Tacoma-Pierce County Sports Museum

Preserving and sharing the history of sports in the South Puget Sound community.

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Did you catch February’s Locker Room Chat podcast episode with former Mariners Head Groundskeeper Bob Christofferson? On 11/17/26, Bob will be inducted into the Professional Baseball Groundskeepers Association HOF. Check out our Facebook or Instagram for the full story!

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...and the WSU Athletics Hall of Fame (2006) to name a few. Dick is also inducted into the State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame (1994), the TPCSM Hall of Fame (2005), and received the Doug McArthur Lifetime Achievement Award (2016)—all projects of the Sports Museum. 6/6

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The Tacoma-Pierce County Sports Museum would like to wish Dick Hannula a very happy 98th birthday today! Please join us in wishing Dick Hannula a very happy birthday and share any of your favorite stories or memories about him in the comments. 1/6

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He is inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame (1987), the Aberdeen High School Hall of Fame (2000), the Pacific Northwest Swimming Hall of Fame (2004), the American Swim Coaches Association Hall of Fame (2004), the WIAA Hall of Fame (2004)... 5/6

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3: Black and white photo of a sports press room. Mike Ingraham is sitting at the back table with a black typewriter looking at the camera (2009.19.4)
4: Mike Ingraham interviewing bowling legend Earl Anthony at the Firestone Tournament of Champions (2009.19.6)

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The Tacoma-Pierce County Sports Museum is saddened to share that longtime Tacoma News Tribune sportswriter Mike Ingraham passed away on September 8, 2026. He was 86. Mike was a bowling sportswriter with a nation-wide impact. Please visit our Facebook page for a full obituary.

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Photos:
1: Color photo of Mike Ingraham in 2009 (2009.19.3)
2: Black and white photo of Mike Ingraham (2009.19.2)

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Four amazing athletes will be inducted into the State of WA Sports Hall of Fame prior to the start of the Mariners game this upcoming Wednesday, August 5! These athletes include Bob Rondeau, Aretha (Hill) Thurmond, Richie Sexson, and Ed Viesturs. Check out our FB to learn more!

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His impact on his students and all of Bethel athletics continues to be felt. He will be missed.

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The Tacoma-Pierce County Sports Museum is saddened to share the passing of former Bethel HS athletic director and coach Ed Niehl on 6/18/26. He was 102. Ed made innumerable contributions to Bethel SD athletics. Please visit our FB or Instagram for a full obituary.

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The TPC Sports Museum is saddened to share the passing of Audrey Vaughn on 4/13/26. She was 2 months away from her 100th birthday and was involved in fastpitch and golf in Pierce County. Please visit our Facebook or Instagram to read the full obituary. She will be missed.

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The proceeds from the auction support the TPC Sports Museum in our goal of finding a new home for our collection. Today is your FINAL CHANCE to purchase a ticket to this event! https://t.co/cn2DZ0PfBf. Can’t make it 5/19? Call [phone] to submit an absentee bid.

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Today is the LAST DAY to purchase tickets for the Tribute to Champions banquet! This incredible event only comes once a year and is a great way to not only celebrate the athletic community of Tacoma-Pierce County, but it’s also a fantastic way to support the TPC Sports Museum.

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One aspect of the Tribute to Champions is the auction, which includes a condo in Phoenix for spring training, several golf packages, autographed sports memorabilia from local legends, and priceless experiences, like spending an inning with in the M’s Press Box with Rick Rizzs.

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Click here: https://t.co/qyTpnG7viq to view all the auction items. If you want to submit an Absentee Bid, call Colleen Barta at [phone]. You won’t want to miss the biggest sports happening of the year!

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The Tribute to Champions is just a few weeks away and there are a limited number of tickets left, so if you plan on joining the celebration, BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW by clicking here: https://t.co/cn2DZ0PfBf.

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There are also many fabulous auction items from sports memorabilia to a Seattle Mariner Press Box Experience with Rick Rizzs in his final season, rounds of golf at premier courses, wine and goodie baskets and an Arizona condo for spring training next year.