ROETHLISBERGER, John Inducted: 2005 Born: June 21, 1970 John Roethlisberger’ father, Fred, a 1968 Olympian, coached his son to the apogee of the Roethlisberger dynasty throughout the ‘90’s and into the 21st Century. His sister, Marie, was the alternate for the women’s Olympic Team in 1984. John’s persona included a personality that was highly respected … Read more
Phelps-McClure, Jaycie Team Induction: 1998 Individual Induction: 2003 Born: September 26, 1979. Indianapolis, Indiana Jaycie Phelps won many medals, but her story really consists of courage and determination. Gymnastics is full of bumps and bruises from time to time, but there is an injury severity factor that can happen and be overwhelming if not catastrophic. … Read more
PARILLA, Jennifer Inducted: 2010 Whenever she felt her focus waning, Jennifer Parilla played her favorite mind game. She imagined she was at the Olympics with everything on the line. She would hear a voice inside her say, “If you do this sequence well, you’ll win the Olympic gold medal.” Explains Parilla: “There are two kinds … Read more
OSZY, Joseph Inducted: 1960 Too many athletes, coaches, judges, and general contributors have had their records lost or misplaced during the general upheaval as competing organizations, unhappy with the AAU, vied to take its place. Even this writer who volunteered to research and write about the men and women who have been inducted into the … Read more
MOORE-Rice-Gnat, Joan Inducted: 1994 Born: August 14, 1954, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Joan Moore had an outstanding national and international competition career, and is an important part of USA’s history and successes. Her four straight national AA championships speak volumes about her talent to win. To her credit, she continued to stay in the sport, helping many … Read more
MILES, John “Jack” Inducted: 1993 Born: December 24, 1928, Philadelphia, PA In the tradition of many gymnasts, John “Jack” Miles possessed other sports skills. He was deemed “The most athletic senior in high school”, and participated in track, soccer, and diving. He eventually narrowed his efforts to gymnastics and became a truly creative gymnast in … Read more
MIKUS, Jim Inducted: 1984 – Olympic Gold medal team, (1984) Jim Mikus was named to the USAG Hall of Fame as a result of being an alternate on the 1984 Gold Medal winning U.S. Olympic Team. This was the first time an American Men’s Gymnastics Team had ever won a team gold medal in Olympic … Read more
McNAMARA-ZEILE, Julianne Inducted 1998: Team Member of 1996 Olympic Gold Medal Team Individually Inducted: 2005 Born: Queens, NY-USA Julianne McNamara is another of the numerous gymnasts who worked hard and made an Olympic Team only to be denied the chance to compete in the grandest amateur competition in the world. There have been many reasons … Read more
MAIS, John Inducted: 1960 John Mais was one of our best gymnasts of the day; so, he might find it a bit disheartening not to find more information about our gymnastic Olympians who competed at a time when the Games comprised only the best of the true amateur athletes. The Olympics were intended to be … Read more
MACREADY, John Inducted: 2009 John Macready is not only an exceptional athlete and talented entertainer, but more importantly he is an incredible human being. He is very active in community service, worked with the “Make a Wish Foundation.” and currently hosts the annual “John Macready March of Dimes Invitational.” His hard work, dedication, and … Read more