'Class of 2006' to be inducted Dec. 8
U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, presented by Allstate
The greatest names in Olympic history are the Distinguished Members of the U.S. Olympic Hall of F
ame.
The icons ... Muhammad Ali, 'Miracle on Ice,' Mary Lou Retton ... Peggy Fleming, Dorothy Hamill ... Jesse Owens, Carl Lewis, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Wilma Rudolph ... Bonnie Blair, Eric Heiden, Dan Jansen ... Mark Spitz, Janet Evans, John Naber.
To date, 182 athletes (including six U.S. teams) and special contributors to the U.S. Olympic Movement have been enshrined. From the Charter Class of 1983 to the 2004 inductees, Hall members represent an American honor roll of athletic ambassadors to the ideals of brotherhood and fair play. The Class of 2006 inductees continues that tradition.
Class of 2006
The U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, presented by Allstate, will induct the 'Class of 2006' on Dec. 8 in Chicago. Members of the 'Class of 2006' are:
Individuals
Evelyn Ashford
Rowdy Gaines
Bob Hayes
Shannon Miller
Kristi Yamaguchi
Paralympian
Diana Golden-Brosnihan
Coach
Herb Brooks
Veteran
Jack Shea
Special Contributor
Dick Ebersol
Online voting began on Aug. 17 and ended Sept. 21. Olympic fans, who registered to vote, were automatically entered into a Sweepstakes with a Grand Prize of a trip for two to the Induction Ceremony on Dec. 8 at the Harris Theatre in Chicago. The trip includes airfare and lodging, plus tickets to the pre- and post-Induction parties where you can meet the athletes!
Corporate support from presenting sponsor Allstate sparked the Hall's revitalization, along with additional support from Kleenex® Brand Tissue.
Current U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame members:
