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2nd Class
Wall of
Champions
Wall of Champions Program
2nd Class Inductees
The purpose of the “Wall of Champions” program is
to honor Salem High School’s top student-athletes,
coaches, administrators and teams who have made
a positive impact on the local community, earned
success on and off the field and who serve as role
models for today’s student-athletes. The “Wall of
Champions” will create an increased awareness
and pride at Salem High School.
Ceremony Agenda
5:00 Social Hour
5:55 National Anthem
6:00 Opening Remarks
6:15 Dinner & Dessert
7:00 Ceremony
Induction
8:30 Closing Remarks
Master of Ceremonies:
Bill Keith
National Anthem:
Salem Athletic
Department Staff:
Brian Samulski
Anna Britnell
SALEM ATHLETIC PROJECTS FUND All proceeds from the “Wall of Champions” program will contribute to athletic facility upgrades at Salem
High School. Our facilities have not changed since 1970, but our programming and participation has
doubled. To make a donation, visit our website. WWW.SALEMATHLETICS.COM
“WALL OF CHAMPIONS’ 3RD CLASS
The nomination window for the 3rd class is now open. You may nominate candidates through our
website. This class will be honored in the Spring of 2017 in conjunction with a basketball game. Details
coming soon!
Gary Balconi
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
1971-1972
9th Grade Head
Football Coach
1972-1978
Asst. Varsity
Football Coach
1975-1991
Head Track & Field
Coach
1977-1985
Teacher—Business Department
1985-1995
Assistant Athletic Director
1987 P-CCS “Extra Miler Award”
Observerland “Coach of the Year”
1996—Present: Gary Balconi
Soccer Invitational (instrumental
in constructing our current
varsity soccer stadium)
Also a member of the Sandusky
High School Hall of Fame (1996)
"“Coach Balconi epitomized
what a high school coach
should be in all respects. He
led, motivated and taught
high school athletes how to
compete at the highest
levels. More importantly, his
values and character showed
us how a husband, father and
man should live his life."
-Rich Hewlett
“Gary and Paul were two of my original mentors,
during my initial foray into the world of high school
athletics. Two kinder and more helpful men you
will not meet. I am thankful for both their time
spent and patience shown toward me."
Marc Hage, Athletic Director Livonia Churchill HS
Paul Cummings
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
HS History Plymouth High School (Rocks) 1952-1956 Varsity Football (3 years) – Senior Captain Varsity Baseball (3 years) – Senior Captain 1959-1963 Assistant Director Community Education 1963-1983 Physical Education Teacher (Gallimore, Bird, Allen, Geer, West, Plymouth, Plymouth Salem) 1963-1973 Varsity Coach: Football, Baseball, Plymouth / Plymouth Salem HS 1963-1978 Director of 6th Grade Camp – PCCS 1969-1980 Aquatic Director Community Education 1974-1985 Assistant Athletic Director – PCCS 1985-1995 Director of Athletics, Health & Phys. Education K-12 1987 Extra Miler Award - Plymouth-Canton Community Schools 1995 Regional Athletic Director of the Year 1995 Sandmann – Cummings Football Classic Dedicated Salem/Canton Football game and all future games October 27, 1995
“Paul Cummings provided
exceptional leadership in the
Department of Physical Education
and Athletics at the PCEP. He
was instrumental in implementing
Title IX and establishing the newly
mandated Health Program in
1977. I was fortunate to have
worked with Paul in athletic
administration as well as serving
as a head basketball coach
under Paul.”
-Bob Blohm
Ron Egloff
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
1971: Junior Year
All-League 2nd Team
1972: Senior Year
All-League 1st Team , All-
State 1st Team
Four year varsity letter
winner
Participated in the Blue-Gray Bowl Game
Participated in the All-American Bowl
Full ride scholarship to The University of Wisconsin
Played 8 years on the Denver Broncos, 1 year with the San
Diego Charges Tight End in Super Bowl XII
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Friend and 3 Sport Teammate Steve Robb wrote:
Ron grew up as the youngest son of Doug and Irene Egloff. His brother
Randy was a football captain at
Yale, his brother Dick a
linebackers at Arizona State
and his brother Dave a 3 sport
star at Plymouth High School.
Ron seemed to combine all their
traits and was an extremely
gifted 6’5” athlete—not a
common sight in 1973—it was no wonder he made it to the NFL.
He was confident, but not cocky. A good leader, but really just one of the
guys. A great teammate. He was a tough guy who didn’t have to act tough,
a big play guy that didn’t make a big deal out of it.
We all knew Ron was headed for big things, and I know all of his former
teammates are extremely proud of him. It could have not happened to a
better guy.
Ron is currently the Secretary and
Council Member of the Denver
Broncos Alumni Association.
Jill Estey
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Basketball 4 Year Varsity, 2 Year Captain
All-Area 1st Team (10th, 11th, 12th) 1st Team All-State (12th) All-Metro 1st Team (12th)
Soccer
4 Year Varsity, 2 Year Captain All-American Team (10th, 11th)
Michigan Miss Soccer (10th) No #2 Player in Michigan (11th)
1st Team All-State (10th, 11th, 12th) Observer Athlete of the Year (12th)
Career: 88 goals, 75 assists
Jill received a full scholarship to The
University of Illinois to play basketball, where
she earned Academic All Big Ten honors, team
MVP (senior year), was voted team captain
(junior and senior year), and won the “Lililian
Speck Courtsiders Award” for athletes excelling in
leadership, academics and ability
“I would have to call Jill the
“biggest little” I was so very
fortunate to coach. She was
the perfect student-athlete who
always represented Salem with
such class and whose
dedication and competitiveness
was something to behold!”
-Tom Williams
Ron Finley
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
4 Year Varsity Letter
Winner / 3 Year
Team MVP
1976: Junior Year
All Area Swim Team
State Meet: 2nd
Place, 100m
Backstroke
1977: Senior Year
Undefeated Senior Year—100m Backstroke
Ranked in the top 10 in the nation—100m Backstroke
1st Team All League Suburban 8
Suburban 8 Champion: 100m Backstroke
State Meet: 1st Place, 100m Backstroke
Detroit News 1st Team All-State
National Interscholastic Swimming
High School All-American
“Ron Finley unquestionably was the athlete that put Plymouth Salem
back on the map after a lull transferring from Plymouth HS. As an
individual, he was outstanding. He set expectations for years to come and
stepped up as an outstanding swimmer from our area and our state.”
Chuck Olson, Salem Swim & Dive Coach
James Head
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Basketball
4 Year Varsity (Senior Year Captain)
School Records: Most Rebounds in 1 Game (24)
2nd Most Blocked Shots
Career (154) Most Rebounds
Career (856)
Team Championships:
2 Divisions, 1 Conference,
2 Districts
Team Record (Career) 73-19
All-State Honors
All-American Honors
Played 4 years at EMU
“James was one of the best, if not the best, basketball players
ever to wear a Salem uniform. Not only was he a quality
basketball player, but a great person who is a classic example of
how a high school student athlete can turn his academic success
around and enter college to compete at that level. He has
become an excellent citizen and still contributes to current
student athletes careers by coaching and mentoring them..”
-Bob Brodie, Head Basketball Coach, Salem HS
Kelly Jaskot
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Basketball
4 year letter winner
BCAM All-Star Team (12th)
3rd Team All State / All Metro
(12th)
Volleyball
3 year letter winner
1st Team All Division, All
Metro, All Region (12th)
Softball
3 year letter winner
1st Team All State (12th) MHSSCA All
State All Star Team (12th)
Post High School
Lettered 4 years at UDM
(basketball)
“Jazz (nickname) was one of the best all-around, three sport,
natural athletes to ever play at Salem. As a softball player, she led
the team by demonstrating hard work & determination. Always an
exciting player to watch..”
-Bonnie Southerland, Head Softball Coach Salem HS
Basketball: Averaged 11.3 ppg,
4.1 assists
Softball: .419 batting average,
.977 fielding average
John Sandmann
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Teacher, Coach, Athletic Director—
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools.
1948-1985 (37 years)
Coached basketball, football, baseball,
track and golf
Proactive in the development of sports
for girls, before Title IX was enacted
Recognized multiple times as “Coach
of the Year” in both the league and the
MHSAA
Officiated at HS and collegiate level
Worked tirelessly in the 1960’s to
develop the athletic facilities that
now exist at P-CEP
Instrumental in developing and
seeking financial support for middle
school athletic programming
John passed on a tryout
with the Brooklyn
Dodgers to enlist in the
Navy—where he served
as a Captain in World
War II
“John Sandman was the architect of the Department of
Physical Education and Athletics when the Plymouth Canton
Schools opened the PCEP in 1970. John provided amazing
leadership as a trail blazer for what would become physical
education and athletics at the PCEP as we know it today. I
was honored to have served as a basketball coach for both
boys and girls under John's direction and leadership.”
-Bob Blohm
Tom Willette
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
1975 Senior Year Pitching Stats:
14 wins, 1 loss, 1 save. 93 2/3 innings pitched. 179
Strikeouts. 44 Walks, ERA 1.12
1975 1st Team All
State, All Metro West,
All Area, All League
1975 5th Round Draft
Pick (98th overall) to
the San Diego Padres.
2nd player from
Michigan chosen, 1st
pitcher
1978 21st Round pick
to the Kansas City
Royals
Full Athletic Scholarship to North Caroline State
University—4 years in starting rotation for the Wolfpack
“Tom was a hard-throwing left hander who also played solid
defense and could hit with power. He loved to compete and was
tough under pressure. Tom played a major role in the 75’
Championship season. Congratulations, Tom, on your induction.”
-Coach Gilles
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Michigan Division I State Champions
Overall record 21-7
Average Pitching ERA 1.51
Scored 153 Runs
“The 1975 team had all the ingredients of a Championship ball
club. They had great pitching, speed, power and defense. All were
tough competitors who had fun practicing and playing the game.
Wishing them the best, enjoy your weekend.”
-Coach Gilles
P.S.—Remember guys, don’t sack the bats too early.
1975 Baseball Team
Looking Back:
1st Class Induction
1st Class Inductees
Thank You Event Sponsors!
Athletic Website: www.SalemAthletics.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/gorocks
Twitter: www.Twitter.com/SalemHSRocks
“It takes an
endless amount
of history to
make even a
little tradition .”
Henry James
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