 2007.
* = The sections that have last gained strength = *
Read about site updates, Francis news, etc. here.
**It's taken awhile, but I am finally getting pictures of collection items up!! Keep checking back every day or two for new pictures to see!
Sections completed thus far: Books, Apparel.**
Have something featuring Francis that I don't have and want to trade/sell it? E-mail me!
Impressed? Wanna help, but don't have anything to trade? Donate.
Wantlist - Cards (Last updated: 08/06/07)
Wantlist - Stuff (Last updated: 08/06/07)
(Both lists have strong potential to not totally be complete...if I am missing something on one or both lists, PLEASE let me know.)
My Trade Block (Last updated: 07/09/07)
In praise of the Carolina Hurricanes' Ron Francis Night (January 28th, 2006)...
CarolinaHurricanes.com's Ron Francis Night Commemorative Page
Dieci's Ron Francis Night Commemorative Page
...Ron Francis Day (February 23rd, 2006) in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada...
Soo Today - "Ron Francis Visits, Mayor John Guards the Door"
Soo Today - "17 Pictures That We Took Today On Oryme Avenue"
...his coverage of the 2006 Stanley Cup Playoffs...
WRAL - Hurricanes' Quest For the Cup
... his "Take A Swing At Lung Cancer" Golf Tournament...
...his making the board of directors for TrustAtlantic Financial...
TrustAtlantic Financial's Official Site - Ron Francis' Profile
...his being the Director of Player Development for the Carolina Hurricanes...
Carolina Hurricanes' Official Site - Ron Francis' Profile
...and his playing a role in the beginnings of the Canes Youth and Amateur Hockey program...
Carolina Hurricanes' Official Site - "Hurricanes Support Youth Teams Through New Program"
Center Ice Magazine - "Hurricanes Jump Into Youth Hockey" (Scroll down.)
Class: The Official Ron Francis Fanlisting
Links and Acknowledgements * - Last updated: 06/06/07.