Tom Long
FIRST CLASS NHS sports legends among school’s inaugural Hall of Fame inductees By Brad Emons
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he inaugural class for the Northville High School Athletics Hall of Fame is certainly stellar to say the least. The group of honorees will be recognized at the school’s varsity football game on Friday, Oct. 1 and followed by the induction ceremony on Saturday Oct. 2. “We are very excited to start an athletic Hall of Fame at Northville High School,” athletic director Brian Samulski said. “Northville athletics has a rich tradition with very talented student-
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athletes, coaches, teams, and administrators, we look forward to honoring this rich tradition starting with this great inaugural class this upcoming fall.” Check an upcoming edition of ‘The Ville’ for more information regarding purchasing tickets for the ceremony. Tickets will be available in early August. For more information, email the Northville A.D. at samulskibr@northvilleschools. org. Here is a quick peak at the upcoming inaugural class of inductees.
Steve Juday
Dan Brown
MURIEL BEDFORD A 1974 grad, Bedford was an All-Stater in track and field where she held school records in the 440-yard run, 880 (state runner-up in 2:18.0) and shot put. She participated four years in basketball and track, three years in volleyball and two years in tennis. Bedford played basketball at Eastern Michigan where she lettered four times. DR. TONY BRININGSTOOL The 1987 grad was an All-State and Dream Team linebacker in football his senior year where he earned Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year and All-American honors in 1986. Briningstool also participated in basketball and track for the Mustangs. At Michigan State he played in four bowl games and on a pair of Big Ten championship teams.
Tony Briningstool
