IDE RS SP E O V R I T R Riverside Sport 2003 H A E L M L OF FA Hall Of Fame INDUCTION 2017 CELEBRATION May 8, 2017 RSHOF Program 2017.indd 1 4/11/17 6:08 PM IDE RS SP E O V R I T R 2003 2017 Riverside Sport Hall Of Fame H A E L M L OF FA Induction Celebration The Legacy The effort to form a hall of fame to recognize Riverside’s rich athletic history dates back over 80 years. In 2001, the City Council appointed a task force of prominent citizens to lay the groundwork for the creation of the Riverside Sport Hall of Fame. Dr. Charles Kane, a great fan of “the game” and a former Riverside Community College President, was appointed its first chairperson. Under his direction, the group delivered on the promise to honor Riverside’s sports heroes and celebrate the accomplishments of exceptional student athletes. Dr. Kane’s vision and leadership set RSHOF on a great civic path. It is the organization’s responsibility to continue that journey. Every activity that the Riverside Sport Hall of Fame produces is a tribute to his foresight and is reflective of Riverside’s commitment to celebrate its vibrant history of athletic success and recognize the positive impact athletics has on the lives of Riverside’s youth. Our Mission The Riverside Sport Hall of Fame is dedicated to fostering an appreciation for the role sports play in contributing to the quality of life in Riverside. The Hall of Fame honors athletes, coaches, athletic administrators and community leaders who have brought fame or honor to the City of Riverside through their involvement in athletics. Furthermore, the Hall of Fame encourages participation in sports among young people by recognizing Riverside student athletes with scholarships; sponsoring local athletic events; and providing sports-related clinics for the benefit of athletes, their coaches and parents. ~ Message from Our Mayor On behalf of the City of Riverside, I am pleased to welcome everyone to the Riverside Sport Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. This event is always one of the highlights of the year for me as we celebrate the athletic, philanthropic and coaching achievements of Riversiders who have reached a pinnacle of excellence in the sports world. Growing up in Riverside, I often recognize the names of inductees whom I remember from my youth. Riverside is a sports town, make no mistake about it! Riverside athletes and coaches who made their mark in competition in days gone by like Dusty Baker and Ben Hammerschmidt set the stage for Riverside greats like Joanna Hayes and Tom Tilson. We should pause to imagine what future inductee just laced up their first pair of cleats, or found themselves crouched at the starting blocks for their first race. The achievements of our inductees this year are an example of the importance of dedication, hard work and perseverance for everyone in the community. These traits not only make for successful athletes, but also for successful scientists, artists and business people. We look up to elite athletes not just because they are able to do something that we can’t, but because they are able to reach a level of success to which we all aspire. We are proud of you and your accomplishments, and we join with the Sport Hall of Fame in celebrating your achievements. From your Mayor, to all of our 2017 inductees, a hearty “Congratulations and job well done!” Keep Moving, Mayor Rusty Bailey RSHOF Program 2017.indd 2 4/11/17 6:08 PM IDE RS SP E O V R I T R 2003 2017 Riverside Sport Hall Of Fame H A E L M L OF FA Induction Celebration PROGRAM Welcome Debbi Guthrie - Mistress of Ceremonies Mayor William R. “Rusty” Bailey - City of Riverside Parade of Champions Riverside Sport Hall of Fame - Class of 2017 Marshall Anderson Verle Sorgen Chaunte Howard-Lowe Armando Muñiz The Kistler Family - Lindley, Jackson, Darci, Harlan & Marty Tom Tilson Diane Wall for Jerome F. Wall, MD, FACS Riverside Sport Hall of Fame Inductees - Classes of 2003-2016 Collegiate Student Athletes of the Year High School Student Athletes of the Year Outstanding Teams and their Coaches Invocation & Pledge Billy York - Riverside Sport Hall of Fame Class of 2012 Dinner Presentation of Special Honors Most Inspirational Athlete of the Year - Officer Andrew Tachias Scholarship Awards President’s Award - Sam Knight, Sr. - Class of 2012 Chuck Kane Leadership Award - Ronald O. Loveridge, UCR Director for the Center of Sustainable Suburban Development Induction of the Honorees in the Riverside Sport Hall of Fame - Class of 2017 Jerome F. Wall, MD, FACS Tom Tilson Chaunte Howard-Lowe Marshall Anderson Armando Muñiz Verle Sorgen The Kistler Family Conclusion RSHOF Program 2017.indd 3 4/11/17 6:08 PM IDE RS SP E O V R I T R 2003 2017 Riverside Sport Hall Of Fame H A E L M L OF FA Induction Celebration CLASS OF 2017 JEROME F. WALL, MD, FACS - Contributor Dr. Jerome F. Wall graduated with honors from Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 1970. He completed his internship at the John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County and completed orthopedic surgery residencies at Wesley Pavilion, St. Anne’s Hospital and the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. Dr. Wall moved to Riverside in 1975 to pursue his dream of working with athletes. He formed the Community Orthopedic Medical Group and was affiliated with Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center and Riverside Community Hospital. For 40 years, Dr. Jerry Wall was an active and visible member of the Riverside sports community. In 1980, he created the SPORT Clinic, which helped thousands of uninsured high school and college athletes by offering on-campus treatment at nominal costs. The SPORT Clinic became Riverside County’s primary source for athletic health care and has successfully treated thousands of young and old athletes. In 1984, Dr. Wall established the non-profit SPORT Foundation, which helps area youth to become future community leaders. He started annual Sports Medicine Seminars and created both the Inland Empire All-Star Football Classic and the Inland Empire Basketball Classic. Dr. Jerome F. Wall was one of the visionary leaders responsible for the formation of the Riverside Sport Hall of Fame. He is remembered fondly for his intelligence, civic philanthropy and legendary career as an orthopedic surgeon. TOM TILSON - Coach Tom Tilson was born in Long Beach, California and raised in Riverside. He learned to play soccer and fell in love with the game at an early age. During his final year at Cal Poly Pomona, he was hired as a walk on coach to start a soccer program at Riverside Poly High School by Dr. Thorstad, the principal. From that point on, he was a trailblazer on how to conduct a successful soccer program. Tom is known as the “Godfather of High School Soccer” in Riverside because of his distinguished 35-year coaching career. He began in an era when high school soccer was unheard of and players would wear football jerseys while playing. His 621 wins, against just 114 losses and 80 ties, is the most in California Interscholastic Federation history. Tom led the Bears to the 1994 CIF Title and to numerous league championships during his tenure and was named 2007 California Coach of the Year. The Tom Tilson Soccer Tournament, named in his honor, is now an annual high profile sport competition, which attracts the top soccer teams and players in Southern California. Tom is widely known as a true gentleman of the game, one who consistently played by the rules and who was a leader by example. He never received a red card from an official. CHAUNTE HOWARD-LOWE - Post-1970s Athlete At John W. North, Chaunte Howard-Lowe won the National Scholastic Indoor High Jump Championship twice and was the 2001 CIF State Meet High Jump Champion. In 2002, she came in second in the High Jump, Long Jump and Triple Jump, helping the Huskies to the California State Championship. With her help, J.W. North won the State Championship 3 out of her 4 years there. Lowe holds over 11 United States National Championship titles and has represented the United States of America in four Olympic competitions, making her the only Riverside native to do so. She continues to achieve personal bests in each of her succeeding Olympic competitions. In 2004, she recorded a 1.85m jump in the qualifying round. In 2008, she jumped 1.93 meters for a Bronze medal. In 2012 she jumped 1.99 meters to take 6th place. In 2016, she recorded a 1.97 meter jump for a 3rd place finish, earning another Bronze medal. Her Olympic participation has taken her to Athens, Beijing, London and Rio de Janiero. From 2010 to 2012, she broke the American high jump record 3 times. Chaunte already has her sights on the 2020 Olympics, thus raising the bar even higher for her accomplishments on the world stage. RSHOF Program 2017.indd 4 4/11/17 6:08 PM IDE RS SP E O V R I T R 2003 2017 Riverside Sport Hall Of Fame H A E L M L OF FA Induction Celebration MARSHALL ANDERSON - Pre-1970s Athlete Marshall Anderson was a multi-sport star at Riverside Poly High School in the 1950’s. In football, he was an exceptional All-Citrus Belt League running back in 1953. As a sprinter in track, he ran a 9.9 100-yard dash and a 21.9 220-yard dash and in his senior year was named to the All- Citrus Belt League in 1954.