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

Barney Riggs, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Barney Riggs

  •  Coach 
  • Basketball
  • Football
Bill McKibbin, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Bill McKibbin

  •  Coach 
  • Football
  • Track and Field
Lawrence Neil Walker, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Lawrence Neil Walker

  •  Coach 
  • Football
Robert Palouse, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Robert Palouse

  •  Athlete 
  • Football
Rudy Singler, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Rudy Singler

  •  Athlete 
  • Football
Lee "Dub" Watson, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Lee Watson

  •  Athlete 
  • Football
Harley Dressler, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Harley V. Dressler

  •  Athlete 
  • Football
Francis Neff, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Francis Neff

  •  Athlete 
  • Football
Woodward Archer, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Woodward Archer

  •  Athlete 
  • Football
Al Melvin, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Al Melvin

  •  Athlete 
  • Football
Harold "Swede" Anderson, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Harold Anderson

  •  Athlete 
  • Football
Bernard Hughes, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Bernard Hughes

  •  Athlete 
  • Football
Elmer S. "Bill" Morgan, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Elmer S. Morgan

  •  Athlete 
  • Football
Ira Vernon "Ike" Orr, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Ira Vernon Orr

  •  Athlete 
  • Football
Stanley Dane Smith, Sr., Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Stanley Dane Smith, Sr.

  •  Athlete 
  • Football
Arthur Earl Stelle, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Arthur Earl Stelle

  •  Athlete 
  • Football
Robert Stuart Watson, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Robert Stuart Watson

  •  Athlete 
  • Football
Chuck Arthor Romine, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Chuck Arthor Romine

  •  Athlete 
  • Football
Jack E. Morris, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Jack E. Morris

  •  Athlete 
  • Football
Norman Lloyd Chapman, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Norman Lloyd Chapman

  •  Athlete 
  • Football
Larry Neil Plumley, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Larry Plumley

  •  Athlete 
  • Football
Lowell Dean, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Lowell Dean

  •  Athlete 
  • Football
Richard Ragsdale, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Richard A. Ragsdale

  •  Athlete 
  • Football
Scott Eaton, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Scott Eaton

  •  Athlete 
  • Football
James V. Calhoun, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

James V. Calhoun

  •  Athlete 
  • Football
Daniel Joseph Miles, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Daniel Joseph Miles

  •  Athlete 
  •  Coach 
  • Basketball
  • Football
Jeffrey Allen Hardrath, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Jeffrey Allen Hardrath

  •  Athlete 
  • Football
George Francis Dames, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

George Francis Dames

  •  Athlete 
  • Football

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