ST.PAUL SKI CLUB - Hall of Fame





Hall Members N-Z

Members of the SPSC Hall of Fame N - Z A - M
Compiled by Wally Wakefield Hall Main Page SPSC Home
Rodney Olssen - Rodney Olssen grew up near Chester Bowl Park in Duluth. His earliest skiing experiences were under the tutelage of the storied Walter Mattson. Olssen moved to St. Paul and in 1962, became involved in the St. Paul Ski Club. He has been a tireless worker involved with developing young ski jumpers for many years. Rodney was inducted into the St. Paul Ski Club Hall of Fame on Oct. 29, 2004.

Ken Perry - Ken became involved in the club in 1979, as a result of his son’s interest the sport. He became an announcer at junior meets. He was elected to the Board of Directors. His talents in many areas, not the least of which are computer programs, has made a lasting effect on the ski jumping sport. Ken was inducted into the St. Paul Ski Club Hall of Fame on Oct. 27, 1995.

Kitty Perry - In the early 1980’s Kitty took a very active interest in the St. Paul Ski Club. She became a Junior Ski Club Director and was the first woman elected to the Board of Directors. She has been a tireless worker with ski tournaments and as a valuable member of the Educational Foundation. Kitty was inducted into the St. Paul Ski Club Hall of Fame on Oct. 24, 1997.

Dave Peterson - Dave was an excellent junior competitor. He was also an exceptional Masters Class competitor who met an untimely death following a fall at Iron Mountain, MI on Feb. 20, 1993. He was inducted into the St. Paul Ski Club Hall of Fame on Oct. 29, 1993.

Harold Petersen - Harold was a civil engineer who worked for the Department of Natural Resources. The junior club was one of his main interests. Though never a ski jumper, he became a devoted member of the Board of Directors and served as club treasurer for more than 28 years. Harold was inducted into the Hall of Fame on Nov. 1, 1991.

John Pflugi - John was spectator of the sport - first in Duluth and later in St. Paul. His involvement began with his son Matt and continued after Matt left the sport. He became a member of the Board of Directors and has devoted a major part of his life to the club. He was inducted into the St. Paul Ski Club Hall of Fame on Oct. 30, 1998.

Bill Ryan - A member of the St. Paul Ski Club for more than 50 years Ryan served as treasurer of the St. Paul Educational Foundation from it’s inception. He also has served as treasurer of the St. Paul Ski Club following the untimely death of Harold Petersen. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame on Oct. 27, 1995.

Joe Ryan - Ryan was one of the top ski jumpers ever developed by the St. Paul Ski Club. In 12 years of competitive skiing as a Class “A” jumper, Joe won the club championship on six separate occasions. He was president of the club and became the first St. Paul jumper to attain 300 feet. Ryan was inducted into the St. Paul Ski Club Hall of Fame on Nov. 1, 2002.
Bryan Sanders - Bryan became the youngest St. Paul Ski Club member to gain entry onto the U.S. Olympic Team. He competed in the 1992 Olympic Games held in France. He was inducted into the St. Paul Ski Club Hall of Fame on Oct. 28, 1994.

Phil Sanders - Phil was instrumental in the development of St. Paul Junior Ski Club training camps. He was ski club president and served many terms as hill captain for the Battle Creek ski tournaments. Phil was inducted into the St. Paul Ski Club Hall of Fame on Oct. 28, 1994.

Carl Soderbeck - Carl became an active St. Paul Ski Club member in 1940. In 1990 he was named Central Division Coach of the Year. He worked countless hours as doing carpenter work for the club, but mostly he is remembered as a junior coach. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame on Nov. 1, 1991.

Len Soler - Len began skiing at a relatively late age in the life a ski jumper, but he became a dominating ski jumper. In the first tournament from the Battle Creek ski slide in St. Paul, in 1939, he won the Class “B” title and moved into Class “A”. He went on from there to a memorable career. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame on Nov. 6, 1992.

Luke Soler - Luke became a member in 1935. He served four terms as president. For over 60 years he worked with the St. Paul Junior Ski Club. An excellent competitor, Luke served for extended periods as the club’s corresponding and recording secretary. Luke was inducted into the Hall of Fame on Nov. 1, 1991.

Kip Sundgaard - At age 17 in 1973 Kip tied the hill record of 197 feet and won the Winter Carnival Tournament held at Battle Creek. He became a member of the U. S. National team in 1976. He was inducted into the St. Paul Ski Club Hall of Fame on Nov. 6, 1992.

Dick Wakefield - Dick Wakefield became active in the St. Paul Ski Club as a “Veterans Class” competitor. His tenure as a club member was significant in that he became involved with the junior programs and worked for many years as a coach, mentor, adviser and judge. Dick was inducted into the St. Paul Ski Club Hall of Fame on Oct. 29, 2004.

Wally Wakefield - Wally was active as a competitor and junior club coach/adviser for many years. He was instrumental in gaining widespread publicity as public relations and publicity director for several years. Wally was inducted into the St. Paul Ski Club Hall of Fame on Oct. 29, 1993.

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