Hermantown Football Hall of Fame

Honoring the Legends Who Built Our Legacy

The Hermantown Football Hall of Fame was established in 2011 to recognize the outstanding players, coaches, and teams that have shaped the rich tradition of Hermantown Football.

Do you know a former player, coach, or team that deserves to be honored? Nominate them today!

How to Nominate

Complete the nomination form and submit it by September 1st, 2025.

Send nominations to:
Hermantown High School
c/o Football Hall of Fame Committee
4335 Hawk Circle Drive
Hermantown, MN 55811

2011 Inagural Hermantown Football Hall of Fame Inductees

Coach Gary Bowen

1973-1991

Coach George Petrich
1949-1972
Dick Voltzke 64
Corey Veech 82
Charlie Dammer 72
Dale Schinn 59
Team 1964
Team 1966
Team 1965
Team 1981

2012 Hall of Fame Inductees

James Micketts 66
Richard Bosiacki Jr 75
Clint Buchite 83
James Crigler 62

2013 Hall of Fame Inductees

Jim Swanstrom 66
Assistant Coach Tom White
1975-2007
Joel Heckman 85
Assistant Coach Frank Russ
1973- 1996
Kevin Graves 92

2014 Hall of Fame Inductees

Bruce Melin 60
Ed Dammer 60

2015 Hall of Fame Inductees

Leonard Anick 62
Brian McDonald 94
Gary Gilbert 79
Scott McLaughlin 82

2016 Hall of Fame Inductees

Jason Carlson 93
Assistant Coach Randy Bowen
1973-1990, 97 Head Coach 1991-1996
Jeremy Nordby 94
Rob Carpentier 83

2017 Hall of Fame Inductees

Bob LaFontaine 80
Jaime Schilling 94
Team 1984-1985

2018 Hall of Fame Inductees

Bob O’Connor 50′
Brad Havron 77′
David Halverson 60′
Jared Murray 96′
Merlin Forsell 60′

2019 Hall of Fame Inductees

Dale Berntsen 59′
Bill Omundson 53′
Strength Coach 1987-2008
Todd Kaneski 86′

2021 Hall of Fame Inductees

We celebrated the 40 year anniversary of the 1981 State Tournament 2nd place team.
Kyle Dammer 97′
Tim Bosiacki 76′

2022 Hall of Fame Inductees

Kevin Folman 12′

2023 Hall of Fame Inductees

Daryl Illikainen
Head Coach 1997-2017 Played 83′ OT/DT. #64

2024 Hall of Fame Inductees

James Sellwood 87′