KANIS, Franz “Frank” Inducted: 1960 Very little information has survived most of our early gymnastic greats, but, by the inductive process of thinking, we may speculate with a high degree of probability that he continued to teach/coach gymnastics at the Newark Turnverein after retiring from competition. He may have held other positions or jobs, but … Read more
HAUBOLD, Frank (1906-1985) Inducted: 1959 – Among Original class of Honorees Frank Haubold began gymnastics at the Swiss Turn Verein in his birth place of Union City, NJ. He learned quickly and won early as a junior competitor. After his competition days, he continued to contribute as an AAU delegate for the Swiss, as a … Read more
ENDO, Frank Japanese Gymnastics Association Ko-ro-sho (Hall of Fame) Honoree: 1990 Born: 1923, Wilmington, CA Unofficial Gymnastics Ambassador to Japan and one of the most versatile individuals ever to serve the sport of gymnastics. BACKGROUND: Frank was a gymnast, soldier, judge, guide, and interpreter. He started in gymnastics at 14 when he saw a high … Read more
CUMISKEY, Frank (1912-2004) Inducted: 1959 – Among the Original class of Honorees Cumiskey was a three time Olympian and, but for WWII, would probably have been a five time Olympian. He was a gymnastic archivist and a true friend to the athletes. What better praise can be given a great leader? Olympic Games: Silver-Team, … Read more
BARE, Frank Sr. Inducted USGHOF: 1984 Inducted: IGHOF – 1999 Born: St. Louis, MO 1930 In the Lifetime Achievement category, Frank Bare, Sr. has earned a position of honor through his leadership in all aspects of the sport. During his long and illustrious presence on the national and international stage, he competed as an athlete, … Read more
ALLEN, Francis & HOWARD, Jim Coaching Team Induction: 1999 Francis Allen Francis Allen was born in Cleveland, OH and Jim Howard in Sioux City, IO. When they joined as co-coaches at Nebraska University, from a purely statistical standpoint, they became, along with Gene Wettstone of Penn State possibly the most successful NCAA coaches of all … Read more
WOMEN’S 2012 U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM: “THE FIERCE FIVE.” GOLD MEDAL TEAM CHAMPIONS: 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES Gabrielle Douglas, McKayla Maroney, Alaxandra “Aly” Raisman, Kyla Ross, Jordan Wieber Inducted: 2013 From Left to right: Kyla Ross, Alaxandra “Aly” Raisman, McKayla Maroney, Jordan Wieber, Gabrielle “Gabby” Doulgas Gabrielle “Gabby” Douglas Getting Started: Gabrielle Douglas began training in gymnastics … Read more
WETTSTONE, Eugene Inducted: 1963 1913 – 2013 One of the 1st recipients of the National Gymnastics Governing Board’s “Master of Sport” Award and considered the “Dean of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches”, Wettstone gave the sport of gymnastics amazing gifts of safety, visibility, and affection that transferred to his many protégés. Olympic Games: Coach, London, England, … Read more
WACHTEL, Erna (1907-1995) Inducted: 1974 Born: Germany Erna Wachtel was one of the first pioneers to enter the world of U.S. gymnastics. She came to the U.S. in 1926 with a background in Turner gymnastics, and she continued to learn and compete winning gold in numerous local and sectional AAU competitions. After her competition days … Read more
SCROBE, Edward Inducted: 1980 Born: January 26, 1923, New York, NY Edward Scrobe was the top American scorer in two Olympic Games. He won a total of nine national titles and earned national medals in five of the six men’s events. His event exercises were punctuated by artistry in the highest tradition of gymnastics competition. … Read more