Eight are inducted into Euclid Sports Hall of Fame

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  • HALL OF FAME HONOREES—In the spotlight at the Euclid Schools’ Sports Hall of Fame dinner were, standing from left: Hal “Doc” Daugherty (who was a stand-in for Dr. Blair Jordan M.D.), Shawn Thompson, John Arlesic, Tim Moriarty, Harry King, and Frank C. Soltesz. (who accepted on behalf of his late son, Frank A. Soltesz.). Front, kneeling: Tim Baur, recipient of the “lifetime achievement” award for his work with the Euclid Jaycees’ “Kid Wrestling” program. (Photo by John Sheridan)

  • LISTENING INTENTLY to the speakers at the Sports Hall of Fame dinner were two well-known Euclid figures.  Jim Grinstead (left), a former professional Putt-Putt golfer, has long handled statistics for the Panther football team.  At right is Bob Addis, former Euclid baseball coach who led the Panthers to a state championship in the early 1960s. (Photo by John Sheridan)

  • FORMER COACHES of Euclid High athletic teams were among the sports icons at the Hall of Fame banquet.  Ted Theodore (left) is a former Euclid track coach who still officiates many of the Panther track meets.  Harry King (right) was best known as an outstanding wrestling coach, but also had success coaching other sports as well. (Photo by Irene Theodore)

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