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Every year, top athletes, coaches, and sports figures in the Spokane region are inducted into the Inland Northwest Sports Hall of Fame to honor their achievements and contributions. Hall of Fame memorabilia for all inductees can be viewed year-round at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena.

The Inland Northwest Sports Hall of Fame is a committee of the Spokane Sports Commission, and includes Spokane Sports Commission board members, sportswriters, broadcasters and other sports-minded people in the community.
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JUDY KIGHT Photo
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The Shadle Park graduate established a volleyball dynasty at Mead High School with players who reflected her own passion for the game. In 23 years as the Panthers' head coach, she compiled a record of 583-150 and won seven State 4A championships — highlighted by an unprecedented five in a row from 2003-07.
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The Kenyan distance running marvel won four NCAA championships for Washington State University and five more in the Pac-10, including three straight at 1,500 meters. He also put his name on a pair of collegiate records in the 1,500 and the distance medley relay, and still has the fastest 1,500 and mile by a Cougar.
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The state tournament MVP and Greater Spokane League scoring leader at Mead, he took Gonzaga and college basketball on a wild ride in 2006 — leading the nation in scoring and sharing player of the year honors. A singular personality who coped with Type I diabetes, he was the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft and earned two championship rings. The state tournament MVP and Greater Spokane League scoring leader at Mead, he took Gonzaga and college basketball on a wild ride in 2006 — leading the nation in scoring and sharing player of the year honors. A singular personality who coped with Type I diabetes, he was the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft and earned two championship rings. The state tournament MVP and Greater Spokane League scoring leader at Mead, he took Gonzaga and college basketball on a wild ride in 2006 — leading the nation in scoring and sharing player of the year honors. A singular personality who coped with Type I diabetes, he was the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft and earned two championship rings. The state tournament MVP and Greater Spokane League scoring leader at Mead, he took Gonzaga and college basketball on a wild ride in 2006 — leading the nation in scoring and sharing player of the year honors. A singular personality who coped with Type I diabetes, he was the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft and earned two championship rings. The state tournament MVP and Greater Spokane League scoring leader at Mead, he took Gonzaga and college basketball on a wild ride in 2006 — leading the nation in scoring and sharing player of the year honors. A singular personality who coped with Type I diabetes, he was the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft and earned two championship rings.
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The one-time Edmonton Oilers stick boy became the most prolific scorer in Spokane Chiefs history and led the club to junior hockey's summit, winning the Memorial Cup in 1991. "The Wizard" was the Western Hockey League MVP that season and later the 23rd overall pick in the NHL Draft, launching a 23-year career.
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Dick laid the foundation of Eastern Washington University’s elite position in the Football Championship Subdivision, won a Big Sky Conference title, and made two playoff appearances. In 15 years as head coach, he was 89-66-2, and also was an All-Star safety and fullback as a player and served two stints as athletic director.
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DAVE COOK

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Eastern Washington University's heart-and-soul sports information director for 32 years, he didn't stop at spreading the word about the Eagles. Among his other community contributions, he was an integral in establishing the State 1A-2B-1B track meet in Cheney and keeps it humming as the entries and results coordinator. Eastern Washington University's heart-and-soul sports information director for 32 years, he didn't stop at spreading the word about the Eagles. Among his other community contributions, he was an integral in establishing the State 1A-2B-1B track meet in Cheney and keeps it humming as the entries and results coordinator. Eastern Washington University's heart-and-soul sports information director for 32 years, he didn't stop at spreading the word about the Eagles. Among his other community contributions, he was an integral in establishing the State 1A-2B-1B track meet in Cheney and keeps it humming as the entries and results coordinator.
BILL PIERCE

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The Central Valley graduate's volunteer role as basketball scorekeeper for his alma mater for 40-plus years has expanded to that of historian for all Greater Spokane League schools' football and basketball teams. He's also served the Spokane Stars AAU team and the Jack Blair Memorial All-Star Game as scorekeeper.

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Categories of recognition:

  • Athlete
  • Coach
  • Contributor
  • Special Category

 

Eligibility requirements: 

  • Candidate must have been a resident of the Inland Northwest at the time he or she gained recognition.
  • Athletes are not eligible for consideration until five years after his or her last competition.
  • Coaches will be eligible three years after their last coaching date, or retirement.
  • Contributors are eligible at the discretion of the committee. 

Under special circumstances, the Hall of Fame Committee has the ability to waive requirements for athletes and coaches.

 

The Inland Northwest Sports Hall of Fame Committee, in considering qualified nominees, shall limit annual selection to no more than two athletes, two coaches, one contributor, and one special category.

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