2004 UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY. Hosted by. General William L. Nyland Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps

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1 2004 UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY Hosted by General William L. Nyland Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps August 6, 2004 The Clubs at Quantico Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA

2 General William L. Nyland Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps

3 General William L. Nyland Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps General William L. "Spider" Nyland is currently serving as the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Headquarters Marine Corps, Washington D.C. Gen. Nyland was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps under the NROTC program upon graduation from the University of New Mexico in In addition to attaining an M.S. degree from the University of Southern California, his formal military education includes The Basic School (1968), Naval Aviation Flight Training (NFO) (1969), Amphibious Warfare School (1975), Navy Fighter Weapons School (TopGun) (1977), College of Naval Command and Staff, Naval War College (1981), and Air War College (1988). After being assigned to VMFA-531, General Nyland was ordered to Vietnam where he flew 122 combat missions with VMFA-314 and VMFA-115. General Nyland's other tours included Instructor RIO, VMFAT-101; Squadron Assistant Operations Officer and Operations Officer, VMFA-115; and Brigade FORSTAT and Electronic Warfare Officer, 1st Marine Brigade. He also served as Operations Officer and Director of Safety and Standardization, VMFA-212; Aviation Safety Officer and Congressional Liaison/Budget Officer, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Washington, D.C.; and Operations Officer, Marine Aircraft Group-24, 1st Marine Amphibious Brigade. He commanded VMFA-232, the Marine Corps' oldest and most decorated fighter squadron, from July 1985 to July General Nyland subsequently served as section chief for the Central Command section, European Command/Central Command Branch, Joint Operations Division, Directorate of Operations (J-3), Joint Staff, Washington, D.C. In July 1990, he assumed command of Marine Aviation Training Support Group, Pensacola. Following his command of MATSG he assumed duties as Chief of Staff, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing on July 5, 1992, and assumed additional duties as Assistant Wing Commander on November 10, He was promoted to Brigadier General on September 1, 1994 and was assigned as Assistant Wing Commander, 2nd MAW serving in that billet until December 1, He served next on the Joint Staff, J-8, as the Deputy Director for Force Structure and Resources, completing that tour on June 30, He was advanced to Major General on July 2, 1997, and assumed duties as the Deputy Commanding General, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. He served next as the Commanding General, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing, MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina from July 1998 to June He was advanced to Lieutenant General on 30 June 2000 and assumed duties as the Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps. He next assumed duties as the Deputy Commandant for Aviation on 3 August He was advanced to General on 4 September 2002 and assumed his current duties on 10 September His personal decorations include: Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Medal with eight Strike/Flight awards, and Joint Service Commendation Medal

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5 PROGRAM National Anthem Invocation Lunch Video HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY First Lieutenant Richard Vincent Guerin Basketball Corporal Kenneth Howard Norton Boxing Private First Class Arthur James Donovan Jr. Football Recognition of 2003 Athletes of the Year First Lieutenant Kristin Kavanaugh Basketball Master Sergeant Michael Kidd Power Lifting

6 There are few great basketball players who can become great coaches, however one man who made the successful transition was Richie Guerin. Richard Vincent Guerin was born May 29, 1932 in New York, NY. The 6'4" Guerin was a machine-like scorer, gifted passer, and smart playmaker. Guerin was known as one of the best rebounding and driving guards of his era and would eventually go on to be a winning basketball coach. Guerin enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve and served from 1947 to While a reservist, Guerin attended Iona University from 1950 to At Iona, Guerin scored 1,375 points in 67 games leading the Gaels to a record and lettered three times from 1952 to After graduation, Guerin served on active duty with the Training and Test Regiment, at Marine Corps Schools, Quantico, VA as an infantry officer until his discharge as a First Lieutenant in June The Knicks drafted Guerin in 1954 while still on active duty. After leaving the Marine Corps, Guerin would begin his professional basketball career in In his seven seasons with the Knicks, he led the team in assists for five consecutive years and in scoring for three years. In 1958, the explosive Guerin scored a game high 57 points becoming the first Knicks player to score over 50 points in a single game. A fan and media favorite, Guerin played in six NBA All-Star games. Traded to the St Louis Hawks midway through the season, Guerin spent the next eight years with the Hawks in a dual role as a player/coach and was ultimately named the head coach. Guerin led the Hawks to nine consecutive playoff appearances and was named NBA Coach of the Year for the season. When Guerin retired from coaching in 1971 he had compiled a winning record of 327 wins and 291 loses.

7 During a time when the heavyweight division was dominated by such names as Ali, Foreman, and Frazier, Ken Norton would distinguish himself as a contender among these boxing greats. Born August 9, 1943, in Jacksonville, Illinois, Norton would serve in the Marine Corps from 1963 to 1967, stationed at Camp Pendleton and Camp Lejeune. Norton possessed a unique and powerful style, and never failed to enter the ring in peak physical condition. He was a tremendous all-around athlete as a youth and earned a football scholarship to Northeast Missouri State. While serving as a radioman in the Marine Corps, Norton compiled a 24-2 record, and won three All-Marine Heavyweight titles. After his discharge, Norton turned pro in 1967 and had become a household name by 1973, when he won the North American Boxing Federation Heavyweight title with a 12-round split decision over Muhammad Ali. During the first round, Norton fractured Ali s jaw, eventually leading to Ali s second defeat. In 1976, Norton would face Ali once again for the heavyweight championship in their third and final fight in front of 30,000 boxing fans. Although Ali won by unanimous decision, many felt that Norton carried the day and actually won the fight. In 1977, Norton knocked out Duane Bobick in one round and won by decision over Jimmy Young in a WBC title-elimination fight. Norton was awarded the WBC title by virtue of his win over Young. For his accomplishments, the Boxing Writers Association of America named him Fighter of the Year. Ken Norton was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Norton finished his career with 42 wins, 7 losses, 1 draw and 33 Knockouts.

8 Many World War two era athletes interrupted their athletic careers to serve our nation in time of crisis. One such man was Arthur "Art" Donovan Jr. a fan favorite and community icon from the Bronx, in New York City. Born June 5, 1925, Donovan answered his country s call and enlisted in the Marine Corps on June 28, 1943, only one year after arriving at Notre Dame on a football scholarship. During World War II, Donovan served on active duty from 1943 to 1945, and participated in significant combat operations in the Pacific. He served as an antiaircraft gun crewman aboard the USS San Jacinto seeing action at Caroline Islands, Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and Luzon. After the war, Donovan finished his final three years at Boston College, starting as a two-way tackle the entire time. The 6-foot-3, 265-pound defensive tackle was smart and quick. He was able to both rush the passer and move laterally to stop the run. Donovan joined the Baltimore Colts in 1950 and by 1960 he was selected as an all-pro defensive tackle five times. In the team s 1958 championship appearance, Donovan anchored the Baltimore defense for the team s first championship with a win over the New York Giants. The Colts retired his jersey, Number 70, in 1962, when he departed professional football and was paid the greatest tribute by being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Mr. Donovan still resides in Baltimore as the owner of the Valley Country Club.

9 2003 Athletes of the Year First Lieutenant Kristen Kavanaugh Basketball First Lieutenant Kristen Kavanaugh distinguished herself as a member of the 2003 All-Marine Women s Basketball Team. Her deadly accurate three-point shots and court leadership earned her a spot on the 2003 Armed Forces Women s Basketball Team. First Lieutenant Kavanaugh is assigned to AC/S comptroller s office for Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3, 3D Marine Aircraft Wing. She is currently forward deployed to Iraq and has been recently promoted to First Lieutenant. During her collegiate career, First Lieutenant Kavanaugh was a four-year member of the United States Naval Academy Women s Basketball team, lettering three times. She served as team captain in her final season of Towards the end of the season, she tore the ACL in her left knee, but rehabbed and was ready to go at the start of the following season. She is ranked 15 th in Navy history for career three-point field goal percentage with a mark of 30.5%. Master Sergeant Michael Kidd Power Lifting Master Sergeant Michael W. Kidd distinguished himself as a world champion power lifter while representing the at the Amateur Athletic Union National (AAU) Power Lifting championships held 7-8 June 2003, in Richmond, VA. He competed in the 198 lb. weight class and won first place in all six divisions, which includes the open, military and masters divisions. Master Sergeant Kidd also set a new American record at the AAU National Bench Press and Dead Lift Championships held June 2003, in Visa, CA. Both national championships qualified him to become a member of Team USA at the World Power Lifting Championships held 31 October-2 November 2003, in Richmond, VA. With teams and competitors from 14 different countries represented, he won first place gold medals in four divisions and set a new world record in the military division. Master Sergeant Kidd is also a three-time and current Athlete of the Year for MCAS Miramar. Master Sergeant Kidd was also the Fire Officer of the Year for the Marine Corps in 2001, and has been nominated for the same honor in 2003.

10 2004 Marine Corps Athlete Medalists Wrestling Capt Daniel Hicks Bronze Medal US Olympic Trials 96 KG SSgt Marcel Cooper-Bronze Medal US Olympic Trials 66 KG SSgt James Shillow Bronze Medal US Olympic Trials 60 KG Cpl Jacob Clark Silver Medal US Olympic Trials 84 KG Cpl Justin Cannon Gold Medal Armed Forces Freestyle 55 KG Cpl Timothy Taylor Gold Medal University National Championships 120 KG Boxing Sgt Roberto Castillo- Armed Forces Gold Medal 106 lbs Sgt Johnnie Edwards Armed Forces Gold Medal 125 lbs Sgt Michael Martinez Armed Forces Silver Medal 165 lbs Cpl Jacob Garretson Armed Forces Silver Medal 178 lbs Cpl Roderick Prevost Armed Forces Silver Medal 201 lbs Regional Running Program Half-Marathon Team Warriors Across the Sea Challenge Cup Men s Basketball Team Gold Medal Armed Forces Men s Bowling Gold Medal Armed Forces Men s Softball Silver Medal Armed Forces

11 Past Inductees 2001 Frank B. Goettge Football Theodore S. Ted Williams Baseball William M. Billy Mills Track and Field Lee Buck Trevino Golf James Joseph "Gene" Tunney - Boxing 2002 Robert Bruce Mathias Decathlon Carmen Basilio Boxing Rodney Cline Carew Baseball 2003 Patty Berg Golf Tom Seaver Baseball Roberto Clemente Baseball

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