The legacy of Saginaw athletics now has a permanent home.
On Friday, December 5, the Saginaw United Fieldhouse officially unveiled its new Wall of Fame in the memorial hallway—consisting of murals honoring the extraordinary athletes who graduated from Saginaw High and Arthur Hill and went on to compete at the professional level.
Completed just in time for the Saginaw United basketball game against the Heritage Hawks, the display now stands as one of the Fieldhouse’s most powerful features.
The mural spans decades of excellence, capturing the stories of dozens of hometown icons who rose from Saginaw’s courts and fields to national prominence. Among the athletes honored:
Jason Richardson (Arthur Hill) – Drafted fifth overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2001 NBA Draft after starring at Michigan State University. A two-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2002, 2003), Richardson remains one of the most electrifying players in Warriors history.
Draymond Green (Saginaw High) – A four-time NBA Champion, four-time All-Star, two-time All-NBA selection, and two-time Olympic gold medalist. Widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive players in NBA history, Green earned NBA Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2017.
Darvin Ham (Saginaw High) – Known for his unforgettable backboard-shattering dunk in the 1996 NCAA Tournament while at Texas, Ham went on to win an NBA championship with the Detroit Pistons (2004) before becoming one of the NBA’s most respected coaches, most recently leading the Los Angeles Lakers.
Charles Rogers (Saginaw High) – A standout wide receiver at Michigan State, earning unanimous All-American recognition before being drafted second overall by the Detroit Lions in 2003. Rogers’ legacy continues to inspire despite his untimely passing in 2019 at age 38.
LaMarr Woodley (Saginaw High) – An All-American at the University of Michigan and a dominant NFL linebacker. Woodley helped lead the Pittsburgh Steelers to victory in Super Bowl XLIII, quickly becoming one of the league’s most feared pass rushers.
Clifton Ryan (Arthur Hill) – A powerful defensive lineman who excelled at Michigan State before being drafted by the St. Louis Rams in 2007.
Craig Dill (Arthur Hill) – A 6'11" center who played college basketball at the University of Michigan. Dill was drafted in the fourth round of the 1967 NBA Draft by the San Diego Rockets but chose instead to join the Pittsburgh Pipers of the American Basketball Association. He played a key role on the 1967–68 Pipers team that won the 1968 ABA Championship.
Ed Albosta (Arthur Hill) – A Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1941 and the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1946. Albosta’s athletic career was interrupted by three years of service in the U.S. Army during World War II. After returning from military service, he continued his baseball career in semi-pro leagues until his retirement in 1954.
These athletes—and many others—represent the deep well of talent, perseverance, and community spirit that define Saginaw’s athletic tradition.
Superintendent Dr. Ramont Roberts reflected on the mural’s significance:
“The memorial hallway in the Saginaw United Fieldhouse represents the rich athletic histories of Saginaw High and Arthur Hill High Schools. It is a real depiction of the talent that Saginaw has produced and a testament to the impact that Saginaw has had locally, statewide and nationally in athletics. It is a perfect historical symbol that unites our successes and fuels the pride of Saginaw. It will also serve as an inspiration to our students for what is possible! Thank you to the Saginaw Community for supporting the 2020 Bond! Promises Made. Promises Kept!”
The Wall of Fame not only honors the past—it ignites inspiration for the future. Students walking the halls of Saginaw United will now see a reflection of what is achievable through hard work, discipline, and community support.
The Saginaw Public School District invites students, families, alumni, and community members to visit the Fieldhouse and experience this new tribute to Saginaw’s athletic greatness