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Hall of Fame


    I have started to add pictures ( and whenever possible news articles, letters of induction, lists of accomplishments or anything else that my be of interest) of Hall of Famer's as I receive them. Thanks to the help of Judy Long, who has worked very hard in putting together a lot of this information. I will be adding to this, but I still need your help. If anyone has pictures or news articles about these people please send them in. Look at the underscored names. NOTE: this will be very time consuming so please be patient.

*1977-Ellis Cobb, Aurora 
*1977-Ralph Dykes, Lombard 
*1977-Henry Franke, Centralia 
1978-Ellis Griggs, Plainville 
1978-George Hilst, Pekin 
*1978-Ray Martin, Philo 
1978-Gaylord Peterson, Lacon 
1978-L.E. Tanner, Anchor 
1979-Virginia Cobb, Aurora 
1980-Earl Bomke, New Berlin 
1980-Dean Campbell, Rock Island
1980-Flyod Hammitt, Quincy
1980- Andy Horn, Galesburg 
1980-Paul Ingersoll, San Jose 
1980- Harvey Kohlenberger, Millstadt 
1980-John Lindermeier, Northlake 
1980-Milton Tate, Peoria 
1981-Earl Ryner, Gerlaw 
1981-Truman Standard, Canton 
1981-Nelson Vogel, Manito 
1982-Leslie Long, Sterling 
1983-Joe Hightower, Colchester 
1984-Harry Anderson, Galesburg 
1984-Ross Sornberger, Galesburg 
1985-Robert St. George, Monmouth 
1986-Arthur V. Felgenhauer, Berwyn 
1987-Charles E. Rhoades, White Hall 
1988-Rolly Wittlich, Belleville 
1988-Elmer Knoblock, Mascoutah 
*1989-Teresa Powell, Rossville 
1989-Robert A. Switzer, Peoria 
1990-Loren Gillespie, Tremont 
1991-Walter Stinnett, Greenfield 
1992-Cliff Baker, Sheldon 
1992-Ray Phillips, Magnolia 
1993-Don Peters, Chenoa 
1994-Abe Austin, Oak Park
1994-George Manker, Jacksonville  
1995-Arthur Ulrich, Lasalle 
1995-Charles Cook, Casey 
1996-Wendell Savage, Litchfield 
1997-Charlie Webb, Mascoutah 
1997-Paul Gibson, Salem 
1998- Jim and  Marilyn Korte, Highland
1998-Pete Rankin, Shelbyville
1999-Leo Bratland, Danville
1999- Win. Willard, Tremont-Peoria
2000- Harold "Booty" Lange- Elgin
2000- Don Bailey- Springfield
2001- Nellie Flemming- Palmer
2002- Bill Marvin- Mechanicsburg

2003 no inductee
2004 Floyd Tennill, Charleston

2005 no inductee
2006- Bob Schaver,
Morrison
2007- Larry Knop, Verona
2007-Charles Norris, Moline
2008-Dave Shreve, Cahokia

2009- Larry Long, White Hall

2009- Marvin Kramer, Fulton

 

  * indicates members of the NHPA Hall of Fame

To nominate a candidate, list what you feel qualifies this individual and send your idea to one of the committee members. Include all information you consider pertinent. Basic requirements are as follows:
  • Must have been an ILSHPA member for at least 10 years.
  • Must have contributed to horseshoes on the State Level, over and beyond the local level to qualify for this State Award.
  • Must be courteous; positive minded; an example of good sportsmanship; dedicated time and involvement in the promotion of horseshoes pitching.

Nominations are for 1 year only. If not elected, the person will have to be renominated. Renomination can be done simply by calling or mailing a letter to the Chairman. 

Please get your nominations in, the State Tournament is coming soon.

HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE MEMBERS: 

Chair Person

Dave Shreve

Robert Schaver

Floyd Tennill

John Press

2127 Lynn St.

19088 Carroll Rd

2418 Village Rd

2110 Maplewood Ln.

Cahokia, IL

Morrison, Il

Charleston, Il

Joliet, IL

62206-2523

61270

61920

60433

hrshuz@charter.net

ringer4dead@yahoo.com

horshu@consolidated.net

jpress55@comcast.net

 

Fred Morel

Debby Bratland

PO BOX 213

41 Country Club Dr.

Millington, IL

Danville, IL

60537

61832

3rgs9@att.net

bratlnd@aol.com

02/01/2010

Contact Terry Hlavac-- fourdead1@comcast.net

 

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