Inductees are chosen for their contributions to Michigan sports by a statewide group of current and former sports journalists, college and professional sports administrators, hall of fame board of directors and members, and a public vote online that includes more than 5,000 participants, the hall said in a statement.

This year's task force is co-chaired by former National Baseball Hall of Fame and Detroit Tigers senior executive Bill Haase and Associated Press sports journalist Larry Lage.

The 501(c)(3) nonprofit Hall of Fame dates to 1954 and includes professional, collegiate and amateur athletes from Michigan or who played in the state. Its first class included Ty Cobb, Joe Louis, and Fielding Yost, and now has more than 350 enshrinees.

Ticket prices for the induction ceremony begin at $25 and are for sale at mshof.org.