The 2025 Induction Class of the Greater Flint African American Sports Hall of Fame (GFAASHOF) was honored during a reception and dinner attended by friends, family and supporters. This year’s class includes outstanding individuals and celebrated teams whose achievements have left a lasting impact on Flint’s rich athletic history.
Among the honorees were the 1980 Beecher High School girls’ basketball team and the 1984-85 Northwestern High School boys’ basketball teams – boasting a combined three state championships. Additionally, seven exceptional athletes were recognized for their achievements in football, basketball, and track & field, along with the founder of the Flint Inner City Youth Hockey Program.
Individual Inductees
Demetrius Calip
- Flint Northern Class of 1986 (Basketball)
- All-City, All-Valley, All-State
- 1989 U of M National Championship Team
- NBA: Los Angeles Lakers,
- Charlotte Hornets
Thomas McGill
- Flint Northern Class of 1971 (Basketball)
- All-City, All-Valley, All-State
- 1971 State Champions
- Played on MSU Dream Team vs. U of M
Evette Ott
- Flint Northern Class of 1982 (Basketball)
- Member of the 1980-81 State
- Championship Team
- Two-time All-City, All-Valley, All-State
- Named to All-Michigan Team
- Attended University of Kansas
Anthony Pendleton
- Flint Northwestern Class of 1986 (Basketball)
- Two-time All-City, All-Valley, All-State
- Parade and McDonald’s All-American
- 1984-85 State Championship Team
- Played at University of Southern California (1987-89)
Rico Phillips
- Flint Southwestern Class of 1987 (Hockey)
- Founder & Director, Flint Inner City Youth Hockey Program
- Director of Cultural & Inclusion, NHL Ontario Hockey Club
- Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award Recipient
Hershel Pritchard (deceased)
- Flint Northern Class of 1941 (Baseball)
- All-Valley
- Director, Flint Class A Basketball League
- First Black referee & umpire in City League
- 1977 Walter Reuther Distinguished Service Award recipient
Edward Taylor
- Flint Northern Class of 1976 (Track & Field)
- State Champion
- All-City, All-Valley, Regional Champion
- Hurdles record-holder at Eastern Michigan University
Eugene Taylor (deceased)
- Flint Northern Class of 1954 (Football/Track & Field)
- First Black lineman to earn All-City, All-State & All-Valley honors
- State Champion in Track & Field
- Set shot put record at Flint Northern
Team Inductees
1980 Flint Beecher Girls’ Basketball Team
- Class B State Champions
- Head Coach: Dave Hollingsworth, Assistant Coach: Faye Cotton
- Notable Players: Shelly Sparks, Melody Bridges, Rhonda Jackson
1984-85 Flint Northwestern Boys’ Basketball Team
- Back-to-back Class A State Champions (1984, 1985)
- Head Coach: Grover Kirkland, Assistant Coach: Eric Harvey
- Notable Players: Glen Rice, Andre Rison, Jeff Grayer, Anthony Pendleton
In 1983, the Greater Flint African American Sports Hall of Fame was founded to preserve and showcase the legacies of African American athletes and teams from Flint – spanning professional, college, high school and sandlot levels. The GFAASHOF is proudly housed at the Flint Public Library. For more info, visit aashof.org.
