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JACK TANY

Jack Tany has had a lifelong love affair with local sports that now spans over...
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JAMES “IKE” BEARINGER

James “Ike” Bearinger, born July 12, 1900, was often called Saginaw's “Mr. Baseball” for bringing...
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JAMES BLENKHORN

Talented four-sport athlete at Saginaw High School A three-year starter at fullback for the Trojans in...
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JAMES REED

James Reed played on some outstanding high school football teams at Saginaw High School and...
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Jason Richardson

Jason Richardson is one of the most electric basketball players in Saginaw County history. Known as a tireless...
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Jenni (Rasmussen) Kammer

Jenni (Rasmussen) Kammer was an outstanding athlete for both Swan Valley High School and Central...
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Jenny Ryan

Jenny Ryan’s basketball talents began at an early age when she led her Valley Parochial...
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JERRY “PETEY” ARMSTRONG

Jerry “Petey” Armstrong gained boxing stardom at a relatively young age after learning the sport...
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JERRY PATTON

Standout football, basketball, and track & field athlete at Saginaw High School Named to Class...
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Jim Buckley

Jim Buckley was born September 20, 1934, in Saginaw. He found his love for the...
  • 1. Any individual who meets the outlined qualifying criteria may be nominated.
  • 2. Nominations must be made on official Saginaw County Sports Hall of Fame forms. Once the documents are completed in full, they must be returned with all other available information regarding the candidate. Completed nomination forms and additional information can be mailed to the Saginaw County Sports Hall of Fame, Attn: Selection Committee Chairman, 500 Federal Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48607-1253. Download Below
  • 3. Individuals will be notified if they are on the upcoming ballot.
  • 4. No individual inductee will be formally inducted without their approval or the approval of their immediate family.
  • 5. Each selected nominee will be notified of their selection before the annual Press Conference in April

Nomination Criteria Saginaw County Sports Inductees

Consideration for the Saginaw County Sports Hall of Fame consists of the following:

  • 1. The Saginaw County Sports Hall of Fame is open to any individual, male or female, who has achieved outstanding success in athletics. That person either resided in Saginaw County at the time of their achievement or was originally from the area.
  • 2. An interscholastic or professional athlete must be out of action five years before entering the Saginaw County Sports Hall of Fame. The five-year rule is waived for recreational athletes, contributors, and coaches.
  • 3. The Saginaw County Sports Hall of Fame is open to all individuals from throughout Saginaw County who have outstanding contributions off the field of play.
  • 4. Teams also will be considered for induction into the Saginaw County Sports Hall of Fame each year.