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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

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