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

Robert Brown, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Robert Brown

  •  Athlete 
  • Wrestling
Edson Corlies Jerome, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Edson Corlies Jerome

  •  Special Contributor 
  • Football
Ercel Harrison Hedrick, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Ercel Harrison Hedrick

  •  Special Contributor 
  • Educator
Sam Jennings, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Sam Jennings

  •  Special Contributor 
  • Civic Leader
Leonard B. Mayfield, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Leonard B. Mayfield

  •  Special Contributor 
  • Educator
Claude Reese "Shortly" Miles, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Claude Reese Miles

  •  Special Contributor 
  • Baseball
Virgil A Swanson, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Virgil A. Swanson

  •  Special Contributor 
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Softball / Fast Pitch Softball
  • Umpire
Rollin R. "Bud" Parsons, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Rollin R. Parsons

  •  Special Contributor 
  • Football
Lee Verdell Ragsdale, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Lee Verdell Ragsdale

  •  Special Contributor 
  • Educator
  • Football
Fred J. "Andy" Anderson, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Fred J. Anderson

  •  Special Contributor 
  • Bowling
Paul W. Haviland, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Paul W. Haviland

  •  Special Contributor 
  • Football
Frank N. Lime, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Frank N. Lime

  •  Special Contributor 
  • Baseball
  • Football
  • Softball / Fast Pitch Softball
Jerry B. Swartsley and Zellah M. Swartsley, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Jerry B. and Zellah M. Swartsley

  •  Special Contributor 
  • Track and Field
Richard D. Jewett, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Richard D. Jewett

  •  Special Contributor 
  • Sports Editor
Thomas D. MacLeod, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Thomas D. MacLeod

  •  Special Contributor 
  • Sports Broadcasting
Don R. Hanlin, Medford Sports Hall of Fame

Don R. Hanlin

  •  Special Contributor 
  • Sports Broadcasting

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