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1990 |
Tom Berg
The greatest coach in deaf track and field history. A many time Deaflympics coach dating back to the 1950's producing gold medals, American and World records for the United States. Long time coach of Gallaudet University developing strong league teams and school records. The driving force behind the organizing of DAFUS (USADTF) which gave deaf athletes a national program. A member of Gallaudet University Hall of Fame.
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Ruth Seeger
The "First Lady" of deaf track and field. She was the only woman on the USA-Deaflympics team in the 1950's. She was multi-talented competing in the sprints and jumps. She was dedicated to developing young Texas athletes, encouraging them to make USA-Deaflympics teams. Many won medals and set records because of her technically sound coaching. She set the standard for USA-Deaflympics' coaches over a twenty year period.
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2000 |
Betsy Bachtel
A Gallaudet Hall of Fame Inductee. 1977, 1981, 1985 Deaflympics Medal winner, two gold among a total of six distance medals. Established a world record for 3,000m and american records for 800, 1500, and 5,000m. Served as USADTF Chairperson 1991-1994 and a staff member for the USA/Deaflympics 1997 Denmark Team.
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Bob Corbett
A Gallaudet University Hall of Fame Inductee. Established a world record for the discus in 1963. And outstanding technical throwing coach serving with several USA Deaflympics teams. Extreamely knowledgeable, a gifted motivator and role model for coaches of all ages to emulate.
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Sherrie Jackson
Unquestionably the greatest sprinter in USA history. Won three gold medals at the 1985 Deaflympics; The 100m, 200m and anchored the world record 4x100 relay. Also medaled in the long jump. Her 100m and 200m times are still listed as world records. |
Stephan Kugel
A Gallaudet Hall of Fame Inductee. American's greatest distance runner during the 1950's. Silver medalist at the 10,000m Deaflympics 1957. As a college runner, became the only Gallaudet athlete to ever win the Mason Dixon two mile title; an exceptional cross country runner serving as an inspiration to his teammates. |
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2004 |
Donalda Ammons
(1985-2004) Continuous involvement providing exceptional leadership with USADTF (Charter Member), USA Deaflympics Chairman, CISS/Deaflympics American representative, Etc. A faculty member at Gallaudet University. |
Donna Barker
(1965-1973) A sprinter hurdler winning two gold with an outstanding 14.7 hurdle time, the best of her day! |
Jennifer Body
(1985-1989) gold Medal 100 Hurdles (World Record) and 4x100 Relay (World Record) in 1985, double gold medals in ’89 winning the 100 hurdles and 100 dash, Exceptional!
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Leo Bond III
First American to win both the 400 and 800 m at both 1969 and 1973 Deaflympics. One time (1973) he held the world record in the 400 in 47.0 AND still holds the world record in the 800m at 1:49.7! |
 Jack Griffin
(1965, 1985, 1989) Founder and Charter Member USADTF (DAFUS). Meet Director for first National Cross Country Championship in 1986 and again in 1996. Meet Director 1989 USA Deaflympics Trials, 1998 Russian/Canadian/USA exchange. Helped send 8 MSD athletes to Deaflympics and win medals first National Prep School girls Championship. |
Louise Hudson
(1977) The best 400 m runner in USA deaf history with a 57.1 effort. Unfortunately did not compete in 1981 giving up track to marry. |
Connie Johnson
(1985-1989) Deaflympics' World Record heptathlon gold; World Record 6’0” high jump. The best multi-talented athlete in USADTF and Deaflympic games history. Made a hearing USA junior heptathlon team competing in Canada. |
Jim MacFadden
(1961 in Track and 1965 in Basketball) MAC as he was known at Gallaudet won 5 medals at the 1961 Helsinki Deaflympics; 1st in the 200, 2nd in the 400, and 1st in the 400m, 1600 m run and 1500m relays. The 1500 relay was called the Swedish relay, and was subsequently discontinued. MAC also was regarded as the all-time flanker on the Gallaudet football team. He was good! |
Stephen McCalley
(1977, 1981 and 1985 Deaflympics) Unquestionably the GREATEST long distance runner in American history, he NEVER GOLD Medaled in both 1500 and 5000. However, he still holds the World Record in the 1500 at 3:49.3. Missed a certain win in the 1500 at the 1977 Deaflympics due to a serious intestinal ailment. |
John Smith
(1953 and 1957) He was the First American in Deaflympics history to win both Gold medals in the 200 and 400 in 1953. Subsequently, at the Milan Deaflympics, he placed first in the 200, 2nd in the 100 and 3rd in the 400. He was among the members of the 4X100 relay to win the GOLD. |
