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1986
JIMMY CANNON
Sportswriter in his daily column “Nobody Asked Me, But …” he wrote history, poetry and short stories 300 times a year. He saw the athlete’s performance as the aesthetic shape of a moral action. He died in 1973 at age 63. Inducted April 8, 1986.
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1986
DON DUNPHY
Sportscaster, referred to as the “Voice of boxing,” also excelled in other sports. He has been inducted into several other Halls of Fame over the years. Died July 22, 1998. Inducted April 8, 1986.
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1986
BOB PRINCE
Sportscaster, voice of the Pittsburgh Pirates for 28 years. Well known for colorful colloquialisms. Died in June 1985. Inducted April 8, 1986.
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1987
WILL GRIMSLEY
Four-time National Sportswriter of the Year, worked for the Associated Press since 1943 covering a wide variety of sports. Died Oct. 31, 2002. Inducted April 7, 1987.
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1987
JIM McKAY
Winner of 10 Emmys. He has covered 10 Olympics to date and began hosting “Wide World of Sports” in 1961. Inducted April 7, 1987.
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1988
HARRY CARAY
His fun-filled, “tell-it-like-itis” style of broadcasting has won the hearts of fans for many years. A 43-year veteran of play-by-play announcing. Died February 18, 1998. Inducted May 3, 1988.
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1988
JOHN PATRICK “JACK” MURPHY
Won awards for columns on golf and horseracing, winner of National Headliner Award. He wrote pieces for Sports Illustrated, Collier’s, Venture Magazine, The Saturday Evening Post, Golf Digest, and The New York Times. Died in September 1980. Inducted May 3, 1988.
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1988
FRED RUSSELL
Sports columnist for 67 years. He is the recipient of many awards, among them being the first Grantland Rice Memorial Award. Mr. Russell, vice president of the Nashville Banner, has also written 3 books of sports humor. Died February 2, 2003. Inducted May 3, 1988.
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1989
FURMAN BISHER
Sports Editor, Atlanta Journal since 1957, 23-time winner “Best Sports Story of the Year” anthology. First Sportswriter inducted into UNC Journalism Hall of Fame and is a 17-time NSSA Winner for the state of Georgia. Inducted April 24, 1989.
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1989
WILLIAM EARNEST “ERNIE” HARWELL
His radio-TV career dates back to 1940. His service with the Tigers followed seasons with Baltimore, the New York Giants, and the Brooklyn Dodgers. He has broadcasted 3 World Series, 5 all-star games and is a 19-time NSSA winner for the state of Michigan. Inducted April 24, 1989.
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1990
RONALD REAGAN
Category III – The Ronald Reagan Award. An individual who having made a mark in sports or related fields, has gone on to contribute significantly to life in America. Sportscaster, former governor of California, 2-term President of the United States. Inducted April 2, 1990.
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1990
DAVE ANDERSON
Sports columnist for The New York Times. Pulitzer Prize winner, writer of over 300 magazine articles, 17 books including Sports of Our Times, The Story of Football and The Story of Basketball and a 7-time NSSA winner for the state of New York. Inducted April 30, 1990.
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1990
JACK BUCK
Sports Director of KMOX Radio, has announced Cardinal Baseball games for 35 years. He is a member of Missouri Sports Hall of Fame and is 1987 recipient of Ford C. Frick Award from Baseball Hall of Fame. He is a 22-time winner of Missouri Sportscaster of the Year. Died June 18, 2002. Inducted April 30, 1990.
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1990
KNUTE ROCKNE
Category II – Individuals, teams, moments or events in sports especially noteworthy for some inspirational quality. He revolutionized football. “Knute Rockne had a wider influence in developing the ideas of fair play than any other man of his generation.” Died in 1931. Inducted April 30, 1990.
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1991
VIN SCULLY
Voice of the Dodgers for 42 years, has covered 12 World Series and 6 All-Star games for television. He worked for NBC for seven years covering baseball and golf. Mr. Scully has been NSSA National Sportscaster of the Year 4 times and California Sportscaster of the Year 25 times. Inducted April 29, 1991.
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1991
BLACKIE SHERROD
Spent 10 years with the Fort Worth Press before joining the Dallas Times Herald in 1958. In 1984 he joined the Dallas Morning News. He has been a state winner for Sportswriter of the Year in Texas 16 times. Inducted April 29, 1991.
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1992
DICK CONNOR
Sportswriter, had been with both the Rocky Mountain News and Denver Post, covering nearly all sporting events for over 30 years. Winner of numerous writing awards, including NSSA state winner for Colorado 22 times. Died at age 62 in Dec. 1992. Inducted April 26, 1992.
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1993
HOWARD COSELL
Sportscaster, for 40 years with ABC, covering “Wide World of Sports,” Olympics, football and baseball. Retired in 1992. Died at the age of 77 April, 1995. Inducted April 26, 1993.
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1993
MARTY GLICKMAN
Sportscaster, been broadcasting pro football on radio and television since 1946. Also covered wrest-ling, bowling, bike races, skiing, golf and many other sports. Died January 3, 2001. Inducted April 26, 1993.
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1993
MURRAY OLDERMAN
Sportswriter, columnist and cartoonist. Author of 10 books, his football murals hang in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Inducted April 26, 1993.
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1994
JOHN CARMICHAEL
Known as “the home run slugger of all sportswriters.” He began his famous column “The Barber Shop” in 1934. Died June 6, 1986. Inducted May 2, 1994.
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1994
EDWIN POPE
One of the nations most honored, began his career at age 11 and became the youngest Sports Editor at age 15. As a 9-time NSSA state winner, he has never missed a Super Bowl and covered the Olympics from 1968 to 1992. Inducted May 2, 1994.
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1994
PAT SUMMERALL
As a former NFL player, he has been broadcasting NFL games since 1962. Known for his coverge of the Masters golf tournaments and the US Open Tennis Championships. Inducted May 2, 1994.
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1995
KEITH JACKSON
Five-time National Winner, innovator of sportscasting since 1952. Helped launch “Monday Night Football” for ABC. Known for his Munich Olympic coverage and his consistent, regular appearances on ABC. Inducted April 24, 1995.
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1989
MEL DURSLAG
Instrumental in the naming of NSSA, a seven-time winner from California. Covered every Super Bowl game, covered Olympics, pro and college sports. Senior Editor of TV Guide. Inducted April 24, 1995.
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