KESWICK, Scott Inducted: 2003 Scott Keswick was an outstanding UCLA gymnast placed among at least two generations of great UCLA gymnasts. Numerous athletes and coaches from that great time have been subsequently inducted into the USGHOF. Art Shurlock was the Head Coach, and Yefim Furman was Keswick’s personal coach. One of the mysteries that surrounds … Read more
JOHNSON, Scott Inducted: 1999 Born: Cincinnati, Ohio Scott Johnson was truly a gymnast of the ‘80’s. From his AA championship in high school, his presence at a competition was always a factor to consider. Through two Olympic Games and four World Championships, his strength, combined with the flow of his body, merged to obtain a … Read more
HUG, Steve Inducted: 1995 Born: May 20, 1952 In 1958, the USA World Championship team watched a young lady training. During the viewing, I, Larry Banner, said to a teammate, “I suspect we’re seeing a world class champion in the making.” Her name was Larissa Latynina, and my predictions were accurate. Some years later … Read more
HAMADA, Sadao Inducted: 2007 “Sadao Hamada has kept the Stanford University men’s gymnastics’ program among the nation’s elite throughout his long tenure here, and he will retire as one of the great coaches in the history of this department,” Stanford Athletic Director Ted Leland said. “We are sad to see him step away, but he … Read more
COHEN, Steve Inducted: 1991 Born: Wynnefield, Pennsylvania Steve Cohen began his competitive gymnastic career on a high note at West Philadelphia High School. He was golden in the AA for 32 straight individual meets and won AA gold three straight years in the Philadelphia High School Championships. Steve was presented with the Nissen Award as … Read more
AMMERMAN, Susan Inducted: 2004 Born: August 5, 1942 In a golf tournament, a pro might ask for a ruling from the most experienced and knowledgeable official in attendance. A gymnast in need of a ruling will be served well by requesting Susan Ammerman. Her expertise in judging started in the late ‘60s and has continued … Read more
WOMEN’S 2007 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM GOLD MEDAL 2007 TEAM CHAMPIONS Alicia Sacramone, Nastia Liukin (Individually Inducted-2014), Samantha Peszek, Shayla Worley ,Shawn Johnson, Bridget Sloan and Ivana Hong Inducted: 2013 From Left to right: Alicia Sacramone, Nastia Liukin, Samantha Peszek, Shayla Worley, Shawn Johnson, Bridget Sloan,Ivana Hong Ivana Hong Ivana Hong: Hong is of Chinese and … Read more
WOLFE, Rowland “Flip” Inducted: 1959 – Among Original Class of Honorees Born: Dallas, Texas – October 8, 1914 Rowland Wolfe was a surviving twin, but he was somewhat anemic, so his dad started him young working out at the Dallas Athletic Club where Marshall Brown from LSU was teaching several classes. Rowland became another in … Read more
WESTON, Ryan Inducted: 2009 Member-Gold Medal World Championships Team (1999) Ryan is one of four children to Cloy and Gloria Weston. He graduated from high school with a perfect 4.0 GPA and is an Eagle Scout. He says that his parents are his role models” . . . because they have supported me in my … Read more
STOUT, Robert H. (1925-1981) Inducted: 1976 “Bob Stout was far ahead of his time” so declared Art Shurlock, winning gymnastic coach at UCLA and former Olympian. Philadelphia High School Championships: Gold-AA, HB, (1941, & 1942). Olympic Games: Helsinki, Finland, (1952). EIC Championships: Gold-AA & PB, (1947, 1948, 1949) + HB, (1949). NCAA Championships: Gold-FX, … Read more