Forever Enshrined in Indy

From the Indy 500 Museum to the Indiana Hall of Fame to the NCAA Hall of Champions, the Spokane area is well represented. Driver Tom Sneva, former Gonzaga basketball star Maria Stack and Eastern Washington football (2011) and WSU basketball (1917) all are permanently displayed alongside other legends of sports. In addition, former Zag Domantas Sabonis’ face is prominently featured around Indianapolis, where former EWU basketball star Rodney Stuckey played three seasons and ex-Cheney High lineman was a No. 2 pick of the Indianapolis Colts.

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Wed., March 24, 2021

Tom Sneva, a retired American race-car driver from Spokane, won Indianapolis 500 in 1983. His Texaco Star Indy race car is on display at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum on the grounds of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis.

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Tom Sneva, a retired American race-car driver from Spokane, won Indianapolis 500 in 1983. His banner photo and Indy race car are on display at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum on the grounds of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis.

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Tom Sneva, a retired American race-car driver from Spokane, won Indianapolis 500 in 1983. His likeness is emblazoned in sterling silver on The Borg-Warner Trophy, one of the most coveted trophies in the Sports World on display at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum on the grounds of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis.

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Former Gonzaga basketball standout

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Former Gonzaga basketball great Domantas Sabonis (on left) is now a two-time NBA All-Star with the Indiana Pacers. He is a fan favorite in Indianapolis where he plays home games in the Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

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In this March 19, 2016 phoo, GU's Domantas Sabonis celebrates with fans after beating Utah at the Pepsi Center in the NCAA Second Round in Denver, Co.

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In this March 19, 2016 photo, GU's Domantas Sabonis rips a rebound away from Utah's Isaiah Wright in the second half at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Co.

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In this 2016 photo, Gonzaga's Domantas Sabonis roars with delight after a call goes the Zags way in the second half, March 25, 2016, at the United Center in Chicago.

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In this Jan. 7, 2011, EWU players and fans celebrate at midfield of Pizza Hut Park after winning the National Championship game against Delaware in Frisco, Texas.

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In this Jan. 7, 2011 photo, Brandon Kaufman, second from right, is swarmed by his teammates after catching the winning touchdown for the FCS National Championship against Delaware and giving the Eagles a 20-19 win.

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In Nov. 10, 2006 photo, Eastern Washington's Rodney Stuckey takes on Gonzaga's Derek Raivio, in Spokane, Wash.

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In this Nov. 10, 2006 photo, Eastern Washington's Rodney Stuckey shoots a free throw against Gonzaga.

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Maria Stack set Gonzaga women’s basketball single-season records in points (707), assists (203) and steals (96) during her one season with the Bulldogs in 1984-85.

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In this 1985 photo, Maria Stack during line up introduction.

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In this 1984 photo, Tom Sneva sits in his car as engineers prepare it for a record breaking qualifying attempt at Indianapolis. Sneva went out right after this photo was taken and qualified for the pole, at over 210 mph. Sneva was also the first to break the 200 mph mark at Indianapolis. Nicknamed "the Gasman", Sneva retired in 1992, with 13 Indy car wins, including the Indianapolis 500, in 1983, and 14 pole positions.

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In this 1984 photo, Tom Sneva sits in the pits as engineers prepare his race car for a record breaking qualifying attempt at Indianapolis. Sneva went out right after this photo was taken and qualified for the pole, at over 210 mph. Sneva was also the first to break the 200 mph mark at Indianapolis. Nicknamed "the Gasman", Sneva retired in 1992, with 13 Indy car wins, including the Indianapolis 500, in 1983, and 14 pole positions.

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