Inductee Profiles

1924 – 2014

Dr. G. Douglas Talbott was a pioneering physician who made transformative contributions to treating alcoholism and substance abuse disorders, especially among medical professionals.

Active 1989 – Present

The Breeders were one of the leading and most unique bands of the 90s alternative rock scene.

Founded in 1903

The University of Dayton Men’s Basketball Program is one of the most successful college basketball teams, on and off the court, in NCAA history.

1868 – 1956

Charlie Taylor built the engines that were used on the early Wright airplanes.

1900 – 1982

Charles A. Thomas was a leader in Dayton’s segment of the Manhattan Project, a highly-classified U.S. government program to design and construct a working atomic weapon.

1911 – 1998

Dr. Hans Joachim Pabst von Ohain was an engineer and physicist who invented the gas turbine jet engine.

1768 – 1813

Shawnee Chief Tecumseh is considered one of the greatest Native American chiefs in the early history of the United States.

1860 – 1941

Louise M. Troy was known for her civic and educational contributions to the region.

1922 – 1997

Don Wayne was an award winning television news anchor, reporter, and correspondent who brought the news home to the Miami Valley.