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Future Shasta County Sports Hall of Fame Nominees? and some to watch!
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Note: Some athletes listed below may be considered excellent candidates for inclusion into the Sports Hall of Fame, it is just no one has nominated them. Some will undoubtedly be in the Hall some day but are still competing and are not eligible at this time. Several are trying to make it to the top level of competition in their sport and we are watching them. Please write us with any name we may have (unintentionally) left off the list.
ATHLETE:
Ben Bostrom (Redding): World Superbike top rider at one time. Former AMA Superbike and Supermoto champion.
Eric Bostrom (Redding): AMA Superbike top rider; World Superbike competitor; and Moto-X.
Chris Burns (Shasta College): 9 successful seasons (OG) in Canadian Football League. All-League twice.
Bob Emerson (Redding): U.S. Disabled Ski team 1985-89.
Greg Cadaret (Shingletown): Major League baseball pitcher for nine years.
Sam Enochian (Redding): Three-time College National Champ & All-Star; Former Major League Rugby player.
Amanda Goyne (Redding): Alpine Ski Racing; 2003 WIDEX Sportswoman of the Year; 3 Gold medals at Deaflympics.
Doren Granberry (Redding): 1995 World Deaf champion in golf; Numerous team and national championships.
Ben Hobbs (Happy Valley): Multiple Archery freestyle pro division championships.
Tom Hubert (Cottonwood): NASCAR driver, various levels - including Cup series.(Primarily road course)
Jeff King (Shasta College): Four-time Iditarod Champion.
Linda Kurtz (Redding): 1970 US Swimming National Champion-100m Breaststroke.
Erick Lindgren (Burney): Professional Poker Player; 2008 WSOP Player of the Year.
Valanna McGee (Redding): Former world WBC ranked #4 professional women's Super Featherweight boxer.
Bobby McMullen (Redding): U.S. Disabled Ski team 1996-98; Mountain bike and adventure race competitor.
Derek Moore (Redding): 2007 Div 1 NCAA National Wrestling Champion, 141 lb Division.
Steve Wilson/Mustafah Muhammad (Shasta College): NFL CB for Colts in 1999 & 2000.
Rob Nairne (Born in Redding): NFL Linebacker with Broncos and Saints 1977 - 83.
Tim Nelson (Palo Cedro): State Champion; NCAA All-American: Team USA X-Country squad.
Ryan O'Callaghan (Redding): All-American Tackle at U.C. Berkeley; NFL New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs.
Megan Rapinoe (Redding): Played on US National Soccer Team; All-American at University of Portland.
Ricky Ray (Redding): Standout QB in CFL; 2 Grey Cup Championships and 2005 Cup MVP.
Ken Shamrock (Shasta College): Legendary martial artist and UFC Champion. aka"World's most dangerous man".
Dan Shaw (Redding): U.S. World Cup Freestyle team 1990-1993.
John "Rocky" Stone (Redding): Pitched for 1943 Cincinnati Reds.
Mike Strahle (Redding): Four-time World Disabled Sailing Trapseat Hobie champion.
Danny Thurman (Redding): 1983 Jr. Nat. Champ Powerlifter; 2006 & 07 member of USA Bench Press World Team.
Kurt Wastell (Born in Redding): Former top competitor in slopestyle snowboard.
James Whalen (Shasta College): Three(3) seasons in NFL as a Tight End, primarily with Dallas.
Eddie Wilson (born in Redding): QB - 4 years AFL (Dallas, KC and Boston)
Mark Wilson (McArthur): NFL Offensive Tackle for two(2) seasons with Washington Redskins.
Tiffanie Wright (Redding): 2004 Paralympian swimmer for USA.
COACH:
Max Burch (Shasta High and Shasta College): 6 NSCIF wrestling titles; also coached at Shasta College; CA Wrestling HOF.
Scott Fairley (West Valley): Numerous League and Section track championships at WVHS.
Don Williams (Anderson): Anderson High School wrestling coach with multiple League & Section championships.
CONTRIBUTOR:
Kevin Askeland: Guru behind North State Update for High School sports and stats; Now with MaxPreps.com
Rich Eisen : NFL Network lead anchor; former sports reporter for KRCR TV and Sports Anchor at ESPN.
Jimmy Elledge (Redding): NASCAR crew chief and engine designer.
Jeff Foster (Anderson): President NFL Scouting, Inc; NFL Combine.
Leah and Carl McConnell (Redding): Since 1986 the McConnell Foundation has given generously to school
athletic and community recreation for programs and facilities.
Ray Tufts (Anderson): Head Trainer for the San Jose Sharks hockey team; Athletic trainer for 9 years with 49ers.
Bill Wagner (Redding): Long-time "Babe Waxpack" syndicated columnist; Tireless community fundraiser.
TEAM:
1982/83 Shasta College Men's Basketball Team - Junior College State champions.
1989 Central Valley HS Boy's BasketballDiv III State Champions.
1992 Shasta College golf team - Junior College State champions.
EVENT:
Redding Rodeo - Since 1948
Whiskeytown Relays Race - Since 1975
Shasta Lemurian Classic Mountain Bike Race - Since 1987
Whiskeytown Lake Invitational Regatta - Since 1964
Shasta County Open Tennis Tournament
Whiskeytown Open Lake Swim - Since 1982
NORCAL John Frank Memorial Run - Since 1970
Western Classic Trail Shoot - Since 1983
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