
2012 Inductees and
Special Award Winners

Vince Coleman - Baseball - Class of 2012

Fred McGriff - Baseball - Class of 2012

Alonzo Mourning - Basketball - Class of 2012

Dick Anderson - Football - Class of 2012

Henry Lawrence - Football - Class of 2012

George Smith - Football - Class of 2012

Charlie Ward - Football & Basketball - Class of 2012

Gary Koch - Golf - Class of 2012

Joan Joyce - Softball - Class of 2012
Dave Roberts - Track - 2012

Roland Martin - Watersports: Fishing - Class of 2012

Kelly Slater - Watersports: Surfing - Class of 2012

Russ Cozart - Wrestling - Class of 2012

Ryan Nece - Fame for Fitness Award - 2012
1960 -2011
Listed by Categories
FOOTBALL
- 1972 Miami Dolphins, Class of 2000
- Anderson, Ottis (UM, NFL) Class of 1991
- Biletnikoff, Fred (FSU, NFL HOFer) Class of 1970
- Boselli, Tony (NFL, Jacksonville) Class of 2011
- Bosseler, Don (NFL) Class of 2000
- Bowden, Bobby (FSU Coach) Class of 1983
- Brown, Jerome NFL ( Class of 2004)
- Brantley, Scot (UF, NFL) Class of 1996
- Brooks, Derrick ( NFL, Buccaneers) Class of 2011
- Buoniconti, Nick (NFL Miami Dolphins) Class of 1995
- Carmichael, Harold (NFL) Class of 2004
- Casares, Rick (FL native, UF, NFL) Class of 1972
- Casey, Charles (UF, WR) Class of 1968
- Collinsworth, Cris (UF, NFL) Class of 1990
- Corso, Lee (FSU, college coach, TV) Class of 2003
- Csonka, Larry (NFL Miami Dolphins) Class of 1991
- Curci, Fran (UM, NCAA Coach) Class of 1997
- Chandler, Wes (UF, NFL WR) Class of 1992
- Cox, Gene (FSU, HS coach’n legend) Class of 1988
- Culverhouse, Hugh (Tampa Bay Bucs) Class of 1993
- Dooley, Jim (UM, college coach) Class of 1998
- Everett, James (FAMU RB 1930’s) Class of 1995
- Farrior, J. Rex (UF, HS coach) Class of 1978
- Ferguson, Forrest “Fergie” (UF legend) Class of 1961
- Fields, Joe ( NFL, Pro Bowl, NY) Class of 1996
- Fleming, Don (UF, NFL) Class of 1963
- Galimore, Willie (FAMU, NFL RB) Class of 1961
- Gaither, Jake (Legendary FAMU coach) Class of 1970
- Graves, Ray (Longtime UF coach) Class of 1972
- Griese, Bob (QB Miami Dolphins) Class of 1979
- Gustafson, Andy (UM coach 1948-1963) Class of 1969
- Harding, Jack (UM coach 30’s-40’s) Class of 1967
- Higgins, Nash (U of Tampa coach) Class of 1980
- Huerta, Marcelino (UF, college coach) Class of 1981
- Hendricks, Ted (UM, NFL HOF) Class of 1976
- Huizenga, H. Wayne (Miami Dolphins) Class of 1996
- Johnson, Jimmy (UM, NFL coach) Class of 1998
- Jones, Deacon (FL native, NFL HOF) Class of 1983
- Irvin, Michael (UM, NFL HOF WR) Class of 2007
- Kelly, Jim (UM QB, NFL HOFer) Class of 1998
- Kotys, Nick (South Fla. HS coach) Class of 1984
- Kosar, Bernie (UM QB) Class of 2006
- Little, Larry (Bethune-Cookman,NFL HOF) Class of 1978
- Marino, Dan (QB Miami Dolphins), Class of 2003
- Masterson, Bob (UM, NFL WR) Class of 1990
- McClairen, Jack (NFL) Class of 1988
- McDowell, Jack (CFB HOFer) Class of 1978
- Morrall, Earl (NFL, 72 Dolphins) Class of 2000
- Moss, Perry (UM coach, FSU coach) Class of 1995
- Mayberry, Walter (UF) Class of 1964
- Mira, George (UM, NFL) Class of 1997
- Moore, Nat (UF, Miami Dolphins WR) Class of 1998
- Nugent, Tom (FSU coach 1950’s) Class of 1986
- Peterson, Bill (FSU coach 1960’s-1970’s) Class of 1975
- Quinn, Paul (HS coach) Class of 1989
- Romeo, Tony (NFL) Class of 1999
- Riley, Ken (FAMU, NFL) Class of 1992
- Robbie, Joe (Miami Dolphins) Class of 1990
- Sanders,Deion (FSU, NFL) Class of 2005
- Schnellenberger, Howard (UM Coach Class of 2005
- Selmon, Lee Roy (Bucs NFL HOF DL) Class of 1989
- Solomon, Freddie (U of Tampa, NFL WR) Class of 1994
- Sellers, Ron (FSU, NFL WR) Class of 1973
- Shula, Don (Miami Dolphins) Class of 1973
- Smith, Emmitt (UF RB, NFL HOFer) Class of 2006
- Spurrier, Steve (UF QB 1960’s) Class of 1970
- Summeral, Pat (NFL, Broadcasting) Class of 1979
- Tate, Charlie (UM coach ’64-’70) Class of 1988
- Testaverde,, Vinny (UM, NFL QB) Class of 2004
- Torretta, Gino (UM, NFL, QB) Class of 2011
- Van Fleet, Gen. James (UF coach) Class of 1977
- Van Sickel, Dale (UF 1927-1929) Class of 1976
- Warfield, Paul (Miami Dolphins) Class of 1992
- Danny Wuerffel (Heisman Trophy, UF) Class of 2005
- Yepremian, Garo (NFL placekicker) Class of 1982
- Youngblood, Jack (UF, NFL HOFer) Class of 1975
AUTO-RACING/AIRPLANE
- Allison, Bobby (NASCAR) Class of 1986
- Allison, Donnie (NASCAR) Class of 2000
- France, Bill (NASCAR founder) Class of 1963
- France, Bill Jr., NASCAR) Class of 1999
- Frankman, Betty Skelton (Land-Speed) Class of 1997
- Gregg, Peter (Sports-car-racing legend) Class of 1977
- Garlits, Don (Drag-Racing’s “Big Daddy”) Class of 1972
- Haywood, Hurley (Sports-Car-Racing ) Class of 1993
- Roberts, Glenn “Fireball” (NASCAR) Class of 1961
- Rathmann, Jim (Indy 500 winner) Class of 1978
- St. James, Lyn (Race-car driver) Class of 1994
BASEBALL
- Boggs, Wade (FL native, HOFer) Class of 2003
- Borders, Pat (MLB), Class of 2010
- Burdette, Lew (MLB) Class of 1998
- Carlton, Steve (MLB HOF pitcher) Class of 1989
- Carter, Gary (MLB HOF catcher) Class of 1998
- Dawson, Andre ( MLB ) Class of 1990
- Fraser, Ron (Legendary UM coach) Class of 1986
- Garvey, Steve ( MLB Dodgers) Class of 1975
- Geraghty, Ben (Minor-league Manager) Class of 1975
- Hutchinson, Fred (MLB pitcher, Manager) Class of 1968
- Howser, Dick (FSU, MLB) Class of 1983
- Justice, Joe (Rollins) Class of 1999
- Johnson, Davey (MLB Player & Manager) Class of 1998
- Lang, Al (Pioneer MLB) Class of 1962
- Lloyd, John “Pop” (Negro Leagues ) Class of 1998
- Lopez, Al (MLB HOF catcher) Class of 1961
- McRae, Hal (FAMU, MLB) Class of 1986
- Martinez, Tino (MLB HOF catcher) Class of 2007
- Martin, Mike (FSU) Class of 2005
- O'Neil, Buck (MLB) Class of 1999
- Piniella, Lou (MLB Player & Manager) Class of 1977
- Powell, John “Boog” (MLB player) Class of 1980
- Raines, Tim (MLB player) Class of 1987
- Roberts, Robin (MLB HOF pitcher) Class of 1998
- Roden, Rick (MLB) Class of 1999
- Rosen, Al (UF, MLB player) Class of 1967
- Score, Herb (MLB pitcher, broadcaster) Class of 1983
- Smeltzy, Hal (Florida Southern coach) Class of 1987
- Steinbrenner, George (NY Yankees) Class of 1982
- Sutton, Don (MLB HOF pitcher) Class of 1984
- Sewell, “Rip” (MLB “Eephus” pitcher) Class of 1982
- Taylor, Zack (MLB) Class of 1974
- Williams, Ted (Boston Red Sox MLB) Class of 1997
- Waner, Paul (MLB HOFer) Class of 1964
- Wynn, Early (MLB HOF pitcher) Class of 1971
BASKETBALL
- Barry, Rick (UM, NBA HOFer) Class of 1967
- Birdsong, Otis (FL native, NBA) Class of 2008
- Clark, Torchy (UCF coach) Class of 1993
- Cowens, Dave (FSU, NBA HOFer) Class of 1973
- Dawkins, Darryl (FL native, NBA) Class of 2008
- Durham, Hugh (FSU grad, FSU coach) Class of 1999
- Fields, Joe (Lake City CC Coach) Class of 1996
- Gilmore, Artis (JU, ABA/NBA player) Class of 1974
- Strickland, Roger (JU, NBA player) Class of 1996
- Vitale, Dick (NCAA, NBA) Class of 1996
- Wallen, Don (HS coach) Class of 1987
- Wilkes, Glenn ( Stetson University coach) Class of 1981
BOWLING
BOXING
- Dundee, Angelo (Trainer) Class of 1976
- Flynn, Ed (Olympic Gold Medal) Class of 1974
- Jackson, Julian E. (Boxing) Class of 1994
GOLF
- Bean, Andy ( PGA TOUR ) Class of 2000
- Azinger, Paul (PGA TOUR) Class of 2004
- Beman, Deane (PGA Tour commissioner) Class of 1994
- Boros, Julius (PGA) Class of 1966
- Bradley, Pat (World Golf Hall of Fame)
- Berg, Patty (LPGA legend) Class of 1961
- Bolt, Tommy (PGA) Class of 1980
- Carner, Joanne (LPGA) Class of 1988
- Cooper. Pete (PGA) Class of 1987
- Floyd, Raymond (PGA TOUR) Class of 1997
- Green, Hubert (PGA TOUR,) Class of 2010
- Mayer, Dick (PGA) Class of 1966
- Melnyk, Steve (PGA TOUR) Class of 2000
- Murphy, Bob (PGA TOUR)
- Nicklaus, Jack (PGA Tour, legend) Class of 1972
- Norman, Greg (PGA Tour) Class of 2006
- Owens, Charlie (Champions TOUR) Class of 1987
- Palmer, Arnold (PGA Tour, legend) Class of 1984
- Rodriquez, Chi Chi (PGA Tour) Class of 1991
- Sanders, Doug (UF, PGA Tour) Class of 1972
- Stewart, Payne (PGA Tour, Major Winner) Class of 2005
- Sarazen, Gene (PGA Tour) Class of 1980
- Zaharias, Babe (LPGA, Olympic Gold) Class of 1964
- Veller, Don (FSU coach) Class of 1985
HOCKEY
HORSE RACING
MEDIA
- Barber, Walter “Red” (UF, Broadcaster) Class of 1979
- Boggs, Otis (“Voice of the Gators”) Class of 1990
- Buchalter, Bill (Sports Writer) Class of 2007
- Carlson, Norm (UF Information Director) Class of 1995
- Deckerhoff, Gene (Voice of FSU, Bucs) Class of 2000
- Gowdy, Curt (Broadcasting Legend) Class of 1999
- Hairston, Jack (Sportswriter), Class of 2010
- McEwen, Tom (Tampa sports writer) Class of 1989
- Mizell, Hubert (Fla. Sports writer) Class of 2008
- McGrotha, Bill (North Fla. Sportswriter) Class of 1997
- Murphy, Robert Allan (Broadcasting) Class of 1968
- Olsen, George (Sports photographer) Class of 1975
- Pope, Edwin (South Fla. Sportswriter) Class of 1996
PROMOTERS/EXECUTIVES
- Alexander, Ruth ( UF ) Class of 2004
- Golden, Lafayette(FSHAA) Class of 1961
- Lay, Floyd E. (FSHAA Director) Class of 1981
- Pace, Dick (Football Referee) Class of 1985
- O'Connell, Stephen (UF President) Class of 1997
- Seiler, Earnie (Director, Orange Bowl) Class of 1974
- Collins, Jerry (Greyhound track owner) Class of 1993
SOCCER
SOFTBALL
SWIMMING
- Ball, Catie (UF, Olympic Gold), Class of 2010
- Bacher, Nicole Haislett (UF Olympic Gold) Class of 2005
- Caulkins, Tracey (UF, Olympic Gold) Class of 1988
- Gaines, Rowdy (UF, Olympic Gold) Class of 1986
- Hogshead, Nancy (Olympic Gold) Class of 1995
- Louganis, Greg (Oympic Gold) Class of 1999
- Nelson, Jack ( Record Holder) Class of 1992
- Perry, Newton (Human Fish) Class of 1981
TENNIS
- Courier, Jim (Former No. 1 player) Class of 2003
- Bollettieri, Nick (Coach) Class of 2004
- Evert Chris (Women’s legend) Class of 1975
- Fry, Shirley (Women’s) Class of 1970
- Gibson, Althea (FAMU grad, pro) Class of 1984
- Hart, Doris (Women’s) Class of 1978
- Mulloy, Gardnar (UM, Professional) Class of 1974
- Riggs, Bobby (Battle of the Sexes) Class of 1995
- Sampras, Pete ( Grand Slam Winner) Class of 2005
- Segura, Pancho (Professional) Class of 2004
- Seles, Monica (Women’s) Class of 2006
TRACK
- Cheeseborough, Chandra (Olympic gold) Class of 2007
- Carnes, Jimmy (UF Coach,Track Club) Class of 1984
- Hayes, Bob (FAMU, NFL, Sprinter) Class of 1970
- Pennel, John (Olympic pole vaulter) Class of 1971
- Shorter, Frank (UF, Distance Runner) Class of 1993
VOLLEYBALL
WATER SPORTS
- Aronow, Don (Powerboat Racer & Builder) Class of 1975
- Chenoweth, Dean (Miss Budweiser) Class of 1982
- Little, Bernie (Powerboat racing legend) Class of 1979
- Pope, Jr., Dick (Water Skiing) Class of 1975
- Pope, Sr. Dick (Water Skiing) Class of 1980
WRESTLING
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
- Finley, Sam Class of 2006
- Flynn, Ed Class of 1974
- Gonzalez, Mary Ann, Class of 2004
- Swiconek, Mark Class of 2004
SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS
Fame for Fitness Award
Annika Sorenstam, 2011
In Recognition of Outstanding Contribution
& Commitment to Fighting Childhood Obesity
and Children's Diabetes
Click Photo Below for Bio
George Steinbrenner, 2011

1972 Miami Dolphins, 2011

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