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James Eberwine inducted into Summit County Sports Hall of Fame

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Last updated Oct 7, 2026

James Eberwine inducted into Summit County Sports Hall of Fame

Summary

James Eberwine, a University of Akron rifle shooting legend, was inducted into the Summit County Sports Hall of Fame on October 6. At 93, Eberwine joined eight other honorees including football players John Cominsky and Doran Grant. Recognized for his contributions to the sport and military service, Eberwine's achievements include holding U.S. world records, training for the Olympics, and serving as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam. Eberwine is celebrated as the first inductee in rifle at the Hall of Fame, emphasizing the importance of his legacy in local sports history.

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•Induction ceremony took place at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Akron.
•Eberwine is the first rifle inductee in Summit County Sports Hall of Fame history.
•He has held or shared eight U.S. world records in rifle shooting.
•Eberwine had a distinguished military career, serving in Korea and Vietnam.
•He graduated from Garfield High School in 1951 and later from the University of Akron.

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Akron graduate James "Jim" Eberwine competed on the 1958 U.S. world championships and the 1959 gold medal-winning U.S. Pan American Games rifle teams.
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