The Michigan Sports Hall of Fame has announced its next class.
Ben Wallace, Brendan Shanahan, and Chris Osgood are the biggest names on the list for 2016.
Oakland University swimming and diving coach Pete Hovland will join the class. He led the Golden Grizzlies men's team to its 38th straight conference championship over the weekend, and the women to their 23rd consecutive title.
Baseball Hall of Fame writer Tom Gage, formerly of the Detroit News will be inducted, as will former University of Detroit and Pistons forward John Long, and legendary Flint Powers High School coach Kathy McGee.
Former Lions wide receiver Bob Mann, who became one of the first two black players to play for the team, is also in the class.
According to the Hall of Fame, Derek Jeter and Mike Modano will be honored during the Class of 2016 ceremonies. They did not attend the 2015 event.
The Michigan Sports Hall of Fame has been looking for a home since plaques were removed from Cobo Center. This year's event will take place on Friday, September 9 at the Fisher Music Center in Detroit.
The full list:
Tom Gage – Detroit News Baseball Writer
Pete Hovland – Oakland University Swimming
John Long – University of Detroit / Detroit Pistons
Robert “Bob” Mann – Detroit Lions
Kathy McGee – Flint Powers High School / Central Michigan
Chris Osgood – Detroit Red Wings
Brendan Shanahan – Detroit Red Wings
Ben Wallace – Detroit Pistons
