CRILEY, Richard A. Inducted – U.S.A. Gymnastics Hall of Fame: 1985 Inducted Original Honoree into the Sports Acrobatics Hall of Fame Born: Nyack, New York December 19, 1940 Richard Criley never stood on an Olympic or World Championship medal stand, but those who have in recent years hopefully understand that they might not be … Read more
BOLLINGER, Robert F. (1929-2007) Inducted: 2006 Born: Kenosha, Wisconsin Bob Bollinger was battling terminal lung cancer, limiting his future and deciding his fate in 2006 when the USGHOF Awards Ceremony took place. However, his amazing career that began as a Rockford, Illinois gymnasta fitting culmination with his induction into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame … Read more
BECKNER, Richard Andrew “Dick” (1927-1997) Inducted: 1992 Born: Los Angeles, CA Dick Beckner was a personal friend and mentor. He was always ready to show and tell from the time I was getting started in high school all the way through college and beyond. Early in my career he helped me get a teaching position … Read more
BASS, Raymond (1910-1997) Inducted: 1959 – Among Original class of Honorees Born: Eaglette, Arkansas Olympic record setter, WWII much decorated hero who, along with his rope climbing buddies, completed his U. S. Navy career at the rank of Admiral. Olympic Games: Gold-Rope Climb in record setting 6.7 seconds at 8m. height, Berlin, Germany, (1932). … Read more
BARAK, Ronald S. Inducted: 1995 Born: June 7, 1943 In 1964, the USA almost wasn’t able to field its best team. As the last event in the final trials was about to commence, Ron Barak sat on a bench in a trainer’s office and gritted his teeth as the trainer pushed the swelling in … Read more
ARONSON, Richard M. Inducted: 1983 Born: November 29, 1930, Springfield, MA Richard Aronson is a true career gymnastics contributor and another multi-sport gymnast. He coached, judged, represented the USA internationally, published numerous articles on various sports subjects, and received numerous prestigious awards. Competitive Experience: Dr. Richard Aronson began gymnastics at the Riverside Military Academy … Read more
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