2018 TRACK AND FIELD INDUCTEE DOT JONES Dorothy-Marie “Dot” Jones set records in the shot put at Modesto College and Fresno State before becoming the most dominant women’s arm wrestler in the sport’s history with 15 world championships. She then parlayed her personality, strength and sense of humor into a highly successful career as an…
2018 COMMUNITY LEADER INDUCTEE JOHN CARBRAY John Carbray, a visionary who was ahead of his time in many ways, was the prime driver in building Fresno’s state-of-the-art downtown stadium and bringing Triple-A baseball to Fresno. Launching the Fresno Grizzlies was a 12-year effort that required Carbray to round up investors, acquire a team, play four…
2018 FOOTBALL INDUCTEE LOGAN MANKINS The 6-foot-4, 308-pound offensive lineman utilized intelligence, strength and toughness to become one of the most dominant offensive linemen in National Football League history after a standout career at Fresno State. Over 11 NFL seasons, nine with the New England Patriots, Mankins made seven Pro Bowls and was named first-…
2018 FOOTBALL INDUCTEE PAT HILL The former UC Riverside offensive lineman elevated the Fresno State football program into a nationwide household name and an ESPN television staple with his “anybody, anytime, anywhere” mantra during 15 seasons as Fresno State’s head coach. Not only did the Bulldogs post a 112-80 record and go to 11 bowl…
2018 SOFTBALL INDUCTEE SHELLY STOKES Athletic and busy as a child, Stokes decided to channel her energy into softball. It was the right decision as she would reach the pinnacles of accomplishment in the sport: an Olympic gold medal and All-America recognition by the NCAA and Amateur Softball Association. Stokes’ sterling defensive skills as a…
2017 BASKETBALL TEAM INDUCTEE 1980 SAN JOAQUIN MEMORIAL GIRLS BASKETBALL
2017 BASKETBALL TEAM INDUCTEE 1979 SAN JOAQUIN MEMORIAL GIRLS BASKETBALL The Panthers dominated their Central Sequoia League competition and other Valley rivals en route to a 25-3 season record. The combination of high-scoring Jackie White, point guard Sue Mahackian and innovative coach Mary Brown paved the way for the Panthers. Memorial not only rolled to…
2017 BASKETBALL TEAM INDUCTEE 1978 SAN JOAQUIN MEMORIAL GIRLS BASKETBALL This was the first year that girls’ teams could earn invitations to the post-season Tournament of Champions in Oakland, and the Panthers made getting there a team goal. They did not disappoint as stars Jackie White and Sue Mahackian led Memorial to a 27-2 overall…
2017 FOOTBALL INDUCTEE DAVID CARR The 6-foot, 4-inch signal-caller was the top collegiate quarterback in the nation in 2001, leading Fresno State to an 11-3 record and becoming the No. 1 overall draft pick in the NFL draft the following spring. From there, Carr had an 11-year NFL career that included stints with Houston, Carolina,…
2017 SWIMMING INDUCTEE TERI MCKEEVER