Oregon Sports Hall of Fame and Museum

The ENTIRE ceremony of the 2023 Oregon Sports Hall of Fame inductions can now be viewed on line at the following YouTube link.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS IN APRIL ARE THESE OREGON SPORTS HALL OF FAMERS…HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

JIM ANDERSON 1965-66 OREGON STATE BASKETBALL 87 on 4/20/1937
DAVE GAMBEE BASKETBALL 87 on 4/16/1937
DYROL BURLESON TRACK & FIELD 84 on 4/27/1940
VERN BURKE FOOTBALL 83 on 4/30/1941
THURMAN BELL COACHING 81 on 4/10/1943
JOHN MURRAY EAST BANK SALOON BASKETBALL 81 on 4/8/1943
PAUL BROTHERS FOOTBALL 79 on 4/18/1945
DON SCHOLLANDER SWIMMING 78 on 4/30/1946
GEOFF PETRIE BASKETBALL 76 on 4/17/1948
SHERRY SEVALL MULTI-SPORT ATHLETE 76 on 4/26/1948
MICK HOBAN 1975 PORTLAND TIMBERS 72 on 4/6/1952
GARY DANIELS PORTLAND MAVERICKS 72 on 4/25/1952
TINKER HATFIELD SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION TO SPORTS 72 on 4/30/1952
DAVE HUSTED BOWLING 64 on 4/12/1960
TERRY PORTER BASKETBALL 61 on 4/8/1963
DAVE JOHNSON TRACK & FIELD 61 on 4/7/1963
JONATHAN STARK TENNIS 53 on 4/3/1971
AARON PAULSON ADAPTIVE SPORTS 47 on 4/4/1977
SHEA MCFEELY 2006-2007 OREGON STATE BASEBALL 40 on 4/21/1984
EDDIE KUNZ 2006-2007 OREGON STATE BASEBALL 38 on 4/8/1986
JOEY WONG 2006-2007 OREGON STATE BASEBALL 36 on 4/12/1988

Oregon Sports Hall of Fame Announces 2023 Class of Inductees

July 27, The Oregon Sports Hall of Fame & Museum has announced its 2023 class of inductees. According to Mike Rose, induction ceremony chairman, the Hall of Fame will induct eight new members to join over 400 prior inductees. The presentations will be made at the Doubletree, Lloyd Center, Tuesday, October 3.

This year’s class includes Rick Adelman, Coaching, Mike Riley, Coaching, Portland Mavericks Baseball, Teams, LaMichael James, Football, Mike Clopton, Coaching, Sherry Sevall, Multi-sport, Dale Scott, Officiating, and Lara Tennant, Golf.

In addition, the Schonely Award will go to Larry Sellers, Portland State SID, marking only the second time this prestigious trophy has been awarded since its inception in 2016. It honors an individual who has significantly impacted sport in Oregon, while at the same time generously giving back to the Oregon community. The trophy has been updated to include Bill’s NBA Hall of Fame ring, and his 1977 TrailBlazer’s championship ring.

For the second year in a row, veteran sports journalist Dwight Jaynes will handle emcee duties.

Each year the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame helps preserve Oregon’s rich sports heritage through its recognition of outstanding Oregon athletes and special contributors to sport.

In addition, Oregon Sports Hall of Fame college scholarships will be awarded to Oregon scholar-athletes, made possible by contributions from the MacTarnahan Family Trust. Six student-athletes will be awarded $3000 scholarships to be used for continuing their education at Oregon colleges and universities. They are Jordan Clements, Yamhill Carlton HS, Carter Affolter, Tillamook HS, Eli Watnick-Wizeman, McDaniel HS, Denali Bosco, North Marion HS, Tamerra Cervantes Carlos, Springfield HS, and Aaliyah Gaboriault, Harrisburg HS.

The event will be held this year at the Doubletree by Hilton, Lloyd Center, with a cocktail reception starting at 5:30 PM, followed by dinner and program at 7 PM. Guests may take advantage of free parking, across the driveway from the banquet entrance. As noted, Dwight Jaynes will emcee the ceremony. Tickets are $125 per person; tables of 10 are $1200. Please call the Hall of Fame at 503/227-7466, email info@oregonsportshall.org,  or click www.oregonsportshall.org for additional information and ticket orders.

The Oregon Sports Hall of Fame recognizes and honors Oregon’s rich athletic history with our museum and annual induction and awards ceremony. The Hall of Fame’s goal is to inspire participation in sport and foster awareness of the values and life-long rewards gained from this participation.

Contact:       Mike Rose, induction ceremony chairman

                    503/244-1811

                    michaelwrose@comcast.net

Inductee and Scholarship Winner Bios and Photos

Please go to: https://photos.app.goo.gl/vWTUqk5BuAA9sQL28

Contact: Mike Rose, induction ceremony chairman
503/244-1811
michaelwrose@comcast.net

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