2010 Inductions

The four photos below for the 2010 induction courtesy:

Mark Muelheim/Gonzaga University

John Stockton, Gonzaga University great and NBA All Star and Utah Jazz
standout, receives his State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame plaque from
Mike Shields, Executive Committee member for the HOF and a Bulldogs alum.

Jud Heathcote, Michigan State coaching great who won an NCAA championship in
1979, received his State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame plaque from Jim
Price, longtime Spokesman-Review sportswriter and HOF Executive Committee
member.

John Stockton and Jud Heathcote were inducted into the State of Washington
Sports Hall of Fame at halftime of the University of Portland-Gonzaga
University basketball game on February 4, 2010 in Spokane.

Left to Right: Mike Shields, John Stockton, Jud Heathcote, and Jim Price

2009 Inductions

Michelle Akers, considered to be the greatest female soccer player in the
World, was inducted into the State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame at
Qwest Field in Seattle on August 29, 2009 prior to the MSL Game between the
Seattle Sounders FC and Toronto FC. Presenting the plaque to Akers were Clay
Huntington, Executive Director, and Marc Blau, Assistant Executive Director.

Michelle Akers was the recipient of the Golden Scarf Award on August 29,
2009 at Qwest Field. Back in her hometown for the occasion, Akers
exuberance was evidence as she ran around the field sharing the moment with
a deafening Sounders crowd.

Photos courtesy of Seattle Sounders FC

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2008 Inductions

Lenny Wilkens was inducted into the State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame
on January 10, 2009 during halftime of the California Bears-Washington
Huskies men's basketball game at the Bank of America Arena.

Making the presentation were Clay Huntington (left), Founder

and Executive Director, and Assistant Executive Director Marc Blau.

Photos courtesy of University of Washington Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

Bev Gross Mauser accepted the plaque on behalf of her late husband, Pete,
the longtime Seahawks radio announcer who was inducted into the State of
Washington Sports Hall of Fame prior to the Washington Redskins-Seattle
Seahawks game at Qwest Field on November 23, 2008.

In addition to Bev, other family members in attendance included (left to
right) daughters Deborah Wilson and Wendy Kerr, and grandchildren Peter Kerr
and Noelle Kerr. Making the presentation were Clay Huntington (far left), Founder

and Executive Director, and Assistant Executive Director Marc Blau.

Photo courtesy of Corky Trewin and the Seattle Seahawks Football Club

Family members present for the induction of longtime Seattle Seahawks radio
announcer, Pete Gross, into the State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame
included:
Back row:  Bev Gross Mauser, Deborah Wilson, Wendy Kerr
Front row: Peter Kerr, Noelle Kerr

Photo courtesy of Corky Trewin and the Seattle Seahawks Football Club

Joy Zorn acknowledges the crowd of 60,000+ after receiving the plaque on
behalf of husband Jim who was inducted into the State of Washington Sports
Hall of Fame prior to the Washington Redskins-Seattle Seahawks game at Qwest
Field. Jim, head coach of the Redskins, was unable to be present as he was
giving a pep talk to his team prior to the kickoff. Looking on are Jim and
Joy's daughters (from left), Sarah and Danielle. Making the presentation
were Clay Huntington (far left), Founder and Executive Director, and
Assistant Executive Director Marc Blau.

Photo courtesy of Corky Trewin and the Seattle Seahawks Football Club

Guyle Fielder, recognized as the greatest minor league hockey player to ever play

the game, is introduced a a crowd of 4000 fans at the Key Arena on

October 4, 2008 prior to the season opener between the Spokane Chiefs and

the Seattle Thunderbirds. 

Marc Blau, Assistant Executive Director, presents Guyle Fielder with his State of

Washington Sports Hall of Fame plaque while founder Clay Huntington looks on. 

Guyle Fielder shows his Hall of Fame plaque to the adoring crowd. 

Guyle receives a Seattle T-birds jersey from former T-Bird team physician. 
 

Guyle had the honor of dropping the symbolic first puck to open the 2008-09

WHL season between the Seattle Thunderbirds and Spokane Chiefs.

Mark Rypien acknowledges the crowd at the Oklahoma State-Washington State
football game at Qwest Field in Seattle on August 30, 2008 prior to his
induction into the State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame.

Mark Rypien (second from right) and Jack Sprenger (far right represented
by son Jim) were inducted into the State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame
on August 30, 2008 at Qwest Field in Seattle before a crowd of over 50,000
fans there to enjoy the Oklahoma State-Washington State University football
game. Making the presentation were Clay Huntington (far left), Founder and
Executive Director of the Hall of Fame, and Assistant Executive Director
Marc Blau.

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2007 Inductions

Bob Robertson, a member of the broadcaster¹s wing of the College Hall of
Fame and the longtime voice of Washington State University football, was
inducted into the State Sports HOF during ceremonies of the Cougar's
homecoming game in October 2007.

Vince Hanson, Laurie Niemi, and Bob Robertson were inducted into the State
of Washington Sports Hall of Fame during ceremonies at the Arizona
State-Washington State homecoming football game on October 13, 2007 in
Pullman. Former WSU and NFL great, Keith Lincoln, himself a member of the
state HOF, was on hand to congratulate the trio.

Left to right: Vince Hanson, Sharon Niemi, Keith Lincoln, Maxine Niemi, and
Steve Niemi.

Photo courtesy of Washington State University Athletic Department

Maxine Niemi, wife of All-America football standout, Laurie Niemi, flew in from

California to accept the State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame plaque on behalf

of her husband from Cougar and NFL standout Keith Lincoln.

Photo courtesy of Washington State University Athletic Department

Steve Niemi, son of Cougar football standout, Laurie Niemi, accepts congratulations

from Keith Lincoln, as Maxine Niemi looks on. Steve flew out from Massachusetts

to witness his father’s induction into the State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame.

During his career, Laurie enjoyed five seasons with the Washington Redskins of
the NFL, including two Pro Bowls.

Photo courtesy of Washington State University Athletic Department

Vince Hanson, a basketball All-America selection in 1945 while at Washington
State College, accepts his plaque from Keith Lincoln. Looking on are Maxine
Niemi, wife of honoree Laurie Niemi, daughter Sharon, and son Steve.

Photo courtesy of Washington State University Athletic Department

Vince Hanson, a basketball All-America selection in 1945 while at Washington

State College, accepts his plaque from Keith Lincoln.

Photo courtesy of Washington State University Athletic Department

Frosty Westering was inducted on September 29, 2007 during halftime of the

University of Puget Sound-Pacific Lutheran University football game at Sparks

Stadium in Puyallup before a crowd of 3000.

Left to right: Marc Blau (Assistant Executive Director, State Sports HOF), Clay

Huntington (Founder and Executive Director, State Sports HOF),

Sue Westering (daughter), Brad Westering (son), Holly Johnson (daughter),

Donna & Frosty Westering, Jim Johnson (son-in-law, behind Frosty), Susan

Westerning (daughter-in-law, wife of son Scott Westering, PLU head coach),

and Kellen and Jessie Westering.

Photo by Mike Sage Photography

Clay Huntington, Executive Director for the State of Washington Sports Hall of

Fame, presents former Pacific Lutheran University head football coach,

Frosty Westering, with his 2007 Hall of Fame plaque.

Watching along are left to right: Sue Westering, Brad Westering, Donna Westering,

Holly and Jim Johnson, and Jordan, Susan and Jessie Westering.

Photo by Mike Sage Photography

Donna & Frosty Westering enjoy a proud moment.

Photo by Mike Sage Photography

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2006 Induction of UW Greats

Trish Bostrom and John Cherberg were inducted into the State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame on February 8, 2007 during halftime intermission of the California Bears - University of Washington Huskies PAC-10 basketball game. A sellout crowd of over 10,000 fans witnessed a UW victory, a fitting conclusion for these two Husky stars.

Trish Bostrom receives her 2006 State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame plaque

from Clay Huntington, Executive Director and Founder of the Hall of Fame.

Members of the John Cherberg family look on.

Clay Huntington, Executive Director of the State of Washington Sports Hall of

Fame, applauds the recognition accorded John Cherberg as the 149th member

into the Hall of Fame. Hosting the plaque for the fans to see is son Jim Cherberg,

with daughters Kay Cohrs and Barbara Tonkin looking on.

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2005 Inductions at Safeco Field

Left to right: Mike Blowers, former Mariners third baseman, and Edo Vanni,

Seattle's Mr. Baseball, are shown with Clay Huntington, Executive Director of

the shrine, and Marc Blau, Assistant Executive Director.

2004 Inductions at Safeco Field

Pictured are the 2004 state shrine inductees following ceremonies at Safeco Field

in Seattle. Left to right: Brad Cheney (for his dad Ben), Terry Metcalf, Executive

Director Clay Huntington, Dave Niehaus, and Stan Naccarato.

2003 Inductions at Safeco Field

Newest members of the State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame are shown

receiving their honors from Clay Huntington, Executive Director of the shrine.

Shown are Charles and Ira Flagstead, Ryne Sandberg and Hub Kittle, seated.

State's Diamond Treasure

Major League pitching coaches Bryan Price of the Seattle Mariners and Bud Black

of the Anaheim Angels congratulate Hub Kittle on the venerable 86-year old's

induction in the State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame.

Sandberg State's Standout

Truly one of the State's outstanding baseball greats, Ryne Sandberg was a

Chicago Cubs star for 16 seasons. The Spokane native receives his honors from

Clay Huntington, Founder and Executive Director of the State of Washington

Sports Hall of Fame at Safeco Field in Seattle before 45,000 fans.

2001 Induction of Media Members

at Safeco Field

Over 45,000 fans viewed the induction of four media members to the State of

Photo courtesy Washington State University Athletics