NMSHOF Inductees

Welcome to the illustrious roster of the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame’s inductees—a veritable who’s who of athletic greatness and contributions to sports in the state of New Mexico. Each individual, team, or organization represented here has made a significant impact in their respective fields, achieving high standards of success and enriching our sporting culture. Our inductees serve as both inspiration and testament to what can be accomplished through hard work, talent, and dedication.

Over the years, our inductees have not only made their mark on sports but have also contributed to the broader community in meaningful ways. Whether by coaching the next generation of athletes, participating in charitable work, or promoting New Mexico as a sporting destination, these individuals and groups have made lasting contributions to society. We take immense pride in celebrating their achievements and keeping their legacies alive for future generations.

We encourage you to explore the stories of our inductees, delve into their achievements, and draw inspiration from their journeys. As you do, consider how you might support the ongoing work of the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame. Your contribution, big or small, enables us to continue recognizing extraordinary talent and effort while also funding charities and scholarships within New Mexico. Please consider making a donation today to keep this cycle of recognition and giving going strong.

Inductees By Class

Through five decades, the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame has highlighted some of Americas greatest athletes, from right here in New Mexico.
Browse each decade by class or name below.

CLASS OF 2022

CHERYL JOHNSON
CINDY ROYBAL
DANNY VILLANUEVA
JENNIFER POYER
TY MURRAY

CLASS OF 2021

BILL GRACEY
GENE TORRES
HERB STINSON
LOU PIEROTTI
MANNY SMITH

CLASS OF 2019

ALAN BRANCH
CAROLYN THOMPSON
DANNY ROMERO
HOLLY HOLM
NICK PINO
Rob Evans

CLASS OF 2018

BUBBA JENNINGS
CHARLIE COWAN
CHUCK ARAGON
JIM MURPHY
MIKE BROWN
SUSAN CRAIG

CLASS OF 2017

John Wooten
PAM ALLEN
RICK GALLES
RONALD MAESTAS
Roy Gerela

CLASS OF 2016

ADAM KEDGE
CHARYMAYNE JAMES GARRITANO
CODY ROSS
Luc Longley
FRANK CASTILLO
JIM JOHNS
JOHNNY TAPIA
MARV LEVY

CLASS OF 2015

CARLA GARRETT
ERIC ROANHAUS
FLO VALDEZ
Henry Tafoya
Luc Longley
MARV SANDERS
RAY BIRMINGHAM
SAM LACEY

CLASS OF 2014

BILL BRIDGES
Dave Tomlinson
GEORGE YOUNG
PETE SHOCK
Ralph Kiner
RALPH NEELY
ROCKY ARROYO
TRENT DIMAS

CLASS OF 2013

GARY SANCHEZ
HENRY SANCHEZ
MIKE SMITH

CLASS OF 2012

BRIAN URLACHER
Carol and Reed Barnitz
KENNY THOMAS

CLASS OF 2011

Guy Wimberly
JOHN LOMANSEY
LG and Cooper Henderson

CLASS OF 2010

Curtis Williams
Jim Ciccarello
Rocky Long

CLASS OF 2009

Chainey Umphrey
Duane Ward
Pervis Atkins
TERANCE MATHIS

CLASS OF 2008

Charley Johnson
Greg Brown
Jim Bradley
Notah Begay

CLASS OF 2007

Buddy Robertson
Linda Estes
Nancy Lopez
Susan Vigil MacEachen

CLASS OF 2006

Jim Ottman
Jorge Tristani
Kathy Whitworth
Bobby Gibbs

CLASS OF 2005

Bobby Gibbs
Lou Henson
RALPH TASKER
SHEILA BURRELL

CLASS OF 2004

Joe Vivian
PAUL SMITH

CLASS OF 2003

CONNIE ALEXANDER
HENRY SANCHEZ
SALLY MARQUEZ

CLASS OF 2002

STAN QUINTANA
TERRY TITO LANDRUM
VAL BOYER WELLS

CLASS OF 2001

CAROL HUDSON KNAUBER
JD KAILER
PRESTON DENNARD
RAY ETHERLY
Ray Giannini

CLASS OF 2000

DANA MILLER-MACKIE
Ken T Bostic
ROSIE JONES

CLASS OF 1999

DON WOODS
PAT MCKERNAN
PEPE GIBSON
RUDY CORDOVA

CLASS OF 1998

The Henry Family
Janet Ely Lagourgue
TOM JAGER

CLASS OF 1997

BILL WEEKS
COWBOY JIMMY MOORE
Don Flanagan

CLASS OF 1996

SID CUTTER
Tony Valdez
WALT ARNOLD

CLASS OF 1995

DAVID BARNEY
HICKUM GALLES
JIM EVERETT

CLASS OF 1994

AL UNSER JR
MICKY MILLER
VINCE CAPELLI

CLASS OF 1993

GEORGE MALOOF
MIKE ROBERTS
ROSEMARY THOMPSON

CLASS OF 1992

GUYTON HAYS
ROBIN COLE
RON NELSON

CLASS OF 1991

MICHAEL COOPER
Iggy Mulcahy

CLASS OF 1990

RUSTY MITCHELL

CLASS OF 1989

CHUCK HILL
DAVE TOMLINSON
JIM HULSMAN
MEL OTERO
OWEN SMAULDING

CLASS OF 1987

Ashby Harper
Iggy Mulcahy

CLASS OF 1986

BILL BRANNIN
BILL GENTRY
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CLASS OF 1985

Dick McGuire
CLARENCE ROBINSON

CLASS OF 1984

BEN ABRUZZO
MAXIE ANDERSON

CLASS OF 1983

1934 UNM FOOTBALL TEAM
CHARLIE RENFRO
TOBY ROYBAL

CLASS OF 1981

BOB KING

CLASS OF 1980

HUGH HACKETT
TOMMY MCDONALD

CLASS OF 1979

JOHN BAKER
TOW DIEHM

CLASS OF 1978

CATHY CARR
MANNY FOSTER
MEL DANIELS

CLASS OF 1977

ABBIE PAIZ
NANCY NEELD
PETE MCDAVID

CLASS OF 1976

JIM CLEARY
JOHN DOLZADELLI

CLASS OF 1975

ADOLPH PLUMMER
RALPH BOWYER
AL UNSER SR

CLASS OF 1974

BOB FOSTER
PAUL BABE PARENTI
DON PERKINS

CLASS OF 1973

BOBBY UNSER

FM TONY WILSON
ROY JOHNSON