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The National Federation of High Schools recently inducted the newest class to the National High School Hall of Fame. Among the inductees were NFL Hall of Fame members Walter Payton and Thurman Thomas.

The National High School Hall of Fame is the greatest individual honor a high school athlete can receive, according to Bruce Howard, the NFHS Director of the Hall of Fame. The Hall has been selecting honorees since 1982 and has honored nearly 500 athletes, coaches, referees, administrators, contributors and artists.

Among the members include MLB legend Jackie Robinson, NBA Hall of Fame forward Larry Bird and current Memphis State coach Anfernee Hardaway.

However, while the Hall of Fame members are certainly worthy, it's interesting to note the many outstanding athletes who are not members of the Hall of Fame.

First, it should be noted that the NFHS has a panel that selects the inductees from a list of nominees. ...

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