State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame
2003 Membership Roster In recognition of lhc many individual contrlbullons to aihlctics, the Taoomo A1hleuc Commission established lhc Sta1eaf WashingLOn Sport .s Hall or Fame in 1he early 1960's. Commissioned by then-governor Alben Roscllinl. 1he shrine was originaied by Clay Huntington. lorngtime Norlhwes1 sportscas1e.r and radio stnlion owner. Spans Hall of Fame members are recognized for their OlJISIBnding sports !IC· complishrnenis and conu:ibutions lhat have brought national acclaim 10 them selves and 10 the State of Washin�ton. A distinguished panel nominalCS a num ber of camlidaies annually wbo in tum :arcvo1ed 10 lhe shrine by top sportswril• ers and sportsenstcrs from lhroughoUJ the state. To qualify for membership. a nominee mus1 be at least fi\'e years In relircmonl from the sport hwolvcd. The S1a1c or Wnshing10n Spons Hall of Fame numbers 136 as of 2003. Mem bership plaques are dlsplayc.cl In the Tacoma Dome Shanaman Spons Museum.