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25TH ANNual 1980-2004 Greater flint area sports LLLL OOFF FFAAMM HHAA EE WAYman BRITT Flint Central 1958 football team LEONARD PLUDE erwin ketzler GREG Reynolds Jim Abbott Lonnie Young Bentley H.S. 1973 Eli Copeland Baseball team Ben Roof Carpets by Jim Smith Special Service award 1974 BaseBall Team InductionInduction banquetbanquet Saturday december 4, 2004 Genesys Sports & Banquet Facility Congratulations Ken, You’ve always given your best, not only to your team but also to your family and your community. We are very proud of you. Love, JoJo and Tony Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors President th Dick Daly Welcome to the 25 Annual Greater Flint Area Sports 1st Vice President Hall of Fame induction banquet as we honor the Fred Briggs 2nd Vice President Class of 2004. Bill Haley Recording Secretary Tonight inductees have achieved the highest awards given to athletes: All-State, State Jim Rutherford Treasurer Champions, All-American, All-Pro, National Champions and an Olympic Gold Medal. Jerry Topolinski Few Cities have produced as many talented and dedicated athletes as the Greater Flint Executive Secretary area. Bob Root Duncan Beagle Tonight Jim Abbott, Wayman Britt, Leonard Plude, Greg Reynolds, Lonnie Young and Craig Coney the late Eli Copeland and Erwin Ketzler are being honored for their achievements and Tom Healey Len Jasinski contributions to the world of sports. Jim Massar Booker Moore Each year the Board of Directors selects a person to receive the “Special Service Award.” Gerald Moore Nick Pappadakis This year’s recipient is Ben Roof. Phil Pierson Cathy Snyder Tonight we honor two teams in the scholastic category, 1973 Bentley High School Bill Troesken Bill Trosko Baseball Team and the 1958 Flint Central Football Team. The non-scholastic team inductee is the 1974 Carpets by Jim Smith Baseball Team. Selection Committee Tim Bograkos - Chairperson The Board of Directors would like to say a special “THANK YOU” to the Flint Journal Jim Bracy Jake Brisendine for twenty-five years of continuous support. Not only have they promoted the Hall of Lynn Chandnois Fame with their articles in the Flint Journal, they have donated the handsome plaques that Tom Cole are displayed here in the Genesys Recreation and Banquet Center. Joe Forlenza Ed Phelps Fred Rademacher A special “THANKS” goes to the Genesys Recreation and Banquet Center for being the Tom Yeotis permanent home of all the past and future plaques of our honorees. Enjoy your evening with old friends and great memories. Dick Daly President THE 25TH ANNUAL GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION BANQUET Saturday, December 4, 2004-Genesys Recreation & Banquet Center Carman-Ainsworth High SchoolGrand • 1300 Blanc, N. Linden Michigan • Flint, MI 48532 • Phone 591-5510 www.gfashof.com www.gfashof.org GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - PAGE 1 2004 48503 GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - PAGE 2 GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - PAGE 3 GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - PAGE 4 Greg Reynolds GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - PAGE 5 CongratulationsDad TheThe PludePlude BroodBrood Michael Maureen Kathleen Mark Eileen Bruce Karen Paul Therese Margaret Julia Barbara and their Mother, Barbara GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - PAGE 6 Leonard Plude GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - PAGE 7 ForFor nearlynearly 8080 years,years, MottMott CollegeCollege hashas upheldupheld thethe AthleticAthletic traditionstraditions ofof FlintFlint andand GeneseeGenesee County.County. CongratulationsCongratulations toto thethe 20042004 GreaterGreater FlintFlint SportsSports HallHall ofof FameFame inductees.inductees. ForFor moremore informationinformation aboutabout gifts,gifts, andand scholarships,scholarships, pleaseplease contactcontact thethe FoundationFoundation forfor MCCMCC atat 762-0425762-0425 THETHE FOUNDATIONFOUNDATION FORFOR MOTTMOTT COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY COLLEGECOLLEGE GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - PAGE 8 Eli Copeland GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - PAGE 9 The Flint Journal is proud to be involved in the Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame. photo: “George Hoey” - Flint Journal Photographer, Barry Edmonds We would like to acknowledge Flint Journal employees who have been inducted into the hall of fame: Maurie Cossman, Barry Edmonds, M.A. Gorman, Len Hoyes and Doug Mintline. To get the most in-depth local sports coverage call 810.766.6280 to subscribe. GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - PAGE 10 Erwin Ketzler GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - PAGE 11 Flint Northern High School Congratulates Wayman Britt On his induction into the 2004 Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame We proudly salute you and the previous Vikings who have been honored for their athletic achievements. Congratulations to the Sports Hall of Fame for Clyde Bell 25 Great Years! Buddy Kimura Principal Athletic Director GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - PAGE 12 Wayman Britt Freakish Court Size Brilliant Court Play GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - PAGE 13 Congratulations to the Jim, 1958 Flint Central Indians State Championship Football Team and it’s Coaches A Special Time, Bill Doolittle, Jim Whittaker, Tim Bograkos, Marv A Special Place Shebel and Ken Green Certainly Special People and a Tremendous Honor. Congratulations! Mom, Chad & Dad From Jim, Bill, and Jean Green Congratulations! Jim Abbott & Wayman Britt Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame Inductees The University of Michigan Club of Greater Flint GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - PAGE 63 GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - PAGE 14 Jim Abbott GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - PAGE 15 Michigan State University Alumni Association of Genesee County Congratulates GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME Lonnie Young INDUCTEES 2004 Inductee into the Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame BATTISTE’S 755 S. Saginaw Flint, Michigan 48502 Congratulations to All the 2004 Inductees Into The Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame Best Wishes to the Hall of Fame in Your Twenty-Fifth Year Greater Flint Olympian - CANUSA Association GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - PAGE 16 Lonnie Young GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - PAGE 17 , &Jeanette GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - PAGE 18 GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - PAGE 19 Bentley High School Congratulates the 1973 Bentley State Championship Baseball Team and Coach Vukovich On being inducted into the 2004 Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame CONGRATULATIONS COACH JIM VUKOVICH AND THE 1973 BENTLEY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS B STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BASEBALL TEAM. We are proud to be a part of the winning tradition that this team has carried on. Barbara and Jane Vukovich Ellen and Jim Klobuchar James and Anna Arlene and Dr. Steve Hildensperger Lauryn, Russ and Grace Mary Phil Rashead GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - PAGE 20 Continued on pg 56 GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - PAGE 21 Flint Central High School Congratulates Our Latest Inductees into the 2004 Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame Jim Abbott Eli Copeland Erwin Ketzler 1985 1937 1938 1958 Flint Central State Championship Football Team Corinne Archie-Edwards Dr.Laurie Kohout Principal Athletic Director GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - PAGE 22 Flint Central High Football 1958 continued on pg 56 GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - PAGE 23 Congratulations to this year’s inductees! Best Wishes from the IMA’s Recreation Department The IMA of Flint, helping to build a strong and active community. For information on the IMA’s programs for kids, please call: (810) 249-7048 GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - PAGE 24 Carpets by Jim Smith 1974 L to R Top Row: Bob Grandas, Rick Leach, Craig McGinnis, Gene Johnson, Larry Sorensen, Mike Schlegel, Walt Head Middle Row: Greg Dikos, Jerry Johnson, Steve Jaksa, Greg Cocke, John Phipps, Ed Rykowski Bottom Row: Bat Boy, Rich Tessner, Ron Schmidt, Ted Mahan, Scott Anderson, Brian Petroff, Gordie Smith continued on pg 57 GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - PAGE 25 SPECIAL SERVICE AWARDS 1980 1980 CHARLES STEWART MOTT FRANK MANLEY, SR. Thousands of boys and girls in the Flint area were A result of his intense interest in Flint area youth, Manley introduced to athletics through the generosity of the Mott inspired C.S. Mott to finance a pilot program in sports and Foundation. The Foundation generally was started just for recreation. As a result, the Mott Foundation was created that purpose, eventually growing into adult programs, too. and the community school philosophy adopted. The combi- Mott’s interest first, and the Foundation later, established a nation of Manley’s enthusiasm and Mott’s support provided community format copied nationwide. It was reward enough a base of opportunity for all children and adults, a format for Mott’s love of children and sports. copied nationwide. Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame 2004 Board of Directors Front Row - Fred Briggs, 1st. Vice-Pres., Jim Rutherford, Recording Secretary, Jim Massar, Cathy Snyder, Judge Duncan Beagle 2nd Row - Len Jasinski, Bill Haley, 2nd Vice-Pres., Nick Pappadakis, Gerald Moore, Dick Daly, President 3rd Row - Bill Troesken, Tom Healey, Jerry Topolinski, Treasurer Bob Root, Executive Secretary, Craig Coney, Bill Trosko Missing from picture - Booker Moore, Phil Pierson GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - PAGE 26 Jennie Weiss 1980 Lynn Chandnois 1980 Don Coleman 1980 Lloyd Brazil 1980 Five-Time Women’s State Flint Central All State Flint Central All-State Outstanding Flint H.S. Career Amateur Golf Champion, MSU All American NFL MSU-All American, National First Flint Football All American Mich. Amateur Player of theYear-1952-All-Pro Football Found.Hall of Fame at University of Detroit Sports Hall of Fame Steve Bysco 1980 Tom Smith 1980 Paul Krause 1980 Guy Houston 1980 Excelled in many sports, St. Michael Coach Flint Bendle-14 Letters Flint Northern Football Coach Minor League Baseball, Boxing, Influnced thousands,Winning Star at Iowa, 16 Years in NFL Record-148-41-13, First H.S.