Hall of Game Awards 2012: Date, Time, Nominees, TV Info and More

When Cartoon Network gets in on the sports awards season, you know it is going to be an interesting event.

The second annual Hall of Game Awards will be hosted by Shaquille O'Neal. All winners will be voted on by the fans and the categories range from the normal to the outrageous. We should expect nothing less from the network that gave brought Children's Hospital to the television. 

A number of top athletes will make an appearance at the show, including Victor Cruz, Rob Gronkowski, David Freese, Clayton Kershaw and Hope Solo, among others. 

When: Monday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. EDT

Watch: Cartoon Network

Host: Shaquille O'Neal

Award & Nominees

HE'S GOT GAME
LeBron James, Miami Heat
Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks
Derek Jeter, New York Yankees
Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers

Prediction: Aaron Rodgers

SHE'S GOT GAME
Hope Solo, Soccer
Lindsey Vonn, Skier
Maria Sharapova, Tennis
Maya Moore, Minnesota Lynx

Prediction: Hope Solo

WE GOT GAME
Dallas Mavericks
Boston Bruins
Green Bay Packers
St. Louis Cardinals

Prediction: Dallas Mavericks

CAPTAIN CLUTCH
David Freese, St. Louis Cardinals
Abby Wambach, Soccer
Tim Tebow, Denver Broncos
Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks

Prediction: David Freese

DYNAMIC DUO
LeBron James and Dwayne Wade, Miami Heat
Clayton Kershaw and Matt Kemp, Los Angeles Dodgers
Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson, Detroit Lions
Blake Griffin and Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers

Prediction: Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson

MOST AWESOME MASCOT
Sacramento Kings' "Slamson"
Jacksonville Jaguars' "Jaxson de Ville"
San Jose Sharks' "S.J. Sharkie"
Cleveland Indians' "Slider"

Prediction: Slamson

ALTI-DUDE
Ryan Sheckler, Skateboarding
Shaun White, Snowboarding
Kelly Slater, Surfing
Steve McCann, BMX

Prediction: Shaun White

GNARLIEST NEWB
Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers
Jeff Skinner, Carolina Hurricanes
Trevor Bayne, NASCAR
Craig Kimbrel, Atlanta Braves

Prediction: Cam Newton

DANCE MACHINE (BEST CELEBRATION)
Victor Cruz, New York Giants
Novak Djokovic, Tennis
Minnesota Lynx
Carl Edwards, NASCAR

Prediction: Victor Cruz

THAT'S HOW I ROLL (STYLIN' AND PROFILIN')
David Beckham, Los Angeles Galaxy
Dwayne Wade, Miami Heat
Serena Williams, Tennis
Brian Wilson, San Francisco Giants

Prediction: Serena Williams

Those are the list of nominees that will be vying for the affection of the voting audience. Even if you have no interest in the awards, Shaq's always good for a few laughs. 

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