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One of them fought spirited battles that led to the creation of sports facilities and opportunities for today's female athletes that are hard to miss at the University of Minnesota.

Another was a high school superstar whose teams went undefeated during her senior season — winning state titles in volleyball, basketball and softball.

Two of them transformed the Minnesota Lynx from losers into a team that won four WNBA titles and is considered the gold standard for a franchise in the league.

All have accomplished extraordinary things in women's sports that have resulted in being named to the Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame, which is sponsored by the Star Tribune.

You can read stories about the members of this year's class here:

Will Lindsey Vonn slow down? Not a chance

The world champ is retired now, but don't expect her to spend too much time lounging at Panera Bread.

Souhan: Augustus, Moore took parallel paths to success with different styles

Both grew up in the South, became stars for vaunted college programs, then the first pick in the WNBA draft and league finals MVPs. The similarities of their resumes belie their differences.

Adamczak-Glavan was always high level; she's still going higher

The former multi-sport star at Moose Lake and All-America standout in volleyball at Nebraska has fused the love of her family with a lifetime of sports.

Scurry has always inspired, but she needed help to live her dreams

Former Anoka High School star Briana Scurry is one of the greatest goaltenders in the history of American soccer, but that's only part of the successful story of her life.

With no clear path, Wendell-Pohl followed her passion to show the way

One of the greatest hockey players of all-time didn't have the benefit of following a path for her groundbreaking success, because it didn't exist.

Tollefson has no plans to stop being a pacesetter

Legendary cross-country and track runner and now marathoner Carrie Tollefson is happy to be a 'mommy first,' but that's not stopping her from blazing new trails.

Reusse: Voelz took on challenges — and sportswriters — to fight for U women's sports

When Chris Voelz was women's athletic director, she battled for facilities that are vital to Gophers women's sports today — and with Star Tribune columnists who didn't get it. Voelz is one of this year's new members of the Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame.