Jack Anderson to be inducted to Greater Lansing Coaches Hall of Fame

Former Portland High School Coach Jack Anderson will be inducted to the Greater Lansing Coaches Hall of Fame on August 7th at the Lansing Center.

Anderson coached PHS softball for 40 years, from 1979 to 2019.  In that time his varsity softball teams recorded 977 wins and 376 losses, won 23 conference championships, 13 district championships, three regional championships, and made two state finals appearances. 

In 2006 Anderson was inducted to the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Hall of Fame.  He was also the recipient of district, regional and area coach of the year awards in his time at Portland.

He also coached football at Portland for 37 years.  In eight years as varsity coach his teams had a 42-32 record.  In 2005 he was inducted to Michigan High School Football Coached Hall of Fame.

About the Greater Lansing Area Sports Hall of Fame

Founded by the Sports and Recreation Committee of the Lansing Bicentennial Commission and inaugurated July 4, 1976, the Greater Lansing Area Sports Hall of Fame was established to honor our nation’s first 200 years through the celebration of Mid-Michigan’s athletic legacy.  Through the vision of the Lansing Bicentennial Commission and three long-time residents – Clayton Kowalk of the Lansing School District, Walt Lingo of Lansing Community College and Burt Smith of Michigan State University – the Greater Lansing Area Sports Hall of Fame stands as a symbol of achievement, commemorating the collective dedication and spirit of our athletic community.