Our Hall of Fame
The administration of the NBHOF is performed by the Hall of Fame Council and follows its by-laws. Seven former players constituted the original committee for time-limited terms; all selected members of the NBHOF become full members of the Hall of Fame Council, joining the existing council for as long as they wish to remain active.
2024 HoF
Robert “Bubba” Cochrane, Back
Greg Robinette, Prop, 2nd Row
Drew Rogers, Back
Chuck West, 2nd Row
2023 HoF
Tom Donovan, Prop, Coach, Administrator
Steve Walters, Prop, #8, Administrator
Fred Wintermantel, Back, Forward
2022 HoF
Mike Herron, Flanker, Back, Administrator
John Leo, Fullback, Forward, Coach
Mike Old, #8
Billy Wilson, Hooker, Coach, President
2021 HoF
Dane Cheek, Scrumhalf
TJ Chifoko, #8
Mike Crabbs, Scrumhalf, Captain, Administrator
Mick White, Prop
2020 HoF
John Ballinger, Flanker, Center, Captain
John “Hambone” Hamilton, 2nd Row, #8
Curtis Hall, Flyhalf
Alex Kalasinsky, Prop, Administrator
2019 HoF
Dale Carlson, Scrumhalf
Tim Spruill, Hooker, Captain
2018 HoF
Darin Darden, Hooker, Captain
Jamie Newnam, Flanker
Ed Stockunas, Fullback, Flyhalf, Wing, Captain
Tom West, Hooker, Treasurer-from-heck
2017 HoF
Mike Osborne, 1978-1985, Center, Flanker
Matt Robinette, 1997-2014, Scrumhalf, Flyhalf, Administrator, Coach
James Painter, 1986-1997, Flanker
2016 HoF
David Chapman, 1978-Present, Prop, Lock, Administrator, Coach
Chris Porter, 1993-Present, Center, Hooker, Coach
Danny Lonergan, 1978-2012, Loose Forward, Lock, Coach
Tim Trivette, 1984-2005, Lock, Prop
2015 HoF (Initial)
John Ellis, 1978-Present, Flyhalf, Founding Coach
George Boothby, 1978-1985 Flanker, Coach
Keith Wright, 1978-2012, Wing, Center, Flanker, Prop
Otis Purvis, 1978-1988, Center, Flyhalf
The Hall of Fame Council and all living members of the NBHOF will elect members to the NBHOF. Anyone may nominate an individual to be elected to the NBHOF. In order to be considered, the nomination must be made in writing and detail why they feel the individual should be elected to the NBHOF. Nominations may be sent via email or by letter to NBHOF official addresses. There is no limit to the number of nominations each year. Player nominees shall have retired from continuous/serious “A-side” or representative competition.
No more than four candidates will be admitted annually. All election proceedings of the council shall be kept confidential.
All members must be of sound character and have done nothing to dishonor the game of rugby. If any member of NBHOF fails to meet these criteria after being elected as a member, the NBHOF membership may elect to remove that member.
A presentation of new honorees shall be made annually to the current club, either in a special recognition ceremony or at the Norfolk City Blues Rugby Football Club’s annual awards banquet.
Chair
Alex Kalasinsky
Vice Chair
John Ellis
Treasurer
David Hamberg