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

William Donald Enyart, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

William Donald Enyart

  •  Athlete 
  • Football
William David Singler, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

William David Singler

  •  Athlete 
  • Football
H. Chandler Egan, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

H. Chandler Egan

  •  Athlete 
  • Golf
H. Chandler Egan, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Edmund L. Simmons

  •  Athlete 
  • Golf
Helen Thompson Milne, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Helen Thompson Milne

  •  Athlete 
  • Golf
Karl Douglas Olson, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Karl Douglas Olson

  •  Athlete 
  • Golf
Stanley Dane Smith, Jr., Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Stanley Dane, Jr. Smith

  •  Athlete 
  • Multi-Sport
Laurence Alan Faris, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Laurence Alan Fariss

  •  Athlete 
  • Multi-Sport
Delores Jean Snyder, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Delores Jean Snyder

  •  Athlete 
  • Roller Skating
Samuel Gordon Colton, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Samuel Gordon Colton

  •  Athlete 
  • Softball / Fast Pitch Softball
S.J. “Ben” Fagone & Helen Smedley Fagone, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Ben and Helen Fagone

  •  Special Contributor 
  • Softball / Fast Pitch Softball
Vern N. Collins, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Vern N. Collins

  •  Athlete 
  • Softball / Fast Pitch Softball
Doris R Hickson Grosch, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Doris R. Hickson Grosch

  •  Athlete 
  • Softball / Fast Pitch Softball
Jack L Brown, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Jack L. Brown

  •  Athlete 
  • Softball / Fast Pitch Softball
Donald L Jaquette, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Donald L. Jaquette

  •  Athlete 
  • Softball / Fast Pitch Softball
Harley Dickerson, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Harley Dickerson

  •  Athlete 
  • Softball / Fast Pitch Softball
Jim Brinson, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Jim Brinson

  •  Athlete 
  • Swimming and Diving
Louis J. Budge, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Louis J. Budge

  •  Athlete 
  • Swimming and Diving
Russell L Werner, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Russell L. Werner

  •  Athlete 
  • Track and Field
Ray Lee Johnson, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Ray Lee Johnson

  •  Athlete 
  • Track and Field
William A. Singler, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

William A. Singler

  •  Athlete 
  • Track and Field
Frank Morris, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Frank Morris

  •  Athlete 
  • Track and Field
Dick Fosbury, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Dick Fosbury

  •  Athlete 
  • Track and Field
James P. Reveman, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

James P. Reveman

  •  Athlete 
  • Track and Field
Kelly Anthony Jensen, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Kelly Anthony Jensen

  •  Athlete 
  • Track and Field
Michael N Chriss, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Michael N. Chriss

  •  Athlete 
  • Track and Field
Russell Eugene Smith, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Russell Eugene Smith

  •  Athlete 
  • Wrestling
Henry Muller, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Henry Muller

  •  Athlete 
  • Wrestling

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