9 Results for tag: 2001

Wilczak, Ron

Ron Wilczak – (2001)   To have a hand in one of the most memorable high school basketball games played in the City of Lorain is one thing and to literally decide that game with a touch of your hand is another. Ron Wilczak was just that person when he tipped in the game-winning basket as time ran out to ... More

Waitt, Walter

Walter Waitt – (2001)   Walter (Brud) Waitt spent more than 50 years of his life playing, guiding or supporting athletics. His most memorable feats were recorded at Lorain High School when it faced a major schedule in all sports. Lorain Journal Sports editor Vince Sikora described Waitt in a 1949 ... More

Ternes, Dan

Dan Ternes – (2001)   Already enshrined in the Elyria Sports Hall of Fame for his wrestling career at Elyria High School and collegiate career at Bowling Green State University, Dan Ternes is now being recognized by the Lorain Sports Hall of Fame for his achievements as the wrestling coach for Lorain ... More

Tait, Joe

Joe Tait – (2001)   Over the years in Cleveland sports broadcast history, there have been numerous "voices" easily recognized by the listeners of radio and television baseball, football and basketball games. Some that come to mind are: Jimmy Dudley, Bob Neal, Jim Graner, Herb Score, Ken Coleman, Gib ... More

Schuster, Diane (Mihalic)

Diane (Mihalic) Schuster – (2001)   When the term all around gifted athlete is used, the name of Diane Mihalic Schuster should conjure up old memories. Schuster is the only Clearview High School athlete to earn 12 varsity letters. She received four each in volleyball, basketball, and track all under ... More

Laforce, Wade

Wade Laforce – (2001)   Dedication, Determination, and Heart, is how you describe Wade LaForce and his career. It began in 1971 as an Irving Jr. High captain as the Vikings won their first Lorain City Football Championship in 30 years. His father Jack, was on the last one. At Lorain H.S. he participa... More

Bohlke, Celeste (McConihe)

  Celeste (McConihe) Bohlke – (2001)   A new chapter in the history of the Lorain Sports Hall of Fame is being added tonight. When Celeste McConihe Bohlke is enshrined, it will mark the first time three generations of one family have been inducted in the Hall's 32 years of existence. She joins her ... More

Berens, Edward “Eddie”

  Edward “Eddie” Berens – (2001)   The United States was in the throes of a devastating depression when Lorain native Edward (Eddie/Lefty) Berens launched his lifetime dream of a career in baseball. It actually was part of his life since childhood. Unfortunately, Lorain High School did ... More

Baum, Franklin “Frank” F.

  Franklin “Frank” F. Baum – (2001)   Among the three individual categories for enshrinement into the Lorain Sports Hall of Fame, it would have been just as easy to have nominated Frank Baum for all three. He fits the Pre 1950 Era classification, having played his football at Lorain ... More