STATE OF WASHINGTON SPORTS HALL OF FAME
Visit the State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame at www.washingtonsportshalloffame.com for a detailed description of all inductees.
Inductees Listed by Year
In recognition of the many fine individual contributions to athletics, the Tacoma Athletic Commission established the State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame in 1960. Commissioned by then-governor Albert D. Rosellini and originated by Clay Huntington, longtime Northwest sportscaster and radio station owner, the State Hall of Fame inductions are held annually.
These Hall of Fame members are recognized for their outstanding sports accomplishments and contributions that have brought national acclaim to themselves and to the state of Washington. A committee of sportswriters and sportscasters from throughout the state cast ballots to determine the new inductees who are selected from an impressive list of candidates.
Guest speakers over the years read like a who's who of celebrities and have included the likes of Arnold Palmer, Tom Harmon, Elroy "Crazy Legs" Hirsch, Joe E. Brown, Joe Namath, Pat Boone, Lenny Wilkens, John Hadl, Hugh O'Brien, Leo Durocher, Andy Devine, Frank Leahy, Buddy Rogers, and Willie Mays.
Nominations for future considerations may be submitted in writing to:
State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame
c/o Tacoma Athletic Commission
P.O. Box 11304
Tacoma, WA 98411
Janet Hopps
Chuck
Earl
Earl
Red
Enoch
Buck
Sam
Elgin
Rod
Gale
Bob
Fred "Doc"
Nig
Ed
Herman
Royal
Fred
George
Jimmie
Rusty
Hugh
Tony
Joanne Gunderson
Chuck
Ron
Harlond
Gail
Chuck
Hiram
Gene
Harry
Gil
Hec
Turk
Ray
Jack
Frank
Ray
Jack
Rod
Bobby
Harry
Ed
Tom
Joe
Kaye Hall
Vean
Dick
Pat Lesser
Marv
Jeff
Mel
Don
John
Babe
Al
Bob
Clay
Fred
Basil
Don
Woody
Bob
Earl
Roy
Les
Gretchen
Steve
Leo
Hal
Keith
Paul
Gerry
Helene
Phil
Steve
Ray
Vic
John
Hugh
Jack
Butch
George N.
Harry
Bill
Bill
Jack
Bill
Eddie
Johnny
Vince
Jim
Don
Gordon
Jimmy
Ahmad
Rick
George
Arnold
Amos
Anne Quast
Ron
Stan
Bob
Billy
Paul
Jack
Doug
Gerry
Ernie
Freddie
Brian
Ken
Wes
Mel
Harland
Earl
LaVern
Torchy
Olav
Al
George "Rube"
Marvin "Bud"
Ray
Arnie
Jack
Joyner "JoJo"
Sammy
Jerry
George
Milt
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Adkisson
Allen
Anthony
Averill
Badgro
Bagshaw
Bailey
Baker
Baylor
Belcher
Bishop
Blackburn
Bohler
Borleske
Brandt
Brix
Brougham
Brown
Burns
Cain
Callow
Campbell
Canadeo
Carner
Carroll
Cey
Clift
Cogdill
Congdon
Conibear
Conley
Deegan
Dobie
Edmundson
Edwards
Flaherty
Fournier
Foyston
Frankowski
Friel
Funseth
Galer
Givan
Goddard
Gorman
Gottstein
Greff
Gregg
Hannula
Harbottle
Harshman
Heath
Hein
Heinrich
Heinrick
Hollingberry
Hostak
Houbregs
Huntington
Hutchinson
James
James
Jensen
Johnson
Johnson
Johnson
Keiter
Kunigk-Fraser
Largent
Lassen
Lee
Lincoln
Lindeman
Lindgren
Madison
Mahre
Mahre
Mansfield
Markov
McCallum
McElhenny
Medica
Meeker
Meyers
Missildine
Morris
Muncey
Nichols
Nollan
O'Brien
O'Brien
O'Keefe
Owens
Paul
Pfeifer
Phelan
Rashad
Redman
Reed
Reigger
Rusie
Sander
Santo
Sayres
Schloredt
Schumacher,Jr.
Schwegler
Sikma
Smart
Staley
Steele
Steele
Sternberg
Still
Stock
Stottlemyre
Svare
Torgeson
Torgeson
Torrance
Ulland
Ulbrickson
Walberg
Ward
Washburn
Weinmeister
Westland
White
White
Williams
Wilson
Woodard
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Recognized as one of the nation's top women tennis stars for 25 years.
UW All-American football standout, 14 year pro career.
Top pro bowler, first to win $1 million.
Member national Baseball Hall of Fame, great Cleveland Indians outfielder.
Three time all-NFL end, member pro Football Hall of Fame.
One of UW's outstanding football coaches.
Washington State University's legendary baseball coach for 34 years.
One of pro football's all-time kicking greats, 15 years in the NFL with 4 teams.
Seattle University basketball All-American, sensational NBA pro-star.
Top Pacific Northwest TV and Radio sportscaster for nearly 50 years.
WSU's two-time All-American basketball star.
The original voice of the Sonics for 25 years
Long-time WSU basketball coach, track coach, and athletic director.
A football, basketball and baseball coaching legend at Whitman College.
Winner of 121 games in the National League while pitching for the lowly Boston Braves.
A 1928 Olympics shot-put Silver Medallist, later a Hollywood movie actor.
Dean of Northwest sportswriters, a career of nearly 60 years with Seattle PI.
Transplanted Washingtonian, starred 13 years with Sonics, retiring in 1984.
A 16-year major league star with lifetime batting average of .306.
UW All-American back in the 30's, later one of the nation's top grid officials.
Brilliant UW crewman, later coached Huskies to several national championships.
WSU standout receiver, outstanding CFL player and coach.
Gonzaga U. football standout, later NFL star with Green Bay.
Considered by many as the nation's all-time woman golfer.
An All-American UW running back in the late 20's.
Hit 316 home runs in a 17-year major league career.
Major league career of 12 seasons with St. Louis Browns, 1558 hits.
A premier WSU pass receiver who spent 11 years as a pro standout in the NFL.
Recognized as one of the State's great teaching and playing golf pros.
UW crew coach and winner of numerous Poughkeepsie national championships.
WSU basketball and baseball All-American star in the NBA and National League.
Outstanding athlete, recognized as leader of State's horse breeders.
UW football coach whose teams won 63 games without a loss over nine seasons.
A UW coaching "institution" with 26 years in basketball and 35 in track.
WSU football stalwart of the 30's member of both College and NFL Hall of Fame.
One of Gonzaga's all-time athletes, later a pro star and 10 year NFL head coach.
Compiled a lifetime .313 batting average in 15 seasons in the major league.
Captain of the Seattle Metropolitans, 1917 Stanley Cup champions.
One of the UW's finest guards and an All-American choice.
Dean of all-time WSU coaches, guiding Cougar basketball teams to over 500 wins.
One of the state's outstanding amateur and professional golfers.
Distinguished UW basketball All-American, retired Marine Corps General.
Winner of every northwest amateur golfing honor, U.S. Walker Cup member in 1933.
One of WSU's all-time football greats, three-time All-American selection.
Former No.2 U.S. tennis star, Davis Cup veteran and team captain.
Founder of Longacres, individual most responsible for State's thoroughbred sport.
One of State's outstanding swimmers, Gold Medallist at 1968 Olympics.
Standout Cleveland Indians pitcher, leading the league with a 23-7 mark in 1911.
One of the nation's top swimming coaches who won 24 consecutive state titles.
Considered one of the state's top all-time woman golfers.
A basketball coaching legend with UW, WSU and PLU.
An outstanding major league outfielder for over 15 seasons in both leagues.
Considered one of pro football's greatest after brilliant WSU career.
A two-time UW football All-American, eight-year NFL quarterback, later NFL coach.
Dean of state's high school and college coaches, career spanning 51 years.
WSU's exceptional football coach of 17 seasons, long-time Shrine game coach.
A stylish boxer who twice held the World's middleweight boxing title.
An all-time UW basketball All-American, later an NBA player and administrator.
Longtime broadcaster and founder of the State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame.
One of baseball's most respected, standout major league pitcher and manager.
State's most distinguished native -born jockey, winning national acclaim in 30's.
One of the UW all-time great football coaches.
A .285 lifetime hitter in nine seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Owner of a .298 lifetime batting average over a 13-year major league career.
Major league pitching standout with Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers.
First major league rookie to get 200 hits in a season, 10-year average of .296.
The first play-by-play sportscaster for the old American Football League.
First United States skier to win an Olympic Gold Medal, winning in 1948.
A legendary Seattle Seahawk receiver establishing several NFL records.
Credited with the title of "Mr. Baseball" as Seattle radio sportscaster for years.
Rated as one of UW's all-time All-American basketball stars, later played pro baseball.
A WSU Cougar who became a legend in pro football with the San Diego Chargers
A WSU basketball All-American standout in the 1940's.
A WSU track star who rewrote the NCAA record books with 11 national records.
An all-time United States women's swim champion, Olympic Gold Medal in 1932.
One of the nation's top skiers and Olympic ski sensation.
Olympic Games ski champion and winner of numerous ski titles.
Husky All-American early 1960's, later a standout with Eagles and Steelers.
A standout All-American lineman for UW and an NFL player with Cleveland.
One of the state's most prolific sports authors with over 30 top-rated books.
All-American with the Huskies, later one of the all-time NFL greats.
Ruled the NCAA swimming record book as a UW star, Olympic Gold Medal in "36.
One of the all-time Cougar football greats of the mid-20's, later a NFL player.
A sports editor with the Seattle Times for over 50 years.
Sports editor for the Spokesman-Review in Spokane for nearly 30 years. An accomplished golfer as well.
A key UW basketball All-American standout in the 1940's.
Became the most successful driver in hydroplane racing history.
The school's leading scorer as UW All-American, spent 10 seasons in the NBA.
Outstanding high school coach for nearly 30 years, winning 22 championships.
One half of the famous Seattle U basketball duo, also major league baseballer.
Seattle U's famous little man All-American star, played baseball for Pittsburgh
A veteran Seattle sportswriter who covered the sports scene of over 50 years.
Popular UW football coach who posted 92 wins over 17 seasons.
Another WSU football All-American star, a nine-year NFL pro with Cleveland Browns.
Nationally recognized handball champion.
A 28-year college football coach, he served 12 seasons as head coach of the Huskies.
Tacoma prep football standout, U of Oregon All-American, NBC sportscaster.
Former UW football All-American and San Diego Chargers' standout.
WSU Cougar star who rewrote the Canadian pro football records over 13 seasons.
Ranked as the State's greatest marksman, winner of numerous trapshooting titles.
A member of Baseball's Hall of Fame who won 250 games in nine major league seasons
One of the state's outstanding golfers, winner of numerous titles.
Brilliant 15-year major leaguer career with Chicago Cubs and White Sox.
Father of hydroplane racing in Seattle, nationally-known for the sport.
All-American UW quarterback, led his team to back-to back Rose Bowl wins.
Holder of 12 world records for outboard and unlimited race drivers
Excelled on both offense and defense as an All-American tackle at the UW.
Stellar NBA player with the Sonics. Member of 1979 world champions.
First UW basketball star to win All-American honors three straight years.
Winner of 134 games with St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago White Sox, won American League ERA crown twice.
One of UW's grid greats with an outstanding NFL pro career with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Tacoma's "Boy Wonder" boxing standout, holder of World's middleweight crown.
Holder of three World's records as a UW pole vaulter, a premier athlete.
Winner of three major pro golf championships over a four-decade career.
Considered one of the major league's premier pitching coaches.
Winner of 164 games during an 11-year pitching career with the New York Yankees.
A WSU All-American, finished a distinguished career as an NFL player and coach.
The 2nd Earl of Snohomish had a distinguished 15-year major league career.
WSU star who spent over 40 years as NFL player and coach.
Identified as one of the prime movers in the development of State sports.
A gifted ski jumper with a worldwide reputation, winner of numerous national titles.
A brilliant UW crewman in the 20's he coached the Huskies for 33 years.
A Seattle native who pitched 15 seasons in the major league.
Superb amateur golfer who won back-to-back U.S. National Amateur titles.
A 10-year National League pitcher. He threw a no-hitter against San Francisco in 1968.
A UW football star who became an NFL All-Pro tackle with the New York Giants.
One of the State's truly all-time golfing standouts.
Long time Seattle baseball favorite, his career extended over 42 years.
A UW basketball All-American he chose a baseball career of 11 years with Boston Red Sox.
WSU football great, later an NFL and CFL pro coach.
Ranked as one of UW's finest grid stars, he went on to a pro career.
Distinguished sportswriter in Tacoma and Chicago, later Commissioner of the AFL.
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STATE OF WASHINGTON SPORTS HALL OF FAME ROSTER
1960-2008
BASEBALL
Earl Averill
Ed Brandt
Mike Blowers
George Burns
Ron Cey
Harlond Clift
Ira Flagstead
Jack Fournier
Vean Gregg
Jeff Heath
Fred Hutchinson
Woody Jensen
Bob Johnson
Earl Johnson
Roy Johnson
Hubert "Hub" Kittle
Amos Rusie
Ryne Sandberg
Ron Santo
Gerry Staley
Wes Stock
Mel Stottlemyre
Earl Torgeson
Edo Vanni
George "Rube" Walberg
Ray Washburn
Joyner "JoJo" White
Sammy White
BASKETBALL
Elgin Baylor
Gale Bishop
Frank Burgess
Gene Conley
Bobby Galer
Vince Hanson
Marv Harshman
Steve Hawes
Bob Houbregs
Hal Lee
Paul Lindeman
Bill Morris
Jack Nichols
Eddie O'Brien
Johnny O'Brien
Doug Smart
Fred Brown
Jack Sikma
BOAT RACING
Bill Muncey
Stan Sayres
Billy Schumacher
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BOWLING
Earl Anthony
BOXING
Al Hostak
Pat McMurtry
Freddie Steele
FOOTBALL
Chuck Allen
Morris "Red" Badgro
Sam Baker
Jimmie Cain
Hugh Campbell*
Tony Canadeo
Chuck Carroll
Gail Cogdill
Turk Edwards
Ray Flaherty
Ray Frankowski
Ed Goddard
Mel Hein
Don Heinrich
Steve Largent
Keith Lincoln
Vic Markov
Ray Mansfield
Hugh McElhenny
Butch Meeker
Terry Metcalf
Laurie Niemi
Don Paul
Ahmad Rashad
Rick Redman
George Reed
Mark Rypien
Bob Schloredt
Paul Schwegler
Ernie Steele
Harland Svare
LaVern Torgeson*
Arnie Weinmeister
Jerry Williams*
George Wilson
Don James
Jim Zorn
*denotes outstanding coaching qualifications as well.
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GOLF
Joanne Gunderson Carner
Chuck Congdon
Rod Funseth
Harry Givan
Pat Lesser-Harbottle
Anne Quast Sander
Ken Still
Marvin "Bud" Ward
Jack Westland
HANDBALL
Gordy Pfeifer
HOCKEY
Frank Foyston
Guyle Fielder
HORSE RACING
Basil James
OFFICIALS
Jack Sprenger
SHOOTING
Arnold Reigger
SKIING
Gretchen Kunigk-Fraser
Phil Mahre
Steve Mahre
Olav Ulland
SOCCER
Michelle Akers
SWIMMING
Kaye Hall Greff
Dick Hannula
Helene Madison
Jack Medica
TENNIS
Tom Gorman
Janet Hopps-Adkisson
"Trish" Bostrom 2006
TRACK & FIELD
Herman Brix
Doris Brown Heritage
Gerry Lindgren
Mac Wilkins
Brian Sternberg
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SPORTSWRITERS & BROADCASTERS
Rod Belcher
Bob Blackburn
Royal Brougham
Pete Gross
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Les Keiter
Leo Lassen |
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John McCallum
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Vince O'Keefe
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COACHES & ADMINISTRATORS
Enoch Bagshaw
Buck Bailey
Fred "Doc" Bohler
Vincent "Nig" Borleske
Rusty Callow
John Chaplin
Ben Cheney
John Cherberg
Hiram Conibear
Harry Deegan
Gil Dobie
Clarence "Hec" Edmundson
Jack Friel
Joe Gottstein
John Heinrick
Babe Hollingbery
Stan Naccarato
Bill Nollan
Jim Owens
Jimmy Phelan
Torchy Torrance
Al Ulbrickson
Frosty Westerning
Lenny Wilkens
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Football Coach
Baseball Coach
Athletic Director and Football and Track Coach
Football, Basketball, and Baseball Coach
Crew Coach
Track & Field Coach
Administrator
Football Coach
Crew Coach
Administrator-Horse Breeding
Football Coach
Basketball and Track Coach
Basketball Coach
Administrator-Horse Racing
Football, Basketball, and Baseball Coach
Football Coach
Baseball, Promoter
Football, Baseball, Basketball and Track Coach
Football Coach
Football Coach
Administrator-Baseball
Crew Coach
Football Coach
Basketball Coach/Player
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INDUCTEES LISTED BY YEAR
1960 - Nig Borleski, Hiram Conibear, Gretchen Kunigk-Fraser, Helene Madison, and George Wilson.
1961 - Herman Brix, Gil Dobie, Mel Hein, and Freddie Steele.
1962 - Elgin Baylor, Babe Hollingbery, Freddie Hutchinson, and Jack Medica.
1963 - Vean Gregg, Ray Flaherty, Hugh McElhenny, Marvin "Bud" Ward, and Al Ulbrickson.
1964 - Earl Averill, Rusty Callow, Bob Johnson, Butch Meeker, and Arnold Reigger.
1965 - Chuck Carroll, Al Hostak, and Jack Nichols.
1966 - Buck Bailey, Clarence "Hec" Edmundson, and Olav Ulland.
1967 - Morris "Red" Badgro, Basil James, Eddie O'Brien, and Johnny O'Brien.
1968 - Gale Bishop, Royal Brougham, and Turk Edwards.
1969 - John Heinrick, Bob Houbregs, Harland Svare, and Earl Torgeson.
1970 - Harry Deegan, Harry Givan, Jimmy Phelan, Arnie Weinmeister.
1971 - None
1972 - None
1973 - None
1974 - George Burns, Tony Canadeo, Jeff Heath, Don Heinrich, Leo Lassen, and Hal Lee.
1975 - None
1976 - None
1977 - Sam Baker, Harlond Clift, Joe Gottstein, Vic Markov, Vince O'Keefe, Gerry Staley, and Ernie Steele.
1978 - Chuck Congdon, Jack Friel, Roy Johnson, Bill Nollan, Don Paul, George "Rube" Walberg.
1979 - Gene Conley, Jack Fournier, Bobby Galer, Gerry Lindgren, Bill Schumacher, Ray Washburn.
1980 - Keith Lincoln, Brian Sternberg,, Joyner "JoJo" White, and Sammy White.
1981 - None
1982 - None
1983 - Chuck Allen, Enoch Bagshaw, Ed Goddard, Kaye Hall Greff, Earl Johnson, Bill Morris, George Reed,
Ron Santo, and Jack Westland.
1984 - None
1985 - None
1986 - Fred "Doc" Bohler, Frank Foyston, Bill Muncey, Amos Rusie, and Paul Schwegler.
1987 - None
1988 - None
1989 - Ed Brandt, Gail Cogdill, Woody Jensen, Jim Owens, Mel Stottlemyre, Torchy Torrance, and
Milt Woodard.
1990 - None
1991 - None
1992 - None
1993 - None
1994 - Earl Anthony, Hugh Campbell, Ron Cey, Joanne Gunnerson-Carner, Ray Frankowski, Dick Hannula,
Marv Harshman, Paul Lindeman, John McCallum, Gordy Pfeifer, Rick Redman, Doug Smart, Ken Still,
Wes Stock, LaVern Torgeson, and Jerry Williams.
1995 - None
1996 - Phil Mahre, Steve Mahre, Ahmad Rashad, Stan Sayres, and Bob Schloredt.
1997 - Fred Brown, Jimmie Cain, Tom Gorman, Ray Mansfield, Anne Quast Sander.
1998 - Janet Hopps-Adkisson, Dom James, and Jack Sikma.
1999 - Rod Belcher, Rod Funseth, Clay Huntington, Steve Largent, Pat Lesser-Harbottle, and Mac Wilkins.
2000 - None
2001 - Bob Blackburn, Les Keiter, Georg Meyers, and Harry Missildine.
2002 - None
2003 - Ira Flagstead, Hub Kittle, and Ryan Sandberg
2004 - Frank Burgess, Ben Cheney, Steve Hawes, Terry Metcalf, Stan Naccarato, Dave Niehaus
2005 - John Chaplin, Mike Blowers, Doris Brown Heritage, and Edo Vanni
2006 - Trish Bostrom, John Cherberg, Pat McMurtry
2007 - Vince Hanson, Bob Robertson, Laurie Niemi and Frosty Westering
2008 - Michelle Akers, Guyle Fielder, Pete Gross, Mark Rypien, Jack Sprenger, Lenny Wilkens, and Jim Zorn.
TACOMA-PIERCE COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAME
On-Line: Sports History Questionnaire/Hall of Fame Nomination Form
The Tacoma-Pierce County Sports Hall of Fame was the brainchild of longtime sportscaster, sports writer, and radio station owner Clay Huntington who encouraged the Tacoma Athletic Commission to recognize the community's great sports stars for their outstanding athletic achievements over the years.
The first Hall of Fame inductees were recognized in 1957 and additional members were added into the 1970's before the organization ceased honoring local athletes. After an absence of 33 years, the TAC resumed its its efforts in 2005 to recognize individuals by inducting 216 well-deserving new members to the star-studded fold. The TAC plans to induct 10-20 individuals on an annual basis from here on out.
These Hall of Fame members are recognized for their outstanding sports accomplishments and contributions that have brought significant local and regional acclaim to themselves and to the Tacoma-Pierce County area. Additional criteria includes:
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Athletes must be retired from active competition.
Exception: Individuals in such categories as a coach, administrator, official, broadcaster or sportswriter still active at the age of 70 may be nominated for the HOF.
- Coaches, administrators, broadcasters, sportswriters, and officials must demonstrate significant accomplishments in their field for an extended length of time.
- Individuals to be considered must be born and raised in Tacoma-Pierce County or must have maintained significant long-term residence in the community. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the TPCHOF committee.
- Other categories not listed will be considered on an individual basis by the committee.
Nominations for future considerations, which should include a detailed description of the individualís athletic career, are encouraged from the general public.
To submit a nomination, you may submit your information on-line by using the following directions:
1. Go to www.tacomasportsmuseum.com
2. Click on Sports Hall of Fames in the menu bar at the top of the page.
3. Click on Tacoma-Pierce County Sports Hall of Fame
4. Click on ěOn-Line Nomination Formî in red.
5. Complete information and click submit at bottom or form.
You may also submit them via email to marc@tacomaathletic.com or in writing to:
- Tacoma-Pierce County Sports Hall of Fame
- c/o Tacoma Athletic Commission
- P.O. Box 11304
- Tacoma, WA 98411
A committee of local sportswriters, Tacoma Athletic Commission members, and current HOF inductees will cast ballots to determine the new inductees who will be selected from an impressive list of candidates. Honorees will be recognized at an annual spring function.
1957
Bob Johnson
Gretchen Kunigk-Fraser
Freddie Steele
1958
Marv Harshman
Marv Tommervik
Frank Wilson
1959
John Heinrick
Cliff Olson
Joe Salatino
Wally Scott
Frank Stojack
1960
Charles Congdon
Charles D. Hunter
Roy Johnson
1961
Leo Artoe
Herman Brix
Paul Strand
1962
Shirley Fopp
Jack Fournier
John Kennedy
Phil Sarboe
Ted Tadich
1963
Jack Connor
Frank Gillihan
Marcus Nalley
Don Paul
Jack Walters
George Wise
1964
Cy Neighbors
Marv Rickert
Al Ruffo
Ernie Tanner
Frank Tobin
1965
Myron "Chief" Carr
Pat McMurtry
1966
Dill Howell
Elliott Metcalf
1967
Harold Bird
1968
Ben B. Cheney
Dan Walton
1969
Jesse Baker
Lou Balsano
Tony Banaszak Sr.
Jimmy Claxton
Harry Deegan
Dick Greco
Walt Hagedorn
Bob Hager
Frank Hermsen
Joe Hermsen
Chuck Horjes
Rick Johnson
Harold "Wah" Keller
Lee Kierstad
Bill Libke
Cliff Marker
Joey Peterson
Frank Ruffo
Jack Sonntag
Lou Spadafore
Carl Sparks
Ole Swinland
Mike Tucci
Bill Vinson
Hal Votaw
1970
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1971
Jess Brooks
Gordon Brunswick
Eddie Carlson
Dug Dyckman
Jimmy Ennis
Harold "Ox" Hansen
Vince Hanson
Ocky Haugland
Al Hopkins
Wes Hudson
Everett Jensen
Neil Mazza
John McCallum
Bobby McGuire
Max Mika
Vern Morris
Jimmy Mosolf
Andy Nelson
Harry Parker
Harry Werbisky
Gertrude Wilhelmsen
Henry "Fat" Williams
1972
Art Berg
Frankie "Che-Che" Britt
Ed Honeywell
Floyd "Lefty" Isekite
Vern Pedersen
Roy Sandberg
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2005
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Ole Brunstad
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Luther Carr
Andy Carrigan
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Tom Cross
Chuck Curtis
Don D'Andrea
Jim Daulley
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Vern From
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Doug Funk
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Tommy Gilmer
Evelyn Goldberg
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Jeff Gotcher
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George Karpach
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Dana LeDuc
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Lincoln FB backfield of 1944
Earl Luebker
Gene Lundgaard
Bob Maguinez
Joan Mahon (Allard)
Robert Martin
Jeff Mattingly
Steve Matzen
Norm Mayer
Tommy Mazza
Louise Mazzuca
Doug McArthur
Bertha McCormick
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Don McLeod
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Chuck Soper
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Stanley's Shoemen
Ken Still
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UPS Loggers
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-Al Malanca, Dean Mellor, Len Kalapus, and Bob McGuire.
Sports Writer
Basketball
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1956 National Championship Baseball (team) *
Golf
Soccer
Baseball
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Baseball, Football, Slowpitch
Basketball
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Tennis
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1976 National Championship Basketball (team) **
Basketball
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Basketball, Volleyball
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NOTE:
* Stanley's Shoemen team includes Stan Naccarato, Morley Brotman, Doug McArthur, Tom Montgomery, Jack Johnson, Dale Bloom, Mike Dillon, Manly Mitchell, Max Braman,
Dick Montgomery, Dick Schlosstein, Russ Wilkerson, Gordy Hersey, Jim Gallwas, Bob Maguinez, Earl Hyder, Ron Storaasli, Gordy Grubert. Pat Dillon, Ray Spalding, Monte Geiger, George Grant, Jim Harney, and Ron Storaasli.
** University of Puget Sound Loggers team includes Don Zech, Mike Acres, Jim Schuldt, Doug McArthur, Brant Gibler, Rick Walker, Curt Peterson, Tim Evans, Rocky Botts, Mark Wells, A.T. Brown, Phil Hiam, Jimmy Stewart, Mike Strand, Matt McCully, Mike Kuntz, Steve Freimuth, Bill Greenheck, and Mike Hanson.
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2006
Mitch Angelel
Rick Austin
Hal Berndt
Lisa Beauchene
Earl Birnel
Dale Bloom
Gail Bruce
Tom Carstens
Phil Carter
Joe Clough
Dick Colombini
Wayne Dalesky
Mike Dillon
Leo Dobry
Bob Ehrenheim
Ron Ellis
Marty Erdahl
Jack Fabulich
Al Feldman
Bob Fincham
Rod Giske
George Grant
Merle Hagbo
Dan Hannula
Dick Hannula, Jr.
Erica Harris
Kathy Hemion
Jack Hermsen
Earl Hyder
Robert Iverson Sr.
Arley Kangas
Earl Kuper
Art Lewis
Al Libke Jr.
Pete Lovely
Bob Lightfoot
Vern Martineau
Tim McDonough
Jim McKean
Mike McMurtry
Tom Merritt
Dee Molenaar
Bill Mullen
Jack Newhart
Harry Nygard
Sonya Olejar
Stella "Babe" Penowich
Tom Peterson
Lin Peterson
Lorrie Post Hodge
Clarence Ramsey
Sam Ring
Darrell Robinson
Dan Seelye
Billy Sewell
Doug Sisk
Paul Skansi
Jerry Snarski
Jim Stevenson
Bill Stout
Dan Swain
Jerry Thacker
Jim Vest
ArtViafore
Davey Ward
Rob Webster
Lou Whittaker
Jerry Williams
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Track & Field (coach)
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PLU 1980 National Championship team (First National Football Championship)
Mike Agostini
Tom Amos
Eric Anderson
John Bley
Paul Berghuis
Ken Bush
Eric Carlson
Jeff Chandler
Scott Davis
Todd Davis
Dean DeMulling
Eric Dooley
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Mike Durrett
Travis Eckert
Guy Ellison
Jim Erickson
Donn Falconer
Greg Farley
John Feldmann
Jay Freisheim
Chris Fritsch
Don Gale
Don Garoutte
Jay Halle
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Dan Harkins
Rob Haskin
Dale Holland
Phil Jerde
Joel Johnson
Scott Kessler
Steve Kirk
Dave Knight
Mark Lester
Tim Lusk
Dennis McDonough
Scott McKay
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Chris Miller
Eric Monson
Neal Otto
Martin Parkhurst
Mike Peterson
Dave Reep
Brian Rockey
Curt Rodin
Glen Rohr
Greg Rohr
Jeff Rohr
Rocky Ruddy
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Jeff Shumake
Kevin Skogen
Rob Speer
Barry Spomer
Dave Turner
Chris Utt
Rich Vjranes
Tim Wahl
Tom Wahl
Kirk Walker
Jeff Walton
Garth Warren
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2007
Jim Angelel
Pat Austin
Mike Baldassin
Jay Beach
Al & Iria Beeler
Betty Hart Bland
Mike Blowers
Dick & Wanda Boness
Johnny Bumphus
Kathy Casey
Ron Crowe
Jerry Clyde
Don Davison
Donna Dennis
Jerry DeLaurenti
Vic Eshpeter
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Chelle (Flamoe) Miller
Larry Fulton
Wayne Gardner
Chuck Gilmur
Karen Goff-Downs
Brent Goulet
Colleen Hacker
Frank Hall
Rich Hammermaster
Ed Hardenbrook
Ray Highsmith
Pat Hoonan
Bob Johnson
Dave Kerrone
Vern Kohout
David Krussow
Dick Kunkle (dec.)
Joe LaPorte
Jerry Ledbetter
Mike Levenseller
Bob Malley
Roy McKasson (dec.)
Donya Monroe
LuAnn Moore
Ed Niehl
John Pregenzer
Carla (Reyes) Redhair
Sarah (Rudolph) Cole
Pete Sabutis
Greg Schumacher
Mike Stauffer
Keith Tinner
Tiffani (White) Rowland
Sid Williams
Dan Wolfrom
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Clover Park High School 1982 Girl's State Championship Basketball team
Rhonda Chachere, Michelle (Clark) Jones, Becky (Davis) Buchanan, Mary Ann Johnson, Alison Lotspeich, Netra McGrew, Donya Monroe, Fifi Robidoux, Ruth (Rufener) Allen, Kathleen Schumock, Darlene Seeman, Kathy (Taylor) Shelby, Karen (Turner) Lee, Jim Angelel (head coach), & Joel Parker (assistant coach).
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2008
Mark Alger
Steve Anstet
Frisco Burnett
Doug Campbell
Jim Clifton
Curt Corvin
Jim Crews
Scott Davis
Ron Eaton
Michelle Finnvik Biden
Jerry Hartley
Bill Hobert
Brock Huard
Jim Kittilsby
Denny Krick
Kelly Larson
Susan Lenth Moffet
Warren Logan
Duane Lowell
Jim Martinson
Bill McGovern
Lea McMillan
Dave Minnitti
Brian Mogg
Frank Morrone
Marshall Perrow
Aaron Pointer
Art Popham
Dana Powers Hubbard
Robb Powers
Cliff Schiesz
Mark Smith
Rod Stewart
Ed Stricherz
Dave Svendsen
Govnor Teats
Joan Teats
Gene Thayer
Suzanne Vick Paulsen
Louie Weir
Burt Wells
John West
Kirk White
Aaron Williams
Catherine Williams Kadera
Dick Yohn
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Squash
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Sailing
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Softball-Fastpitch
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Track & field
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1970 Wilson HS Boys Swimming State Championship Team
Dick Hannula (Head coach), Jim Boettcher (Diving Coach and Assistant Swim Coach), Dave Asahara, Dave Burkey, Tom Dickson, Jeff Edwards, Jim Gagliardi, Dan Hannula, Dave Hannula, Brent Heisler, Gary Holmquist, Mark Hoffman, Randy Hume, Chuck Johnston, Kevin Kambak, Kurt Knipher, Scot Knowles, Dennis Larsen, Steve Lindeman, Bob Music, Bart Rohrs, Herb Schairbaum, Greg Searles, Brandon Smith, Kelly Smith, Dale Sowell, Bob Tonellato, Rick Unrue, Dave Williams, Hans Wold, and Dave Wright.
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