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1962
GRANTLAND RICE
His career spanned 53 years. First inductee of the NSSA Hall of Fame April 3, 1962. Died in 1954. |
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1963
EDWARD BRIT “TED” HUSING
Legendary for his eloquent command of the language, his distinctively appealing voice and his ability to score scoops. Born 1902, died 1962. Inducted April 2, 1963.
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1964
GRAHAM McNAMEE
“He was the most vibrant and vital oice in radio,” a pioneer in sportscasting. Died in 1942 at age 53. Inducted April 7, 1964.
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1964
DAMON RUNYON
Red Smith said, “Runyon could do things… that made a fellow want to throw his typewriter away.” Born 1884, died in 1946. Inducted April 7, 1964.
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1967
RING LARDNER
He is remembered for his “You know Me, Al” stories in The Saturday Evening Post. He was born in 1885 and died in 1933. Inducted April 4, 1967.
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1969
J.G. TAYLOR SPINK
He was the Publisher of The Sporting News. It is said that if Taylor Spink had not existed, organized baseball would have been forced to invent him. Born in 1888, and died in 1962. Inducted April 1, 1969.
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1970
CLEM McCARTHY
Broadcasted races for more than 30 years, excelled in broadcasting of boxing. Born in 1882, died in 1962. Inducted March 31, 1970.
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1971
JOHN KIERAN
Wrote the first signed daily column ever published in The New York Times. From 1927 to 1943 he wrote sports seven days a week. Born 1892, died in 1981. Inducted March 30, 1971.
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1972
MEL ALLEN
Joined CBS in 1936. Earned about every award available to a sportscaster. He attended the University of Alabama and did his first broadcast of a college game as a junior. Died June 16, 1996. Inducted March 28, 1972.
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1973
WALTER LANIER “RED” BARBER
Started his big league announcing career in 1934 with incinnati, moved to the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1954, and after 15 years went with the N.Y. Yankees for 13 seasons. Died at age 84 in 1992. Inducted April 3, 1973.
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1973
ARCH WARD
Sports Editor of the Chicago Tribune for more than 20 years. Originator of both the major league all star baseball game in 1933 and college all star football game in 1934. He died in 1955 at age 58. Inducted April 3, 1973.
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1974
BILL STERN
Gave play-by-play of major sports events of the time. Won practically every award for sportscasting during his career. Died in 1972. Inducted March 27, 1974.
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1974
STANLEY WOODWARD
Was Sports Editor, Publisher and sportscaster during his outstanding career. Died in 1966 at age 71. Inducted March 27, 1974.
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1964
RUSS HODGES
“The Voice of the Giants.” His “Bye, Bye, Baby!” that signaled Giant home runs became an American household expression. Born 1910, died 1971. Inducted April 8, 1975.
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1975
DAN PARKER
Sports Editor and columnist of The New York Daily Mirror. When it closed its doors in 1963, Parker’s column moved to the New York Journal American. He was born 1893, and died 1967. Inducted April 8, 1975.
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