31st Annual Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame

FL TER INT A AR E E R A G

S P E O R M T FA S HALL OF 2010 INDUCTION BANQUET Saturday, December 4, 2010

Julius Serges - Special Service award

Eric Turner • John Fisher • Keith Young Nick pappadakis • Scott Parker Margarita Calvo

1976-77-78 flint beecher h.S. boys track teams 1980 Powers Catholic H.S. Baseball Team 1990-91-92 Sam Ragnone, Attorney, AAU Basketball teams

Genesys Conference & Banquet Center Grand Blanc, Michigan

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President 2009 Board GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME Bob Burek 2010 Boardof DirectorsThis inductionAs30TH a ceremonykid growing ANNUAL marks up in Grand my INDUCTION second Blanc in and the 1940’sfinal BANQUET andyear 1950’s, as President sports were of the central Greater to my Flintlife. AlongArea Sportswith of Directors Hall of Famemy Boardpeers, I ofspent Directors. countless As hours I conclude on the  elds my and tenure, courts I at continue Grand Blanc to be High impressed School and by at the McKinley role of and Bob Burekthis organizationLakeside in baseball recognizing centers the in the achievements summer. I marveled of former at the great great athletes and and coaches teams of from the era the including greater PresidentFlint area. ThisLynn Chandnois,banquet is Dona showcase Coleman, for Dave not Hoskins, only the Joe athletes Roberson, but Leroy for theirBolden relatives, and so many friends others. and others Bob Burek interested in area sports. It is also one of the premier events of the year in Genesee County.President 2009President BoardPhil Pierson Many years later, it is now my pleasure to welcome you to the thirtieth Greater Flint Area SportsBob Hall Burek of Fame 1st Vice PresidentI am personally pleased that we have reached out in recent years to involve athletes, athletic directors ofPhil Directors Pierson As a kid growing2009 induction up in Grand ceremony. Blanc This in theyear’s 1940’s class andof individuals 1950’s, sports and teams were rival central any into the my  rstlife. three Along decades with of andmy peers,coaches Ithis spent in event. this countless event. Wehours believe on the it  iselds important and courts for at current Grand Blancand future High County School andathletes at McKinley to see these and 1st Vice PresidentBill Haleyinductees as role models and to emulate them in the classroom and on the athletic field.We are also, Bob Burek Lakeside baseball centers in the summer. I marveled at the great athletes and coaches of the era including 2nd Vice Presidentfor the first time in history, honoring the best male and female high school athletes in the greater Flint BillPresident Haley Lynn Chandnois,Individual Don recipients Coleman, include Dave Scott Hoskins, Aldred, Joe John Roberson, Biedenbach, Leroy Roy Bolden Hall, Kelly and Hebler so many Baudat others. and Coquese Bill Basiliusarea. Finally,Washington you will who see areathletes being honoredand cheerleaders for extraordinary from personalFlint Northern achievements. assisting Their us resumes in conduct will impress of the you. 2nd Vice President ceremony. We hope in the future to involve even more student athletes in the evening’s activities. Phil Pierson Treasurer Many yearsThe later, 2009 it isSpecial now myService pleasure Award to is welcome being presented you to to the Ed thirtiethPhelps, longtime Greater FlintFlint sportscaster. Area Sports Hall of Fame 1st Vice President Bill Basilius Bob RootWith2009 you,induction I marvel ceremony. at the Thisquality year’s and class achievements of individuals of the and inductees. teams rival In any this, in our the 31st rst threeinduction decades ceremony, of the bar of excellence continues at a high level. The class of 2010 is an exceptional one. Individual BillTreasurer HaleyExecutive Secretarythis event. The teams being honored follow in the rich tradition of others selected in the past thirty years. This year we inductees includehonor the Nick 1952 Pappadakis, and 1953 Dye Keith High SchoolYoung, football Scott teamsParker, for Margaritatheir prowess Calvo, on the John gridiron Fisher and theand 1984 Eric and 2nd Vice President ~ Bob RootJim RutherfordTurner.Individual What recipients1985 incredibly Flint Northwesterninclude talented Scott basketball athletesAldred, John theyteams Biedenbach,were! for their Their outstanding Royresumes Hall, record are Kelly onsimply the Hebler state outstanding. stage.Baudat The and non-scholastic Coquese Recording Secretary ExecutiveBill Basilius Secretary Washingtonteams who beingare being inducted honored tonight for are extraordinary the 1967 Chevrolet personal Local achievements. 659 and the 1968 Their UAW-Region resumes will 1-C impress baseball you.teams The Specialwhich Services consisted award of essentially is being presentedthe same core to ofJulie players. Serges, a longtime friend and supporter of DeanTreasurer Yeotis Genesee County sports. Duncan BeagleThe 2009 Special Service Award is being presented to Ed Phelps, longtime Flint sportscaster. Recording Secretary The Board of Directors wishes to express its appreciation to the Flint Journal for its continued support of this Bob Root Craig Coney Teams to beevent. honored Not only rival are any the Hallin the of pastFame for plaques their donated excellence by the and Journal accomplishments but its sports department not only continues in the area to Executive SecretaryRoger FoutchbutThe on teams state beingrecognize and nationalhonored the inductees followlevels andasin thewell. publicize rich This tradition the year ceremony. we of othershonor In this selectedtwo category scholastic in also,the past Benteams thirtyRoof and and years. one A-Frame non-scholasticThis yearAwards we Duncan BeagleTom Healeyteam.honor Thethe 1952 1980should and Powers be 1953cited CatholicforDye their High assistance baseball School in footballteam the production culminated teams onfor the their plaques. prowessoutstanding on the season gridiron with and a statethe 1984 and Jim Rutherford championship. The 1976-77-78 Beecher track teams won the Class B state championship all three years. Craig Coney Len Jasinski1985 Flint Northwestern basketball teams for their outstanding record on the state stage. The non-scholastic Recording Secretary Theteams 1990-91-92 beingFinally, inducted Sam a big tonight Ragnone, “thank areyou” theAttorney, goes 1967 to Genesys Chevrolet basketball Conference Local teams 659 and won and Banquet the the National 1968 Center UAW-Region and AAU the Genesyschampionships. 1-C Athletic baseball Club. teams Roger FoutchJames Massar which consistedNot only of essentiallydo they do a the wonderful same core job ofof hosting players. this event, they provide a permanent “home” for the plaques of Tom Healey.Jim VukovichOn behalf ofthe our honorees. Board of Directors, I want to thank the Flint Journal for their continued support of the Duncan Beagle induction ceremony. In this difficult economic time, they have continued their financial commitment. Len JasinskiGerald MooreThe Board of Directors wishes to express its appreciation to the Flint Journal for its continued support of this Craig ConeyCathy SnyderThe JournalOn purchases behalf of the Hall Board of Fameof Directors plaques, and thebut Selection of equal Committee, importance I wish to the you success a great evening. of this Revelevent, in it this James Massar recognizesevent. Not onlyin print are thethe Hallresumes of~ Fame of the plaques inductees donated and by publicizes the Journal the but ceremony its sports. We department would also continues be remiss to in Roger FoutchBill Troeskenrecognize themarvelous inductees event..a and publicizeshowcase forthe not ceremony. only our athletesIn this categorybut for the also, greater Ben Flint Roof Community and A-Frame as well. Awards Gerald Moore not thanking Ben Roof and A-Frame Awards for assistance in the final production of the plaques. Tom Healey Bill Troskoshould be cited for their assistance in the production on the plaques. Cathy Snyder Len Jasinski Dean YeotisFinally, we have found a permanent “home” at the Genesys Conference and Banquet Center for housing Bill Troesken the plaques,Bob so Burek,not only President does Genesys host the induction ceremony, they ensure that residents and James Massar Finally, a big “thank you” goes to Genesys Conference and Banquet Center and the Genesys Athletic Club. Bill TroskoSelection CommitteevisitorsNot only to do the they area do can a wonderful see our superb job of hosting“Hall of this Fame”. event, they provide a permanent “home” for the plaques of Jim Vukovich Jim VukovichTim Bograkos - Chairmanthe honorees. Gerald Moore The Board of Directors and SelectionTHE GREATER Committee FLINT are delightedAREA SPORTS that you HALLare with OF us FAME tonight. Have a great Jim Bracyevening. Sit back as I do and marvel as you hear the accomplishments of the athletes and teams. This On behalf of the Board of Directors and30th the Selection ANNUAL Committee, INDUCTION I wish BANQUET you a great evening. Revel in this Cathy SnyderJake Brisendineis a season for celebrating, so help us celebrate in this induction ceremony a special group of men and SelectionBill Troesken CommitteeLynn Chandnoiswomen,marvelous our event..a 2010 inductees.showcase forHappy not only holidays! our athletes but for the greater Flint Community as well. Saturday, December 5, 2009 - Genesys Athletic & Banquet Center Bill Trosko Ray Collard Tim Bograkos - Chairman Grand Blanc, Michigan DeanJim Bracy YeotisJudy Hamilton Dean Howe Jake Brisendine Bob Burek, Burek, President President Sue Reber SelectionLynn Chandnois Committee Clifton Turner Tim BograkosRay Collard - Chairman THE GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME THE GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME JudyJim Hamilton Bracy 31st ANNUAL INDUCTION BANQUET 30th ANNUAL INDUCTION BANQUET JakeDean Brisendine Howe GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME- 2009 - PAGE 1 LynnClifton Chandnois Turner Saturday, December 5, 2009 - Genesys Athletic & Banquet Center Ray Collard Grand Blanc, Michigan Judy Hamilton Dean Howe Sue Reber GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 1 Clifton Turner

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME- 2009 - PAGE 1 Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame

Nomination form for individuals can be found on page 8981

GREATERGREATER FLINTFLINT AREAAREA SPORTSSPORTS HALLHALL OFOF FAMEFAME- - 20092010 -- PAGEPAGE 22 TONIGHT’S PROGRAM

SOCIAL HOUR AND CASH BAR 5:30 to 6:30 Welcome, Introduction of Guests and Officers.....Bob Burek, President

Master of Ceremonies: Bill Troesken, Member Board of Directors

Invocation: Rev. Dale Swihart - Pastor of Fenton First Presbyterian Church National Anthem & America the Beautiful: Swartz Creek High School Madrigals Jared Lueck - Director of Choirs

ENJOY YOUR DINNER

Presentation of the Class of 2010...... Bill Troesken

THE 2010 INDUCTEES

John Fisher Scott Parker Margarita Calvo Keith Young Nick Pappadakis - Tony Pappadakis Eric Turner Julius Serges - Special Service Award - Drake Serges Sam Ragnone, Atty., 1990-91-92 AAU Basketball Teams Powers Catholic H.S. 1980 Baseball Team - Bill Haley Beecher H.S. 1976-77-78 Boys Track teams - Marty Crane

Join us for Autographs and Afterglow by the Plaques

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 3 FLINT NORTHERN HIGH SCHOOL Congratulates

John Fisher & Keith Young

On Their Induction Into The 2010 Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame

And All Past Northern Viking Inductees

Janice Davis Jamie Foster Principal Athletic Director

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 4 John Fisher - Wrestling Great By Brendan Savage The 1980s were arguably the greatest years in the storied history of Flint-area basketball. Central and Northwestern teamed to win five straight Class A boys titles from 1981-85, the girls from Northern and Northwestern won four of five Class A crowns from 1980-84 and the area finished with a combined 15 championships. While many of his friends and classmates rose to fame on the basketball court, Northern High’s John Fisher took a different route: He dominated his opponents on the wrestling mat in a way that perhaps no other Flint athlete in history has done. Fisher won a Class A state championship in 1984, was a four-time City champion and won three Saginaw Valley Conference titles before moving on to the University of Michigan, where he was a four-time All-American. Throw in two alternate roles on the U.S. Olympic team in 1992 and ‘96 to go with a World Cup championship in ‘97 and it’s why Fisher is among seven individuals and three teams being inducted into to the Class A state championship at 126 pounds. the Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame this year. • Finished his brilliant college as the University “It’s a big honor, especially growing up in Flint of Michigan’s all-time leader in victories with a and being recognized with such great athletes and 184-21 record. individuals,” said Fisher, 44. “I was just looking through • And earned All-American status four times at UM the 2008 (Hall of Fame program) and the list of people via one third-place finish and three fourths in the who are in there is amazing. NCAA Championships. “(Wrestling has) done a lot for me. You have to He was so good in college that former Wolverines be a tough individual to wrestle. It prepares you for coach Dale Bahr compared Fisher to one of the anything. A person who wrestles can do anything. You greatest athletes in the school’s famed history. have to be disciplined. There are going to be times “He’s as good at what he does as Anthony Carter when you should win or might be cheated out of a was in football,” Bahr said back in 1989. “There are match and you have to get back up, come back and few kids who come into a sport and leave an imprint try to learn from your mistakes.” or take it to another level. John’s the type of kid, who Fisher, who teaches physical education at two Ann during his five years here, has taken us to among the Arbor elementary schools, credits his mother Nancy top five in the country. and late father Troy for instilling in him the type of work “His wrestling style, his approach has elevated ethic and character it takes to be so successful at both everybody’s expectations. That’s what those franchise a grueling sport like wrestling and life in general. kids do.” “They always set a good example,” he said. “A lot Fisher says a big part of who he was on the of times people talk stuff but seeing the way they were wrestling mat is a reflection of longtime Northern as people, they were good role models for me. It’s coach Francis Bentley, a member of the GFASHOF not just what they said but their actions. Their actions who was Fisher’s next-door neighbor when he was helped me to be successful. growing up on Stockdale Street in Flint. “My mother means everything to me. She’s fighting “I always wanted to make Mr. Bentley proud of me,” breast cancer. When she I found out I was nominated, Fisher said. “A lot of guys wrestled hard for Mr. Bentley she was so excited. This means more to her than me. because they wanted to make him proud and never let She’s so proud.” him down. Fisher’s accomplishments are astounding. “My son, who competes in sports, hasn’t gotten into In addition to the aforementioned achievements, wrestling yet. But I’d love him to have coaches who he also: are like Mr. Bentley.” • Had a 54-0 record as a high school senior en route

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 5 Swartz Creek HIGH SCHOOL Congratulates

Scott Parker On Your Induction Into the 2010 Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame

JEFF pratt swartz creek Superintendent BOARD OF EDUCATION sandy macut sue calvo Principal Athletic Director

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 6 SCOTT PARKER - Motorcycle Marvel By Adam Biggers 1960s, Bart Markel was key in the Bryan Smith remembers going to formation of the “Michigan Mafia.” flat track motorcycle races when he The group wasn’t an official team, was a child. the name was given by other riders And he remembers seeing Scott to Flint racers. The moniker sticks Parker ride. with Flint riders today. During a four- While many kids Smith’s age decade stretch --- the 60s-90s --- wanted to “be like Mike (Michael there was a good chance a “Michigan Jordan),” or “know” like Bo (Jackson), Mafia” member was in the winner’s the now-27-year-old wanted to glide circle at AMA events. around tracks like Parker. “Everywhere we went, we kind of Now the eighth-ranked American ruled,” said Jay Springsteen, who was Motorcycle Association flat track inducted to the GFASHOF in 2006. rider, Smith said Parker supplied “It was one of us from Michigan that more than adequate inspiration. won the race. California to Florida, “Basically, he’s the reason why there was always a Michigan guy I’m where I’m at to sum it all up,” in there. Everyone wanted to know Smith said of his idol. “You know why, I said ‘It was the hard water we how it is when you’re a kid, you got had.’ “ your heroes. He was the best in the That’s not a knock on Flint city country, in the world really. I wanted and sign autographs until the last kid water, it’s a reference to ice racing. to be a flat track motorcycle racer got one.” The “hard water” bred champions because of him.” Having his idol stick around to sign like Randy Goss, Garth Brow, Ted Parker will be inducted to his fifth memorabilia and offer advice stuck Booty and Corky Keener --- all riders Hall of Fame, the Greater Flint Area with Smith. And even today, Parker, Smith, Springsteen and Parker said Sports Hall of Fame Dec. 4 at the who is considered one of the AMA’s were intrical to the sport’s history. Genesys Banquet Center in Grand greatest, maintains a common touch Springsteen couldn’t help but laugh Blanc. The flat track legend is a - and a 20-year bond with the kid that when he thought of a young Parker. member of the Motorsports Hall of wanted to “Be like Scott.” Parker looked up to Springsteen, the Fame and the AMA’s, which are two Upon entry to PD’s, you will notice same way Smith emulated Parker. of the sport’s most prestigious. a large glass case, topped with a Springsteen’s teachings were so But being honored in his glass table, that houses Parker’s good, they put Parker in posiition hometown puts the finishing touch XR 750 Harley-Davidson. Parker for a storied career which included a on an illustrious ride. claimed a record nine AMA titles, and record 94 Grand National victories. “It’s really neat to finally get his unprecedented fifth consecutive “He came and took my job away,” inducted locally,” Parker said. “I think came on the machine in 1998. Springsteen said with a grin. it’s really cool.” While some view the bike as After a 22-year career, Parker’s Parker has always remained simply something interesting to look memories aren’t forgotten by friends humble, and that’s an admirable at, or a conversation piece, Smith or family. His mother, Barbara, and quality. Smith was one of nearly sees it differently - it’s part of his his father, David, remember their a dozen who gathered to share sport’s legacy. And it’s no replica, son at age 6 riding in their backyard. memories about Parker’s career. if it were properly oiled and fueled, Barbara didn’t want Scott to race, A fan drove from Toledo just to see Smith said it’s “Ready to ride.” but she labored to construct her Parker’s PD’s Pub - Parker’s life “I just think of the races he won son’s first set of protective “leathers.” after racing - just because he “heard when I look at it,” Smith said. “It’s Both proud parents, their son’s Parker owned it.” no display. It’s the real deal. That’s wildly successful career came as a “I went to a lot of races and met what’s cool to me. Most of the pleasant surprise. a lot of racers,” Smith said. “From people walk through these doors “I couldn’t be more proud of him,” the time I was young, he always took and see it as a display. It’s a piece Barbara said. “I’m his biggest fan. the time to help me. He was friendly of history, not just for him, but for the We’re very proud of him, and he’s to my family and I. He’s a people- whole sport.” very good to us. He never forgets his person, that’s what attracted me to The Flint area spawned several mom and dad.” him as a kid. He would stay there flat track racing icons. In the late

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 7 Margarita Calvo Congratulations for being inducted into the 2010 Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame

Your influence has touched the lives of many as a teacher and especially a coach. All of your accomplishments were earned through hard work and a commitment to excellence. Thank you for being a wonderful role model, mother and wife. We are grateful for all the unforgettable monments. Love Your Family, Sixto, Sue, George, Cristina and Ana

Flint Central High School Congratulates

Margarita Calvo Nick Pappadakis Eric Turner On Their Induction Into The 2010 Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 8 Margarita Calvo - Coaching legend By Greg Tunnicliff High School Softball Coaches Hall of Margarita Calvo didn’t have a Fame in 2007. typical childhood. “She’s an incredible lady,” said Hanging out with professional Nellie Guajardo, who played for baseball players would be a dream Calvo at Central from 1983-85 and come true for most youths, but it was is currently a varsity assistant coach a regular part of life for Calvo in her at Swartz Creek. “You get coaches native Havana, Cuba. here or there, but you don’t get one Calvo’s father, Alfredo Mendez, with the combination she had. She was the team doctor for the Havana was so competitive and she loved Sugar Kings, a Triple-A affiliate of the the sport. She had a way of making Cincinnati Reds, and Cienfuegos, a you understand how to get to the winter league team in Havana. next level.” She remembers seeing future Building Central’s program into a Baltimore Orioles hall-of-fame third city power wasn’t easy, but she was baseman Brooks Robinson and a able to do it, for the most part, by “skinny kid” named Don Zimmer, who turning athletes into softball players. won 906 Major League games as More times than not, Calvo would a manager. recruit girls out of the school’s “We were at the ballpark every hallways and onto her varsity team. day,” Calvo said. “I grew up with these and her husband, Sixto, graduated in Gradually, her numbers increased people coming to my house and I was 1968 and moved to Flint. to the point where she was able always in the yard playing ball.” Sixto was an industrial engineer to start a junior varsity team in the Calvo eventually took her passion and got a job with Chevrolet National early 1980s. for baseball from Havana to Flint, Parts, which is now known as GM Calvo kept a close eye on both where she started Central’s softball Parts Division, while Margarita started squads, making sure the same program in 1975. teaching at Central. strategies and techniques that were She coached the Indians during Interested in getting into coaching, being used on varsity were also being their first 30 seasons, winning a Calvo approached then Central taught on JV. whopping 466 games before retiring athletic director, Tim Bograkos Sr. She taught Spanish, French and in 2004. about starting up a softball team. social studies at Central until 1981, The 68-year-old is being inducted Her wish came to fruition in the when she became the school’s into the Greater Flint Area Sports spring of 1975 when the Indians bilingual resource facilitator, a position Hall of Fame Dec. 4 at Genesys fielded their first squad. she retired from in 2000. Conference and Banquet Center. “The best hire we ever had,” “It’s very difficult in Flint to get “I was flabbergasted,” Calvo said Bograkos said of Calvo. “You couldn’t athletes,” Calvo said. “That’s my farm of her induction. “There are so many find a more loyal, beautiful lady. club (JV team) and I have to teach legends that did a whole lot more She was a wonderful addition to our these kids the same way as my varsity than me.” program at Central.” or they will go elsewhere. To work at Calvo left Havana for Miami on Over the course of the next 30 Central was a dream come true.” Oct. 28, 1960 at the tender age of 18. years, her Central teams were nearly Calvo was highly respected by her Initially, she thought she would only unbeatable in the city, posting an eye- players, several of which came back be in the United States for a short popping 155-22 (.876) city record. after they graduated, some to pick time before returning to Havana. The Tribe claimed 26 city her brain about softball, others just to That was 50 years ago and she championships during that period, say, “Hi.” is still in the USA, currently residing including a string of 21 in a row. The Her student-athletes affectionately in Miami. She became a U.S. citizen streak produced 104 straight City referred to her as “Mama Calvo.” in 1968, taking her citizenship oath Series victories from 1984-2002. “She was a player’s coach,” in Flint. Central also captured a Saginaw Bograkos said. “They enjoyed her so “My parents told me, ‘No, it’s going Valley Conference crown in 1979 much. It was a wonderful experience to be a short stay,’2009” Calvo said. and three Class A district titles. Calvo being the athletic director with “Now, look at all these years.” was named District Coach of the Year Margarita as our head coach. We got Calvo’s fate carried her to the in 2000. the best, without a doubt, and her University of Oklahoma, where she She was inducted into the Michigan record proves that.”

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 9 Family, Friends, and Teammates from Flint Northern High School and The University of Tennessee Congratulate

Keith Young on his Induction to the Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame • Flint Northern High School--All-State 3 consecutive years, 4 time state champion (twice in track and twice in cross country), High School All American in 1975 • University of Tennessee--All-American 4 consecutive years Athletically, Personally, and Professionally a CHAMPION

FLINT NORTHERN HIGH SCHOOL Congratulates

John Fisher Keith Young On Their Induction Into The 2010 Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 10 Keith Young - Humble Champion By Bill Khan If Keith Young tried to play basketball for most other high schools, he may have never discovered his true calling as an athlete. Young attended Flint Northern back in the 1970s, a time when the Vikings had one of the best basketball programs in the state. It wasn’t easy to make that squad, especially for a kid like Young who played little organized basketball. When he was among the final cuts, he vowed to return his junior year and give it another shot. To that end, he went out for track and field to get in better shape, the plan being to run sprints for coach Norb Badar’s equally powerful program. That plan would also change, as Badar gradually moved up Young to longer distances. The rest, as they say … Young immediately took to distance running, taking first individually in the state Class A team race in his first season of cross country as a junior in 1973, then repeated in 1974 with the best time in both races when he led the Vikings to the team title. The only Flint-area boys to win two state cross country races were Flint I had no idea what I was doing, but for some reason, Southwestern’s Thomas Florida (1961, 1962) and working with those teammates and with his coaching, Powers Catholic’s Kurt Russell (1979, 1980). I was blessed enough to win it my first year.” “Basketball went out the back window and I stuck Young went on to run at Tennessee, where he with what I really loved and was successful at,” said achieved All-America status in the 1,500 meters and Young, who will be inducted into the Greater Flint Area was on a world-record middle distance relay team Sports Hall of Fame Dec. 4 at Genesys Conference in 1977. He did it despite suffering through injuries, and Banquet Center. aches and pains during most of his stay in Knoxville. Before even completing his acceptance speech, He never took up road racing after college, too Young expresses gratitude for the people who helped beat up to enjoy the Flint area’s numerous racing him become a state champion in high school and a opportunities. From 1973-1980, he estimates he ran collegiate runner at the University of Tennessee, from 25,000 miles. which he received a degree in education. “My legs just don’t respond to running, but I make He credited his teammates for setting an example sure I get out and exercise,” said Young, 53. “I walk for a new runner who had no idea what cross country twice every day, brisk walking, not just strolling. was all about. It’s amazing how doing a brisk walk still strains my “I was following them,” he said. “They’d say, ‘We’ll hamstring and calves, but I’m still exercising. I’m still go out and run eight miles today,’ and I said, ‘OK.’ out there, walking, not running. I miss it so much When we got into the workouts, I was just watching that sometimes when I’m walking, I’m pretending I’m them and fed off of them. I tell them to this day, ‘If competing. I really do miss it.” it wasn’t for your work ethic, your attitude and your Young became a social worker at Whaley Children’s determination to win, I know for a fact I would not Center upon graduation from Tennessee. He now have been as successful as I was.’ A lot of what I works as a departmental analyst for Michigan’s accomplished was because of them.” Department of Human Service in Lansing, commuting Of course, much of Young’s gratitude is directed to his job from Flint. toward Badar, himself a member of the Greater Flint “It’s very fulfilling,” Young said. “Some folks get up Area Sports Hall of Fame. every morning and dread getting up. I don’t have that “There’s no way possible it would’ve happened if it feeling. I’m not working directly with (children), but wasn’t for Norb Badar,” said Young, a two-time state I’m working with the staff working with them directly 880-yard champ in track. “I just can’t tell you enough to help make their job a lot easier, because I was about him. He was the catalyst. He was just brilliant. there before.”

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 11 In Loving Memory of Nick Pappadakis (Husband, Father and Grandfather)

For his induction into the 2010 Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame

With much pride and admiration Your family,

Nikki Pappadakis, George, Rita, Cierra and Madison Pappadakis, Tony, Kandis, Nicholas, and Zachary Pappadakis, Chuck, Paula and Alexis Thurber

In Memory of Nick Pappadakis (1933-2009) 2010 Honoree An outstanding athlete, solid citizen, great team-mate and lifelong friend who is sorely missed by his loving family and many friends.

Tom & Meg Yeotis

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 12 Nick Pappadakis - Sports ‘Dynamo’ By Mark Spezia Tom Yeotis, Nick Pappadakis’ best friend for more than five decades, admits he was not overly impressed with the future Central and Eastern Michigan basketball standout when they first met. Yeotis was 12 and Pappadakis nine when they got to know each other while attending the Greek Assumption Orthodox Church in Flint. “The first team we played on together was a Church League fastpitch softball team because even kids played fastpitch then,” said the 79-year-old Yeotis, a retired circuit court judge. “I suggested they put Nick at second base because he was never very big and I thought that was about as far as he could throw the ball.” Pappadakis soon proved otherwise and began a life-long trend of playing above his slight stature in several sports and eventually becoming one of the nation’s top free throw shooters while at EMU. Pappadakis, who died last year at age 75, is among this Bolden scored from 79 yards out with 2:45 left as Northern year’s Greater Flint Sports Hall of Fame inductees. He will be won 20-13. enshrined Dec. 4. Yeotis said colleges were interested in Pappadakis for both “Nick was a dynamo on the court or the field, a great football and basketball, but the court was his first love and competitor who always came to play no matter what,” Yeotis he signed with Flint Junior College. After two standout years said. “He grew to about 5-foot-9, 165 pounds, but could do there, Pappadakis went to EMU. He served as team captain a lot of sports very well whether it was basketball, football, and was among the nation’s top ten free throw shooters as a softball or baseball. He always showed good sportsmanship senior. During the summer, Pappadakis worked on his game and the best teammate and friend you could ever ask for. What playing with Yeotis in a league at Ballenger Park. a great, all-around guy.” “Nick was just a great ballhandler and knew how to get Yeotis and Pappadakis seemed destined to be close free for shots,” Yeotis said. “He was an outstanding free throw friends. Yeotis said their parents immigrated to the United shooter and a great defender too. He was not super fast, but States on the same boat and later lived in the same apartment quick and hard to defend.” building for a time. In 1958, two years after graduating from EMU, Pappadakis Other than softball, they also shared a passion for basketball joined with Yeotis on the Pfeiffers Beer team that won the and spent plenty of time as elementary and middle school Michigan Recreation Assocation state championship with students honing their skills at Flint’s Berston Fieldhouse. a 24-9 record. That team was inducted into the GFSHOF “That was just a mecca for basketball players in the area,” in 2001. Yeotis said. “We both really learned a lot there and Nick started Pappadakis and Yeotis played on various church and city to aquire some of his skills he showed later.” league basketball and softball teams for more than 40 years. Those skills became obvious when Pappadakis was in They also played in Greek basketball tournaments around the ninth grade as he led Zimmerman Middle School to a the country. City championship. “We probably played in more than 1,000 games together,” “Nick was that team’s leading scorer and just lit it up that Yeotis said. year,” Yeotis said. “He just had the ability to get his shot off They also worked together for 23 years when Pappadakis quickly and was very accurate.” served as circuit court administrator while Yeotis was a Pappadakis was an All-City basketball and football player at judge. Pappadakis also taught school and served on the Flint Central and earned All-State basketball recognition. Township Zoning Board. He was on the GFSHOF Board and “It seems crazy now, but Nick was a center and linebacker the Bruin Club Board at Mott Community College. Pappadakis at 165 pounds and a very good one,” Yeotis said. “I know was a softball and basketball official as well. one of the biggest thrills of his high school career playing in Pappadakis married wife Nikki in 1963. They had three the annual Central-Northern Thanksgiving games at Atwood children -- George, Paula and Tony. His sons were also college Stadium, especially the 1950 game.” athletes. Tony played basketball at Mott and Michigan Tech That year, 20,600 watched as future NFL player Leroy while George played baseball at Mott.

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 13 Eric Turner

Eric, Congratulations on your induction into the 2010 Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame.

We are extremely proud of you and all that you have accomplished.

Love, Mom, Dad, Renee, Lee, Lee II, Alexandra, Jason, Natalie, Payton, Jason II, Jerald, Jon and Breanna

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 14 ERIC TURNER - One of Flints Greats By Brendan Savage concentrate on basketball after being Eric Turner is widely regarded named All-State as a junior. as the best high school basketball “We won the City championship player in Flint-area history. in football and I was a pretty decent The maestro for Central’s baseball player,” Turner said. “I really unbeaten season in 1981, he was didn’t care for football but my father a McDonald’s All-American and felt strongly about extracurricular finished second behind future college activities and being part of a team as rival Sam Vincent in the inaugural Mr. opposed to having a lot of idle time. Basketball voting. So I went ahead and played. Turner went on to play three “A couple of days before (football) seasons at the University of Michigan season started, we were in the back before embarking on a professional yard throwing the ball around and I career that took him all over couldn’t get excited about football. I the world. was throwing the football around and But to label Turner simply as a thinking about shooting basketballs. basketball player would be a grave Football isn’t a sport you can go out disservice to one of the best all- halfway and play.” around athletes the city of Flint has So he abruptly quit football, a competition held at halftime of Super ever produced. He was also an move that disappointed Central Bowl VI in New Orleans. The next outstanding football and baseball football fans but paid huge dividends year, he won it all at halftime of the player before giving up both sports to that winter. Pro Bowl in Dallas. concentrate on his real love. The Indians went 28-0 and won He was 9 years old. Add it all up and Turner is a no- the first of three straight Class A state Turner obviously didn’t have a brainer for induction into the Greater titles --- a feat unprecedented at the typical childhood and admitted it was Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame. time --- as Turner earned All-America sometimes tough constantly being in Surprisingly, Turner’s fondest status by averaging 20.9 points and the spotlight while growing up. But it sports memory isn’t of that magical 8.9 assists a game. He set a school also had tremendous benefits once 1980-81 Class A state championship record with 25 assists in one game. he reached high school. season for Central, which some Most opponents that season never “At the time, I probably didn’t observers consider to be the best had a chance. understand how big a deal it was,” team Flint has ever produced. And “We never took anything Turner said. “It goes back to having it’s not his three-year stint in Ann for granted,” Turner said. “We a solid family foundation … a support Arbor or pro career. approached every game that way no system to stay grounded and not get Instead, you have go all the way matter who it was. We were pretty caught up in the hoopla. For the most back to the early-1970s before Turner much entertainers. Everybody was part, it was a very positive experience was a household name on the Flint- coming to see us. It was hard to I wouldn’t trade for anything. area sports scene. believe we got that kind of attention. “The Punt, Pass and Kick brought “My fondest memories begin with Everybody knew who were were. me a lot of attention and notoriety. the Punt, Pass and Kick and the “For the most part we handled it By the time I got to high school, we process of becoming a champion,” well. It was very exciting.” were selling out 3,000- and 4,000- said Turner, who will be inducted into At Michigan, Turner was a three- seat gyms. I had been on TV in front the GFASHOF Dec. 4. “Just how it all year starter and captain of the 1984 of millions in the Punt, Pass and Kick started. Not knowing how to kick and NIT Championship team before so that prepared me for those times. punt and getting better by practicing turning pro after his junior season. (People) were expecting to see every day. He was selected by the Detroit something exciting they could talk “My dad (Clif) and I spending Pistons in the second round of the about the next day.” all that time at the football field at 1984 draft --- when Michael Jordan “That made it easy to perform.” Central. At dusk, you could barely went third overall --- but was never And did he ever perform. see the ball. Then the rewards of able to crack an NBA lineup and opted Turner was Central’s starting being a national champion. Those to play in Europe and the Continental quarterback in football and a pitcher were some of my fondest memories.” Basketball Association. in baseball before giving up both In 1972, Turner finished second sports prior to his senior year to in the National Punt, Pass and Kick continued on page 71

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 15 In Loving Memory of our Dad

Julius Serges On his induction into the 2010 greater flint area sports hall of fame • Special Service Award •

He was a great and loving Dad who treated everyone with respect and always encouraged us to do our best. He taught us by example and enriched our lives by his presence. With Much Love and Pride Drake, Wendy, Rocky, Cheri, Cindy & Family

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 16 JULIUS SerGES - Special Service Award By Brendan Savage The late Julie Serges wasn’t lucky enough to have been blessed with an imposing physical stature. Yet that didn’t stop him from having a major impact on the Flint-area sports scene. “I was never an athlete,” the 5-foot-9 Serges admitted in a 1991 Flint Journal story. “I was too small. But I love sports and athletes so I turned to being a sponsor and coach.” And he was so successful in both roles that Serges has earned a spot in the Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame as this year’s recipient of the Special Services Award. Serges already has a spot in the Hall of Fame thanks to the 1972 Julie’s Pawn Shop City AA Basketball League team he that sponsored and coached to the National Amateur Basketball Association championship. Now, he’s one of those rare individuals who has made earned induction twice. “I don’t think he ever thought about (making) it individually,” said son Drake Serges, who played on that ‘72 title team. “He thought his team would (earn induction) when we won that national championship. But I don’t think he ever thought about himself going in so this would be a surprise. “It’s a thrill. The whole family is really proud of him. We think he should be in there.” attendance was awful in the 4,021-seat facility and the team Serges was involved in sponsorship at virtually every level, folded in early December. including men’s City A and AA basketball; men’s and women’s Serges was also heavily involved in bowling. fastpitch softball; professional bowling; and the Flint Pros of the His teams won city championships and in 1973 put up Continental Basketball Association. the money to fund the Central States Women’s Classic, a His involvement began when he heard about a City AA professional tournament consisting of weekly events in the Basketball team that had some talented players but needed Flint area. financial help to take the floor. Serges left the Flint area in 1974 after undergoing double- “They were the No Names,” Drake Serges said. “They bypass heart surgery and being advised by doctors to escape called dad, he went to look at the team one time and said ‘I Michigan’s cold winters. He relocated to Fort Lauderdale, want that team.’” Fla., but it wasn’t long before he got restless and was back Serges best year was unquestionably 1972, when his in business. teams won two national titles. In addition to the NABA crown While his family continued to run the empire in Michigan, Julie’s Pawn Shop won in Springfield, Mass. --- the home of Serges opened National Pawn and Jewelry, a 23,000-square basketball --- his men’s fastpitch team also won a Class A foot establishment in Fort Lauderdale that he claimed was the national championship in Port Huron that year. largest pawn shop in the world. His inventory featured a 1966 After winning the national crowns, Serges took things to Rolls Royce, 15 Rolex watches and a 1983 Super Bowl ring. another level when he brought the Continental Basketball Serges advertised the business on the outfield wall at the Association to Flint. He not only sponsored the Flint Pros but New York Yankees spring training home in Fort Lauderdale doubled as the team’s head coach and general manager. and also held an ownership stake in Pompano Harness Playing their home games at Hamady High, the Pros won Race Track. their first five games and were averaging 1,451 fans a night. An avid collector of sports memorabilia, his pieces included They were led by local legend Justus Thigpen, a member of the boxing gloves signed by Muhammad Ali, who wore them in GFASHOF fame who finished second in the CBA scoring race a 1986 fight vs. Mike Tyson; original paintings of Sugar Ray that season at more than 40 points per game. Leonard and Alexis Arguello; and pictures of Serges alongside But after hot start, the Pros lost four of their next five games the likes of former NFL quarterback Ken Stabler, actor Sylvester and attendance began to plummet. Thigpen signed with the Stallone and the late Yankee owner George Steinbrenner. Detroit Pistons before the end of the season and without him, True to form, sports was a big part of Serges’ life until the the Pros finished with a 10-10 record. moment he drew his last breath. When he died of a heart Serges brought the Pros back the next season --- he was attack at age 68 in August of 1992, Serges was at his home in no long coaching after suffering his first heart attack --- and this Fort Lauderdale. time the team played its home games at IMA Sports Arena. But He was watching the Olympics on TV.

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 17 Congratulations To All Inductees Past & Present into The 2010 Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame Flint Sports Old Timers Association 31st Anniversary Celebration

Next Meeting: Tues, May 10, 2011 Brookwood Golf Course Admission $5.00 ~ Time - 6:00 P.m. Includes Drinks & Hors D’oeuvres

Congratulations! All 2010 Inductees Into The Greater Flint Area Sports Hall Of Fame Particularly U of M Graduates

John Fisher Eric Turner

The University of Michigan Club of Greater Flint

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 18 1990-91-92 Sam Ragnone, attorney, AAU Basketball Teams By Brendan Savage Sam Ragnone Attorney was a dominant recreational league basketball team on virtually every level from the moment the team was formed. But the Attorneymen, as late Flint Journal sports writer Vince Sikora dubbed them, took it to another level once they added former collegiate and professional stars to the mix in the late 1980s. That’s when they became national champions for three years running. When former NBA players such as Terry Duerod, Greg Kelser and Phil Hubbard as well as college star Eric Turner joined longtime Ragnone stars Joel Ragland, Ernest Williams and Spider Edwards, the Attorneymen were unstoppable. They won three straight national AAU tournaments from 1990-92, a feat that will earn them induction into the Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame Dec. 4 at Genesys Banquet Center. “It’s such a tremendous honor,” said sponsor Sam Ragnone, who doubled as the team’s coach. “I’m really overwhelmed by it. We just had such a great time together, working hard toward achieving a goal.” “Being with those guys was a fantastic thing. To share it with so many different guys and their kids, it was a great time. What really made it special was we were representing Flint. I was always so proud of our city and the people in our community.” “We traveled a lot and representing Flint was very good.” Ragnone played in the national tournament three times before winning it. The Attorneymen reached the semifinals in 1988 and lost in the finals the following year to David Robinson’s Armed Forces team. “You’ve got Phil Hubbard playing off the bench. Those They finally reached the mountaintop in 1990 with a 97- were the things everybody had to understand.” 92 victory over the Lafayette Hustlers from Indiana. Ragnone’s sponsorship started when he was a player Kelser, who helped Michigan State win the 1979 NCAA and Ragland approached him about funding a new team. Championship before playing six NBA seasons, was named Ragnone agreed although that was something attorneys the Most Valuable Player after bagging 23 points and 17 didn’t do back then. rebounds in the title game. “Sam was a trailblazer back then,” said Circuit Court The following year, Ragnone became the first repeat Judge Duncan Beagle, a member of the GFASHOF Board champion since the Armed Forces teams of 1968-72 by of Directors. “He was maybe the first attorney who did once again beating Lafayette, this time by a 110-100 margin. advertising of that type. Duerod made six 3-pointers en route to 29 points and “He deserves a lot of credit for putting those was named the MVP while making the all-tournament team teams together.” along with Ragland and Kelser. Edwards was named the And Ragnone treated his players in a first class manner outstanding defensive player. according to Turner, a high school All-American for Central Duerod was the MVP again in 1992, when Ragnone in 1981 who played three years at Michigan and is being knocked off the USA Verich Reps of Ohio 102-93 in the inducted into the GFASHOF this year as an individual. championship game. Duerod had 29 points, Hubbard added Opponents “didn’t care for us,” Turner said. “We weren’t 17 and Kelser supplied 12. going there to make friends anyway. For us to win three in “They were always dedicated to playing together,” a row, it was hard to believe. David Robinson was in AAU Ragnone said. “That was the biggest thing: 12 guys on the team and all were superstars. Some played in the NBA. continued on page 71

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 19 Congratulations 1980 State Championship Baseball Team!

Keeping the Tradition Alive!

Powers Catholic was very proud of you in 1980 for winning the State Championship. Powers Catholic will always be proud of you for the leaders you are for our school and our world. Thank you And Congratulations!

WE BELIEVE! GOD † FAMILY † ACADEMICS † ATHLETICS

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 20 1980 Powers Catholic H.S. Baseball Team

Standing L-R: Coach - Bill Haley, Joe Stacey, Don Haley, Steve Tomszak, Terry Ward, John De Pillo, Tony Porritt, Jim Morrissey, Ken Bundy, Mike Morgan, John Jasinski, Coach - Leon Stacey, John Hensel, Coach - Tom Dutkowski, Donna Wagner - Score Keeper. Kneeling L-R: Joe Tomaszewski, Bob Stacey, Tim Tomaszewski, Rick Shaker, Bob Hatfield, Tom Wagner, Mike Mattar, Marty Mora, Lisa Shaker - Score Keeper. Not Pictured: Bill Stamm. By Brendan Savage It began in grade school, when many of the Chargers In hindsight, maybe it shouldn’t be much of a surprise played together in the area’s various Catholic schools that Powers Catholic’s 1980 baseball team won the and continued when they were underclassmen Class B state championship. at Powers. Not when you consider the group of individuals who “It was a very, very special group of guys,” Jasinski made up the last Flint-area team to bring home a state said. “I don’t really even think about what position any of baseball title. Many have went on to do some pretty us have (today). It’s about the upbringing we had by our impressive things as adults. parents, what we had from our teachers and certainly The team was coached by Bill Haley, who is now the our school support system. What we received from our superintendent of the Carman-Ainsworth school district. coaches about baseball and being men. Its top slugger was junior Jim Morrissey, who went “If you look at any of us, I don’t think that titles are on to play nine seasons in the National Football League important. It’s how we’ve grown as men and family and won a Super Bowl with the Chicago Bears. men. That’s really the proof in the pudding. I give huge All-State shortstop Rick Shaker is a chiropractor praise to coach Haley, coach (Tom) DutkowskI and in Tampa, Fla. And his double-play partner, second coach (Leon) Stacey. All those coaches who taught us baseman John Jasinski, is the president of Northwest throughout the years. Missouri State University. “Our support system was unbelievable.” And that’s only a small sampling of the 1980 team. The Chargers got off to a 14-3 start and won a Not bad, eh? Detroit-area tournament early in the season but there “It was just a lot of fun and an exercise in understanding was really no indication they would end up winning a that good kids, good people, can do great things,” said state championship. Especially when they got into the Haley, whose most successful team will be inducted into meat of the Big Nine Conference schedule. the Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame Dec. 4 at The Chargers dropped eight of 10 games at Genesys Banquet Center. midseason and all of a sudden found themselves with a “We stay in touch pretty well with all those guys and 16-11 mark — respectable but not earth-shattering. I think they’ve all done very well for themselves in their “The Big Nine was really good,” said Dutkowski, an communities, with their families and professionally. It assistant back then and the Chargers head coach today. speaks very well for them.” “Flushing was 17-1, Grand Blanc was 16-2. They had Jasinski said the seed for the championship team Steve Smith and those guys. We finished seventh in the was planted long before the 1980 season. continued on page 71

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 21 Congratulations beecher high school 1976-1977-1978 Boys Track teams Way to Go Bucks! 1976

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Beecher Community school district is proud of your accomplishments

Rodney Pruewitt Courtney Hawkins Dr. Josha Talison Principal Athletic Director Superintendant

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 22 1976-77-78 Flint BEECHER H.S. Boys TRACK Teams By Brendan Savage They didn’t know it at the time, but Beecher’s 1975 mile relay team of Greg Knox, Mike Mosby, Ron Simpson and Anthony Akins was responsible for starting perhaps the greatest dynasty in the storied history of Flint-area high school sports. That quartet won an individual state championship and inspired those who followed that great things were possible when everyone put the team first, a philosophy that led to 10 Class B state track and field championships Front L-R: Tony Hubbard, Roger Fleming, Ricky Franklin, in a span of 18 years. Ken Miller, Anthony Akins, Ricky Curtis, Larry Wiley, Craign The run started with three straight state titles from Coulter. SECOND ROW: Donald Cochran, Jessie Hogan, Frank 1976-78 and those teams are being recognized for their Hogan, Michael Walker, Jerome Curry, James Carr/Ross, Vincent brilliance by being inducted into the Greater Flint Area Lewis, Monroe Murphy, Michael Robinson. THIRD ROW: Hubert Sports Hall of Fame Dec. 4 at Genesys Banquet Center. Massey, Robert O’Dell, Thad Shepard, Michael Hornsby, Ken “The first relay team (in ‘75) kind of really started Harrison, Damion Watkins. BACK ROW: Coach Martin Crane, them thinking, ‘We can do well in the state meet, not Gilbert Lee, Henry Young, Ricky Townsend, Carol Wright, Darryl just as individuals but as a team,’ ” said Marty Crane, a Forbes. Not Pictured: Ruben Ramirez, Bernard Carpenter. GFASHOF member himself who coached all 10 of those championship teams. “It kind of really brought the team concept together for that next year. It became more of a team thing. We had always had decent individuals but never got the whole thing to where it looked like we could score a lot of points at the state meet. “As far as state championships, that started the ball rolling. It changed our (mindset) from being individuals in the state meet to thinking about team championships.” Front L-R: Roger Fleming, Michael Walker, James Carr/Ross, Akins returned in 1976 and visited the winner’s circle Kenneth Miller, Henry Young, Hubert Massey, Kenneth Banks. three times, twice as an individual and once with his SECOND ROW: Za Mabry, Lirobea Walker, Jerome Hogan, teammates — although there’s much more to that part of James Franklin, Kevin Jones, Michael Hornsby, Tim Roman, the story, something we’ll get into later. Michael Robinson. BACK ROW: Coach Don Dematio, Vincent Lewis, Darth Akins, Ray Tonkin, James Adams, Craig Roman, Akins won the 120 hurdles in 14.2 seconds while Coach Martin Crane, Mgr. Tony Hubbard, Paul Richmond. anchoring the mile relay for the second straight year, this time teaming with Bernard Carpenter, Ricky Franklin and Ricky Curtis to win in 3:23.9 “Anthony really set the bar for the ‘76 team,” Crane said. “Anthony could go anywhere from 200 yards to 800 plus being an outstanding hurdler. Duane Raffin (former Holly coach) always said, ‘You have to have a great hurdler to win the state championship.’ “I don’t know why but it seems like you have to have a hurdler to get there. It’s only two events. A lot of those Front L-R: Troy McKowen, Tim Roman, Leroy Block, Vincent teams, we had always had a great hurdler.” B. Lewis, Wesley Patton, James Maupin, Michael Hornsby, Paul In 1977, depth was the key again for Beecher as the Richmond, Jon Fralick, Kevin Jones, Brian Connie, Jerry Skipper. Bucs won just one event when Ken Miller, Henry Young, SECOND ROW: Don Dematio, Coach Colen Graham, Craig James Carr and Ken Banks teamed to win the 880 relay Roman, Terry Walton, Lonni Donald, Barry Francis, Prentice in 1:30.0. Spight, Brian Miller, Sheldon Singleton, Jerome Hogan, Ray The third state championship was shared with Tonkin, Ray Golson, Walter Seay. BACK ROW: Charles Francis, Larry Wiley, Lirobea Walker, Michael Robinson, Barrion Hicks, Muskegon Heights as both scored 29 points to nip third- Jerrell Wynn, Michael Wilkerson, Vincent Lewis, Lonnie Young, continued on page 72 Isaac Golson, Kenneth Hawthorne, Coach Martin Crane.

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 23 Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame

Board of Directors THE TEAM AWARD President FredThe Briggs Board Of Directors Of The Greater Flint Area Sports Hall Of Fame Established 1st VTheice President Team Award In 1992 To Honor The Contribution That Members Of Teams Have Tom M Healeyade To The Athletic Heritage Of The Community. Teams are honored each year: Recording Secretary JimScholastic Rutherford And Non-scholastic. Our Congratulations go to: Treasurer Jerry Topolinski Executive Secretary Bob Root

Duncan Beagle Bob Burek Craig Coney Bill Haley Len Jasinski Jim Massar Booker Moore Gerald Moore Nick Pappadakis Phil Pierson Cathy Snyder Bill Troesken Bill Trosko

Selection Committee Tim Bograkos - Chairperson 2003 - Weller’s Service Softball Team - 1946 Jim Bra2002cy - Flint Northern Girls’ Baskeball 1978, 2004 - Carpets by Jim Smith 1974 Jake Brisendine ‘79, ‘80, ‘81 Baseball Team Lynn2003 Chandnois - Beecher Football - 1949 2005 - American Legion Haan Tom Cole Holy Rosary Girls Basketball - 1974, 75 Red Arrow Post 151 Ray Collard2004 - Flint Central 1958 Football Team 1946 Baseball Team Joe F2004orlenza - Bentley H.S. 1973 Baseball Team 2006 - Stroh’s Beer 1968 Softball Team Fred 2005Rademacher - Flint St.Mary 1942 Football Team 2007 - Buick Colts 1961 Baseball Team Sue Reber 2005 - Flint Central - 1981-82-83 2008 - Joe Louis Punchers 1947 Fastpitch Basketball Teams Softball Team 2006 - Flint Northern 1953 Track Team 2009 - Chevrolet Local 659 1967 Baseball Team 2006 - Powers Catholic HS. 1974 Baseball 2009 - UAW-Region 1-C 1968 Baseball Team Team 2007 - Flint Mandeville 1951 Football Team 2007 - Flint Northwestern 1983 & 1984 Girls Basketball Teams 2007 - Flint Southwestern 1978 Baseball Team 2008 - Otisville H.S. 1951 Track Team 2009 - Dye H.S. 1952 & 1953 Football Teams 2009 - Flint Northwestern H.S. 1984 & 1985 Basketball Teams

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 24 Carman-Ainsworth High School • 1300 N. Linden • Flint, MI 48532 • Phone 591-5510 www.gfashof.com GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 25 Jim Rutherford - Memorial

Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame board member, James W. Rutherford, died Jan. 14, 2010 at the age of 84.

Rutherford was the Director of the Downtown Development Authority until age 84 and was a former mayor of Flint and former police chief. He was widely respected in the Flint political establishment for decades and a true Flint booster.

Rutherford, a native of Flint, began as a police officer in 1948 and rose to chief of police in 1967. He was elected mayor of Flint in 1975 and served again as mayor in 2002 at age 77.

In an article in the Flint Journal in January, his son Michael was quoted, “He had a love affair with Flint his whole life. He could have retired into the sunset or been a snowbird, but that wasn’t him. He wanted to be doing something constructive and he made things happen.”

His son said Rutherford, a Michigan State University Spartan to the core, was matter-of-fact and level-headed and hundreds of people called him their friend.

Rutherford was a charter member of the Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame when it was begun in 1980. He served as a very active member until the time of his death.

He is survived by sons, Michael and Jim and daughters, Marcia and Michelle.

Jan. 15, 2010 Flint Journal. All rights reserved. Used with permission of The Flint Journal. Authored by Kristin Longley.

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 26 SPECIALSPECIAL SERVICESERVICE AWARDSAWARDS

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GREATERGREATER FLINTFLINT AREA AREA SPORTSSPORTS HALLHALL OFOF FAMEFAME- - 20092010 - PAGE 27 GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 28 Lynn Chandnois 1980 Don Coleman 1980 Jennie Weiss 1980 Lloyd Brazil 1980 Flint Central All State Flint Central All-State Five-Time Women’s State Outstanding Flint H.S. Career MSU All American NFL MSU-All American, National Amateur Golf Champion, First Flint Football All American Player of theYear-1952-All-Pro Football Found.Hall of Fame Mich. Amateur 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, Influenced thousands, Winning Star at Iowa, 16 Years in NFL Record-148-41-13, First H.S. Coach Basketball, Bowling, Wrestling 528 Games Coaching 3 Sports Set Interception Record 81 Inducted in Mich. Sports Hall of Fame

Merv Rettenmund 1981 Frank Sczepanski 1981 Chet Lipski 1981 Doug Blom 1981 Southwestern H.S.-Ball State Special Service Award for At 5’7”, 145lbs. Considered Outstanding Golf Career Univ. Played in 4 World Series Charity efforts through bowling one of the best All Around Won 19 City Amateurs and During 13-Year Career Prominent Bowling Writer Athletes in Flint History over 50 titles in 25-year span

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GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 30 Brad Van Pelt 1981 Clarence Peaks 1981 Roger Bernard 1981 Sue Novara-Reber 1982 Owosso H.S. 3-Sports All State, Flint Central Quarterback, Standout Professional Boxer Northwestern High School, MSU All American, MSU All American, 1923-37 Compiling a record of Two-time World Sprint Cycling New York Giants-All-Pro NFL Star Fullback 307 Victories and 25 Defeats Champion, Won 7 U.S.A. Titles

Leo Sugar 1982 Everett A. Cummings 1982 Fred Trosko 1982 Jim Podoley 1982 Flint Northern Multi-Sports Star, Special Service Award for Flint Northern 9 Letter Winner Mt.Morris H.S. Standout Ath- Purdue All Big Ten, Leadership in Developing U of M Halfback, lete, C.M.U Starred in Football, NFL Standout-Defensive End Athletic & Recreation Facilities Coach at Easten Mich. Univ. Track. NFL Redskins & Giants

Jim Barclay 1982 Floyd Bates 1982 Dave Hoskins 1983 “Tubby” Raymond 1983 First Northen H.S. Basketball Central H.S. 3 Sports Star, Played Pitched for Cleveland Indians, Northern H.S., Univ. of Mich. Coach-Won four State Class A Softball with Joe Louis Punchers, One of Best in City League, Coached Delaware to Three Basketball Championships Basketball Harlem Globe Trotters Outfielder & Pitcher in 1940s NCAA Divison II Football Titles

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 31 Congratulations To All Inductees Past & Present into The 2009 Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame

We are grateful to TOM COLE and FRED BRIGGS for their efforts of many years in making Flint Sports Old Timers night such a success.

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GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME- 2009 - PAGE 38 CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS Beecher Track TO THE 2010 GREATER FLINT AREA 1976, 1977, 1978 SPORTS HALL OF State Championship Teams FAME INDUCTEES

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GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 32 Bob Rowe 1983 Pam Stockton Brady 1983 Jim Doyle 1983 Bill Hamilton 1983 Flushing High Star Southwestern H.S., 24 Nat’l Flint’s Greatest Softball Northern Football & Track Star W.M.U. Lineman of the Year Badminton Junior Championhips, 16 Pitcher,Pitched in 1980 Pan-Am Outstanding Baseball & NFL All-Pro St. Louis Cardinals Nat’l Adult Titles Games Pitched a No Hitter at 49 Softball, Member Mich. Softball Hall of Fame

T.J. Halligan 1983 Fred Lawson 1984 Dominic Tomasi 1984 Jimmy Johnson 1984 Special Service Award, Bowling Special Service Award for Star at Northern, Capt. & MVP Central H.S. II Letter Winner, Proprietor for 40 Years, Pres. of 3 Contributions to Junior Golfers. of U of M 1948 National South Carolina State Minor Leagues of Pro Baseball Pro at Mott Park & Swartz Creek Championship Football Team All American Football 1937

Howard”Gus” Hughes 1984 Howard Gilroy 1984 Peg Hammond 1984 Jesse Thomas 1984 Star Athlete-St. Michael & Central, Bowling Great 4-300 games, Eight-Time City Singles Champ Central All-Around Athlete Coached St Michael to Class C State more than 90-700 Series. His Tennis, Mott Foundation Sports MSU Multiple Track Champ, Championship in 1928 Basketball 803 series was best in 37 years. Teacher in Tennis & Badminton NFL Def. Halfback Balt. Colts

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 33 CongratulationsCongratulations to to Congratulations to Coquese Washington Coquese Washington on your induction into the 2009 on your induction into the 2009 Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of GreaterFame Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame

Margarita Calvo

Nick Pappadakis

Eric Turner

On their induction into the 2010 Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame.

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GREATERGREATER FLINT FLINT AREA AREA SPORTS SPORTS HALL HALL OF OFFAME FAME- - 2010 2009 - PAGE - PAGE 34 70 GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME- 2009 - PAGE 70 Herb Washington 1985 Russ Reynolds 1985 Stan Broome 1985 Nap LaVoie 1985 Central State Champion Sprinter Northern All-Around Athlete, Special Service Award Special Service Award 38 MSU World Records 50 to 60 Yd. MSU Capt & Quarterback Known as “Mr. Flint Central” Years as Coach, AD at Central Dash, Stole 29 Bases for Oakland A’s 23 Yrs. Beecher Football Coach 36 Yrs. Coaching, Administrator Head Football Coach 1934-1939

Ken Failing 1985 Mike Menosky 1985 Leroy Bolden 1985 Steve Boros 1985 Coached St. Mary to State Played for Red Sox & Northern Star on 1950 State Northern Baseball Career Basketball Champioship 1939 Wash, Senators. Flint’s First Champions, MSU All American U of M Standout, Played Pro Baseball, Pro Athlete on Flint Teams Major League Baseball Player NFL Cleveland Browns Flint’s First Major League Manager

Bill Barclay 1986 Jeanette Robinson 1986 Bill Minardo 1986 Ollie Craven 1986 U of M Lettered in Golf, Football, Member of Women’s Pro Special Service Award First Bowled many 300 Games Basketball, Coached Northern Bowling Tour, Won Nat’l Title Comm. Sch. Dir, Retired as Over 100-700 Series, World Basketball Team 1933 State Title, in 1974, 15 Sanctioned 700- Dir. of Comm. Svcs. Record for five games 1,324 Won State Amateur Golf Title Series

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 35 2010 GREATER FLINT Area Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee

Top L-R: Tim Bograkos, Jim Bracy, Dean Howe Bottom L-R: Clif Turner, Judy Hamilton, Jake Brisendine

Not Pictured: Lynn Chandnois & Ray Collard

Congratulations to the 1980 Powers Catholic High School Baseball Team

CONGRATULATIONSTh is Book Was Produced By: TO THE INDUCTEES Design & Print: Amanda VanDeusen,OF DuaneTHE Zalewski GREATER & Kelli Fonger FLINT AREA ALLIEDmediaSPORTS HALL OF FAME ContributingST Writer: Dan31 Nilson, Flint ANNUAL Journal CELEBRATION Photographer: TheMary HarperNick and Sharon George Family PhilJon, Pierson •Laurie, Dick & Margaret Matt, Daly Chip, Jack, Max and Ella

getting a decision, a mark that stood until Houston’s Trever Miller, cont. from page 5 ‘Nine lives’ another lefty, broke it with 76 decision-less appearances in 2007. September wins and aGREATER 2.50 ERA during FLINT Detroit’s AREA pennant SPORTS race HALL “I don’tOF FAME think that - 2010record - meantPAGE anything,” 36 Aldred said. “You with Toronto. never get exposed to decisions because you’re only facing lefties But inconsistency and the  rst of his injuries started Aldred on and you’re not in the game long enough. his major-league odyssey. Left unprotected in the 1992 expansion “But you’d think you’d get a win or a loss somewhere.” draft, he was taken by Colorado, then went on the disabled list Shoulder surgery in 2000 and hip surgery in 2001 knocked with Montreal in 1993 and had Tommy John surgery that October. him down again, but Aldred still got looks from the Indians and He was out of baseball until February 1995, when the Tigers Yankees and reached Triple-A with the Dodgers and Red Sox. noticed his diligent rehabilitation and signed him to a minor-league But while pitching for independent Somerset, N.J., in 2004, contract. the elbow struck again. “I liked his dedication,” Tigers general manager Joe Klein said “That’s when I knew I couldn’t do it anymore,” Aldred said. “It at the time. was time.” Aldred was rewarded with another career highlight, starting He joined the Yankees as a minor-league pitching coach in the Tigers’ home opener in 1996, but soon was waived and picked 2005 and served in that role at Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre up by Minnesota. this summer. He managed to stay in the majors until 2000, also pitching for Now 41, Aldred has few regrets in his life in baseball. Tampa Bay and Philadelphia until his  nal big-league appearance “Like anything, it has its moments where it’s not great,” he on May 29, 2000. said. “You’re away from home a lot and you miss out on a lot of Along the way, he picked up an obscure major-league record. stuff. In 1998 he made 48 appearances with the Devil Rays without “But overall it’s been pretty enjoyable.”

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME- 2009 - PAGE 85 Norb Badar 1986 Ellis Duckett 1986 Sophie Kurys 1986 Ted Prichard 1987 Track, Cross Country Coach Northern 2 Time All State Record Setting Star in American Pitched Minor League Baseball Northern, 33 Yrs, 4 State Titles, Halfback MSU Star Played in Girls Baseball League-1943 Was 21-6 for Elmira, N.Y., City Coach of Year Nine Times 1959 Rose Bowl Stole 200 Bases in one season. Rec. Director 1937-1942

Jerry Rideout 1987 M. Joe Roberson 1987 Mel Winer 1987 Jo Lake 1987 Special Service Award as “Mr. Northern and Flint J.C. Excelled Central H.S. Multi Sports, Coached 8 State Champions in Buick Open” Golf Tournament, in Baseball and Basketball. Starred in City Rec. Leagues, Basketball, Volleyball & Softball Dir. of P.R. at Buick Pitched in Minors, A.D. at U of M Won City Title in Golf & Tennis at Holy Rosary & Kearsley

Leon Burton 1987 Andy Sventko 1987 J. Vincent Murphy 1987 Bob Fleischmann 1988 Northern Star in Football & Track Excelled City League Baseball, Special Service Award for Outstanding Tennis Player at Arizona State-Led Nation Rushing Mgr. Bishop Construction, Support of Golden Gloves Northern, Flint Jr.C. & MSU Scoring in 1957. Pro-N.Y. Titans Nat’l Amateur Champs 1975 Physician for Athletic Teams Won 9 Straight City Titles

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 37 Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame Male High School Athlete of the Year 2009-2010 Aaron Pfister - Tennis Grand Blanc High School Individual Conference Champion 2007, 2008, 2009 Individual Regional Champion 2007, 2008, 2009 First Team All-Conference 2007, 2008, 2009 First Team All-State 2007, 2008, 2009 State Champion 2008, 2009 “Mr. Tennis” State of Michigan 2010 • Currently attending Michigan State University •

Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame Female High School Athlete of the Year 2009-2010 Jordan LaDuke - Basketball Flushing High School First Team All-Conference 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Team MVp 2007, 2008, 2009 First Team All-State 2008, 2009 AAU All-American, 16 and Under Nominated to McDonald All-American Team 2009 • Currently attending Florida Gulf Coast University •

The Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame High School Coach of The Year Keith Smith Hamady High School • 2010 Class C State Champions 25-3 • 8 Years Head Coach • 2009 Class C State Champions 28-0 • Career Record 176-28 • Coach Smith selected Junnell luster •

The Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship award winner Junnell Luster Graduate of Hamady High School Attends lane College of Jackson, Tennessee

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 38 Through the Years With GFASHF at Press ConferencesThrough & Banquets the Years At GFA

Judy Hamilton, Judge Tom Yeotis, Len Jasinski, Plaques Displayed at Genesys Conference John Ribner & Paul Snitko & Banquet Center. Plaques displayed at Genesys Conference & Banquest Center. George Guerre & Judge Tom Yeotis

Will Walters, Francis Bently, John Fisher, Tom Healey & Eric Turner Sam Ragnone Bendle Cheerleaders: Rose Vollmar, Kayla Bollis, LeRae Johnson & Alaina Myers Mayor Dayne Walling, Dar Christiansen Jeff Grayer & Bill Trosken & Bob Burek

Clif Turner, Chris Daly, Joe Wargo, Jake Brisendine, Dean Howe & Tony Pappadakis Judge Duncan Beagle Marty Crane & Tim Bograkos Ed Phelps Jim Rutherford & Jim Vukovich Shoes - Whose? GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 39

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME- 2009 - PAGE 44 Through the Years at GFASHF

Bill Trosko, Jim Massar, Craig Coney, Gerald Moore & Bill Haley Jean Lavigne, Wanda Parker & Barbara Parker

Paul Staroba & Bob Root Clif Turner & Jeff Usery

President Bob Burek Ben Roof, Tim Bograkos & Jake Brisendine Keith Young

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 40 Press Conferences & Banquets

Marty Crane & Scott Parker

WJRT TV crew honoring Ed Phelps

Fred Rettenmund & Ron Pruett Tom Dutkowski, Fred Rademacher John Fisher & Bill Troesken

John & Bernadean Clothier Eric Turner Paula & Nikki Pappadakis & Vincent Harrison

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 41 Through the Years With GFASHF at Press Conferences & Banquets

Jim Vukovich & Fred Rademacher Scott Parker

Eric Turner

Drake Serges

Bill Haley

Julius Serges with who? See page 69 for answer.

Margarita Calvo & husband Sixto Tom Healey & Mike Newton, Grand Blanc Superintendent

Craig Coney, Bill Trosko Julius Serges & Gerald Moore Chris Carr, WJRT Camera Man

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 42 Pete Fusi 1988 Bennie McCombs 1988 Howard Auer 1988 Ed Krupa 1988 Northern All State Football Golden Gloves Champion Tackle at U of M, Coached Central Northern “Wonderboy”All MSU Football Center 1946-49 Mich Light Heavyweight 1947 State Champions, Had State Football & Basketball, Outstanding H.S. Football Coach Champion, 90-6 as Pro Boxer 83-39-05 Record at Central Notre Dame Halfback

John Matthews 1988 Barry Edmonds 1988 Bob Suci 1989 Gene Summers 1989 8-Time Nat’l Wrestling Champ Special Service Award as Grand Blanc 15 Letter Winner Northern Outstanding Player U.S. Olympic Team, Superb Journal Photographer MSU 2-Way Player M.C.C.-Set 7 Basketball Records Best Wrestler in C.M.U. history Documented many events. AFL Defensive Back Northern Mich-Set 5 Records

Ray Seidel 1989 Vinnie Frechette 1989 Mike Goggins 1989 Jack Morse 1989 St. Michael H.S. Starred in Won Ten City Golf Titles St. Michael H.S. 12 Letter Star All-Time Great Player in Baseball Pitched 5 Seasons in 20-700 Series 300 Game Univ. of Detroit Capt Football 1951 City Basketball Leagues On Minors Pitched Softball No Hitter Catholic All-American Team 3 Title Teams, 2 Scoring Titles

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 43 In Memory of Congratulations TOM COLE To all Inductees into The 2010 Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame Especially Powers 1980 Baseball State Champions!

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GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 44 Congratulations to JOHN BIEDENBACH & ROY HALL On Your Induction Into The Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame

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GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME- 2009 - PAGE 79 Ken Morrow 1990 Al Johnson 1990 Jock Leslie 1990 Mike Gorman 1990 On U.S. Olympic Gold Medal Central H.S. All State Football State Golden Gloves Champion Special Service Award Hockey Team 1980, N.Y. Islanders Mich Softball Comm. of Year 1985, Pro Boxer-fought Willie Pep Led drive to create College & Won Four Straight Stanley Cups Sports Dir. Flint Parks & Rec: 30 Yrs for Title at Atwood Stadium Cultural Center & Flint U of M

Bob Harvey 1990 Reggie Williams 1990 Bart Markel 1990 Dennis Johhson 1991 Central-earned 7 Letters Southwestern & Dartmouth. Three Time National Champion Northwestern All State End E.M.U. played 3 sports, Played Played in two Super Bowls, in Motocycle Racing. Retired in Southern Cal All American Minor League Baseball NFL Man of the Year 1986 1972 with Record 28 Victories NFL Vikings, Tampa Bay

Terry Furlow 1991 Ron Pruitt 1991 Bobby Crim, Louis Craig 1991 Northern State Basketball Central 3 Sports Star, MSU All Special Services Award for Crim Road Race Benefitting Special Champions MSU-Set Game & American Catcher, Played Olympics which he founded and she originally directed. Season Scoring Marks, NBA No.1 with 4 Major League Teams The Crim Race has over 10,000 participants annually. Draft Pick-76ers

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 45 Congratulations! To All 2010 Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame Inductees In Memory of “Irish Joe” World’s Greatest Guy!

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 46 Andy McDonald 1991 Bob Leach 1991 Joe Kinzel 1991 George Guerre 1992 Northern QB & Head Coach Central Outstanding Player & Central Basketball, Outstanding Central-Outstanding in Football C.M.U. All American NFL Head Coach, Uof M Baseball, Golfer, Bowler, Figure Skater, MSU Standout Halfback, played Asst. Coach, Northern Arizona Coached Ferris, Asst. Coach NFL Minor League Baseball in North-South All Star game

Stan Gooch 1992 Tony Branoff 1992 J.B. Cook 1992 Doug Mintline 1992 Flint Tech & CMU Basketball Central All-State, Northern Tennis State Champ, Special Service Award for Coached Central to 3-State U of M MVP-All Big Ten, Played Played, Basketball, Paddleball, promoting community sports, Titles, Coached Mott C.C. East West Shrine Game, Sr. Bowl Softball, Popular Official Flint Journal Sports Editor

Anne McLogan Herman 1992 Bill Yambrick 1992 Larry Mancour 1992 Booker Moore 1993 St.John Vianney, W.M.U., Northern Football Grand Blanc, Flint J.C. Southwestern Set numerous on U.S. Wheelchair Team in W.M.U. Capt., MVP Basketball Star, Golf Pro-Helped records, Penn State Halfback, Paralympics 7 Nat’l Marks Member WMU Hall of Fame organize return of Buick Open NFL No. 1 Draft Choice-Bills

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 47 Celebrating a Great Athlete and Friend

Nick Pappadakis The Poulos Family

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 48 Pete Sark 1993 Len Sweet 1993 Mike Secrest 1993 John Bero 1993 Special Service Award for Northern “Wonderboy” Won 1987 Race Across America, Northern Baseball Infielder Community Sports Promotions 2 Straight State Championships Set 3 World Records in Endur- Played in Major Leagues & Mi- Multi Media Sports Reporter Coached Dye to State Title ance Bicycle Racing nors for 10 years

Herb Odom 1993 Jack Pratt 1994 Trent Tucker 1994 Joe Pitock 1994 Northern H.S. Won Area’s Winningest Football Northwestern H.S.-All State C.M.U Holds Batting Record State Golden Gloves Coach, Over 200 Victories, Minnesota-All Big Ten Coached 39 years-Mostly at MSU-Won NCAA Boxing Title 3 State Basketball Titles NBA 11 years, No. 1 Draft Pick Grand Blanc-566-380 Record

Cotton Goodell 1994 Wally Jakowczyk 1994 Rick Leach 1994 Dr. Hira E. Branch 1994 One of Flint’s fastest ever Baseball St. Mary 3 Sports, First Parochial Southwestern All State 3 Sports Special Service Award Player, Minor League Standout, Player All City Football. U of M All American QB for donating medical help at Record 31 H.R.s in 1940 Minor League Baseball. 1st Round Draft Choice-Tigers football games & Golden Gloves

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 49 Congratulations and Best Wishes to All the 2010 Inductees Into The Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame

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GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 50 Jack Petrill 1995 Andy Sabota (Pelio) 1995 Grover Kirkland 1995 Nick Manych 1995 Community Service Award Northern Led Team to State Coached NW High to 2 State Beecher-3 Sport Star Rec. Director-IMA Promoted Basketball Title, played Minor Basketball Titles, 60 Straight E.M.U. 3 Time All Conference city’s biggest events League Baseball Victories 20 Straight City Series Drafted by Colts in NFL

Justus Thigpen 1995 Dorothy Kukulka 1995 Chub Guzak 1995 Jim Crang 1995 Northern basketball M.C.C. All Conf Coached Northern Girls Basket- Northern 3 Sport Star Beecher 13 Letters, 2 yrs Weber State 1st Flint ball to record 76 Straight Wins, Minor League Baseball All State Halfback Scored Player NBA 4 State Titles, Standout for Seven Seasons perfect 500 Phys. Fit Test

Pamela McGee 1996 Paula McGee 1996 Art Johnson 1996 Harvey Ethier 1996 Northern State Champs `78-`79 Northern-76 Straight Wins Northern All State Halfback Special Service Award for USC-2 NCAA Titles-Won Gold Began Northern’s Unequalled MSU Star, Avg. 7 yds per carry Dedication to Parochial Athletics Medal on U.S. Olympic Team Dynasty, USC 2 NCAA, titles CFL All Pro, Rookie of the Year Coached all sports at St. Mary’s

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 51 Congratulations to Congratulations to Coquese Washington Coquese Washington on your induction into the 2009 on your induction into the 2009 Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame

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GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME- 2009 - PAGE 84 Bill Blamer 1996 Don Jarrard 1996 Carl Cmejrek 1996 Hank Minarik 1997 Coached at Flint Tech, had .722 Coached at Flint J.C. Outstanding Southwestern 9 Letters 3 Sports Central All State Football 1945 Winning Average. Flint J.C. local player. Capt. MSU Golf Team. U of M All Big Ten Baseball, MSU All American NFL-Steelers Coach 5 Conference titles Dir F.J.G.A on Rose Bowl Football Team

Joe Ponsetto 1997 Clete LaSalle 1997 Lamar Gant 1997 Bernie Compton 1997 Central Capt. Football, All Sag. Valley St. Michael H.S.11 Letters Northwestern H.S., at age 18 won St. Mary H.S. Led Team to State Basket- U of M-First Freshman to start at QB All City Football, Pitched for Flint first World Powerlift Championship ball Title ,W.M.U Capt. Basketball and All Big Ten Capt Eagles & Blue Devils followed by 14 championships Baseball Teams

Fred Turner 1997 M.B. Cossman 1997 Dr. Gerald Piesko 1998 Audrey Smith 1998 State Amateur Golf Champ, Special Service Award Special Service Award Special Service Award Won 8 Major City Tournaments for promotion of Flint Sports Past Medical Assistance to Schools Service to Flint Jr. Golf Assoc. and Exceptional career over 20 yrs Sports Ed. Flint Journal and Pro Hockey Teams. Olympian/Canusa Golf.

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 53 Congratulations to Margarita Calvo on your induction into the Congratulations To All The 2010 Inductees Into The Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame

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GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 54 Ed “Shorty” Pearce 1998 Edward Novak (Nowaczyk) `98 Harold Kaczynski 1998 Joe Byrd 1998 Northern Two-Way Star-led Sag. St. Mary. Led Team to State Central All Sag. Valley 1939 C.M.U State Golden Gloves Champion, Valley Conference in scoring-1935 Basketball Title. Played in Minors Hall of Fame Football, First U.S. Olympic Boxing Coach, MSU Played in Orange Bowl Tigers & Giants organzations. Vice President State Coaches Assn. Coached many local Champions

Ray Collard 1998 Eugene Marve 1998 Dick Leach 1999 Paul Staroba 1999 Northern Baseball & Basketball Northern All Sag Valley Conf. Central All City, All Valley QB, St. Matthews H.S. 3 Sports All State, Star Amer. Legion MVP 1951 All American Sag. Valley State U of M Catcher NCAA Champion, U of M-Led Big Ten in Most Improved Player-MSU Univ. NFL Played 11 years Exec. Director Sag. Valley Punting NFL-Cleveland Browns

Ricky Patton 1999 Dar Christiansen 1999 Varnard Gay 1999 Deanne Moore 1999 Southwestern-All State Halfback Southwestern Outsanding Coach Only Coach to win Track State Fenton H.S. All State Basketball Jackson State-All American NFL 21-0-City Football Titles in three enrollment Softball MSU Hall of Fame, Super Bowl 49ers-1981 Record State Champ 1976 classes. Anchored four Athlete of Decade for Softball Relay Teams at W.M.U.

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 55 GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 56 Joe Dowdy 1999 Leo Donoghue 1999 John Lindholm 2000 Reggie Barnett 2000 Basketball Coach at Central for Special Service Award as GAM Player of the Year, State Central H.S. All American Notre 15 Yrs. Won Five City Titles, Promoter of Pro Wrestling, Won Amateur Golf Champion, 6 Dame Academic All American Fourth in City Career Victories State Welterweight Championship Time Genesee All Star Classic MVP 1974 Orange Bowl

Pete Fornari 2000 Jim Morrissey 2000 Tom Alward 2000 Tom Cole 2000 City League Batting King, Powers Catholic Football Standout Bendle H.S.-12 Letters, All State St. Michael H.S. 3 Sports MSU-6 Letters, coached 3 MSU All Big Ten, MVP Senior Yr. Nebraska-won Nat’l Football Title, W.M.U Hall of Fame Baseball, sports Mandeville Ainsworth NFL Chicago Bears-won Super Bowl played in NFL Tampa Bay Flint Baseball Comm. 33 years

Willie Moore 2000 Frank Gallagher 2000 Bobby Reed 2001 Ray Steffan 2001 Starred on area’s best Softball Special Service Award for Southwestern Two Sport Stand- Flint Central 3 Sport Star Teams, City Bowling Champion, bringing Pro Hockey to out Pitcher & Quarterback MSU 3 Year Basketball MVP, Premier Umpire Flint, Charter Member IHL U of M All Big Ten Pitcher 32 years Coach Kalamazoo

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GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 58 Leroy Decker 2001 Don Reid 2001 “Bud” Brotebeck 2001 Jay Springsteen 2001 Fenton H.S. A.D St. Marys 3 Sports Star All State Central Basketball & Baseball Won Three Grand National Won 518 Games Coaching Class D-3 Sports, Notre Dame W.M.U. 3 Letters, Played Motorcycle Racing Crowns, Total Boys & Girls Basketball Football in College World Series 40 Victories

Jack Baldwin 2001 Ed “Blackie” Abraham 2001 Len Hoyes 2001 Jim Vukovich 2002 W.M.U Led Team to College World Coached at Sacred Heart H.S. Guided Special Service Award for Northern & U of M Baseball Series, Coached at Mandeville & Youngsters Year-Round and as Sum- Lengthy Service to Area Sports. Bentley H.S. Baseball Coach Ainsworth 28 Yrs., mer Baseball Supervisor Past Journal Sports Ed. State Champs Won 575 State Hall of Fame Games in 39 Yrs.

Steve Urick 2002 Bruce McLenna 2002 Kathy McGee 2002 Carl Banks 2002 Northern 8 Letters, U of M Fenton H.S. Football Coached Powers Catholic Girls Beecher H.S. Football Baseball Minor League MVP Hillsdale Played with Three Basketball to 3 State Titles, 13 MSU All Big Ten, 2 Pro Bowls Baseball, Talented Golfer Teams in NFL Straight Big 9 Crowns SuperBowl with Giants

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 59 Congratulations from the Trosko Family

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GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 60 Ernie Myers 2002 John Sperla 2002 Bob Bernstein 2002 Jack Daniels 2003 Northern & U of M Baseball St. Matthew & W.M.U. Star Special Service Award St. Matthews-All State Basketball, All Mott Coach Won 359 Games Area Single Season Scoring for Contributions to Golf. City Football. Flint J.C.-Basketball, C.M.U-. Parochial School Coach Coached Dutch Nat’l Team Record 2 State Class D Titles Past Dir. of F.J.G.A.

Jeff Grayer 2003 Frank Thomas 2003 Francis Bentley 2003 Mary Klein 2003 Northwestern-Basketball State Champs, Played Football at Northern Northern Wrestling Coach & A.D., Kearsley H.S.-4 Sports, Bowled Iowa State, Member 1988 Olympic & MSU, Coach & Athletic Dir National Wrestling Hall of Fame, First 700 Series in Area, Team, Played NBA at Grand Blanc for 35 years. CANUSA Coordinator 8-Time All Star Team Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame

Lloyd Coon 2003 George Hoey 2003 Joe WargoBoard 2003 of Directors Won 7-Nat’l Powerlift Titles, Central-Football-All State, Track, Special Service Award Coached Swartz Creek Girls U of M-Def. Back Leader in ProgramsPresident & Athletic Powerlift Teams-8-Nat’l Titles. NFL Played with four teams Facilities, Co Founder of CANUSA Games.Fred Briggs 1st Vice President Tom Healey GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 61 Recording Secretary Jim Rutherford Treasurer Jerry Topolinski Executive Secretary Bob Root

Duncan Beagle Bob Burek Craig Coney Bill Haley Len Jasinski Jim Massar Booker Moore Gerald Moore Nick Pappadakis Phil Pierson Cathy Snyder Bill Troesken Bill Trosko

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GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME- 2009 - PAGE 84 ‘NINE LIVES’ KEPT SCOTT ALDRED IN BASEBALL By Dan Nilsen Scott Aldred didn’t beat everybody in his major league pitching career, but the Montrose native beat back one injury after another to keep himself in the game. The 6-foot-4 left-hander gutted out 19 seasons of professional ball despite elbow, shoulder, hip and foot injuries that involved three operations, including Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery. And when the elbow  ared up again in 2004,  nally forcing him off the mound, Aldred stayed in the game as a pitching coach in the New York Yankees farm system. His 20-39 career record won’t get him into Cooperstown, but his nine years of major league service with six teams has whisked him into the Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame. He’ll be formally enshrined at a banquet Dec. 5 at Genesys Health Club. “All left-handers seem to have nine lives in their career, and with me it was no exception,” Aldred said. “I played with a lot of teams. They’re always looking for left-handed pitching.” Aldred was a hot left-handed prospect when the Detroit Tigers drafted him out of Montrose High in June 1986. An Roger Foutch - 2008 Tonya Edwards - 2008 Paul Snitko - 2008 Scott Aldred – 2009 All-State pitcher and two-time All-State quarterback with the Montrose H.S. All-State Pitcher & Bendle H.S. Star-All Sports. Northwestern H.S.Rams, All he State-2 turned State down Champs, a baseball scholarshipSpecial at Michigan Service to Award Varsity H.S. Coach, CBL Mgr. 32 yrs., Coached NWsign State with Champs, the Tigers Univ. in Tenn.- August. Flint Northern H.S. Athlete, Quarterback, Signed with Tigers Stan Musial World Series Champs- 2 Nat’l Champs, He MVP won Player his WNBA, major-league debutLeading on Sept.Sponsor 9, of 1990, Flint area teams, Played 15 yrs. Pro Ball. A SWITCH HIT: JOHN BIEDENBACH EXCELLED AT BASEBALL, THENwith AT ve shutoutCOACHING innings at Milwaukee, and had  ickers of Yankees Pitching Coach. ROY HALL 2001BUILT and 2005.TAGALONG DAVISON TOMBOY INTOCoaches NATIONAL KELLY Alcorn State HEBLER Univ. MATCOQUESE EXCELLED Supported WASHINGTON various IN BASKETBALLparks& charities. HisFOLLOWED journeyman role continued FOLKS’ until ADVICE his  nal big-league TO EXPLORE, EXCEL IN LIFE brilliance with Colorado, Montreal, Minnesota, Tampa Bay appearance on May 29, 2000. By Dan Nilsen “Was it luxurious? No. Was it setting a school record with 373 By Dan Nilsen By Dan Nilsen Kelly Hebler can trace her basketballand success Philadelphia to the in a big-leagueBy Dan career Nilsen that lasted until 2000. Shoulder surgery that year and hip surgery in 2001 John Biedenbach saw Roy the Hall isn’t just a high school coach. a lot of hot dogs after some away points her senior year. He’s an engineer, an architect,dead-end a motivater, street a in Swartz Creek where Along she and the way, her he lost twoYou big-league kind of got seasons an idea while Coquese knocked him down again, but Aldred still got looks from the handwriting on the chalkboardmolder in of young minds andCongratulations bodies.siblings and the rest of gamesthe neighborhood to and thebattling then played 1967back all sports from night Tommy Chevrolet onWashington John a surgery in would1993. Local His go rehab far 659 inIndians life andBaseball Yankees and reached Team Triple-A with the Dodgers At Notre Dame, she was a 1970. Hall took over a Davison wrestlingon theirprogram own thatand learnedbus? the games Yes. long Buttook before whenhim to coaches places you’re like young, thewhen Venezuelan she Winter learned League, to where play sevenand Red Sox. four-year starting point guard and was  at on its back in the 1990s and raised it into a In his  fth season in the On Theireven Induction got involved. you Into can do the Thethat team kind bus 2009 of twice stuff.” caught Greaterdifferent on  re and a musical man Flint was shot instruments inArea the ButSportsat while pitching Hall for independent of Fame Somerset, N.J., intwo-time All-MCC pick. She led the nationally recognized power. stands during a game. Washington Senators farm system, Along the way, he has sent wrestlers “We into had the atop great neighborhood,” It helped she when said. “We Biedenbach were Central got High. 2004, the elbow struck again. team in steals all four seasons and the third baseman from Flint NCAA knew programs in the country andalways built hisdoing own something married athletic. and We had could “Crazy Joan just stuff,” with run Aldred him said. the Or “Things maybeyou’d never dream was of it when “That’s when I knew I couldn’t do it anymore,” Aldred said.is  rst on ND’s all-time steals-per- seeing at a baseball  eld.” his days as a pro ballplayer reputation were as one of the most sought-afterthrough your clinic back yard, lastand therethree were years so many of his kids pro to career.she earned back-to-back “It All-was time.” game list (2.7), second in career instructors in the nation. play with. But his diligence was noticed by the Tigers, who signed He joined the Yankees as a minor-league pitching coachsteals (307),  fth in assists (554), numbered when the Senators Hall likely would have gotten into the Greater Flint They saw a lot of Bull DurhamState basketball honors, led the“AMERICA’S FUTURE DEPENDS him to a second stint with the organization in February 1995 in 2006 and reached Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre in that acquired slick- elding AurelioArea Sports Hall of Fame on his own wrestling “Parents record didn’t have tocountry come out inand the show Carolina you how to League,Indians to their  rst Saginaw ON AMERICAN JOBS” 10th in 3-pointers made (82) and and rewarded him with a start in Detroit’s home opener in role this summer. -- two-time state champion and four-timeplay. stateYou knew placer before youand even John started had a (coached) a particularly sport goodValley Conference and district 10th in minutes per game (27.6). Rodriguez in a trade early inat Davison; the 1988 Dream Team All-American; second 1996. Now 41, Aldred has few regrets in his life in baseball. how to play it.” championships and got a In the classroom, she obtained season. and fourth place at the junior nationals; That seventh early at foundationyear led at Hebler Burlington, to “I liked an All-State hishitting dedication,” “.260 Tigers to general manager Joe Klein “Like anything, it has its moments where it’s not great,” he the junior world championships; two-time captain and scholarship to Notre Dame. a bachelor’s degree in history in Biedenbach couldn’t know basketball career at Swartz.280 Creek with High, asaid few a record-settingat RBIs.” the time. “And did I mention he’s left- said. “There’s a lot of travel and you miss out on a lot of stuff four-time NCAA placer at Michigan State University. three years, then attained “Double then that Washington would deal But he handed?” never got higher than Certainly it was obviousat home. by But his rapid transformation ofperformance Davison into at a Eastern Michigan University and a brief Domer” status in 1997 by earning Rodriguez to the Detroit Tigerswrestling hotbed has earned him induction ing in the barely professional a gamethe Double-A in Ireland. Eastern Pitching southpaw League helped andthe timeAldred sheset an led obscure the Irishmajor- to three “But overall it’s been pretty enjoyable.” her juris doctorate from Notre before the following season, decade but it into his coaching career. He will The be self-describedformally “screamingchanged tomboy”courseleague never in record. his would mid-20s. In 1998 heMidwestern made 48 appearances Collegiate with Conference the Tickets for the Dec. 5 banquet at Genesys Health Club enshrined at a WALT banquet DUVERNOIS, Dec. 5 at Genesys PRESIDENT Health THOMAS KUCZERA, GUIDE STEVE BEARUP, UNIT CHRMN. ACC TRANS. UNIT Dame Law School. have dreamed it, but her passion for athleticsDevil Rays has landed without gettingtournament a decision, a titles, mark that captained stood cost their $45 and can be purchased by calling Debbie Goyette at didn’t matter. Club. At Trenton, he became “Mr. B,” LEE McALLISTER, VICE PRESIDENT untilTIM Houston’s DUPLANTY, Trever Miller, SERGEANT-AT-ARMS rst another NCAA lefty, broke Tournament it with 76 ALEX team,(810) ORTIZ,397-7305. 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If you choose not to  ghtgood off helpersyour back, along getthe acrossway.”girls highwere standards very enthusiastic.that I set for myself.”GREATER ConferenceThey inFLINT scoring AREA (21.0) SPORTS and rebounding HALL (15.3) OF FAME- her 2009 - PAGE 5 just because it keeps her around By Dan Nilsen it’s probablyBy Dan Nilsen a good indicator to how you are going to Jon Reader went 234-6 with three state titlesinto and the Greater Flint Area Sports It helped that Hebler was the youngest of four children senior year. He once played againstthe winningest Jim Thorpe in softball the early coachesdays ofdeal with inEd life.” Phelps can recall vividly his  rst week on was were an NCAA like quali sponges; er his freshman they wanted year atHall Iowato of Fame, which she will join basketball. the NFL. Michigan, with 800 wins and counting Whenthe job he theas became sports chances varsitydirector coach of at makingWJRT-TV inand the benefall it(ABC-12). of  are 1997,ted not very onlyState. absorb from their everything teaching but you rugged could teachthis In a four-year year at career a banquet at EMU, Dec.she led 5the at Hurons in “I get an opportunity to coach He allegedly threw a football 60 yards in a college game.Davison It hadn’twas October had a winning1972, and season thelessons. new in eight guy Brother from years out Jim, a “His scholarshipthem. philosophy player is basically himself whose refuse to lose,scoring and three times and was an All-MAC pick as a senior. at Trenton High. of townslim.” interviewed Northern basketball coach Genesys Health Park. some of the best and brightest He barnstormed with semipro baseball teams to make aor a state champion since he graduatedcareer in 1988.at Miami of Ohiothat works was cutwell shortfor me by and injury, lot of was guys,” an saidWhen Reader. she graduated, she was third on EMU’s all-timechildren in her family. “It was either That combined excellence AlongBill of Frieder with assistant Noton Monday, that Kent Detroit Biedenbach Elliott, Lions he established quarterback had no Hall travels “Plus, the we country were with his successful. Attack Trained But she didn’t stop there. students in the country here,” little extra money in the summer. especially big in uence. scoring list (1,422 points),  rst in steals (371),  rst inbe free- involved in something or we athletic ability and coaching successa freestyleGreg Landry and Greco-Roman later in the week, state thenregional covered training Rick wrestlingThat clinics, meant but he’sa lot.” wise enough to bring other Washington continuedJulius piling Serges up pictured with Washington said. “Mentoring them These are the legendary tales of Don Batchelor, the chance. “I was the annoying tagalong that waited my turn to throw percentage (.848),  rst in career games (106),had third to clean up at the house. has landed Biedenbach infacility theLeach and steered throwing youth touchdown wrestlers passesto the Junior at Atwood and coaches and Biedenbach’s wrestlers into his teams own camps made in Davison. accomplishmentsit to in professional and helping them learn how to colorful highlights of a life devoted to sports. CadetStadium National on programs. AFriday three-sport night. get prep in at starthe end who of a game,” “He’s very she knowledgeable said. “But Jimmy about was the sport,”in assists said (253) and sixth in rebounds (554). “Mom and Dad were big on Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of the softball state  nals twice andbasketball, where she played become powerful, dynamic women What Grand Blanc folks remember is the gentle giant In 2000, “I knewhelped Davison then St. wonI was Matt’s its in rst a tostategreat morea state championship city than tobasketball workpatient in withMetcalf, me, and“but hegrowing put me up over in the the program, edge I noticed In 1999it Hebler became onlyGeorge the second women’sSteinbrenner.in uencing us to get out and try devoted to students andFame, student-athletes the fourth in hall a 32-year induction career and of andhis posted dotitle a sports,” school in 1962, said record Phelps, he 38 became winsto who get (38-2). to grew one the After pointup of in the where was always theI knew basketball ‘Look I could at dothis this. college nal four athlete, twice listenbasketball “with sevento this playerseasons inducted with into four the teams EMU Hall in of Fame, -- that’s the thing I love best of all.  nishingBirmingham second in and 2001, worked the Cardinals a few ripped years off in West ve college coach.’ things and experience as much as as teacher, coach andlife. athletic He directorwent into at Grand the BlancTrenton High. Sports Big Ten’s most-feared hitters “He had all his three hard knocks,basically but there neighborhood were never any kids.” joiningtwo Laurieleagues, Byrd of helping Hamady. the Houston “We use basketball as a vehicle, Put together, it’s a portrait of the long, rich life of one ofDivision Michigan 1 titles before in a row, coming a streak to Flint. unmatched “I was thrilled by any to “He really reached out to other resources to make we could. They wanted us to have Hall of Fame in 1993, the Michiganschool completely under the team format.sour grapes and he ushelped better me wrestlers.” He do has what sentI tried 24to do.” players to Cometsthe A chance to toplay thepro ball 2000 in France WNBA fell through, but but I’m probably most proud of our the newest members in the Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of get theyears opportunity he playedto go there.” at MSU (freshmen a better work experience than Through The thrillhis  lastedrst 11 seasons,32 years Davisonas Phelps Hebler was became also309- took advantage Afterstate 11 years of All-Star a basketball and with game, a hoop young atincluding family,Heblerchampionship Hall did play a yearGeorge (1990-91) and in Ireland, becomingwas atthe a time principal when owner and kids’ ability to achieve. I’ve learned Fame. Batchelor, whoHigh died in School 1971, will Softball be formally Coaches inducted Hall were ineligible then). they did, which was just working in 48-1the with familiar 10 Big face Nine and champioships, voice of Flint-areathe 10 enddistrict sports of titles theCongratulations on dead-end steppedMiss street, down Softball as where coach she Erinin the re  Leskospringned the of in2008. the2002; the WNBA and  rst was player still Bestseven in years league away. Wishes history to over the years that that is a skill at a banquet Dec. 5 of at Fame Genesys in Health1997 Club,and notwas far part from andof the 11 regional He crowns. was sixth Cardinal in wrestlersthe conference earned at But when Davison couldn’t  nd a suitable factories all their lives. local TV. His career expanded toshooting include touch28 years that would lead her to an EMU record for to “I was lead one threegeneration different off,” she said. teams to that’s developed, not something where he worked and1961 lived. Buick Colts American Legion68 All-Stateof Central.354 spots, Michigan as including a sophomore football 17 individual radio and titles. broadcasts, led MSU replacement, 38 into Hall college couldn’t leave athletics it alone. and 10- managing partner “That’sof Major not a knockLeague on General In 2005, his eighth year on the job,free-throw Hall was accuracy.voted Her “The .911 best percentage move for (82 the of program,” 90) in her he said, the After“was postseason. a few years of teaching, she switched careers you’re born with. Perseverance, “Batch,” as everyoneteam that called joined him, was the a Flint 6-foot-3, Hall twoaward-winning with a coverage .390 mark of the as Buick a junior, Open whenand 15 into the high school coaching Motors, but they didn’t want us Nationalmore Wrestling than two Coachdecades of theas masterYear.senior of ceremoniesyear was third for in me the to nation stay on and board still and stands keep as it movingthe andforward.” became Along a the re ghter way, in she Houston, used where her shelaw now holds persistence, belief -- there are so 240-pound mountainyears of a man ago. who earned the respect of he was voted All-American and was ranks.All the 2009 InducteesBaseball’s N Intoew Yorkto Yankees do manual for labor. 37 They years. wanted students and players not because of his size but because of for the Greater Flint Area Sportsschool Hall record. of Fame thedegree rank of captain. to help create the WNBA many skills that have to be nurtured He probably won’t make it to drafted by San Francisco. This year, more than 150 of us to use our minds and go out his kindly nature and professional demeanor. banquets. GREATER FLINT AREA “Shooting SPORTS was somethingHALL OF FAME-I could 2009do on - PAGE my own 9 and Players “I wasn’t sureAssociation it was the right and decision served until as I got into it, to become an achiever.” Cooperstown, but that’s OK. Now it’s HePhelps’ turned turn to down be Irecognized got the a lot Giants of by practice the to at,”his she pastsaid. “Iplayers drove the threwneighbors a banquetbut I love it,” she said. “I get to do something physicaland and Iexplore.” “He was like a big bear, a real gentle fellow, “ said Grant its founding president from 1999- Achiever. It’s a  tting, one-word Alward, who played tackle “When for Batchelor you in start 1947 out,and ‘48. you’ve hall, which nish will present school him and with crazyTheits became Special with thatService MSU’s Greaterbouncing celebratingball all hours of his Flintthe 800thday.” softball Arealike win. the excitement Sports of not doing the sameHall thing every of day.” Participating Fame in band, orchestra, Award Batch at this settled year’s in induction Grand Blanc banquet in 1929, Dec. coaching 5 at varsity 2001. description of Coquese Washington. “But he was very intense,always and you got had that to do goal, what butyou were it got to OutstandingDon BatchelorMale Athlete Under– 2009 as a Creek senior, coach ground Dave “It’s by televising LaFerney,beenEd Phelps a verythe she tournament– good earned2009 life,” regionally said Sounds a lot like her childhood on theatre, that track and volleyball was Genesysfootball andBanquet baseball Center. and JV basketball for two decades Her current resume  nds her Of all the honors she’s received, supposed to do.” the point where you’ve got to get a Grand Blanc 32 Yr. Careersecond-team - Coach & A.D. All-Statewhen honorsJoan, the networks andherselfSpecial helped didn’t Servicea the30-year want Dragons Award it. volleyball dead-end street. part of the plan, but Washington before “Flintthe becoming was same a wonderful athletic school director community year in (1965-66) the for early sports,” 1950s. the Even as at Penn State University, where perhaps the most appropriate is Most Bobcats would have run through a wall for him. said Phelps,Ohio N.V. who & retired Grove City, in 2004 Pa College and now F.B. &lives Baseball in “SomeSports of the Director electric at WJRT-ABC-12 moments I remember regular job,” Biedenbach said. “TheyAD, hefootball continued team coaching went middle to the school Rose and Bowl. JV teams.of cial. “Both our sons say that really saw what basketball could “You kind of idolized him, “ said Howdy Cline, a 1951 graduate Hilton Head, S.C., with his wife, Pat. “It probably GREATERhad to do with FLINT the Buick AREA Open,” SPORTS Phelps said.HALLshe “The OF just FAME- started 2009 - PAGE her third11 year one she got during the 2007-08 had just signed Aurelio and the future Pro-F.B. CantonGREATER Bulldogs & Toledo Maroons - 1923 FLINT rstone Announced time of Greg the OLYMPIANLocalthings Norman Sports, they played CMU, admire there, Hockey, themost  rst - CANUSA ASSOCIATIONdo for her when she traveled to who played football, basketball and baseball for Batch. goesBut his back players Signing to knew C.S. him Mott with long and before the they people Senators, played that for him. With as women’s basketball coach, season, when her peers in the time Tiger Woods played there. There was an Canada for the CANUSA Games “Everything he said I tookdidn’t as gospel.look as I think bright. we all did in those arrangedgradesBiedenbach K-12 toInducted keep all in schools one Mich. building, H.S. foundopen Coaches noso kidsGrand Hall baseball could of Blanc Fame. play. student a couldaboutBuick Open their for dad 32 Yrs. is his- 5 M.A.P. passion. Awards. Women’s Basketball Coaches electricity in the air. You could feel it.” the school’s  rst female African- days. When Batch talked, you listened, and you believed.” miss “The the opportunity towering  gure was in there, the hallways. so all the And high any student “He was so passionate about and journeyed to other parts of “I’m glad I got that education. different experience in the minors. Phelps came close to leaving Flint just Americanonce, head coach. Association voted her the “Rising Donald G. Batchelor(MSU grew coach) up as a bigDanny farm boy Litwhiler who didn’t always schoolwho took sports his eighth-gradewas excellent. science It helped class create remembers an hisbaseball, pet but once that was taken the country with an AAU team athleticphrase. atmosphere “’Observe “You playedyour in Flint, surroundings,‘” and every that was night, said the Bob glue and Burek, when who a potential job at a Detroit station fell through And she’s still in her 30s. Star” in the coaching ranks. care much for the farm life. A multisport athlete at Hicksville GREATERGREATERat the last FLINTFLINT minute. AREAAREA SPORTSSPORTS HALLHALL OFOF FAMEFAME- - 20092010 -- PAGEPAGEin Detroit. 7369 told us that: Make sure you havethatplayed kindsome for of Batchunited of thein the the town, elds50s. I “He’d weren’tfelt.” say thatas nice15-20 as times awayin a from him, he turned that “My parents were a huge That’s one you could see High in western Ohio, he escaped to play football at Ohio But he has no regrets. A quintessential point guard, something to fall back on, because class High period.some school Askcollege sports any Grandwas  elds,” a Blanclarge he partkid said. in of that the era job, and theypassion all to coaching and teaching.”motivation,” said Washington, the coming in high school. Northern University, but returned to run the farm when his and Phelps immediately saw the need to expand “I was happy with where I was,” he said. “I liked she showed scoring ability as well brother went off to  ght in World War I. remember it.” the fact I was nine minutes away from my house.fourth I of  ve athletic and active that Hiscoverage, care for getting students more went area beyond schools the in classroomthe and when asked to do so at Central, After the war, he resumed his college careerGREATER at Grove FLINTreports and AREA more airSPORTS time for thoseHALL Friday OF night FAME- could 2009 be home - PAGE with the 7 boys and see my wife. City (Pa.) College, where he once  red the ball 60 yards out broadcasts.playing  eld. He’d open the gym on Saturdays for grade “I felt that was important. This job can stretch of bounds as a legal form of punting then, according to one school But he kids also and observed have his how varsity the players town opened work with its them.you out.” But Phelps always had an extra minute for news article. armsHe tookto the Bob Flint Stallcup Generals to aand father-son the Buick banquet Open. when the GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME- 2009 - PAGE 13 coaches, athletes and local sports fans. The distance is believable because Batchelor also was Oneyoungster’s of his favorite dad teams wasn’t was available. the 1984 When Generals, Stallcup later whocoached doused the himGrand with Blanc champagne track team, the the night retired they Batch would “I could go anywhere in Flint and people knew a hard-throwing pitcher who played for the companies he me as a sportscaster,” he said. “They’d ask, ‘How worked for in the summer - from Grove City to Akron to woncome the to IHL his championship.practices. His coverage of the Buick Open, including the are the Colts going to do?’ or ‘How’s Northern Hudson and Owosso, Mich. Burek was a special protege who worked as the basketballgoing to be?’ “Roadteam’s to manager the Buick” in gradeshow, schoolearned and  ve alsoMichigan did odd jobs at “I remember his big hands, “ said Cline. “He would pitch Associated Press Awards, and he broke new “I loved that wonderful atmosphere.” batting practice to us, and when he put his hand around the Batchelor’s house. Burek went on to become a teacher, baseball, I couldn’t see it.” coach and principal at Grand Blanc. Batchelor’s playing fame peaked with two years in the “I drew on hisGREATER lessons and FLINT things AREA he sharedSPORTS with HALL me, OF“ FAME- 2009 - PAGE 17 NFL, with the Canton Bulldogs in 1922 and the Toledo Burek said. “He was truly a mentor, although I didn’t know it Maroons in 1923. It was with Toledo that he played against at the time.” Thorpe’s Oorang Indians and reportedly tackled the legendary In retirement, Batch became active in local government athlete in a hard-fought 7-0 victory. and served as Grand Blanc’s delegate to the Michigan “There’s a lot of others besides Thorpe, but he was the Constitutional Convention in 1962. But he was never far guy I would rather watch from the stands than play against, “ from the sports scene, and his legacy survives long after his Batchelor told The Flint Journal in a 1961 article. continued on page 86 GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME- 2009 - PAGE 15 The Flint Journal is proud to be involved in the GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME GXjk@e[lZk\\j

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GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAMEFAME- - 20092010 -- PAGEPAGE 2870 ERIC TURNER 1980 Powers continued from page 15 continued from page 21 He also helped Sam Ragnone Attorney win three Big Nine. We were 8-10 in the Big Nine.” straight AAU national championships, a feat that earned But the winning ways soon returned as the Chargers the Attorneymen a spot in this year’s Hall of Fame class. won 10 of their final 11 games. Virtually none were These days, Turner is involved with his family in real- cakewalks, however, especially in the state tournament estate sales while also working for a high-end clothing when “four of the seven games were decided in the sixth store in downtown Detroit that caters to celebrities inning or beyond,” according to Jasinski. and athletes. In the district qualifying game, the Chargers had Being inducted into the GFASHOF brings Turner back to rally to beat Lapeer East just to make it into the to where his journey started almost 40 years ago. tournament. In the district opener, they weren’t able to “It’s a great honor,” he said. “Having been a part dispose of LakeVille until third baseman Bob Stacey of this city, playing different sports and growing up belted a leadoff homer in the bottom of the ninth inning. here involved in all the athletics, being honored is Powers beat Mt. Morris 10-6 in the regional final a beautiful thing.” after scoring seven runs in the second inning, when the Chargers sent 12 batters to the plate. The big blow in that game was a two-run homer by winning pitcher Tim Tomaszewski. “We believe we can win the regional,” Haley said afterward. 1990-91-92 Ragnone They did, but it wasn’t easy. continued from page 19 After beating Oxford 10-3 in eight innings to open regional play, Powers looked like it was done when at the time. You could go on and on about the talent level in Saginaw Eisenhower had a 6-4 lead in the regional title those tournaments. game with two outs in the top of the seventh and an 0-2 “One thing about Sam, even though we were competing count on batter Terry Ward. on a national level, he never forgot the guys who played year Dutkowski remembers the scene like it was yesterday. round. Spider, Joel Ragland. It was a nice blend of people. ” “What happens is (Ward) hits a little pop up down the The Attorneymen were no stranger to top-notch first base line in foul territory and the first basemen and competition when they finally won the national title. second basemen back off,” Dutkowski said “They were Ragnone beat the Angola National Team twice prior to the kind of confused who was going to take it and it drops.” 1992 Olympics and there was also the time the Attorneymen Ward ended up walking, the next batter walked and went down to Crisler Arena to play Michigan and the Fab senior Tom Wagner lined a single up the middle to score Five, perhaps the most celebrated recruiting class in college both runners and tie it en route to an 8-6 victory. basketball history. “That one was pretty unbelievable,” Haley said. “They ended up beating (Michigan),” said Beagle, who In the state semifinals, ace pitcher Mike Morgan was at the game. “Spider Edwards, without question, was scattered five hits in a 7-0 victory over Farmington the best player on the floor. I mean without question.” Harrison, earning the Chargers a showdown with Mount Ragnone laughs at that memory. Pleasant for the Class B championship that afternoon. “That was a huge win,” he said. “Steve Fisher was a Morrissey was the hitting star in the title game, belting friend of mine. I finally convinced Steve Fisher to play us a two-run homer in the fourth to tie the score before the and we beat them in overtime when they were No. 1 in Chargers eventually built a four-run lead. the country. Haley brought Morgan in to secure the victory and “Our team would go out and play a schedule against top- although the crafty southpaw allowed a three-run homer ranked college teams. (Duke coach) Mike Krzyzewski would in the seventh that pulled Mount Pleasant within 7-6, never play us. Most teams wouldn’t play my team. They said Morgan fanned the final batter to give Powers its second we were too good.” state baseball crown. Technically, Ragnone only won two national championships “We weren’t a dominant team,” Dutkowski said. “We despite winning the tournament three straight years. didn’t have overpowering pitching or anything. The After an opponent protested in 1991, the AAU declared timing of the whole thing was freakishly good for us. It the Attorneymen had to forfeit a game because of a just seemed everybody contributed at the right moment.” roster snafu. “It’s always given me hope in every baseball season “I really looked at it as sour grapes,” Ragnone says. since. You may not always win a state championship “We never sent the trophy back. It didn’t diminish our but you can turn something around if everybody comes accomplishments and what we achieved.” together at the right moment.”

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 71 1976-77-78 Beecher continued from page 23 place Linden, which had 26. Surprisingly, Muskegon Heights didn’t win a single event while Beecher captured two — the 120 hurdles and mile relay. Larry Wiley won the high hurdles for the Bucs in 14.2 while the mile relay team of Young, Jerome Hogan, Tim Roman and John Fralik clocked 3:23.1. Believe it or not, the ‘75-78 run wasn’t Beecher’s best ever. The Bucs strung together four straight Class B boys championships from 1985-87, a stretch that also saw the Beecher girls win the Class B title in 1986-87. The boys other championships came in 1980, ‘83 and ‘92. They nearly added two more but finished second in both 1981 and ‘93. “We’d go to a track meet and people would say, ‘Oh crap! Beecher is here. Who’s running for second?’” Crane said with a laugh. “At the Mott Relays, we’d stick our noses in there against the city schools and the kids loved that. We never dodged a bullet as far as running against people.” In addition to having talented athletes, there was also one other big key to Beecher’s championships teams. “Every year we won the state championship, we had 12 kids qualify for the meet,” Crane said. “That was the weirdest thing. Everybody kept calling us the Dirty Dozen. We’d get on the bus afterward (at the regional) and it was, ‘Coach, how many kids we qualify?’ “If it was 12, we were going to win the state championship. One year, we had 16 kids qualify and we Congratulations to all 2010 Inductees into the finished fourth.” Greatre Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame Now, for the rest of the story behind that first state championship in 1976. When the meet had ended in Battle Creek, the Bucs were on the winner’s stand ready to accept their trophy when the public-address announcer said that Dearborn Robichaud had won the championship with 46 points while Beecher was second. Crane had been keeping score as usual and knew that was incorrect. But while he was discussing the situation with meet officials, Robichaud had accepted the trophy and was heading out of the parking lot on the team bus. “It was a comedy of errors,” Crane recalled. “Ricky Franklin started running after the bus with his track shoes in his hand. He was banging on the bus, trying to get them to stop. They thought he was bad.” When the error was discovered — Robichaud didn’t have a contestant in the two-mile run but was given eight points that really belonged to Dearborn Divine Child — Beecher was declared the champion but left without the trophy. “Ricky Franklin’s dad was on the school board,” Crane said. “He called the state police and they stopped the Robichaud bus. They got on the bus, got the trophy and brought it to us. We were having dinner at Win Schuler’s in Marshall.” Scott Parker

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GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 75 IN CLU President RU B B Anthony F. Alexander

1st Vice President Denise Ketchmark, J.D.

2nd Vice President Dean Yeotis, J.D.

Executive Director OF GENESEE COUNTY Tom Healey Supporting Mott College Athletics

Past President Donald Stanbury, Ph.D.

Board of Directors

TERM EXPIRES 2009

Hon. Duncan Beagle Carlos Cisneros Craig Coney Dean Howe Dennis Iski Sheriff Robert Pikell Thomas Skinner TERM EXPIRES 2010

Michael Barron Thomas Beaubien Norm Bryant Stanley Gooch From Left: Nick Pappadakis, Hon. Duncan Beagle, Hon. Thomas Yeotis Linda M. MacKay Chris Poulos Clifton Turner Hon. Robert Ransom Bruin Club of TERM EXPIRES 2011 Genesee County William Blamer, Ed.D. Avon Burns, Ph.D. Wishes to congratulate the family of Harold Mallon, D.D.S. Nick Pappadakis on his induction into the Ronald Meeker Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame. Nancy Vance Hon. Thomas Yeotis He was a pioneer and leader of both the Bruin Club and the Greater Flint Sports Hall of Fame.

GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 76 Congratulations To All Past & 2010 Inductees Into The Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame. Above All, Michael Mattar of Powers 1980 State Championship Baseball Team • Vince Harrison •

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GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 78 Business Directory Horn’s Collision...... 66 Italia Gardens...... 44 The following advertisers have helped to make publication of this souvenir book possible. The contribution of each firm listed here Julie’s Pawn Shop...... 48 is an indication that the advertiser has given thought, consideration and funds for the betterment of the community. We hope you will Knight, Mark, DDS...... 36 express your appreciation by patronizing these places of business Kolky, Brad - CItizens Bank...... 72 and availing yourself of the services offered. LaDuke, Jordan...... 58 A-Frame Awards...... 78 Landaal Packaging...... 32 Advanced Physical Therapy...... 50 Luigi’s Restaurant & Pizzeria...... 68 Afro-America Hall of Fame...... 75 Luster, Junnell...... 68 ALLIEDmedia...... 62

Battiste’s Temple Dining...... 68 MacArthur Corp...... 58 Bauman’s Running Shop...... 44 Memoriums...... 74 Beecher High School...... 22 Mott Community College Athletic Dept...... 73 Beecher Track - Marty & Linda Crane...... 32 Mott Community College Bruin Club...... 76 Bishop Construction...... 66 Mott Community College Foundation...... 28 Bograkos, Tim & Vera...... 52 Mission of Peace - Eric Turner, Marty Crane Brady’s Business Systems...... 66 & Beecher Track Teams...... 74 Brisendine, Jake...... 44 Mirage Sportswear - Photos 2 Canvas...... 77 Brown, William...... 60 Bruin Club ...... 76 PD’s Pub - Scott Parker...... 80 Pappadakis, Nikki & Family...... 12 Calvo Family...... 8 Pfister, Aaron...... 68 Calvo, Margarita, Gail Ganakas...... 54 Piesto, Gerald - Friends...... 75 CANUSA Association...... 50 Pocket Aces Poker Room...... 44 Chandnois, Paulette - Remax...... 64 Poulos Family...... 48 Church & Sons...... 52 Powers Catholic High School...... 20 Coon, Lloyd - Tributes...... 74 Complete Runner...... 60 Richvalsky & Sons Realty...... 46 Chamber of Commerice...... Inside Front Cover Rutherford, Jim - Memorial...... 26 Cost Less Pet Treats - Daly & Ovadek Family...... 52 Ryan, Tom Distributors...... 56

Ebeneezer Ministries...... 54 Security Packaging, Jack Goggins Family...Back cover EMI Enterprises...... 58 Serges, Julius - Family...... 16 Smith, Keith...... 68 Flint Central High School Alumni...... 34 Snyder Real Estate...... 66 Flint Central High School...... 8 Sports Old Timers...... 18 Flint Journal...... 70 Swartz Funeral Home...... Inside Back Cover Flint Northern High School...... 4 Swartz Creek High School...... 6 Flint Northern High School...... 10 Flint Olympian & CANUSA Association...... 50 Temple Dining...... 68 Flint Sports Old Timers Association...... 18 Tom Ryan Distributors...... 56 Flint School Employees Credit Union...... 32 Travel Brokers...... 48 Flushing Schools for Jordan LaDuke (Athletic Boosters)..... 58 Troesken, Bill...... 68 Foutch’s Auto Wash...... 58 Trosko Family...... 60 Foutch’s Pub & Grill...... 44 Turner Family...... 14

Genesys Conference & Banquet Center...... 30 University of Michigan...... 25 Genesys Integrated Group - Dr. Jim Walter...... 54 University of Michigan Club of Greater Flint...... 18 George, Nick & Sharon...... 36 University of Tennessee - Keith Young...... 72 Gill-Roy’s Hardware...... 52 Goggins Family – Security Packaging .... Back Cover VG’s Food Centers...... 64 Goyette Mechanical...... 77 Grand Blanc Schools - A. Pfister...... 68 Walter, James, M.D...... 54 Greater Eastside Scholarship Fund...... 34 White Horse Tavern, Poulos Family...... 48 Greater Flint Sports Medicine Center P.C...... 46 Young, Keith, Northern...... 4 Halo Burger...... 46 Ya Ya’s...... 60 Harrison, Vince ...... 77 Yeotis, Tom - for Nick Pappadakis...... 12

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GREATER FLINT AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME - 2010 - PAGE 80 GREATERGREATER FLINTFLINT AREAAREA SPORTSSPORTS HALLHALL OFOF FAMEFAME- - 20092010 -- PAGEPAGE 8981 GREATERGREATER FLINTFLINT AREAAREA SPORTSSPORTS HALLHALL OFOF FAMEFAME- - 20092010 -- PAGEPAGE 9082 Family Owned Operated by Rick R. Lamb & Family Congratulations to the 2010 inductees into the Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame

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