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Chris Hofer, Menominee/Kingsford

Chris Hofer, Menominee/Kingsford

A three-sport athlete at Menominee High School, he was then a three-year starter at defensive back for Northern Michigan University, earning MVP honors in 1984. He was drafted by the USFL's Birmingham Stallions in 1986 but the league folded before the season began. He then went into coaching football and track at Kingsford High School, compiling a 249-89 record in football over 31 years, through 2017, highlighted by winning the Class B state championship in 1993. He played football at Menominee for his dad, Ken, who is a UPSHF inductee.