STATE OF WASHINGTON

SPORTS HALL OF FAME

 

 

 

 

 

"Recognizing Talented Sports Figures Around Washington"

    Induction Ceremony Photos | 2007 Inductees | Photo Gallery | Fame Staff

Hall of Fame Categories

Baseball | Basketball | Boat Racing

Bowling | Boxing | Crew | Football

Golf | Handball | Hockey | Horse Racing

Shooting | Skiing | Swimming | Tennis

Track & Field | Administrators | Coaches

Media

Alphabetical List of Inductees

(updated through 2007)

Quotes from Greats

Induction at Safeco Field

 

"Growing up in Spokane,

spending my first 18

years here, to come back

and be part of this night,

be a part of this select

group, it's fantastic."

-Ryne Sandberg

 

 

"This is the biggest

honor I've ever gotten."

-Hub Kittle

 

About the Hall of Fame

In recognition of the many individual contributions to athletics, the Tacoma Athletic Commission established the State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame in the early 1960's. Commissioned by then-governor Albert Rosellini, the shrine was originated by Clay Huntington, longtime Northwest sportscaster and radio station owner.

 

Sports 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 distinguished panel nominates

a number of candidates annually who in turn are voted to

the shrine by top sportswriters and sportscasters from throughout the state. To qualify for membership, a nominee must be at least five years in retirement from the sport

involved.

 

The State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame currently numbers 153. Membership plaques are displayed in the Tacoma Dome Shanaman Sports Museum.

 

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

 

or you can e-mail Marc Blau at:

marc@tacomaathletic.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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