Made with Xara The Saint Paul Ski Club Hall of Fame Honoring those who have made our club great over the years This is an alphabetical listing of all Hall of Fame Inductees ... we’re in the process of changing all of the individual bio sheets to a new format ... arrows at right will bring up the ones that are ready. 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 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 Nov. 6, 1992. Milt “Sonny” Kreuser - 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 R Lyons - John joined the St. Paul Ski Club in the early 1940’s. He became an outstanding competitor, and 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. John T Lyons - Son of John R Lyons, John was a competitive jumper as a young man, then became a tireless worker in running the club and junior programs. John's voice is well known to all who've heard him announce events at SPSC ... he seems to know a bit about every youngster who participates, and he's a familiar face to fans, families, and athletes throughout the region. John was inducted into the St. Paul Ski Club Hall of Fame on Sept 25, 2010. Pat Lyons - Son of John R 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 a member of the Central Division Board of Directors. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame 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. 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. 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. 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. John Pflugi - John was a 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 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 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. Mark Windisch - Mark joined the St. Paul Ski Club in 1973 at the age of 13 and soon became Junior Ski Club president. As a junior competitor in 1977 — skiing in Class I — Windisch won the Twin Cities Championship in a combination of tournaments held in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Mark’s induction date into the St. Paul Ski Club Hall of Fame will be September 17, 2011.     The St. Paul Ski Club Hall of Fame was established in November of 1990. The first two inductees were John Lyons and Bill Mahre. These two were chosen because of their outstanding efforts are raising funds through a bingo operation. Their efforts resulted in the club gaining near financial independence. The St. Paul Ski Club prospered and many new additions and improvements were made to the Carver’s Lake Nordic Training Area, located in south Maplewood - a suburb of St. Paul - Minnesota. Since its inception, many of our club members have been elected to a place of honor in the St. Paul Ski Club Hall of Fame. Additionally, eleven “Emeritus” members are enshrined. A “Wall of Fame” was installed in the club’s chalet and a handsome plaque, along with a summary of the achievements of each individual who has been inducted, is prominently displayed on the wall. Criteria to gain entry into the Hall of Fame is threefold. Persons should have been members in good standing in the St. Paul Ski Club, for an extended period of time. Contributions by members of the Hall of Fame should be such that they have a long lasting effect on the St. Paul Ski Club and the sport of ski jumping. Finally, a person may be inducted into the Hall of Fame as a result of their accomplishment in the competitive aspect of the ski jumping sport. The Hall of Fame is an effort on the part of St. Paul Ski Club to foster further involvement of members of the club, to honor those who have made significant contributions in the past, and to honor those who have represented the St. Paul Ski Club on the highest plateau of competitions.   Emeritus Members  The following persons emerged from the historic pages of the past. As a result of their lasting influence of the fulfillment of the objectives of he St. Paul Ski Club, they were enshrined in the St. Paul Ski Club Hall of Fame on Nov. 6, 1992. Colonel Christian Brandt  First St. Paul Ski Club President - 1885 Lars Haugen  Outstanding competitor - Seven time national champion - Club Officer - U Ski Hall of Fame Louis W. Hill, Jr.  Chairman of 1939 National Championships at newly constructed Battle Creek Park 60 meter slide in St. Paul - Benefactor Aksel Holter  Early activist and officer of the National Ski Association Clem Iverson  Outstanding competitor - Hill Designer - Club Officer - Organizer of the Central Division - Designer of the St. Paul Ski Club emblem Jens Larson  Long-time St. Paul Ski Club Corresponding Secretary Christian A. Lund  Owner of Northland Ski Company Hans Meyer  Secretary, early chronologist Alf Munthe  Long-time Club Officer - President of the National Ski Association Sigurd Overbye  Club officer - National Cross Country Champion - Member of the 1924 US Olympic team - United States Ski Hall of Fame Andrew Selmer  Club president eight times - Organizer of the Central Division - International Judge - Officiated at the 1960 Olympics Carl Solberg  First St. Paul Ski Club member to win a National Championship; Long-time outstanding skier Click arrow to read bio