Over 250 people turned out on Tuesday night for the Ely Sports Hall of Fame Banquet.
The event was held at the Miners Dry building at the historic Pioneer Mine site.
Inductees were honored by presenters Mike Turnbull, Jim Erzar and Tom Coombe with Nick Wognum emceeing the event.
In addition to current inductees, members of the Hall of Fame from the 1960s and 1970s were also recognized.
1980s Ely Sports Hall of Famer Tom (Toot) Anderson
2000s inductee Kelly Chaudoin-Patzoldt2000s Hall of Famer Bria Schurke receives her award.SPORTS HISTORY PRESENTATION - 2001 Ely graduate Reed Petersen was inducted into the sports hall of fame Tuesday and also gave a presentation on Ely’s rich sports history.1980s honoree Hannah (Tjader) LaMereIN AS AN ATHLETE AND COACH - Jayne Dusich was inducted into the Ely Sports Hall of Fame Tuesday for her contributions in coaching both cross country and track. She previously was selected for her athletic achievements in her 1970sOLD FRIENDS AND TEAMMATES - Jim Stukel accepted his certificate as an honoree from the 1970s from classmate and fellow Hall of Famer Jim Erzar.BIG CROWD AT the Miners’ Dry for the Hall of Fame event on Tuesday night.IN AS A TEAM - The 1987 Ely football team, which finished second in the State Class B Tournament, was inducted into the Ely Sports Hall of Fame as a team. Among those present Tuesday were (from left), assistant coach Jerome Debeltz, head coach Larry Mischke, Jon Prijatel, Tom Gornik, Ken Hegman, Bob LaTourell, Dan Thunhorst, Mike Klun, Brian Hren and Bill Mobilia.1980s Ely Sports Hall of Famer Bob LaTourell receives his diploma from Mike Turnbull on Tuesday night.1990s inductee Mandy Leino accepts her award.1990s Hall of Famer Crystal (Dusich) Culhane, who joined her mom Jayne as being inducted Tuesday. Also selected but not present for the event was Crystal’s sister Letitia.BELTING OUT THE SCHOOL SONG and the National Anthem at the Hall of Fame event was Elyite Theresa Jamnick. Photos by Eric Sherman
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