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Trojan Hall of Fame

The Worthington High School Athletic Hall of Fame was founded in 1989. The Hall of Fame honors unique individuals whose efforts in competition, coaching and support have helped WHS athletics be successful. All Hall of Fame inductees must have demonstrated dedication, attitude and conduct that honors the Worthington High School.

Members of the Hall of Fame come from three divisions:

Athlete – A WHS graduate whose accomplishments have set them apart from the thousands of young men and women who have participated for Worthington High School.

Coach – Teachers/Coaches who have spent the majority of their careers serving the student/athletes of Worthington.

At-large – Support personnel such as members of the media or loyal Trojan fans who have contributed to the promotion of Worthington High School.

Trojan Hall of Fame Inductees

  • Dan Regnier – Coach

    Mankato High School – class of 1939 College – Mankato State Teachers College ‘43 Coach – Storden High School 1943-44, Football, Basketball; Worthington High School – Head Baseball Coach 1951-1976, Freshman Football, Freshman Basketball, Assistant High School Football, Basketball and Baseball; Worthington Junior College – Football Other Activities – WHS Athletic Equipment Manager 1951-1983, Officiated Football and Basketball… Continue Reading

    April 22, 2020

  • Lee A. Nystrom -WHS Class of 1969

    FootballBasketballTrack College – Macalester College ‘72 -Football, Most Improved ’70, Honorable mention All-MIAC ’71, Pre-reason All-American candidate ’72, MVP ’72 Other Football – Green Bay Packers, offensive tackle for 3 years; Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriot; Scots Club. Coach – Macalaster College – Assistant coach football at 1976-1984, Baseball Assistant Coach Awards – Macalaster College Athletic Hall of… Continue Reading

    April 22, 2020

  • Roy Minter – Coach

    Owatonna High School – class of 1954 *Wrestling – State Champion ‘54 College – Mankato State College, BS ‘58 & Masters ‘62, Wrestling – NAIA National Champion ’58,  NCAA Division I All-American, 2nd place 1956, 4th place 1957 and 1958Awards*MCCC Coach of the Year (9 times)*Region 13 Coach of the Year (3 times) Coach – Worthington High School… Continue Reading

    April 22, 2020

  • Gary Ridge – WHS Class of 1961

    Football – 2 year letter-winner; Quarterback; Co-captain ‘61 Basketball – 3 year letter-winner; Leading scorer ‘61 Track – 3 year letter-winner; High Hurdle record ‘60 Academics and Activities – National Honor Society; Choir-President ‘61,Soloist, Boys’ octet ensemble; Trojannaires; Class sophomore president; Student Council; Business Manager of senior class; VFW Athletic & Scholarship Award ‘61 College – Macalester ‘65 – Track, 4 year letterman,… Continue Reading

    April 22, 2020

  • Milt Osterberg – Coach

    South High School, Minneapolis, Class of 1931 College – Mankato Teachers College, 1938; Football – played for 4 years having no high school experience. Coach – Medford High School 1938-1940 – Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track; Morris High School 1941-1943- Football, Basketball, Baseball,Track; Worthington High School 1944-1946 – Football- Undefeated 1946, Basketball; Worthington Junior College 1947-1953; Worthington High School 1954-1972 – Football- 1968 Conference Champs; Wrestling… Continue Reading

    April 22, 2020

  • Janelle Pederson – WHS Class of 1983

    Tennis – Lettered four years; 1981 All-Southwest Conference (1st in 3rd singles); 1983 2nd in 1st singles in SW Conference; Sub-Region doubles champions; 1983 Most Valuable Player Basketball – Lettered one year Academics – National Honor Society; Class Officer; Graduated in top ten percent of class College –  St. Cloud State University Janelle is currently employed in marketing in… Continue Reading

    April 22, 2020

  • William “Bill” Brower – At Large

    Alton High School Class of 1948 Baseball – lettered 3 years; All State Basketball – lettered 3 years; All State; State Tournament teams Participated in the only sports offered.  Awards – MN State High School Wrestling Coaches Association Award for outstanding coverage 1970;  2 time National Junior College Athletic Association awards for outstanding coverage in the 70’s Community… Continue Reading

    April 22, 2020

  • Jeff Basche – WHS Class of 1977

    Football – 2 time letter winner; Conference Champs ‘77 Basketball – 2 time letter winner, All Conference; All Area; Conference Champs ’77 Baseball – 2 time letter winner Awards – Dom Strom Award; Lem Herting Award  College – Worthington Junior College 78-79, Basketball, Conference Champs ’79, 3rd place in MN State Tournament; University of Minnesota ‘81, Degree in AccountingJeff and his wife, Julie,… Continue Reading

    April 22, 2020

  • Harris Darling – WHS Class of 1956

    Football – letter winner (’54, ’55, ’56) Baseball – letter winner (’54, ’55, ’56) Academics and Activities – National Honor Society; Senior class President; Band participant for 5 years College – University of Minnesota (8 years), BA in Speech, BS in Business, Law Degree Military – United States Army, Commanding Officer for the 83rd Ordnance General Support Company Harris served as… Continue Reading

    April 22, 2020

  • Dennis Burns – WHS Class of 1956

    Football – 3 years; All-state Honorable Mention ‘56; Played in the North-South All Star game; Co-captain ‘56 Track – 3 years; Best Discus throw of 135’1”; Shot Put 46’10” (school record for 10 years) College – Worthington Junior College,Football ‘57; Rochester JC, Track ‘58; Mankato State, Football ’61-62University of Minnesota 62-64 Other – Served in the United States Army from 59-61 3rd… Continue Reading

    April 22, 2020

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