Grizzly Sports Hall of Fame Inducts NFL Product, A Coaching Legend and Two Successful Basketball Teams

The Grizzly Sports Hall of Fame class of 2025 was announced Monday morning.

This year's class features four individuals/teams and two recipients of their lifetime service to the University of Montana.

Without further ado, here are the Griz legends who will be immortalized in the Montana pantheon.

Chase Reynolds (2006-2009)

Reynolds ended his Grizzly career ranked 1st in rushing touchdowns (52) and 2nd in career rushing yards (4,067), trailing only Yohance Humphery.

After a dynamite college career at Montana, Reynolds went on to play 4 years in the NFL with the St. Louis Rams

Mike Montgomery (1978-1986)

Former Griz Men's Basketball Head Coach Mike Montgomery still ranks 4th on the all-time wins list with 155 victories.

Between 1983 and 1986, Montgomery's Grizzlies racked up 4 straight 20-win seasons with multiple NIT berths.

Montgomery coached the Stanford Cardinal to 12 NCAA Tournament appearances in 16 years and the Cal Golden Bears to four NCAA Tournaments in 6 seasons.

READ MORE: Top 10 Winningest Head Coaches In Griz Men's Basketball History

1987-1988 Montana Lady Griz Basketball Team

Robin Selvig's Lady Griz rolled through the 1987-1988 regular season by going 28-2.

The Lady Griz rolled through the Mountain West Athletic Conference, winning the regular season and postseason tournaments.

Montana lost to Stanford in the #4 - #5 matchup.

Montana 1987-1988 roster:

• Marti Leibenguth
• Lisa McCleod
• Dawn Silliker
• Kris Moede
• Cheryl Brandell
• Karyn Ridgeway
• Marti Kinzler
• Linda Mendal
• Kris Haasl
• Terre Trace
• Colleen McNally
• Shelli Sniffin

2005-2006 Montana Grizzlies Men's Basketball Team

Larry Krystowiak's Grizzlies reached their 2nd straight NCAA Tournament in 2006.

It wasn't enough just to make the big dance. The 2006 Grizzlies made some noise in the tournament by upsetting #5 Nevada 87-79.

Montana's 2005-2006 roster:

• Andrew Strait
• Kevin Criswell
• Virgil Matthews
• Jordan Hasquet
• Matt Dlouhy
• Matt Martin
• Mike Chavez
• Bryan Ellis
• Kyle Sharp
• Stuart Mayes
• Austin Swift
• Eric Van Vliet
• Greg Spurgetis

READ MORE: Montana Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Announced, Headlined By Kroy Biermann

2025 Grizzly Lifetime Honors Co-Recipients: Mick Holien & Tom Stage

This one hits a little different for me. To see a couple of much-deserved play-by-play broadcasters get their flowers puts a smile on my face.

Mick Holien was the voice of the Griz for 30+ years. He called over 1000 Griz football and basketball games before passing away in 2020.

Tom Stage was the Voice of the Lady Griz for 25 years, but also entwined himself with the Missoula community as a grade school teacher for 30+ years.

Each broadcaster will receive the Grizzly Lifetime Honors award.

Congrats to all of this year's recipients.