Lansing Civic Events: 2022 Greater Lansing Area Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony -

THE GREATER LANSING AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME

INDUCTION CEREMONY

July 28, 2022

By Chuck Krafft

One of my favorite annual events every year is annual induction ceremony at the Greater Lansing Area Sports Hall of Fame. Of course, as I do every year, I played piano during the happy hour portion of the evening. For those of you who missed it, (from my You Tube Channel) here is one of the songs I played.

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Bob Every, the Executive Director of the Hall of Fame made some opening remarks. He told us the story of moving the Hall of Fame from Lansing Community College to its present home in the Lansing Center.

He acknowledged the sponsors and the Selection Committee Members and reminded the audience that they can submit names for consideration for the 2023 Class of Inductees. He also thanked Barry Kiel as well as Brian Calloway and several other reports from the Lansing State Journal for publishing articles that highlighted each of the inductees.

The sponsors include:

Applegate Home Comfort

AF Group

Mary Ellen Sheets

Gregory Eaton & Associates

Dean Transportation

Dan Henry Distributing

ASAP Printing contributed the beautiful brochures that everyone received as a memento of the occasion!!

He also thanked Scott Keith, director of the Lansing Center, for the wonderful buffet dinner with great service as well as for the beautiful home that is provided for all of the Hall of Fame’s exhibits.

Sarah Anthony, the State Representative for the Lansing Area got up to salute the 2000 and 2001 Lansing Everett Girls Basketball Teams as well as the 2001 Lansing Community College Softball team.

Bob then introduced Jim Brandt, a long-time track, cross country and basketball coach at Grand Ledge High School.

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At this point, Bob Every introduced all the former inductees who made it to the 2022 ceremony! I did not count, but would estimate that at least 40 former inductees were there to be saluted by the audience!

After a quick “Happy Birthday” complete with official song to former honoree Kim Spalsbury, it was time to introduce the next inductee, Rupert (Rocky) Shaft.

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The next inductee was Josephine Mask.

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After that, Rachel Turney Justice was inducted into the hall.

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Now, it was time for the 2000 and 2001 Lansing Everett Girls Basketball State Champions to take their place on the stage!

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The next inductee was Dan Olsen.

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Roland Carter came up to the stage next.

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Roger Callard was the next inductee.

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