1985: Charter Induction class

The Medford Sports Hall of Fame was created in 1985, the year the City of Medford was celebrating its Centennial year.  Its purpose is to honor the careers and community impact of the athletes, coaches and special contributors who have helped establish the rich tradition and unique history of Medford sports.  Community support, both past and future, has always been and will continue to be an important partner of this Hall of Fame to ensure Medford’s wonderful sports legacy remains vibrant and memorable sports careers will continue to be recognized so Medford’s tradition of excellence remains strong and lasting.

1985

1985 Inductees

Art Lee Pollard, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Art Lee Pollard

  •  Athlete 
  • Auto Racing
Paul Joseph Hoffard, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Paul Joseph Hoffard

  •  Athlete 
  • Baseball
Richard N. Lewis, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Richard N. Lewis

  •  Athlete 
  • Baseball
George N. Gitzen, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

George N. Gitzen

  •  Athlete 
  • Baseball
Joe Chez, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Joe M. Chez

  •  Athlete 
  • Baseball
Kenneth Buck Jensen, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Kenneth Buck Jensen

  •  Athlete 
  • Baseball
Monte Richard McAbee, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Monte Richard McAbee

  •  Athlete 
  • Baseball
Clare "Tully" Williams, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Clare Williams

  •  Athlete 
  • Basketball
Mervyn Ralph Chastain, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Mervyn Ralph Chastain

  •  Athlete 
  • Basketball
Edwin Russell Durno, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Edwin Russell Durno

  •  Athlete 
  •  Coach 
  • Basketball
William MacDonald, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

William F. MacDonald

  •  Athlete 
  • Basketball
Robert Quinney, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Robert Sonne Quinney

  •  Athlete 
  • Basketball
Jerry Anderson, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Jerry Lloyd Anderson

  •  Athlete 
  • Basketball
Bruce Bertrand, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Bruce Wayne Bertrand

  •  Athlete 
  • Basketball
William Henry Fluhrer, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

William Henry Fluhrer

  •  Athlete 
  • Boat Racing
Arlon Edward Skinner, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Arlon Edward Skinner

  •  Athlete 
  • Boat Racing
Audrey Wallace Swoape, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Audrey Wallace Swoape

  •  Athlete 
  • Bowling
Robert E. Korth, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Robert E. Korth

  •  Athlete 
  • Bowling
Marshall David Holman, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Marshall David Holman

  •  Athlete 
  • Bowling
Prince Gary Callison, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Prince Gary Callison

  •  Coach 
  • Basketball
  • Football
Edwin Malls Kirtely, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Edwin Malls Kirtley

  •  Coach 
  • Basketball
  • Football
Darwin K. Burgher, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Darwin K. Burgher

  •  Coach 
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Track and Field
William J. Bowerman, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

William J. Bowerman

  •  Coach 
  • Football
  • Track and Field
Clifford G. "Chief" McLean, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Clifford G. McLean

  •  Coach 
  • Baseball
Fred Spiegelberg, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Fred Spiegelberg

  •  Coach 
  • Football
Robert Warren Newland, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Robert Warren Newland

  •  Coach 
  • Track and Field
Frank E. Roelandt, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Frank E. Roelandt

  •  Coach 
  • Basketball
Patricia Ann Mounts, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Patricia Ann Mounts

  •  Coach 
  • Tennis

Sponsors

Thomas J. Alley

Atkinson & Company

Bear Creek Plaza Merchants Assoc.

City of Medford

Fitz Brewer

Budge-McHugh Supply Co.

Crater Paper Company

Ron Dixon

Drew's Man Store

Evelyn B. Durno

First Interstate Bank of Oregon

Gandee Printing Center

Gold River Distributing Company

John & Tom Hamlin

Harbison, Kellington, Krack & Richmond

Richard & Ann Hensley

Arvilla Howsley

Hudson's Pharmacy

Jackson County Federal

John Nuich Jewelers

Bruce Kellington

Mary E. Kellington

Kimball, Dixon & Hyatt

KOBI-TV

Larson's Home Appliance & TV Center

Lawrence Jewelers

Lithia Motors

Dr. Donn D. & Mrs. McIntosh

Mark S. McQueen

Medford Bowling Lanes

Medford Superior Courts

Modern Appliance

Naumes Equipment & Fuel Co.

Nu-Way Cleaners & Furriers

Pacific Northwest Bell

Pacific Sims Electric Contractors

Pool & Patio Place

Quality Market

Roxy Ann Lanes

Mr. Smith's

Stanley D. & Thomasine E. Smith

Stanard & Brown

United States National Bank of Oregon

Valley Chevrolet

Betty L. Watkins

Evelyn Watson

Western Bank

Western Beverage, Budweiser Dist.

Western Paper

Chip Wright's Nautilus

Acknowledgments

Flowers by Susie

Robin Lawson Quartet

Wilson Trophy Co.

Dana Tuley

Drew's Manstore

Jackson County Federal

Medford High Rally Squad

Modern Appliance

Best Signs

Mark Drake Video

Crater Paper

Payless Drugs

J. K. Gill

John Snider, Sr.

Southern Oregon Historical Society

Medford Senior High School

Fitz Brewer

Gandee Printing Center