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 Desmond Howard at the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame induction - Feb. 11, 2008 | |
| Established | 1954 |
|---|---|
| Type | Hall of Fame |
| Director | Scott Lesher (chairman) |
| President | Jordan Field |
| Website | michigansportshof |
The Michigan Sports Hall of Fame is a Hall of Fame to honor Michigan sports athletes, coaches and contributors. It was organized in 1954 by Michigan Lieutenant Governor Philip Hart, Michigan State University athletic director, Biggie Munn, president of the Greater Michigan Foundation, Donald Weeks, general manager of the Detroit Lions, W. Nicholas Kerbawy and George Alderton of the Lansing State Journal.[1] The inaugural class was inducted in 1955.[2]
The Michigan Sports Hall of Fame also sponsors the Michigan MAC Trophy and the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame Cup.[3][4] The class of 2023 included Richard Hamilton, Henrik Zetterberg, Rick Comley, Lamarr Woodley, Lorenzo White, Dawn Riley, Mike Emrick, Ryan Miller and Sierra Romero.
The class of 2024 will be enshrined on October 17, 2024 in Detroit, and will include Braylon Edwards, Tony Esposito, Cecil Fielder, Larry Foote, Jim Harbaugh, Ken Holland, Jake Long, Deanna Nolan, Shawn Respert, Iván Rodríguez and Don Shane.[5] The late Earl Cureton is the 2024 Michigan Treasure recipient.
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