HALL OF FAME

William E. Simon

Born:

November 27, 1927

Birthplace:

Paterson, New Jersey

Died:

June 3, 2000

College:

Lafayette College

hall of fame

William E. Simon

Born:

November 27, 1927

Birthplace:

Paterson, New Jersey

Died:

June 3, 2000

College:

Lafayette College

A successful businessman and philanthropist, William Simon was active in the U.S. Olympic Committee for three decades. He served as U.S. Olympic Committee President from 1981 to 1984, then served as first chairman of the U.S. Olympic Foundation.

A successful businessman and philanthropist, William E. Simon also was dedicated to the U.S. Olympic Committee for much of his career, including a tenure as USOC president and chairman of the U.S. Olympic Foundation.

Following his career in the private sector, Simon served as Secretary of the Treasury under Presidents Nixon and Ford.

He was USOC treasurer from 1977 to 1980; it was his speech that helped convince USOC delegates to vote for a boycott of the Moscow 1980 Olympic Games. Simon subsequently served as USOC president from 1981 to 1984, presiding over the Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games and guiding a turnaround of the USOC’s financial fortunes.

Simon passed away in 2000. He was 72.

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Michelle Kwan

Michelle Kwan sits as the most decorated figure skater – male or female – in the United States, having won 43 championships.

Trischa Zorn-Hudson

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