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Weldy Olson helped the U.S. capture its first-ever hockey gold medal in 1960 after a silver medal performance in 1956. Inducted 2003.
Findlay’s Harry Gonso was tabbed one of the finest quarterbacks in the history of Indiana University. Inducted 1986.
Ben Roethlisberger was a 1st round draft pick of the Steelers and the winning quarterback in two Super Bowls. Inducted 2017.
Delos D. Drake highlighted a professional baseball career by playing three seasons in the major leagues. Inducted 1988.
Bernie Little is the winningest owner in the history of hydroplane racing. Inducted 1989.
William Ellsworth ‘Dummy’ Hoy communicated by hand signals and suggested gestures still used by umpires. Inducted 1989.
Ray Harroun, a one-time resident of Findlay, won the 1911 Indianapolis 500. Inducted 1987.
Findlay native Grant “Home Run” Johnson was among the best African American baseball players of the early 20th century. Inducted 2016.
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Peggy Kirk Bell is one of the pioneers of the LPGA. Inducted 1985.
The Glory Days of sporting careers are brought back to life with the swing of a golf club, the cheering crowds in a stadium, the smell of chlorine from the pool, the crack of a bat, the sound of tennis shoes on a basketball court. These triggers bring back memories of last-minute buzzer beaters, Hail Mary long bombs and the grand slams that turned an athlete into a hero.
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