Michigan Sports Hall of Fame: Class of 2007
The Michigan Sports Hall of Fame welcomed its class of 2007 at the 53rd Annual MSHOF Induction Ceremony, presented by Big Boy Restaurants, on Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, which was held for the first time at the Max M. Fisher Music Center.
The event also featured the announcement of the MSHOF Wright & Filippis Courage Award presented annually to a sporting figure who has demonstrated dedication and perseverance in the athletic arena. This year's recipient was Cheryl Angelelli. Other event highlights included a Hollywood-style red-carpet entrance complete with special commemorative photographs, and the addition of the support of new sponsors and media partners: The Detroit News; News/Talk 760 WJR AM Radio. Detroit News columnist Bob Wojnowski interviewed inductees as they entered on the red carpet while WJR's Steve Courtney talked to them live at their special on-site studio at the VIP reception.
Michigan's Finest
Profiles of previous inductees
- Wayne Walker - 02/08/2008
- H.G. Salsinger - 02/08/2008
- Hudson High football team - 02/08/2008
- Jean Raymond Hoxie - 02/08/2008
- Jim Kaat - 02/08/2008
- Lofton Clinton Greene - 02/08/2008
- Julie Krone - 02/08/2008
- Peter Miller Dawkins - 02/08/2008
- Michigan's finest: Kathy Arendsen - 02/08/2008
- Norbert Schemansky - 02/08/2008
- Marion Van Oosten Ladewig - 02/08/2008
- Guy Virgil Houston - 02/08/2008
- Ann Penelope Marston - 02/08/2008
- Chuck Muncey - 02/08/2008
- Michigan's finest: Mauri Rose - 02/08/2008
- Lorenzo Christopher Wright - 02/08/2008
- Jean Robinson Omelenchuk - 02/08/2008
- Horton Smith - 02/08/2008
Glen Hamilton Johnson
Johnson won at least one major amateur golf title in five decades. He competed in 39 Michigan State Amateur Championships, winning five titles (1954, '55, '56, '58, '61). - 02/08/2008
Previous Inductees
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame members
Class of 1955
- Jack Adams
- Ty Cobb
- Walter Hagen
- Willie Heston
- Joe Louis
- Fielding H. Yost
Class of 1956
- Mickey Cochrane
- Charlie Gehringer
- Harry Heilmann
- Gar Wood
Class of 1957
- George Gipp
- Gordie Howe
Class of 1958
- Sam Crawford
- Gus Dorais
- Hank Greenberg
- Hugh Jennings
- Bennie Oosterbaan
- Eddie Tolan
Class of 1959
- Earl "Dutch" Clark
- Ray Fisher
- Stanley Ketchel
- Marion Ladewig
- Matt Mann
- Allen Stowe
Class of 1960
- Michael "Dad" Butler
- Fritz Crisler
- Wish Egan
- Adolph Schulz
- George Sisler
- Horton Smith
Class of 1961
- Lloyd Brazil
- Benjamin Friedman
- Bill Hewitt
- Clarence "Biggie" Munn
- Branch Rickey
- Lynwood "Schoolboy" Rowe
Class of 1962
- Tom Harmon
- George Mullin
- Hal Newhouser
- Al Watrous
- Byron "Whizzer" White
- Ralph Young
Class of 1963
- Tommy Bridges
- Hazen "Kiki" Cuyler
- Guy Houston
Class of 1964
- Heinie Manush
- Fred Matthaei
- Adolph "Ad" Wolgast
Class of 1965
- Leon "Goose" Goslin
- Jean Hoxie
- George "Kid" Lavigne
Class of 1966
- Bobby Layne
- Ted Lindsay
- George Young
Class of 1967
- Sid Abel
- Jacob Mazer
- Doak Walker
Class of 1968
- Ebbie Goodfellow
- Harry Kipke
- John Kobs
Class of 1969
- Walter O. Briggs, Sr.
- Hayes Jones
- George Kell
Class of 1970
- Charles Forsythe
- Billy Rogell
- Joe Schmidt
Class of 1971
- Les Bingaman
- Bob Calihan
- Ron Kramer
Class of 1972
- Terry McDermott
- Mauri Rose
- Rudy York
Class of 1973
- John Pingel
- Philip"Cincy" Sachs
- Lorenzo Wright
Class of 1974
- Lofton Greene
- Chuck Kocsis
- Terry Sawchuk
Class of 1975
- Vince Banonis
- Duffy Daugherty
- David Holmes
Class of 1976
- Lyman Frimodig
- Frank Navin
- James Norris
- Raymond "Buddy" Parker
- George Richards
- Norbert Schemansky
- Fred Zollner
- Hudson High School Football Team
Class of 1977
- Sam Bishop
- Dave DeBusschere
- Alex Delvecchio
- Gerald R. Ford
- Ann Marston
Class of 1978
- Don Canham
- Henry Ford
- Al Kaline
- Fr. James Martin
Class of 1979
- Leroy"Ace" Gutowsky
- Earl Morrall
- Warren Orlick
- Graham Steenhoven
Class of 1980
- Chuck Davey
- Joe Joseph
- Alex Karras
- George Wilson
Class of 1981
- Jim Bunning
- Cliff Keen
- Donald Ridler
- Willis Ward
Class of 1982
- Bill Freehan
- Mickey Lolich
- Will Robinson
- Bob Ufer
Class of 1983
- Mike Adray
- Pete Elliott
- Andy Farkas
- Bill Muncey
- Vic Wertz
Class of 1984
- Dave Bing
- Norm Cash
- John Fetzer
- John MacInnes
- Jeanne Omelenchuk
Class of 1985
- Lem Barney
- Jim Campbell
- Istvan Danosi
- Bob Hoernschemeyer
- Nick Kerbawy
- Virgil Trucks
Class of 1986
- Jack Christiansen
- Bill Gadsby
- Dick McAuliffe
- Bob Westfall
Class of 1987
- Pete Dawkins
- Willie Horton
- Don Lund
- Kayo Morgan
Class of 1988
- Jack Castignola
- Lynn Chandnois
- Glenn Johnson
- Dick "Night Train" Lane
- Yale Lary
- Shelia Young-Ochowicz
Class of 1989
- Chick Harbert
- Ernie Harwell
- John Hiller
- Bob Lanier
- Bo Schembechler
Class of 1990
- Wally Burkemo
- Bob Carey
- Charlie Sanders
- Hal Schram
- Billy Sims
Class of 1991
- Cloyce Box
- Denny McLain
- Van Patrick
- Sugar Ray Robinson
- Cazzie Russell
Class of 1992
- George"Sparky" Anderson
- Paul Carey
- Gordon Johncock
- Eddie Lubanski
- Franklin "Muddy" Waters
Class of 1993
- Spencer Haywood
- Dave Hill
- Micki King
- Harvey Kuenn
- Bubba Smith
Class of 1994
- Carl Angelo
- Mike Hill
- Budd Lynch
- Ron Mason
- Reggie McKenzie
- Mickey Stanley
Class of 1995
- Terry Barr
- Dick Enberg
- Barney McCosky
- Rudy Tomjanovich
Class of 1996
- Herb Adderley
- Red Berenson
- Chuck Daly
- Bruce Martyn
- Emanuel Steward
- Ty Tyson
Class of 1997
- Don Coleman
- Jim David
- Eddie Futch
- Thomas Hearns
- Leon Hart
- Vinnie Johnson
- Ray Lane
- Charlie Maxwell
Class of 1998
- Earvin "Magic" Johnson
- Leonard "Red" Kelly
- Bob Reynolds
- Isiah Thomas
- George Webster
Class of 1999
- Scotty Bowman
- Al Fracassa
- Kirk Gibson
- Bill Laimbeer
- Bob Miller
- Roger Penske
- Robin Roberts
Class of 2000
- Henry Carr
- Anthony Carter
- Joe Falls
- Jud Heathcote
- Jim Northrup
- John "Black Jack" Stewart
- Alan Trammell
- Lou Whitaker
Class of 2001
- Dan Dierdorf
- George Gervin
- John Herrington
- J.P. McCarthy
- Jack Morris
- Wayne Walker
- George Yardley
Class of 2002
- Jane "Peaches" Bartkowicz
- Gates Brown
- Chalmers "Bump" Elliott
- Jim Kaat
- Lance Parrish
- H.G. Salsinger
- Brad Van Pelt
Class of 2003
- Kathy Arendsen
- Lou Creekmur
- Joe Dumars
- Jerry Green
- Shirley Muldowney
- Billy Pierce
- Barry Sanders
Class of 2004
- Joe DeLamielleure
- William Davidson
- Herb Deromedi
- Michael Ilitch
- Pat LaFontaine
- Mike Lucci
- George Puscas
- Chris Spielman
- Fred Stabley, SR.
Class of 2005
- Leo Diegel
- William Clay Ford Sr.Ron Johnson
- Johnny Kline
- Paul Krause
- Julie Krone
- Jack Moss
- Calvin Peete
- George Perles
Class of 2006
- Jimmy Devellano
- Dave Diles
- Everett "Sonny" Grandelius
- Gregory Kelser
- Diane Lfffey
- Dan Majerle
- Jack McCloskey
- Frank Tanana
Class of 2007
- Greg Barton
- Frank Beckmann
- Desmond Howard
- Glen Rice
- Clark Scholes
- Ray Scott
- Norman Thomas"Turkey" Stearnes
- Sam Washington
- Norm Ullman
