2019 Inductees
Coach
Frank Bonito (Article)
- Coached 5 state champion rifle teams 1950-1952, 1955, 1956
- 1955 team ranked best in U.S., national champions
- Varsity team record of 76-7 (91.5%)
- Coached California all-star team to two national titles
Athlete
Terry Banderas (Article)
- Four year letterman basketball, baseball
- Auburn Journal Athlete of the Year 1958
- Fresno State Athletic Hall of Fame 2000
- Professional baseball, Cincinnati Reds organization
Athlete
Ron Childs (Article)
- Three-sport athlete - basketball, baseball, track
- Set school records in long jump and triple jump
- All-Sierra Foothill League basketball
- Set long jump record Nebraska University
Athlete
Larry Prewitt (Article)
- 1972 football set single season passing record for yards
- 1972 basketball set record for rebounds in game, season
- Established eight UOP career and season baseball records
- Professional baseball N.Y. Mets, S.F. Giants organization
Athlete
Chris Wallgren (Article)
- 1987 Kendall Arnett Tournament MVP
- 1988 All-league and All-Northern California baseball
- 1988 Optimist All-star baseball and basketball
- Professional baseball, Minnesota Twins organization
Athlete
Jerry Lopes (Article)
- 1936 Member, MVP of CCAL championship basketball team
- 1936 Set California state half-mile record
- 1936 California state half-mile champion
- 1938 National Junior College mile champion
Athlete
Effa Lardner (Article)
- Three-year starter girls basketball team
- Member of SVIAL championship team 1908, 1909
- Leading scorer basketball 1908-1910
- Individually outscored three opponents, 1909
Contributor
Dr. Bill Kirby (Article)
- 38 years as Team Physician
- Worked with Hall of Fame physician Dr. Tom Rossitto
- Sideline physician at LeFebvre Stadium football games
- Provides free physical exams for Placer athletes
Team
1977 Football Team (Article)
- 11-0 record including five shutouts
- Named No.1 AA football in state by Cal-Hi Sports
- Three consecutive SFL and CIF Section championships
- Outscored opponents 297-91
