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LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN Good Evening! The Arizona Sports and Entertainment Commission (ASEC) is pleased to welcome you to the Crest Insurance Group 49th Annual Arizona Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. We are thrilled to join you in celebrating tonight’s six outstanding honorees, each of whom has helped to shape the past, present and future of Arizona sports. As a non-profit organization and steward of the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame, the ASEC is responsible for driving economic impact in our state through athletics. Occasions such as this evening’s program provide financial support and other critical resources that allow the ASEC to generate both business and participatory opportunities for our communities. Of course, we cannot do this alone. The ASEC partners with more than 100 entities to showcase a variety of signature events throughout the year, including the Fiesta Bowl Lori Piestewa National Native American Games; the GCSG Pickleball Championship; the Visit Tucson Fall Festival Pickleball Championship presented by Flores Concepts; Pepsi and Westward Look Resort; and the Grand Canyon State Games. A sincere thank you is extended to Cody and Patsy Ritchie, the Crest Insurance Group, Kenneth Manuel, The Gila River Hotels and Casinos and all of our amazing sponsors for their generous support of the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Without the dedication and passion of our Arizona Sports Hall of Fame Trustees, led by Co-Chairmen Dan Lewis and Micah Kinsler, our Executive Director, Nikki Balich, and the entire ASEC staff, tonight’s ceremony would not be possible. Most importantly, we thank you for your support as we celebrate the accomplishments of Arizona sports icons: the late Dick Tomey, Amy Van Dyken-Rouen, Derrick Hall, Michael Carbajal, Tom Chambers and Michael Nesbitt. We hope you enjoy this memorable experience!

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Secretary

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Immediate Past Chairman

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Member At-Large

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STAFF

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Nikki Balich | Executive Director

Ron Fried

Michelle Clark | Accounting

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Elizabeth Ellis | Event Coordinator

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INTERNS Jacob Beach | Social Media Josh Engroff | Operatins Siti Hajerah | Social Media Alex Ho | Operations

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EVENT CO-CHAIRS Micah Kinsler An Inc. 5000 entrepreneur, Micah is a known, established leader in the payments space. Micah is the president and co-founder of one of the fastest-growing payment companies in the United States. A serial entrepreneur, Micah’s first endeavor began at 13. By 22, he helped release ground-breaking poker software which was licensed and sold to Big World Casino in San Jose, Costa Rica. At 24, Micah became the youngest franchise owner in the history of Inc. 500. Micah has the uncanny ability to build strong brands with such past successes as Sprout Financial, Chop Shop, Executive Tans and Royal Tans. He continues to build his portfolio and investing in brands like Spiritual Gangster, American Junkie, Montauk, Diego Pops, El Hefe, Dierks Bentley Whiskey Row, Scottsdale City Development and as a Syndication Partner of Yellowstone Capitol. Micah’s successful career has afforded him the opportunity to give back to the community. He currently sits on the board for the Navy League of the United States, the Arizona Sports and Entertainment Commission, Grand Canyon State Games, NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl, Youth Assistance Foundation and on the Advisory Board for Lottery.com. Micah also contributes to Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Arizona Helping Hands, Hits for Kids, Lori Piestewa National Native American Games, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation as well as numerous youth athletic teams in the Valley.

Daniel N. Lewis Dan is President & CEO of Native Insight, LLC, a private consulting firm advising both Tribal governments and private sector companies regarding business opportunities and partnerships. Previously, Dan worked as Senior Vice President of Bank of America where he helped establish the bank as one of the dominant financial institutions serving Indian Country by coordinating a team that was responsible for lending and syndicating loans totaling more than $13 billion dollars. Dan began his career in Washington, D.C. representing the Navajo Nation before Congress and the various federal agencies. He also served as a political appointee at the Department of the Interior under President George H.W. Bush. Dan was later appointed by Senator John McCain as the Minority Staff Director of the United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. In that capacity, he worked closely with Senator John McCain and Senator Daniel K. Inouye on several pieces of landmark legislation, including the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, Indian Tax and Employment Incentives, the National Museum of the American Indian and the Tribal Self-Governance Act. Dan helped to establish a successful relationship between Indian Tribes and Boys & Girls Clubs of America. In 1990 only 12 Boys & Girls Clubs existed in Indian Country. Today over 200 clubs are serving nearly 90,000 youth in 25 states representing 90 different tribal communities. Dan continues serving as a national advisor to Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Locally, Dan served as Co-Chairman of the Phoenix Local Organizing Committee for the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four Basketball Championship. Dan also served on both the Board of Directors for the Local Organizing Committee for the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship game and on the Board of Directors for the 2015 Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee. Dan graduated from Biola University with a B.S. in Business Administration. He currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona. Dan is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation and has one daughter, Landry.

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ATHLETE OF THE YEAR started playing racquetball in 1983 at the age of 30 in Gresham, Oregon in a pay-by-the-hour public facility. (I wish I’d have known about racquetball as a kid!) I quickly got hooked on the sport and joined a gym and very soon joined the racquetball league. I was, of course, the only girl in the league! And I won that first league I ever played! It was Men’s C’s! I continued to play racquetball, but took a few years off to have children. In 1989 I began playing in leagues again and also playing in local tournaments in Renton, Washington. (I had moved to Washington in 1987.) In 1990 I became involved in running local tournaments and leagues at my club. I have been running tournaments ever since. So I have been running racquetball tournaments for 29 years! In 1990, I started playing tournaments throughout the state, not just locally. And I began playing National tournaments as well. I became a WRA (Washington Racquetball Association) board member. Over about 15 years I held all 4 board member positions – President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. The WRA board ran a variety of tournaments every year and I was an integral part of running those tournaments. During my active pursuits of playing every local and state level tournament each year, I also played tournaments in several states across the nation. I was first sponsored by E-Force, and then Head, and for over a decade I was sponsored by Ektelon, and I still play with Ektelon gear today. I ran a lot of Ektelon sponsored clinics as well as gave racquetball lessons over about a 15 year period. I also became a certified ref during this time. One of the most fun events I ran was my “Prattski Doubles Shootout” One day tournaments. I ran them for several years. (Prattski was my nickname and everyone in the racquetball community knew me as Prattski!) I have won medals/trophies at all levels of play both in leagues and tournaments. Here are some of my 1st place wins at the state and regional levels:

WA State Singles: 1996 Women’s A singles – 1st 2004 Women’s A singles – 1st WA State Doubles: 1992 Mixed BC – 1st 1995 Mixed Open – 1st 1998 Women’s Doubles – 1st 2002 Women’s A Doubles – 1st and Mixed A - 1st 2005 Mixed Elite – 1st 2006 Mixed Elite – 1st and Women’s Open/Elite – 1st Regionals: 1994 Women’s B singles – 1st 1996 Women’s A singles – 1st and Women’s 40+ - 1st 2004 Women’s A singles – 1st and Women’s 50A – 1st

I started playing National Tournaments in 1995. And my greatest accomplishments are in National singles and doubles. In 2004 I won a Gold Medal in Women’s 50+ A singles. And in 2003 I won a Gold Medal in Women’s A Doubles. My goal to win a Gold Medal in Mixed Doubles has eluded me, having won 2nd place several times. But it is still a goal of mine! I moved to Arizona in January of 2008 and was immediately asked to run the Grand Canyon State Games Racquetball Tournaments by Karen Key, who was the previous Commissioner. So I started running these tournaments in June, 2008. In January, 2012 GCSG added the Winter Games Racquetball Tournaments. So now I run two tournaments each year.

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ARIZONA SPORTS HALL OF FAME TRUSTEES â&#x20AC;&#x2039; he Arizona Sports Hall of Fame Trustees serve a critical role in continuing T the Hall of Fameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important legacy. Their charge is to frame the yearly #AZSportsHOF ballot and ultimately elect new members to the Hall of Fame and ensure that the annual induction ceremony is executed in a way that honors the current and past inductees. The Trustees will be responsible for electing no more than four (4) new members to the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame annually. One (1) additional member will be voted on by a public vote. All potential new members to the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame must meet the criteria of the Hall.

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VOTING MEMBERS Don Bocchi Arizona State University Sr. Associate AD

Pedro Gomez ESPN Reporter

Josh Rawitch Arizona Diamondbacks Sr. VP Content and Communications

Nikki Balich ASEC Executive Director

Jamie Boggs Grand Canyon University Interim Vice President of Athletics

Dave Heeke University of Arizona Director of Athletics

Cody Ritchie Crest Insurance President & CEO

Kemp Ellis ASEC Past Chairman SRP PERA Director PERA Operations

Paola Boivin Arizona Sports Hall of Fame Member Representative

Debbie Johnson Arizona Office of Tourism Executive Director

Scott Rovn ISM Raceway Vice President of Sales & Marketing

Mark Garlieb ASEC Immediate Past-Chairman Frito-Lay Retired

Brooke Campell Phoenix Suns VP Marketing & Brand Strategy

Mike Marlow Northern Arizona University VP of Athletics

Tom Sadler Arizona Tourism & Sports Authority President & CEO

Stephanie Jarvis ASEC Strategic Consultant

Ahron Cohen Arizona Coyotes President & CEO

Teresa Miller Arizona Cardinals Director Financial Planning and Analysis

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ARIZONA SPORTS HALL OF FAME The Arizona Sports Hall of Fame was founded in 1957 by the Phoenix Press Box Association. Before ceasing operations in 1991, the Association held 36 induction ceremonies. In 1991, the Phoenix Regional Sports Commission (PRSC) assumed oversight of the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame, with the goal to find the Hall of Fame a permanent home. In December 1999, the PRSC partnered with the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce to launch an Arizona Sports Awards luncheon at the Civic Center. The Hall of Fame was a key piece to that event. In January 2001, another luncheon event was held, and in 2002 two key Arizona sports figures, Jerry Colangelo and Curly Culp, were inducted. Then due to a variety of economic factors, the Hall of Fame went dormant from 2002 to 2009. In early 2008, the PRSC began planning for a relaunch of the Hall of Fame. On April 16, 2009, the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame was revitalized with an induction ceremony at the Phoenician. Over 300 people were on hand to honor four inductees, including Al McCoy, Darren Woodson, Linda Vollstedt and Bob Horner. Since then, the event has continued to grow every year and today, the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is one of the largest annual fundraisers of the Arizona Sports & Entertainment Commission, formerly PRSC. Funds raised at the event support the ASEC’s mission to “Enrich Our Community Through Sports.” To date, there are 114 members in the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame. Tonight, we are pleased to add six more!

MEMBERS 1957 Lewis Tewanima | Hopi Indian 1912 Olympic Silver Medalist 1958 J.F. “Pop” McKale | University of Arizona Coach and Athletic Director 1958 Jess Mortenson | Thatcher, Arizona Track Star, Long-Time USC Coach 1959 Art Nehf Sr. | Major-League Pitcher 1960 Thornton Lee | Major-league pitcher 1960 Ralph R. “Robby” Robinson | Phoenix Union High School Football Coach 1961 Dr. Charles Borah | First Arizonan to win Olympic Gold in 1928 1962 Earl Grace | Major-League Catcher 1963 Hank Lieber | Phoenix Union/UofA Major-League Outfielder 1964 Jimmy Bryan | First Arizonan to Win Indianapolis 500 1964 Joseph Lancer Sr. | Owner of Minor-League Phoenix Senators 1965 Vic Housholder | Legendary Sports Official, Umpire 1965 E. Earl Pomeroy | Mesa High School, BYU | Not Pictured 1966 George Hoy | Phoenix College Coach, Athletic Director 1966 Rudy Lavik | Arizona State University Athlete and Coach 1967 Milt Coggins | Amateur Golfer and Golf Instructor to Thousands 1968 C.W. “Doc” Pardee | Legendary Thoroughbred Horse Trainer 1968 Wilford “Whizzer” White | Mesa H.S./ASU Star Running Back 1969 Fred Enke Sr. | University of Arizona Basketball Coach

ARIZONA SPORTS HALL OF FAME MEMBERS 1970 Miles W. Casteel | University of Arizona Football Coach | Not Pictured 1971 Bobby Ball | Arizona Auto Racing Pioneer 1971 Edgar “Mutt” Ford | Football Coach at Mesa High School 1972 Dallas Long | North-Phoenix H.S. Olympic Shot Put Winner 1972 Frank Sancet | University of Arizona Baseball Coach 1973 Joe Famulatte | Phoenix Indian School All-Sports Coach 1974 Clyde B. Smith | Arizona State University Athletic Director 1975 Bob Housholder | Legendary Softball Player, Big-Game Hunter 1975 Warren Livingston | Mesa H.S., UofA, Dallas Cowboys Football Player 1975 Dot Wilkinson | Softball Legend, International Bowling Champ 1976 Patsy Willard | Olympic Diving Medalist from Mesa 1977 Fred Enke Jr. | UofA, Washington Redskins Football Star 1977 Bill Miller | Olympic Javelin Thrower 1978 Johnny Bulla | Professional Golf Association Standout 1978 Art Van Haren Sr. | Legendary Baseball and Softball Umpire 1979 Shanty Hogan | UofA football, Baseball Star, Long-Time Coach 1980 Clint Brawner | Legendary Auto-Racing Mechanic 1980 Roger McCluskey | USAC Auto-Racing Star from Tucson 1981 Dick Van Arsdale | Phoenix Suns All-Star Guard 1982 Ed Doherty | Football Coach at ASU, UofA, St. Mary’s H.S. 1984 Bob Goldwater Sr. | Golf Pioneer, Founder Phoenix Open 1984 Karsten Solheim | Golf Club Manufacturer and Golf Benefactor 1985 Ned Wulk | Arizona State University Basketball Coach 1986 Ed Long | Phoenix Union High School Basketball Coach 1987 Kathy Gibbons | Olympic Runner 1987 Jack Stewart | Fiesta Bowl Founder 1987 Frank Gianelli | Sports Editor, Arizona Republic 1987 Bob Allison | Sports Editor, Phoenix Gazette 1988 Alvan Adams | Phoenix Suns Center 1988 Larry Walker | Fast-Pitch Softball Kingpin, Founder of BCI 1988 Dave Hicks | Columnist, Arizona Republic 1989 Frank Kush | Arizona State University football coach 1989 John Riggle | Executive Director of Arizona Golf Association 1989 Abe Chanin | Sports Editor, Arizona Daily Star 1989 George McLeod | Sports Editor, Tucson Daily Citizen | Not Pictured 1990 Danny White | Westwood H.S., ASU, Dallas Quarterback 1990 Dwight Patterson | Founding Father of Cactus League 1990 Bob Vache | Channel 12 Sports Anchor, Suns broadcaster 1991 Al Van Hazel | Casa Grande High School Football, Track Coach 1991 Governor Rose Mofford | Softball Star, Cactus League Backer 1991 Ben Avery | Outdoors Columnist, Arizona Republic 1999 Herman Frazier | ASU Olympic Gold Medal Track Star 2001 Jim Brock | Arizona State University Baseball Coach 2001 Charles Hickcox | Olympic Gold Medal Swimming Star 2002 Jerry Colangelo | Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks Executive 2002 Curley Culp | Yuma H.S., ASU Football Player, Wrestler 2009 Al McCoy | Phoenix Suns

Since its inception, AZSTA has provided more than $23 million to help fund nearly 400 Youth and Amateur Sports projects and programs across Maricopa County. Our responsibility: Owning and operating the State Farm Stadium; Funding tourism promotion in Maricopa County; Funding the construction and renovation of Cactus League Spring Training facilities; Funding youth and amateur sports projects and programs. Our partners: The Arizona Cardinals â&#x20AC;˘ Fiesta Bowl Tourism Industry â&#x20AC;˘ Cactus League Youth & Amateur Sports The Citizens of Maricopa County

ARIZONA SPORTS HALL OF FAME MEMBERS 2009 Linda Vollstedt | Arizona State Golf Coach 2009 Bob Horner | Arizona State, Major League Baseball Player 2009 Darren Woodson | Arizona State, Dallas Cowboys 2010 Billie Harris | Women’s Pioneer Softball Player 2010 Billy Mayfair | Arizona State, Professional Golfer 2010 Bob Baffert | University of Arizona, Renowned Horse Trainer 2010 Sean Elliott | University of Arizona, NBA All Star 2010 Lute Olson | University of Arizona, Head Basketball Coach 2011 Randall McDaniel | ASU/NFL Football Player 2011 Curt Schilling | Major League Pitcher 2011 Kerri Strug | Olympic Gold Medalist from Tucson 2011 Ty Murray | 9 time world rodeo champion 2011 UofA 1997 Basketball Team 1997 NCAA Basketball Champions 2012 Misty Hyman | Olympic Swimming Gold Medalist 2012 Rodney Peete | NFL Quarterback 2012 Tim Salmon | Grand Canyon University and MLB Player 2012 Cactus League | Group Responsible for Spring Training 2012 Jake Plummer | College and NFL Quarterback 2013 Karl Eller | UofA Football, Phoenix Suns & Fiesta Bowl Founder 2013 Fat Lever | Arizona State University & NBA Basketball Player 2013 Dr. Michele Mitchell | Gold Medal Olympic Diver 2013 Heather Farr | ASU and LPGA Golf 2014 Jerry Dawson | Legendary High School & College Baseball Coach 2014 Scott Hogsett | Paralympic Rugby Player 2014 Emmett “Buddy” Jobe | Owner PIR/NASCAR Track Legend 2014 Art Martori | ASU Wrestling & Founder, Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club 2015 Danielle Ammaccapane | LPGA Golfer 2015 Charles Barkley | NBA Basketball Player 2015 Cotton Fitzsimmons | NBA Coach 2015 Joe Gilmartin | Legendary News Reporter 2015 Luis Gonzalez | MLB Baseball Player 2016 Adrian Wilson | NFL Football Player 2016 Bob Bondurant | Legendary Race Car Owner & Driver 2016 Randy Johnson | MLB Pitcher 2016 John MacLeod | NBA Coach 2016 Erik Widmark | NFL Player & GCSG Executive Director 2016 Royce Youree | ASU Basketball & East High Coach 2017 Bill Bidwill | Owner, Arizona Cardinals 2017 Paola Boivin | Renowned Sports Journalist, Arizona Republic 2017 Shane Doan | NHL Hockey Player, Arizona Coyotes 2017 Dan Majerle | NBA Basketball Player, College Basketball Coach 2017 Anthony Robles | College National Championship Wrestler, ASU 2018 Mike Candrea | College Softball 2018 Sister Lynn Winsor | High School Golf Coach and AD 2018 Jeff Oscarson | High School Softball and AD 2018 Mark Grace | MLB Baseball 2018 Gary Hall Jr. | Olympic Swimmer 2018 Pat Tillman | College and NFL Football

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MICHAEL CARBAJAL Who do you admire and why? Roberto Duran – his boxing name is Manos de Piedra (Hands of Stone). My boxing name is MICHAEL “Manitas de Piedra” CARBAJAL (Little Hands of Stone). I got my nickname from my idol, fellow Hall of Famer and friend Roberto Duran. February 24, 1989, I made my Pro Debut at Trump Plaza in Atlantic City on the undercard of Roberto Duran. He was older than me, I looked up to him. He had tremendous work ethic, as I did, grew up in poverty stricken barrio as did I, however, wee rose above it all without the frills and fancy equipment-just hard core work ethic, had an incredible desire, determination, dedication and discipline to be the best in the World-his strive and persistence was unwavering like mine, taking us both to the very top elite of the Boxing World Globally. Ironically, although he was much older than me, I was inducted into the Prestigious International Boxing Hall of Fame before he was!!

2019 AZ SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE Where did you get your start in sports? I was introduced to the sport of boxing at the ripe age of five on the front porch of my childhood home, by my late father Manuel, an accomplished boxer himself, a Golden Gloves Champion. My late father did not let me start competing until I was 13 years old.

What do you consider your greatest accomplishment? When I won my first of six World Titles July 29, 1990, Knocking out Mungchai Kittikasem and becoming the International Boxing Federation Light Flyweight Champion of the World.

What is your favorite food? Vietnamese.

Name six people living or dead that you would love to have dinner with? I have had dinner previously with the late Governor Rose Mofford, the late Senator John McCain, the late Congressman Ed Pastor, the late Governor Barry Goldwater and would like to sit down at dinner with them again today, and also with former Senator Jeff Flake and former President Barak Obama.

If you could know the absolute and total truth to one question, what question would you ask? The true cause of death of the Legendary Bruce Lee.

What do you want people to remember you most by? I want people to remember that as I rose into Global Fame, I always remained humble, true to my roots, I remembered where I came from, the heart of the Phoenix.

What is your favorite book? Dianetics –The Modern Science of Mental Health by L. Ron Hubbard. (I am not a member of the Church of Scientology).

What is your favorite movie? The CHAMP starring Jon Voight and Ricky Schroder.

What is the most memorable moment of your life? There are two equal most memorable events of my life. 1) On July 31, 1999, when I retired in dramatic fashion after I stripped Jorce Arce, the 21 year old reigning WBO World Champion of his belt, knocking him out in the 11th round, in a bloody war, becoming the new WBO Light Flyweight World Champion in a bull ring in Tijuana – retiring a World Champion – something I promised my late father, I would BECOME a World Champion and retire a World Champion. 2) On June 7, 2006, I was inducted into the prestigious International Boxing Hall of Fame, alongside the greatest of all times…..one of Boxing’s Highest honors.

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TOM CHAMBERS FOX Sports Arizona Studio Host

2019 AZ SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE member of the Suns Ring of Honor, and one of the best players in the history of the franchise, Tom Chambers is in his 16th season as host of the Suns’ pregame, halftime and postgame shows on FOX Sports Arizona. Since retiring from the NBA in 1997, Chambers has also spent time with the Suns’ front office as a community relations representative. Chambers played five seasons (1988-93) with the Suns, averaging 20.6 points. After signing with the club as the first unrestricted free agent in league history on July 8, 1988, he made three-straight All-Star appearances from 1989 to 1991. Chambers was a two-time All-NBA Second Team selection (1989, 1990) and he poured in an all-time franchise-record 2,201 points (27.2 average) during the 1989-90 campaign. On March 24, 1990, Chambers erupted for a then franchise-record 60 points in a win against Seattle, a mark that stood for 27 years. In his 15-year career, Chambers made four All-Star appearances, and was named the MVP of the mid-season classic in 1987. Among the many memorable highlights of his standout career, Chambers’ two-handed dunk over the Knicks’ Mark Jackson in a 1989 game has been replayed countless times and is considered to be one of the best dunks in NBA history. Totaling 20,049 career points, Chambers holds the distinction of most points scored by a Hall of Fame eligible player not to be enshrined. He entered the Suns Ring of Honor on April 18, 1999. Chambers was originally a first-round pick (eighth overall) of the San Diego Clippers in 1981. He played two years in San Diego, and was then acquired by Seattle in 1983 where he played five seasons. After his stint with the Suns, Chambers played two seasons with the Utah Jazz, and then played one full year in Israel. His last full season in the NBA was 1996-97 with Charlotte. A native of Ogden, Utah, Chambers graduated from the University of Utah in 1981. He has children: Erika, Skyler, Megan, twins, Dakota and Colton, Tommy and Brock. Chambers is also a proud grandfather of eight grandchildren.

DERRICK HALL Who did you admire and why? My wife Amy. She has been the greatest mother of all time and has embraced empty nester status with joy and adventure. She is always positive and has battled Triple-Negative Breast Cancer like a champ.

Where did you get your start in sports? In Vero Beach, Florida as an intern for the Vero Beach Dodgers and the Los Angeles Dodgers, where I met owner Peter Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley, who took me from there to Los Angeles.

2019 AZ SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE What do you consider your greatest accomplishment? The award winning and globally recognized culture we have created at the Diamondbacks. It is unique, educational, better than any, and all family.

What is your favorite food? Toss up between chicken parm and biscuits and sausage gravy.

Name six people living or dead that you would like to have dinner with. My father Jackie Robinson Frank Sinatra Billie Jean King Abraham Lincoln Ronald Reagan

If you could know the absolute and total truth to one question, what question would you ask? When will the Diamondbacks win their next World Series?

What do you want people to remember you by? Treating fans better than any President or CEO in sports.

What is your favorite book? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Last Lecture.â&#x20AC;? It was given to me by the owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates the day my father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. It moved me like no other read.

What is your favorite movie? The Godfather

What is the most memorable moment of your life? Each of the three emotional times I dropped my children off for school out-of-state

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MICHAEL NESBITT Who do you admire and why? Dr. George Hershey, our team physician. He has served NAU for almost 50 years and has administered to hundreds of athletes as well as acting as an educator to many of our student and staff athletic trainers. He is the epitome of what true athletic healthcare is and how to treat the athlete in all aspects, both physically and mentally.

2019 AZ SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE

Where did you get your start in sports? Page High School, Page, Arizona

What do you consider your greatest accomplishment? I have to list two “greatest accomplishments” as they are equal in importance. First would be my involvement in getting a State statute to license athletic trainers in Arizona, and second would be getting an approved Accredited Athletic Training Education Program at NAU.

What is your favorite food? Norwegian Lefse

Name six people living or dead that you would love to have dinner with? John Havlicek, Dr. Jack Hughston (deceased), Barry Goldwater (deceased), Jerry Colangelo, Sandra Day O’Connor, Walter Payton (deceased)

If you could know the absolute and total truth to one question, what question would you ask? How do we get civility back in our country?

What do you want people to remember you most by? Honesty and loyalty

What is your favorite book? All of James Michener’s books

What is your favorite movie? Patton

What is the most memorable moment of your life? Surviving a fractured neck

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DICK TOMEY June 20, 1938 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 10, 2019 Interview with Dick Tomey, via his wife, Nanci Kincaid Who do you admire and why? Dick admired many people, among them: Bo Schembechler, John Wooden, Steve Kerr, single mothers who raise amazing kids, Great teachers, Learners of all descriptions, inspired and inspiring leaders, those who are resilient and overcome obstacles, the generous spirited, the fair minded, the hard working, the kind hearted and the empathetic.

2019 AZ SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE Where did you get your start in sports? Dick’s childhood nickname was Tubby and he wore thick glasses. When he once complained to his mother that kids were calling him “fatso and four eyes,” she said, “That means they like you.” Always the optimist, he believed her. And it became true. Dick loved sports when he was a boy, organized neighborhood tournaments and gave away his mother’s good china as prizes – not good. Most of his childhood stories revolve around baseball, basketball and football – some of it organized, but most of it free-form and spontaneous, just kids playing in an empty lot until it was too dark to see. He credits his junior high basketball coach with changing his life by kicking him off the team-forcing him to re-create himself for the next season, which he did. Once he learned the transformative power of sports he was inspired and started down the path to becoming a coach.

What do you consider your greatest accomplishment? Dick was most proud of his large blended family: his wife, Nanci, his children Rich and Rachelle Tomey, Angie and John Tecklin, Ali and Eric Bergthold, Leigh and Mayur Chaudhari-and his eight glorious grandchildren: Noah Tecklin 15, Caid Bergthold 14, Taylor Tomey 13, Coby Bergthold 12, Ryan Tomey 12, Charley Bergthold 11, Chase Tomey 9 and Jude Tecklin 8.

What is your favorite food?

A healthy eater, Dick was legendary for his diet of salmon, broccoli and blueberries. But he also loved mac and cheese; pizza, peanut butter, apple pie and Cherry Garcia frozen yogurt. Lots of it!

Name six people living or dead that you would love to have dinner with? His mother, Lucille, who died when he was 17. Nelson Mandela, Babe Ruth, any friend or family member, any of the guys who played for him or coached with him, any of the people he ever-worked with – he learned from everyone.

What do you want people to remember you most by? Dick was a learner who contributed all that he could. That he was forever a work in progress.

What is your favorite book? Dick was a big reader including inspirational/motivational books and biographies. He recently wrote a book, ‘The Rise of the Rainbow Warriors.’ His most recent favorite maybe.

What is your favorite movie? Field of Dreams, at one time. Dick loved movies – was a huge movie goer. Loved anything remotely history based. He even loved ‘chick flicks,’ was interested in movies about the lives of women. But Broadway musicals were his real love. Le Mes was his favorite. He saw it eleven times and could not be stopped from singing along out loud in the theatre to the dismay of people around him. He also was a huge fan of Chicago, Cats, Jersey Boys, Hamilton, and many others.

What is the most memorable moment of your life? Dick had a way of MAKING moments memorable – including one (my personal favorite.) At Boston Art Museum when lightning struck in the portrait gallery. Many people who knew him can recall a shared moment. Since his death people have reached out to share stories, both poignant and funny, quotes, phone calls, and personal memories which have been great comfort to his family.

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AMY VAN DYKEN-ROUEN

2019 AZ SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE

Who do you admire and why? John Elway. He never gave up, and always believed he and his team could win.

Where did you get your start in sports? Englewood, Co

What do you consider your greatest accomplishment? Being the 1st American Woman to win four golds in one Olympic Games – summer or winter.

What is your favorite food? Warm cherry pie with a ton of vanilla ice cream

Name six people living or dead that you would love to have dinner with? Ryan Reynolds, Shirley Muldowney, Jesus, Neil Armstrong, Oprah and George Carlin

If you could know the absolute and total truth to one question, what question would you ask? Is there a heaven?

What do you want people to remember you most by? Being a good human and doing some really cool things.

What is your favorite book? The Little Engine That Could.

What is your favorite movie? 16 Candles

What is the most memorable moment of your life? When I got married.

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