'Class of 2006' to be inducted Dec. 8
U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, presented by Allstate

October 14, 2005

 

The greatest names in Olympic history are the Distinguished Members of the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame.

 

The icons ... Muhammad Ali, 'Miracle on Ice,' Mary Lou Retton ... Peggy Fleming, Dorothy Hamill ... Jesse Owens, Carl Lewis, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Wilma Rudolph ... Bonnie Blair, Eric Heiden, Dan Jansen ... Mark Spitz, Janet Evans, John Naber.

 

To date, 182 athletes (including six U.S. teams) and special contributors to the U.S. Olympic Movement have been enshrined. From the Charter Class of 1983 to the 2004 inductees, Hall members represent an American honor roll of athletic ambassadors to the ideals of brotherhood and fair play. The Class of 2006 inductees continues that tradition.

 

Class of 2006

The U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, presented by Allstate, will induct the 'Class of 2006' on Dec. 8 in Chicago. Members of the 'Class of 2006' are:

 

Individuals

Evelyn Ashford
Rowdy Gaines
Bob Hayes
Shannon Miller
Kristi Yamaguchi

 

Paralympian

Diana Golden-Brosnihan

 

Coach

Herb Brooks