YEAGER, Pat (1922-1994) Inducted: 2008 Pat Yeager was an individual who just wouldn’t give up. At a time when gymnastics was a budding sport, he and others in the Texas area, heard the whispers and made plans to “Build the sport and people will come.” Think Field of Dreams. If there were a chance … Read more
VIDMAR, Peter Inducted: 1997 (Individual) Inducted: 1984 USA Olympic Gold Medal Team Inducted: U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame – 2005 Born: June 3, 1961. “Golden moment for a Golden Team Captain” This website owner & manager, Larry Banner, has met and communicated with Peter a significant number of times. He is a perfect example of … Read more
URAM, Paul Inducted: 1974 Paul Uram is only one of a few high school coaches inducted into the U.S. Gymnastic Hall of Fame. He continued service to our sport through his judging experiences beyond coaching into judging and service to our sport. He is proof that it’s not just medals, trophies, and ribbons that make … Read more
Swafford, Paul Inducted: 2012 Born: New York Kansas City Trampoline Club athletes, coached by Paul Swafford, have competed in: Australia, Belarus, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, and, of course, the USA. Coaching: Swafford has coached 114 national champions: 47 senior elite, … Read more
PERKINS-NIGHTENGALE, Pearl Inducted: 1989 Born: Philadelphia, PA USA Pearl Perkins is another of the many gymnasts, men and women, who were multiple sport standouts as you will read, but it is unfortunate that she did not compete in the Olympic Games even though she made the women’s team. Certainly she was saddened, but it is … Read more
KRIMMEL, Paul Inducted: 1994 The records for Paul Krimmel’s penchant for winning national gold medals were probably lost through the years, but when his national championships came to light, it was obvious that he was a candidate for the U.S. Gymnastic Hall of Fame. It just took a while – 80 years or so. Nevertheless, … Read more
KREMPLE, Paul Inducted: 1969 Born: Los Angeles, California-USA In the words of Jerry Wright, “The extent to which environment influences one’s career is appreciated by few, especially in the making of a champion.” Had Paul Kremple not been in Los Angeles competing as a high school student the year the National Championships came to … Read more
KORMANN, Peter Inducted: 1995 Born: Cincinnati, Ohio Peter Kormann has the distinction of being the first to be inducted into the USGHOF as an athlete before he was done coaching. He may have been eligible for the “Hall” as a coach as well. In any case, he was a great athlete and a great coach. … Read more
HENDERSON, Pat Wilson Lifetime Achievement Award: 2009 It is extremely rare for an American to be regarded so highly as to be elected to serve on the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) Technical Committee and Pat Wilson Henderson is one of those rare individuals. Career Highlights: Pat Henderson Henderson has represented the USA in approximately 30 … Read more
FINA, Paul (1916-2009) Inducted: 1973 Paul Fina was one of the best gymnasts in America during the 1940’s. However, he was not able to show the world his talents because the 1940 and 1944 Olympic games were cancelled due to WWII. Paul’s potential was honored for his international potential when the National Collegiate Gymnastics Alumni … Read more