USTA Nebraska Hall of Fame
The USTA Nebraska Hall of Fame celebrates the careers of its inductees, including playing achievements and significant contributions to the tennis community.
Anyone may make a nomination to the Nebraska Hall of Fame. Nominees may be living or deceased. These are the guidelines for induction.
Player or contributor while living in the USTA Nebraska area for at least 5 years
Sportsmanship and character of a high standard
Contribution as solely a player must be of national caliber. Those who are not players of that caliber must have been involved in multiple areas for at least 15 years, such as the following:
- Player
- Coach
- Tournament/league official
- Administrator
- Teacher
- Leadership position within USTA hierarchy
- Sponsor/promoter
- Manufacturer
- Contributions primarily in a paid position must have been supplemented by significant volunteer contributions in other areas.
Online Nomination Form Deadline for nominations is Sept. 1
Inductees:
2022:
Kevin Heim
2021:
Leo Cassidy
Ron Messbarger
2020:
Bill Batchelor
2019:
Doug Hartman
Jim Jorgensen
Troy Saulsbury
2018:
Ed Trandahl
Chris Westergaard
2017:
Carmen Grant
Willie Foster
2016:
Jim Manion
Gene Starmer
2015:
Jack Mallett
Mike Willman
2014:
Ken Tharp
2013:
Les Livingston
Jefff Schoch
2012:
Chris Foster
2011:
Kile Johnson
2010:
P. James Connor
Rick Harley
2009:
Jane Hines
Curt Smith
2008:
Scott Veitzer
Sue Sloboth
2007:
Richard Roth
2006:
Larry Newton
Edwin Murphy
2005:
Ann Swanson Bartek
Marilyn Bernthal
2004:
Bob Green
Ray Ruybalid
2003:
Ed Hubbs
2002:
James Bemis
Bruce Vosburg
2001:
Verne Weber
John Wilson
2000:
Aaron Eairleywine
Ken Lidie
1999:
Steve Gerdes
Mary Maloney
Charles Messbarger
1998:
Carol Hodges
Maxine Martin
1997:
Miriam Gabelman
Sandra Hisabeck
Tom Tipton
David Weber
1996:
Marty Hornig
1995:
David Hanigen
Jim Johnson
1994:
E. John Brandeis
Jim Farber
Susie List
1993:
Anita Currey
Marilyn Olson
1992:
Jerry Freeman
Louise Pound
Harry Taylor
1991:
Rich Halpine
JoAnn Kenney
1990:
Harold Ensz
Bill Fedderson
John Rasumussen
1989:
Henry C. Cox III
John Steward Elliott
Joy Rodenberg
1988:
William Devany
Paul Halpine
Royal Hunt
1987:
Harry Kock
Jim Porter
Neil Schilke
1986:
Lou Gerdes
Ernest Grundy
Marcell Iwersen
1985:
John Brown
Mary Brown
Gregg McBride
Fred Pisasale
1984:
Bill Brown
David Davis
James Fitzgerald
1983:
Duke Slater
John Tatom
Verne Vance
1982:
Frank Fochek