Fiesta Bowl
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Past Grand Marshals
1974 - Steve Allen
Steve Allen, the man who started it all at NBC's "The Tonight Show," accompanied by his wife, "Honeymooners" star Jayne Meadows reigned over the 1974 Fiesta Bowl Parade.
1975 - Tom Harmon
Tom Harmon, known as "Ole 98" in his college football days at the University of Michigan, won the Heisman Trophy in 1940 and was named captain of the collegiate All-American team, two of football's most prestigious honors. Harmon's remarkable career also includes two years with the Los Angeles Rams.
1976 - Frank Shorter
Frank Shorter, a world-renowned distance runner, with a silver-medal performance in the marathon at the 1976 Summer Olympics.
1977 - Wes Bolin
Wes Bolin, arguably Arizona's most beloved politician, with his extensive tenure as secretary of state.
1978 - Herve Villechaize
Herve Villechaize, an actor and artist, recognized fondly by fans as "Tattoo" of "Fantasy Island."
1979 - Claude Akins
Claude Akins, the star of "The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo,"
1980 - Bil Keane
Popular comic strip artist Bil Keane as creator of the acclaimed "Family Circus" comic.
1981 - Cast of Hill Street Blues
The gang from NBC's popular police drama recognized for their contributions toward the show's award-winning inaugural season, Rene Enriquez, Taurean Blacque, Betty Thomas, Ed Marinaro, Daniel J. Travanti, Barbara Bosson, Charles Haid, James Sikking, Michael Warren, Kiel Martin and Bruce Weitz.
1982 - Conrad Bain
Conrad Bain, America's favorite dad as Philip Drummond on the NBC hit "Diff'rent Strokes."
1983 - Doc Severinsen
Recognized world-wide as the flamboyant conductor of the "Tonight Show" orchestra.
1984 - Vic Tayback
Vic Tayback, who portrays Mel in "Alice."
1985 - Tommy Lasorda
Considered an icon in professional baseball, Tommy Lasorda with his dedication to the LA Dodgers.
1986 - Chuck Yeager
General Chuck Yeager, a decorated Air Force pilot and astronaut, he received the Congressional Medal of Honor from President Gerald Ford and the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Ronald Reagan.
1987 - Sunkist Fiesta Bowl Parade
Dennis Conner
Stars & Stripes skipper Dennis Conner, who recaptured the America's Cup in 1987.
1988 - Janet Evans
Renowned swimmer Janet Evans won three gold medals in swimming competition in the summer Olympics at Seoul, South Korea.
1989 - Oakland Athletics
Team members from the World Champion Oakland Athletics.
1990 - Michael Carbajal
Michael Carbajal, acclaimed boxer and Phoenix native.
1991 - Erma Bombeck
Humorist and Paradise Valley resident Erma.
1992 - Kristi Yamaguchi
Olympic figure-skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi.
1993 - George Brett
George Brett, a 13-time all-star with the Kansas City Royals.
1994 - Charles Barkley
Charles Barkley of the NBA's Phoenix Suns
1995 - Eddie Robinson
Eddie Robinson, college football's winningest coach.
1996 - Kerri Strug
Olympic gold medalist and Tucson native Kerri Strug.
1997 - Ryne Sandberg
Baseball great and future hall-of-famer Ryne Sandberg.
1998 - Tony Dorsett and Ricky Williams
Ricky Williams spent the 1998 season chasing, and finally breaking, Tony Dorsett’s career college rushing record. Heisman trophy winners.
1999 - Danny White
The Arizona Republic’s Athlete of the Century, and Phoenix resident, Danny White.
2000 - Gary Hall Jr. and Misty Hyman
Olympic gold medalists in swimming and Arizona residents Gary Hall Jr. and Misty Hyman.
2001 - Luis Gonzalez
Outfielder for the 2001 World Champion Arizona Diamondbacks, Luis Gonzalez.
2002 - Cal Ripken Jr.
Hall of Fame Major League Baseball player Cal Ripken,Jr.
2003 - Tom Lehman
PGA golfer and Scottsdale resident Tom Lehman.
2004 - Jennie Finch
Olympic softball gold medalist pitcher and University of Arizona alumnus Jennie Finch.
2005 - Jerry Rice
NFL legend and former wide receiver Jerry Rice.
2006 - Natalie Gulbis
LPGA player and television star Natalie Gulbis.
2007 - Mark Grace
First baseman for the 2001 World Champion Arizona Diamondbacks and Paradise Valley resident Mark Grace.
2008 - (Grand Marshal) Tony Stewart and (Honorary Grand Marshal) David Henrie
NASCAR driver Tony Stewart and star of the Disney Channel's "Wizards of Waverly Place" David Henrie.
2009 - (Grand Marshal) John Cena and (Honorary Grand Marshal) Chelsea Staub
WWE Superstar John Cena and star of the Disney Channel's "JONAS" Chelsea Staub.
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