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| Established | 1960s, Tacoma Athletic Commission |
|---|---|
| Location | Tacoma, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47°14′10″N122°25′46″W / 47.236°N 122.4295°W |
| Type | Hall of Fame |
| Founder | Clay Huntington |
| Executive director | Marc Blau |
| Website | https://washingtonsportshof.org/ |
The State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame is a sports hall of fame honoring athletes associated with the U.S. state of Washington. There have been 235 individuals inducted into the hall since 1960.
Candidates for the State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame are nominated and voted on annually. [1] Not every year has a class of inductees, years that do not have inductees include: 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1976, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 2000, 2002, 2016. [2]
For the 2019 class, Dan Fitzgerald, Bernie Fryer, Ken Griffey Jr., Jason Hanson, Megan Jendrick, Steve Raible, Rick Rizzs, and Sugar Ray Seales were named into the hall of fame. [3]
The Class of 2020 inductees included Aaron Sele, Adam Morrison, Brad Walker, Dick Cartmell, Don Zech, and Joe Kearney. [4]
Inductees to the State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame include the following: [2]
| Name | Category (role) | Birthplace | Washington Affiliation(s) | Inducted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Cartmell | Official (basketball referee) | Richland, Washington | National Collegiate Athletic Association | 2020 |
| Joe Kearney | Athletic Director | Seattle Pacific University, University of Washington | 2020 | |
| Adam Morrison | Basketball (forward) | Glendive, Montana | Mead High School, Gonzaga University | 2020 |
| Aaron Sele | Baseball (pitcher) | Golden Valley, Minnesota | North Kitsap High School, Seattle Mariners | 2020 |
| Brad Walker | Track and Field (pole vault) | Aberdeen, South Dakota | University High School, University of Washington | 2020 |
| Don Zech | Basketball (coach) | Bishop Blanchet High School, University of Washington, University of Puget Sound | 2020 | |
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