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Legends Recap

Hall of Fame Winners clasping hands above their heads

The global attractions industry celebrated four legends on November 18th at LEGENDS: A Hall of Fame Celebratory Affair 2024.

Dick Chance, Geoff Chutter, Rick Hunter, and J. Clark Robinson were inducted into the IAAPA Hall of Fame during an unforgettable evening that not only honored their incredible contributions but also raised a staggering $141,014 for the IAAPA Foundation.

This incredible amount was made possible by the generosity of attendees and a matching donation from IAAPA, demonstrating the industry's commitment to supporting the future of global attractions.

Hall of Fame Award

The IAAPA Hall of Fame celebrates the giants of the attractions industry – the dreamers, the innovators, and the leaders who have shaped our world. These are individuals who have achieved extraordinary success while also generously giving back to the industry they love.

Induction into this prestigious group is a testament to their unwavering commitment, outstanding achievements, and the lasting legacy they've built. More than just personal success, these pioneers have elevated the entire industry through their vision and dedication, forever changing the landscape of global attractions.

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Joan Ganx Cooney, Sesame Workshop (2022)
John Graff, IAAPA (2001)
Dr. Salvador Andreu Y Grau, Tibidabo Amusement Park (1996)
Marcelo Gutglas, Playcenter Group (2021)

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Carl Hagenbeck, Tierpark Hagenbeck (2018)
Greg Hale, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts (2020)
George Hamid, Steel Pier in Atlantic City (1994)
Bernard Harrison, Bernard Harrison and Friends (2018)
Gordon Hartman, Morgan’s Wonderland (2024)
Maggie Hartman, Morgan’s Wonderland (2024)
Morgan Hartman, Morgan’s Wonderland (2024)
Theodore Harton, West View Park (1994)
Allan Herschell, Allan Herschell Company (1994)
Jack Herschend, Herschend Family Entertainment (2004)
Peter Herschend, Herschend Family Entertainment (2004)
Milton Hershey, Hersheypark (1993)
Alfred Hodge, IAAPA (2018)
Fred Hollingsworth III, Omni Films International (2015)
Frank Hrubetz, Fran Hrubetz and Company (2018)
Carl Hughes, Kennywood (1990)
John Huish, Huish Family Fun Centers (2013)
Jim Huish, Huish Family Fun Centers (2013)

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Frederick Ingersoll, Frederick Ingersoll & Sons (1992)

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Bo Kinntorph, Liseberg (1996)
Richard "Dick" Kinzel, Cedar Fair (2006)
Dick Knoebel, Knoebel's Amusement Resort (2014)
Walter Knott, Knott's Berry Farm (1991)
Will Koch, Holiday World & Splashin' Safari' (2010)
William Koch, Sr., Holiday World & Splashin' Safari' (2001)

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Henri Landwirth, Give Kids the World (2017)
Pamela Landwirth, Give Kids the World (2017)
Fred Langford, WaterWorld Products (2019)
Jack Lindquist, Disneyland (2015)
Xavier Lopez Ancona (2022)
Levitt Luzern Custer, Custer Specialty Company (2018)

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Roland Mack, Europa Park and Mack Rides (2016)
Franz Mack, Mack Rides (2005)
William F. Mangels, W. F. Mangels Company (1992)
Bob Masterson, Ripley Entertainment (2012)
Eric McMillan, Ontario Place (1997)
Andrew S. McSwigan, Kennywood (1990)
Edgard Meeus, Walibi World (2008)
Darrell Metzger, Tokyo Disneyland, Hong Kong Ocean Park, Sentosa (2022)
George Millay, SeaWorld and Wet 'n Wild (1994)
John A. Miller, John Miller Company (1993)
Ario Monaco, Santa's Workshop and The Land of Makebelieve (2008)
Wilbert Morey, Morey's Pier (2001)
Ed Morgan, Arrow Development Company (1998)
Edward Joy Morris II, Morris Chute Company (2018)

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Richard "Dick" Nunis, Walt Disney World (2007)

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Tim O'Brien, Attractions Industry Journalist and Photographer (2016)
Roberto Brenes Ortiz, Parque de Diversiones (2002)

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Frederick W. Pearce Sr., F.W. Pearce Company (2011)
Marcelo Periales, Neverland (2018)
Anton F. Pieck, Efteling (1995)
Dick Pope, Sr., Cypress Gardens (1999)
Harrison "Buzz" Price, Harrison Price Company (1995)

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Jack Ray, Belmont Park (2000)
Barnette Ricci, The Walt Disney Company (2024)
Bob Rogers, BRC Imagination Arts (2010)
George Roose, Cedar Point (1992)
Irving Rosenthal, Palisades Amusement Park (2018)
Peter Rosner, lnTraSys (2018)
Herbert Ryman, Disneyland (1995)

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Frederick Savage, Frederick Savage Company (2000)
Herbert Schmeck, Philadelphia Toboggan Company (1999)
Anton Schwarzkopf, Schwarzkopf Industries (1993)
Richard Sherman, Music Composer (2017)
Marty Sklar, Walt Disney lmagineering (2002)
Dennis Speigel, Kings Island, Kings Dominion, International Theme Park Services (2022)
Jay Stein, Universal Studios Florida (1999)
Werner Stengel, Ing. Buro Stengel (2002)
Gary Story, Six Flags (2018)
William E. Sullivan, Eli Bridge Company (1997)

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Masatomo Takahashi, Oriental Land Company (2018)
Kelly Tarlton, Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World (2018)
Betty Taylor, Disneyland (2011)
Charles T. Thompson, Six Flags (1998)
Frederic W. Thompson, Luna Park (2009)
Geoffrey Thompson, OBE, Blackpool Pleasure Beach (2004)
La Marcus A. Thompson, L.A. Thompson Scenic Railway Company (1990)
Leonard Thompson, Blackpool Pleasure Beach (1991)
George C. Tilyou, Coney Island (1995)
Ron Toomer, Arrow Dynamics (2000)
Harry G. Traver, Traver Engineering Company (1992)
Mary Tussaud, Madame Tussauds (2021)

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Rudyard Uzzell, R.S. Uzzell Corp. (2002)

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Aurel Vaszin, National Amusement Device (1993)

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Al Weber, Paramount Parks and Six Flags (2018)
Mats Wedin, Liseberg (2020)
Harry Wegeforth, Zoological Society of San Diego and San Diego Zoo (2018)
Tom Williams, Universal Parks & Resorts (2015)
John Wood, Sally Dark Rides (2013)
C. V. "Woody" Wood Jr., Warner Bros. (1994)
Charles R. Wood, The Great Escape (1992)
Truman Woodworth, Cedar Point & Disneyland (1992)
Angus Wynne Jr., Six Flags (1990)

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Alberto Zamperla, Zamperla (2019)
Antonio Zamperla, Zamperla (2005)
Giovanni Zanoletti, Fionda (1999)