ST.PAUL SKI CLUB - Hall of Fame





Hall Members A-M

Members of the SPSC Hall of Fame A - M N - Z
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Pete Denisson - Pete skied in a St. Paul Ski Club tournament at age 11 in 1919. He remained an active member until his death in 1988 at age 79. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame on Nov. 1, 1991.

Tom "Corky" Denisson - Corky Denisson became a member of the St. Paul Ski Club in 1951, and was an outstanding and active competitor for over 40 years, having competed in the Masters National Championships in 1991. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame on Nov. 7, 2003.

Dave Edlund - Dave was a good competitor in his days as a jumper, having benefited from the devotion of his dad, Ray, to this sport. Dave is now the dad of three sons who are good jumpers, and he carries on the family tradition of working in multiple roles to support all the young skiers of the St Paul Ski Club and Central Division. Dave was inducted into the St. Paul Ski Club Hall of Fame on Sept. 9, 2007

Ray Edlund - Ray “came back” to the St. Paul Ski Club when his son became a good jumper. He traveled extensively throughout the world following he sport, but his most ardent love was the juniors. He drove countless miles and shared his experiences freely. Ray was inducted into the St. Paul Ski Club Hall of Fame on Oct. 25, 1996.

Sverre Fredheim - In 1930 the Norwegian born Fredheim entered the St. Paul Ski Jumping Championships and won. That catapulted him to a long and outstanding career. He led the U.S. Olympic contingent in the 1936 games and finished 11th. His outstanding career as a competitor earned him induction into the St. Paul Ski Club Hall of Fame on Nov. 6, 1992.

Jamie Gaboury - Following his migration from Duluth in the mid-1980's, Jamie Gaboury became an active member of the club and soon assumed leadership roles. He was influential in obtaining plastic for the 20 meter slide and later developed the track on the 46 meter Harrington Hill. His many contributions will have a lasting effect on the sport. Gaboury was inducted into the St. Paul Ski Club Hall of Fame on Oct. 27, 2000.

Tom Harrington - The influence of Tom Harrington on the St. Paul Ski Club is felt in more areas than that of any other person. Harrington belongs in the National Ski Hall of Fame. He is an active member of the club since 1938. He was inducted into the St. Paul Ski Club Hall of Fame on Nov. 6, 1992.

Milt “Sonny” Krueser - Milt was an old-time jumper and was very influential in South St. Paul, where he was president of the club. He is readily available and has been a long-term asset to the club. Milt was inducted into the St. Paul Ski Club Hall of Fame on Oct. 30, 1998.

John Lyons - He joined the St. Paul Ski Club in the early 1940’s. He became an outstanding competitor was instrumental in most of what is located at the Carver's Lake Nordic Training Area today. John was inducted into the St. Paul Ski Club Hall of Fame on Nov. 2, 1990.
Pat Lyons - Son of John Lyons, Pat lives next door to the St Paul Ski Club, and is an omnipresent friendly face and tireless worker. His personality has made him a favorite of all who come to SPSC, from little kids to grandparents. There's no better ambassador for SPSC or the sport of ski jumping than Pat Lyons. He was inducted to the St. Paul Ski Club Hall of Fame on Sept. 6, 2008.
Bill Mahre - Bill Mahre became a ski club member in 1954. He became a member of the Board of Directors and was active in the Central Division, serving as Ski Jumping Chairman and an active participant on the Central Division Board of Directors. Bill was inducted into the Hall of Fame on Nov. 2, 1990.

Herb Merth - For more than 30 years Merth served in and promoted the St. Paul Ski Club. He joined the club in the mid-1920s and served seven terms as the president. His sudden death at age 46 was a severe blow to the club and its members. He was instrumental in establishing the St. Paul Junior Ski Club. Herb was inducted into the Hall of Fame on Nov. 1, 1991.

Arnie Miller - Arnie has devoted his entire adult life to the activities of the St. Paul Ski Club. He is an unselfish, tireless worker. He has always been available for a ski club task in which help is needed. He was an active jumper who introduced his sons to the sport, and who has helped many other kids learn and enjoy this great sport.

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