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Discover Illinois Officials Inductees. Learn about the distinguished sports officials who have shaped Illinois' sports history. Visit now! ILLINOIS OFFICIALS INDUCTEES CLASS OF 2024 Jocko Conlan – MLB Umpire Danny Crawford – NBA Referee Ed Hochuli – NFL Referee Art Holst - NFL Referee Cal Hubbard – MLB Umpire Jerry Markbreit – NFL Referee Hank O’Day – MLB Umpire Dave Pallone – MLB Umpire CLASS OF 2026 Phil Coady – NFL, NCAA, IHSA Referee

Discover the Illinois Figure Skating Inductees and celebrate the achievements of these remarkable athletes. Explore the Illinois Figure Skating Inductees now! FIGURE SKATING INDUCTEES Dorothy Hamill - From Chicago IL Olympic Gold Medalist - Innsbruck 1976 World Championship Gold Medalist - 1976 World Championship Silver Medalist - 1974 & 1975 Gracie Gold - From Springfield IL O lympic Games Bronze Medalist – 2014 Sochi U.S. Championships Gold Medalist – 2014 Boston Singles Gold Medalist – 2016 Saint Paul Singles Silver Medalist – 2013 Omaha Singles Silver Medalist – 2015 Greensboro Singles World Team Trophy Gold Medalist – 2013 Tokyo Team Gold Medalist – 2015 Tokyo Team Silver Medalist – 2012 Tokyo Team World Junior Championships Silver Medalist – 2012 Minsk Singles Bradie Tennel - From Winfield IL Olympic Games Bronze Medalist - 2018 PyeongChang Four Continents Championships Silver Medalist & Bronze Medalist U.S. Championships 2 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze World Team Trophy 1 Gold, 1 Silver BOBSLEDDING INDUCTEES Lorenzo Smith III - From Kankakee IL He finished sixth in the four-man event at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin SPEED SKATING INDUCTEES Bonnie Blair - From Champaign IL Teams Olympic Representative of the United States Awards 8x Gold Medalist Oscar Mathisen Award Flo Hyman Memorial Award Shani Davis - From Chicago IL Teams 1999 Junior World Championship Olympic Representative of the United States Awards 13x Gold Medalist 2x Oscar Mathisen Award Toy Dugan - From Springfield IL Competed in the women's 3000 metres at the 1968 Winter Olympics Ken Henry – Northern Illinois University / Olympic Gold Medalist Teams Olympic Representative of the United States Awards Gold Medalist Diane Holum - From Chicago IL Teams Northbrook Speed Skating Club Olympic Representative of the United States Awards Gold Medalist

Discover the ILLINOIS VOLLEYBALL INDUCTEES and celebrate their achievements. Explore the legacy of volleyball legends in Illinois now! ILLINOIS VOLLEYBALL INDUCTEES CLASS OF 2024 Tara Ballard Teams Coached Metamora Township High School Redbirds Kelsey Robinson - From Elmhurst IL Teams University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers Volleyball University of Nebraska-Lincoln Volleyball United States Women’s National Volleyball Team Awards 6x Gold Medalist Italian League "Most valuable player" CEV Champions League "Best outside spiker" FIVB World Grand Prix "Best outside hitter" FIVB World Cup "Best outside hitter" FIVB Club World Championship "Best outside hitter" Sean Rooney - From Wheaton IL Teams Pepperdine University Men’s Volleyball Cheonan Hyundai Capital Skywalkers US National Volleyball Awards 3x Gold Medalist Lindsey Stalzer - From Peoria IL Teams Aguadilla Divas Stella ES Calais Valeriano Alles Menorca Volei Cala de Finestrat OK Nova KBM Branik Sagres Neuchatel Allianz MTV Stuttgart Cignal HD Spikers 3BB Nakornnont Foton Tornadoes HPK Naiset Foton Tornadoes Petron Blaze Spikers Jakarta BNI 46 F2 Logistics Cargo Movers CLASS OF 2026 CLASS OF 2025 Mary Eggers - From Aurora IL Teams University of Illinois US National Women’s Volleyball Awards 3x All American Broderick Award Top Collegiate Female Volleyball Player Michelle Bartsch-Hackley Teams University of Illinois Llaneras de Toa Baja Rote Raben Vilsbiburg US National Women’s Volleyball Awards Olympic Gold Medalist Nancy Brookhart Cherin - From Glen Ellyn IL Teams University of Illinois Awards Big Ten MVP NCAA Mideast Regional All-Tournament Player 3x Second-Team All-American Peg Kopec Teams Coached St. Francis HS Darla Moldenhauer - From Bourbonnais IL Teams Coached Bradley-Bourbannis High School Awards Inductee Illinois Coaches Association Hall of Fame Nichole Millage - From Champaign IL Teams Centennial High School University of Central Oklahoma US National Women’s Sitting Volleyball Team Awards Paralympic Games Silver Medall 2008 Beijing Silver Medal 2012 London Gold Medal 2016 Rio de Janeiro Gold Medal 2020 Tokyo World Championships Silver Medal 2010 Edmond, Oklahoma Silver Medal 2014 Elblag, Poland Silver Medal 2018 Arnhem, Netherlands WOVD Intercontinental Cup Bronze Medal 2008 Ismailia, Egypt WOVD World Cup Gold Medal 2010 Port Said, Egypt Parapan American Games Gold Medal 2015 Toronto Gold Medal 2019 Lima Parapan American Zonal Championships Gold Medal 2009 Denver, Colorado Gold Medal 2010 Denver, Colorado Gold Medal 2011 Sao Paulo, Brazil Gold Medal 2013 Edmond, Oklahoma Gold Medal 2017 Montreal, Canada Gold Medal 2019 Lima, Peru Sitting Volleyball Invitational Silver Medal 2007 Shanghai, China Euro Cup Gold Medal 2009 Roermond, Netherlands ECVD Continental Cup Gold Medal 2011 Yevpatoria, Ukraine Volleyball Masters Gold Medal 2012 Leersum, Netherlands Moscow Open Cup Gold Medal 2013 Moscow, Russia Intercontinental Cup Gold Medal 2016 Anji, China World Super 6 Gold Medal 2019 Tokyo, Japan Linda Oxby - From Decatur IL Teams Blue Mound High School Eastern Illinois University Teams Coached Edwards County School District Awards Record of 633-180 In 19 Years of Coaching Jourdyn Poulter - From Naperville IL Teams Eaglecrest High School University of Illinois Chieri Busto Arsizio Volley Igor Gorgonzola Novara LOVB Salt Lake US Olympic Team Awards Olympic Games Gold Medal – 2020 Tokyo Silver Medal – 2024 Paris FIVB World Cup Silver Medal - 2019 Japan FIVB Nations League Gold Medal – 2019 Nanjing Gold Medal – 2021 Rimini NORCECA Silver Medal – 2019 San Juan Pan-American Cup Gold Medal – 2018 Santo Domingo Fred Rakers - From Aviston IL Teams Coached Mater Dei High School Awards 1046-200 in 35 years as Head Coach National High School Volleyball Coach of the Year for 2011 IVCA Hall of Fame Inductee 2023

Explore the ILLINOIS COACHES/OWNERS INDUCTEES page to honor top coaches and owners. Discover their achievements in the sports officials association. ILLINOIS COACHES/OWNERS INDUCTEES Jim Brownlee - Illinois State University Dennis Conley - Olney Central Junior College Jerry Colangelo - Phoenix Suns Mike Ditka - Chicago Bears Rob Fornier - Wabash Valley College Dr. Bob Froehlich - Kane County Cougars Ozzie Guillen - Chicago White Sox George Halas - Chicago Bears Jerry Halstead - John A Logan Junior College Lou Henson - University of Illinois Rich Herrin - Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Phil Jackson - Chicago Bulls Itchy Jones - Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, University of Illinois Mike Keenan - Chicago Blackhawks Mike Krzyzewski - Duke Fred LaSage - Beecher Muskies Ken Leonard - Springfield (Sacred Heart Griffin) Gridley Football Joe Madden - Chicago Cubs John Mackovic - University of Illinois Football Ray Meyer - DePaul University Howie Minas - Midlothian Sox Vern Moehrs - Waterloo Buds Al Oremus - Prairie Gravel Irish O’Reily - Lewis University Gene Pingatore - St. Joseph High School Joel Quenneville -Chicago Blackhawks Jerry Reinsdorf - Chicago Bulls & Chicago White Sox - Owner Tom Ricketts - Chicago Cubs Buddy Ryan - Chicago Bears Jerry Sloan - Utah Jazz Robert Snyder - Wabash Valley College Margaret Stender - Chicago Sky - Owner Bill Storrs - Crestwood Panthers Bill Veeck - Chicago White Sox - Owner Mike White - University of Illinois Football Rocky Wirtz - Chicago Blackhawks - Owner Rich Zinanni - Bishop McNamara Catholic High School

A champion is a winner, A hero. Someone who never gives up Even when the going gets tough. A champion is a member of a winning team... Someone who overcomes challenges Even when it requires creative solutions A champion is an optimist. A hopeful spirit. Someone who plays the game, Even when the game is called life. Especially when the game is called life There can be a champion in each of us, If we live as a winner, If we live as a member of the team, If we live with a hopeful spirit, For life. ILLINOIS SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES ON BEING A CHAMPION A champion is a winner, A hero... Someone who never gives up Even when the going gets rough. A champion is a member of a winning team... Someone who overcomes challenges Even when it requires creative solutions A champion is an optimist. A hopeful spirit... Someone who plays the game, Even when the game is called life... Especially when the game is called life. There can be a champion in each of us, If we live as a winner, If we live as a member of the team, If we live with a hopeful spirit, For life. -by Mattie Stepanek Criteria for Consideration: Prospective Ultimate Hall of Fame candidates include age-eligible current/former players with a distinguished record of competitive achievement at the highest national and/or international levels during the Peak Playing Years for the respective year of the Hall process. While some Hall candidates may have extended their playing careers into the Masters and Grand Masters divisions and longevity is one of seven Hall of Fame Criteria for Consideration, when identifying and voting upon Hall candidates and consideration of Hall-worthiness, the focus must be on what they did at their best against the best in their primary division of play during the current Peak Playing Years. Hall of Famers are evaluated with the following 8 criteria in mind. They should rank very highly in most, if not all categories. Dominance - Dominated the game on offense and/or defense despite being matched up against the other team’s best players. As a result, was widely known, acknowledged, and feared as the best (or one of the best) on a competitive team. Leadership - Demonstrated exemplary team leadership on and off the field. Spirit of the Game Under Pressure - Exhibited exemplary sportsmanship and fair play in the biggest games. Made the right call, maintained composure, and earned the respect of opponents. Stature - Earned respect and admiration across the Ultimate community over the years; their induction would enhance, strengthen, and honor the Hall of Fame as an institution. Longevity - Performed at a high level against elite competition in the Club, Collegiate or Professional level. Athleticism - Was physically superior to other players. Ran faster, jumped higher, threw better, blocked more often, caught just about everything. Humility & Accountability - An exemplary example on and off the field. As a leader, a student, a spouse, a parent, a sibling, a coach and a mentor. Life-Time Commitment of Service - To your sport, your community, your family and yourself.

Discover the legacy of Illinois Administrator Inductees. Explore the achievements of sports officials in Illinois. ILLINOIS ADMINISTRATOR INDUCTEES CLASS OF 2024 Kenesaw Mountain Landis - MLB Commissioner Bob and Naomi Lynn - University of IL Springfield / Contributors Bob and Vicki Spencer - University of IL Springfield / Contributors CLASS OF 2025 Tim Burkhalter - Athletic Director for Lake Forest High School Ron Guenther - University of Illinois Darren Howard - Plainfield Central High School/ Oswego High School/St. Charles East High School Joseph Reda - Athletic Director for Bloom High School Kenneth “Tug” Wilson - University of Illinois/Drake College CLASS OF 2026 Kyle Drone - Contributor/Dinger Bat Company Randy Drone - Contributor/Dinger Bat Company Dr. Bob Froehlich - Owner/Kane County Cougars George Huff - University of Illinois/Athletic Director & Coach (Football) John Overstreet - Administartor & Athletic Director Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School Tom Ricketts - Owner/Chicago Cubs Todd Rosenthal - Administrator & Athletic Director/Moline

Contact the Illinois Sports Hall of Fame with Any Questions or Corrections CONTACT THE ILLINOIS SPORTS HALL OF FAME MAIN NUMBER: +1 (800) 1ILSHOF ALTERNATE NUMBER: +1 (815) 557-7411 EMAIL: INFO@ILSHOF.COM CONTACT: TIM TURPIN

Discover the Illinois Lacrosse Inductees and celebrate the legends of lacrosse and field hockey. Join us to honor lacrosse greats today! ILLINOIS LACROSSE INDUCTEES CLASS OF 2024 CLASS OF 2025 Anderson Bell Teams Georgetown University Lacrosse Steven Brooks - From Libertyville IL Teams Florida Launch Chesapeake Bayhawks Chicago Machine New York Atlas Awards High School All-American Illinois Lacrosse Player of the Year NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship Winner USILA First Team All-American McLaughlin Award nation's top midfielder Major League Lacrosse All-Star Major League Lacrosse Steinfeld Cup Champion Named as one of Illinois's Greatest D1 College Lacrosse Players Bridgton Academy Hall of Fame Jason Duboe - From Long Grove IL Teams Harvard University Crimson Matt Harris - From Buffalo Grove IL Teams Syracuse University Lacrosse Lulu Hardy Teams University of Chicago Women’s Lacrosse Matt Kelly Teams University of Virginia Lacrosse Matt Neufeldt - From Naperville IL Teams University of Maryland Lacrosse Todd Rassas - From Northfield IL Teams University of Notre Dame de Luc Lacrosse Izzy Scane Team Northwestern Illinois University Wildcats Awards Tewaaraton Award Honda Sports Award Hilary Bowen Teams Northwestern University Lacrosse Kelly Amonte Hiller Teams Coached Northwestern University Lacrosse CLASS OF 2026 Zach Wood - From Aurora, IL Teams Matea Valley High School University of Virginia Awards State of Illinois Leading All-Time Scorer ILLINOIS FIELD HOCKEY INDUCTEES CLASS OF 2025 Antoinette Lucas Teams Northwestern University Field Hockey US Olympic Team - 1996 Atlanta Sannie Van Dijck Teams Northwestern University Field Hockey Awards Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year 1986 & 1988 Big Ten Most Valuable Player 1986 Big Ten Championship 1988 Northwestern University Hall of Fame Inductee 2016

Discover the legends of Illinois wrestling! Explore the Illinois Wrestling Inductees and celebrate the sport's rich history and achievements. ILLINOIS WRESTLING INDUCTEES CLASS OF 2024 CLASS OF 2026 CLASS OF 2025 Jim Heffernan – Wrestler & Coach University of Illinois Isaiah Martinez – University of Illinois CM Punk - WWE - Former World Champion Adam Tirapelli – University of Illinois Joe Williams - From Chicago IL Teams Mt. Carmel High School University of Iowa US National Men’s Freestyle Awards 3x National Champion Olympic Bronze Medalist Chuck Farina - From Melrose Park IL Teams Proviso Township High School Purdue University Coach East Leyden High School Gordon Tech High School Awards Wrestler Big 10 Individual Champion 1950, 1951 Illinois State Title - 125 lbs Coach National Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductee Illinois Record for a Single High School 592 wins with 9 undefeated seasons at Leyden HS Mark Johnson - From Rock Island IL Teams Alleman High School University of Michigan US Olympic Team Coach Oregon State University University of Illinois Awards Wrestler 2x NCAA All-American NCAA Finalist Academic All-American Most Wins in University of Illinois History Coach Big Ten Coach of the Year 2001& 2005

Discover the Illinois Bowling Hall of Champions. Explore the achievements of top bowlers. Visit the Illinois Sports Hall of Fame today! ILLINOIS BOWLING HALL OF CHAMPIONS CLASS OF 2024 Earl Anthony Affiliation Professional Bowlers Association Awards 6x BWAA Bowler of the Year 6x PBA Player of the Year 12x First Team All-American 5x George Young High Average award winner Inducted into PBA Hall of Fame, Inducted into ABC Hall of Fame Voted "Bowler of the Millennium" in a 2000 poll conducted by Bowling Digest Voted the greatest PBA player ever, PBA "50 Greatest Players of the Last 50 Years" list Paul Krumske - From Chicago, IL Affiliation American Bowling Congress Awards National Match Game Title 1944 3 National Match Play Titles in Individual, Doubles and Team Play Carmen Salvino - From Chicago, IL Affiliation Professional Bowlers Association American Bowling Congress Awards Dick Weber Bowling Ambassador Award CLASS OF 2026 AJ Johnson - From Oswego, IL Affiliation Professional Bowlers Association Awards 1 PBA Tour 10 PBA Regional Tour 1 KPBA Tour Pan American Games Gold medal – 2023 Santiago Singles World Bowling Championships Gold medal – 2017 Las Vegas Team Bronze medal – 2017 Las Vegas All Events PABCON Men's Championships Gold medal – 2019 Lima/Team Gold medal – 2019 Lima/All Events Silver medal – 2019 Lima/Singles IBF Super World Championships Gold medal – 2021 Dubai/Trios PANAM Bowling Champion of Champions Gold medal – 2022 Rio de Janeiro/Doubles Bronze medal – 2022 Rio de Janeiro/Singles Bronze medal – 2022 Rio de Janeiro/All-Events Jeff Carter - From Warrenville, IL Affiliation Professional Bowlers Association Awards Holds USBC record for the highest sanctioned league average - 261.74 in 2000-2001 112 - 300-games (USBC Sanctioned) Brandi Kordelewski - From Momence, IL Affiliation Women's Professional Bowlers Association Awards 2011 and 2012 NCBCA First-Team All-American 2011 Intercollegiate Team Championships First-Team All-American Member of 2011 NAIA Women's Bowling Championship Team 2011 NAIA Championship Most Valuable Player 2010 and 2012 Intercollegiate Team Championships All-Tournament Team 2011 NAIA First-Team All-American 2012 Bowling Writers Association of American Runner Up 2011 Bowling Writers Association of American Honorable Mention Ranked third in NAIA in 2011-12 scoring average (203) Member of PWBA Tour since 2016 Runner-up at 2017 QubicaAMF PWBA Sonoma County Open & 2019 PWBA East Hartford Regional Holds Illinois state record for highest three-game series (290,279,299) Former Head Women's Bowling Coach at Maryville (Mo.) 2021 and 2022 GLVC Women’s Bowling Coach of the Year 2018 MIAA Women's Bowling Coach of the Year Kristopher Prather - From Plainfield, IL Affiliation Professional Bowlers Association Awards 6 PBA Tour (2 majors) 2 PBA Regional Tour 26 - 300-games (USBC Sanctioned)