BLACK TIGER GRIDIRON ALUMNI CLUB HALL OF FAME

Individual must be 10 years removed form CFHS and earned at least first team All-League or went on to have college or professional football recognition.  In a rare instance when CFHS is or was not in a League or Conference the Selection Committee may consider the player's total contribution to the program.

Team is eligible 10 years from the completion of their season.  Team must have earned, at a minimum, a League Championship. In a rare instance when CFHS is or was not in a league or Conference, the Selection Committee may consider the team's record and contributions to the program.

Head Coach is eligible 10 years after his last season and must have been Head Coach for at least 5 years.  Consideration should be based on the coach's win/loss record and followed by accomplishment that merit league, county or state wide recognition or significant contributions to the CFHS football program or a positive impact on his/her players.

Assistant Coach must have coached for a minimum of 12 years in the Cuyahoga Falls system.  This includes time spent at the middle school as well as time spent at the high school level.  The individual's dedication, commitment and loyalty to the program will be highly considered.  

Special/Service candidates include school administrators as well as non-school related individuals who have made major contribution to the Cuyahoga Falls Football program.  This category could include individuals who have volunteered their time and efforts to the program, individuals who have provided financial assistance or individuals who, in the Selection Committee's opinion, are deserving.

Nominations may be made by current or former faculty, administration or staff, alumnus, parent of an alumnus, or community member.  Notification for nomination will be made public through the Black Tiger Gridiron Alumni Club Website, CFHS Athletic Department, school websites, community and local news outlets, and any other appropriate means.

All entries must be submitted using the Black Tiger Gridiron Alumni Club Hall of Fame nomination form.   Please email cfbtgridiron@gmail.com to request a form.

Deadline for nominations will be the Friday before Thanksgiving each year.

Nominees shall be person of good character, citizenship and sportsmanship.  Teams and individual records, statistics, contributions to the team, and certain intangibles are all to be considered

The Selection Committee shall be free to select inductees from all eras of Cuyahoga Falls Football.  All members will have a per-selection list and helpful information at the discussion meetings.  Selection Committee members must attend at least on of the two discussion meeting to be eligible to participate in the voting process.

75% of the vote is require to be elected into the Hall of Fame.  A quorum of the Selection Committee members is require for voting.

Maximum number of inductees should be no more than 5 per year unless special circumstance occur that would be decided by the Selection Committee.

2024:

• Josh Miletti - Class of 2001
• Jim Lehner - Class of 1999
• Mike Authernreith - Class of 1977
• Joe Richardson - Class of 2004

2023:

• Shane Parker - Class of 2004
• Joey Repasky - Class of 2013
• Chris Silvey - Class of 1982
• Bill Santos - Athletic Director
• Jim Zrelak - Service Award

2022:

• 2001 Playoff Football Team - Coached by Don Ross

2021:

2020:

• Class of 1981 Senior Football Team - Founders of the Black Tiger Gridiron Alumni Club

2019:

• Drew Kaser - Class of 1999
• Jimmy Lipinski - Class of 2000
• Eric Beebe - Class of 2003
• Kristie Shaffer-Warner - Service Award

2018:

• Pat Nelman - Class of 1971
• Gary Hoover - Class of 1975
• Tom Froelich - Class of 1976
• Judy Ray - Service Award

2017:

• The 1994 Metro League Championship Team - Coach Don Ross

2016:

• The 1976 Black Tiger NOAC Championship Team - Coach Terry Ross

2015:

• Jordan Sampson - Class of 2003
• Ryan Clegg - Class of 2002
• John Scott - Class of 2002
• Brian Goodwill - Class of 1980

2014:

• The 2001 Black Tiger State Playoff Football Team - Coach Don Ross

2013:

• Mike Uber - Class of 1998
• Joe Greenwell - Class of 1978
• Tom Froelich - Class of 2002
• Bruce Brubach - Coach

2012:

• George Murry - Class of 1977
• Bob Lacy - Class of 1980
• Mike Miller - Class of 1999
• Scott Froelich - Class of 2001

2011:

• Chuck Klein
• Barney Maroush
• Lee Muster
• Eric Sampson - Class of 1985

2010:

• Ron Salmon
• Bob Heath
• Harry Heath
• Dr. Edward Denholm
• Wayne Rowland - Class of 1977
• Kevin Hyatt - Class of 1995
• Rudy Hinderegger

2009:

• Don Ross - Coach 1991 - 2005

2008:

• Dale Leach - Class of 1980
• Todd Caruthers - Class of 1981
• Jerry Fiume - Class of 1981
• Barry Klein - Class of 1983

2007:

2006:

2005:

• Dick Stodghill - Class of 1944
• Jackie Stodghill

2004:

• Ron Lyons - Class of 1957
• Adam Marino - Class of 1997
• Bill Park

2003:

• Joe Nice - Class of 1994
• Joe Horner

2002:

• Bob Krantz - Class of 1951
• Brian Coleman - Class of 1995
• Gary McDonald - Class of 1959
• Carol McDonald - Class of 1960

2001:

• Floyd Lovelace - Class of 1953
• Denny Cole - Class of 1965
• Jim Ballard - Class of 1990

2000:

• Gerald Hooper - Class of 1942
• Rod Buckson - Class of 1953
• Mike Mierau - Class of 1954

1999:

• Larry Schnelzer - Class of 1962
• Sonny Schvartz - Class of 1963
• Kevin Waffen - Class of 1991

1998:

• Ted Baer - 1912-1917
• Tom Cleverdon - Class of 1963
• Tom Moore - Class of 1968
• Pat Patterson

1997:

• Art Haley - Class of 1915
• George Hagerdon - Class of 1926
• Bill Campbell - Class of 1941

1996:

• John Cummings - Class of 1926
• Jack Ellsworth - Class of 1943
• David Cyrill - Class of 1957
• Gary Ralston - Class of 1986

1995:

• Dennis Sykes - Class of 1962
• David Krine - Class of 1964
• Jeff Charles - Class of 1978

1994:

• Percy Grenfell - Class of 1949
• Jerry Phillips - Class of 1969
• Matt Powlowski - Class of 1973
• Ned Siebert - Class of 1979

1993:

1992:

• 1932 Football Team
• Chet Sokolski Falcon - Class of 1932
• Woody Taylor - Class of 1932
• Le Wilson - Class of 1932
• John Moreland - Class of 1975
• Harry Ostapowicz - Class of 1976

1991:

1990:

• Dave Martin - 1957-1961
• Gene Harmon - Class of 1944
• Terry Nagy - Class of 1968
• Rusty Chaboudy - Class of 1974
• Scott Gindlesberger - Class of 1983

1989:

• Bob Magee - Class of 1945
• Bennie Antognoli - Class of 1947
• Gary Hetzel - Class of 1971
• Jim Zucco - Class of 1976
• Paul Cochran - Class of 1979

1988:

• Terry Ross - Coach 1967 - 1980
• Ray Filing - Class of 1952
• Jim Snyder - Class of 1962
• Jon Takacs - Class of 1975

1987:

• Ken Filing - Class of 1949
• Dave Novkov - Class of 1949
• Mark Erwin - Class of 1968
• Paul Shullo - Class of 1975
• Jeff Stebbins - Class of 1975

1986:

• Carl Spessard - 1942 - 1947
• Bob Berdyck - Class of 1948
• Dave Goulding - Class of 1950
• Bill Muir - Class of 1960
• Jim Hoose - Class of 1963
• Ted Salsburg - Class of 1968

1985:

• Ben Barber - Class of 1941
• Bill Dunivant - Class of 1943
• Carl Fuerst - Class of 1947
• Rick Kaser - Class of 1950
• Glen "Bucky" Buss - Class of 1951
• Dale Huston - Class of 1955
• Wayne Betz - Class of 1959
• Randy Caldwell - Class of 1969
• Greg Kuhn - Class of 1970

1984:

• Trolley Lg. Champs - 1925
• Al Sperndle - Class of 1945
• Gordon Ackerman - Class of 1947
• Jack Durbin - Class of 1956
• Ralph Esposito - Class of 1961
• Eric Stolberg - Class of 1966
• Bob White - Class of 1967
• Jeff Johnson - Class of 1975

1983 and Earlier:

• Richard Prunty - Class of 1971
• Richard Parson - Class of 1971
• Tom Buck - Class of 1975
• Bob Maxwell - Class of 1975
• Bill Nettling - Class of 1977
• Adam Roxburgh - Class of 1977
• Scott Oldham - Class of 1979
• Jim Boeke - Class of 1956
• Ken Griffiths - Class of 1959
• Ted Andrick - Class of 1962
• Roger Parker - Class of 1969
• Doug Root - Class of 1969
• Al Saylo - Class of 1969
• Rick Seifert - Class of 1969
• Gary Vujanov - Class of 1969
• Greg Whitney - Class of 1969
• Gus Kittelberger - Class of 1969
• Bruce Bierce - Class of 1915
• George Markwalder - Class of 1925
• Dain Clay - Class of 1937
• Bill Lund - Class of 1942
• Charles Cooley - Class of 1948
• Bill Micachero - Class of 1950
• Ned Oldham - Class of 1954

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