TONRY, Don Inducted: 1980 1935 – 2013 Born: November 24, 1935 A fixture at Yale University for 43 years, it was written that Don’s ever leaving would be like removing the ivy from the walls. This writer and web site manager, who competed against and with Don Tonry wishes to quote from some of … Read more
Thor, Dave Inducted: 1999 Getting Started: Dave Thor began his rise to the elite level as an AA gymnast by learning to tumble and work the high bar in middle school and continued his development at Reseda High School in the San Fernando Valley, a part of the sprawling Los Angeles, California area. The “Valley” … Read more
SIMPSON, Diane Inducted: 2004 Born: Evanston, Illinois Diane Simpson is listed as a 2004 GHOF Inductee, but her name does not appear in the alpha list. After absolutely inhaling her outstanding accomplishments through only seven years of national and international competition, it is time for her exploits as a rhythmic gymnast representing the United States … Read more
ROBINSON, Don (1931-2011) First USAG Lifetime Achievement Award 2000 USGA Lifetime Achievement Award: Don Robinson had the honor of being the first recipient of the USAG Lifetime Achievement Award designated by USA Gymnastics’ Hall of Fame Selection Committee. He was inspired in his youth by a pair of hand balancers at a local YMCA “Circus … Read more
PERRY, Don Inducted: 1989 Many rope climbers were specialists although some competed in other events, especially the rings. The event required the climber to take a sitting position on the floor with a 20 ft. rope that hung from the ceiling in his hands. There were a minimum of three timers, and the event began … Read more
MULVIHILL, Richard “Dick” Inducted: 1984 It is clearly fair to refer to Dick Mulvihill as a coaching master, not because his teams have won a jillion meets, but because he has had a tremendous influence on hundreds of gymnastic athletes and coaches in and about the country with his innovative coaching techniques, pad drill book, … Read more
MOCEANU, Dominique Inducted Individually: 2010 Inducted: 1998 Member of 1996 Olympic Gold medal team. Youngest female or male gymnast (13 1/2) to win a National Championship, AA (1995-U.S. Senior Nationals) and probably the youngest ever (11) to win an international Gold Medal which she accomplished at the Jr. Pan American Games-1992). Olympic Games: Gold-Team, Atlanta, … Read more
MINICUCCI, Dominick Inducted: 1999 Born: January 10, 1969, Staten Island, New York Olympic Games: Team member, Seoul, Korea, (1988); Team member, Barcelona, Spain, (1992). Pan American Games: Gold-PB (t), Silver-Team, Bronze-PH, Santiago de Cuba, (1991). World University Games: Bronze-PH, Dominick was the first American to medal at these games on this event, Sheffield, England, … Read more
MILLMAN, Dan Inducted: 1994 Born: February 26, 1946, L.A., California Dan Millman’s athletic training began at nine years of age in modern dance. He went on to study numerous martial arts, earning a black belt in Aikido. His early physical and mental training was probably a factor in his amazing recovery from a major injury … Read more
McCLEMENTS-FLANSAAS-KEPHART, Dale Inducted: 1984 Born: December 31, 1944 (Winnipeg, Canada) Dale McClements-Kephart was one of many major contributors to the development of gymnastics in the USA. As I read her accomplishments, I cannot but be astounded at the wide range of talents she possesses in order to create such a marvelous track record. Each generation … Read more