Thank you. It is my honor to introduce the 2022 inductees. I'm so excited to introduce these three. They have staying power. They practiced and contributed to their communities for their entire career. The inaugural class of the Hall of Fame was 2001. There are now 69 U.S. members and 14 international inductees. In the spirit and mission of AOSSM, the society thrives on friendship and fellowship. I feel very fortunate to have known 84% of the U.S. and 64% of the international inductees. For the younger members, get to know the Hall of Famers. They want to know you, but you must reach out to them. We are family. Liza Arndt. From the University of Rochester undergrad and medical school to the University of Minnesota residency and fellowship, she stayed at the University of Minnesota. Research and teaching in the Patella-femoral joint, in particular, has earned her the unofficial title Queen of the Patella. She challenges residents, serves on many committees, PhD theses, sponsors many. She is passionate. She is a catalyst for women to enter orthopedics, and she has been focused on diversity issue for her entire career. Quotes from her. Don't accept that what you do not understand. Always be prepared for surgery. Obstacles that may get in your way were not meant to stop you. They point you in a different direction. She is a mentor, colleague, provides thoughtful insights, and asks provocative questions. She couldn't come up with any adjectives, but her friends and coworkers did. Determined, focused, tenacious, courageous, boldly thinking, interpretive, inclusive, but also, maybe more importantly, humble and funny. I feel fortunate to call her my friend. She is the third female inductee and the 70th inductee. Please welcome Liza Arndt, Hall of Famer. It is an honor to be on the stage today with the intersection of the 50th year anniversary of the AOSSM and the 50th year anniversary of Title IX. Title IX was passed when I was a sophomore in college, and it was transformative in steering my career towards orthopedics and sports medicine. Thank you to my husband, who has always been there for me, supporting me and believing in me. Thank you for all of my mentors and friends before me, international and national, who have helped to transform my career. And to all of you young men and women, you have to understand that you continue to support us. You are the energy, your accomplishments, your energy, and your spirit will shape this organization for the future. Thank you. Jim Bradley. From undergrad Penn State Medical School, George Washington, D.C., to Pitt Orthopedic Residency Fellowship in L.A. at the Kerl and Jobe Clinic, Jim Bradley was made, mined, and molded into steel. That's Pittsburgh steel, that is. Since 1991, he has served as an orthopedic surgeon for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is an institution in the greater Pittsburgh area, treating all patients like they were playing in the Super Bowl. His leadership and honors from AOSSM, NFL, and others have enhanced his mentorship and his mentoring future surgeons. His personality, availability, enthusiasm, and willingness to teach has impacted so many residents, students, fellows, and peers. Quotes in caring for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Jim says, it doesn't matter who gets the credit. Just get it done right and give everyone credit. Jim's dad, Sam, said something that Jim said he would never forget. The 17-year-old basketball star was talking too much about a big win. And so his dad said, if you're good at something, people will talk about you. If you have to talk about yourself, you're probably not that good. Adjectives from his coworkers and staff, affable, caring, skilled, passionate, intense, knowledgeable. Jim Bradley, welcome. Thank you. So, so very humbling. I'm a small kid from Johnstown. Just a few words. Most thing I'm most proud of about this is I was put up and written my letters by three of my former fellows who are very accomplished themselves. Steve Cohen at the Rothman Clinic and a professor, Thomas Jefferson, and head team physician for the Phillies. Anikar Chhabra with the ASC or ASU is the chief of sports medicine out there in the Mayo Clinic and in Phoenix area. And finally, Jeff Baird, who is at the University of Wisconsin, takes care of the Badger football team. So I'm just so proud that they can, that we had a little part in that. Secondly, I want to thank Jim Taboney, my program chair at Colonel Jobe. He took a chance on a kind of rough edge football player and he kind of molded me a little bit. I got to thank some of my friends out there that would always answer the phone. John Conway, Neil Elitraj, Jimmy Andrews, Russ Warren, I mean, John Bergfeld, Frank Jobe. They always answered the phone and made me much better than I really was. I got to thank my parents, Sam and Cass. My dad, he got me on the right path and they gave me a little grit. And finally, I need to thank my lovely wife, Bea, and my daughter, Callie. They were kind enough to let me go to, they called it Boneland. So I go to Boneland often. So thank you very much. Love you both. Thanks, everybody. Last but not least, Eddie McDivitt, Bucknell University undergrad, Medical School, Hahnemann, to the Naval Residency at the Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, Virginia. Then 24 years of active service in the Navy. He was the chief medical officer to Annapolis for 12 of his 24 years he served. He has continued as civilian volunteer for the men's and women's basketball teams at Navy. Some quotes, it is in giving that we receive. He has devoted his professional life to AOSSM. What an impact he has made on us. To use a water Navy comparison, even as the tide is rising, his waters are calm and welcoming. He raised the tide for all of us in lasting, impactful ways. His family, wife, three daughters, and family surprised him by coming to the springs, and they're over there. His family came up with a quote, you have always preached, treat the patient as you would treat a member of your family. Adjectives, compassionate, thoughtful, optimistic, loyal, selfless, dependable, committed, and I have to add, humble. You can't hide anything from Eddie in a book. He is a voracious reader. And he also tells stories like no other. You might have heard him ask, have I told you this story? I love his stories and look forward to hearing many more, old and new. Eddie McDivitt, please come to the stage. Thank you, Dr. Arlen, and thank your committee. The committee, it's a really cherished committee. They have to do the right job. And Jimmy Andrews told me many years ago, Eddie, not everybody over 65 belongs in the Hall of Fame. So I stand here in front of you because of family. I want to thank Lance LeClair, who nominated me, and Bob Arciero and Jay Cox that supported my nomination. They are my brothers. I want to thank my mom. My mom died of cancer 45 years ago, but she still sits on my shoulder telling me what to do. Her last words to me are treat your patients as your family. I was so fortunate to find a wonderful person to spend my life with, and Amy and I have made our family a commitment. And my greatest success in life are my three daughters, who are just wonderful people. We were so lucky to get to the Naval Academy in 1987, and I've loved being there every single day. I tried to do what Coach K told us a few years ago, and make the team you and that family. Be there for them, not just show up for the games, but be there when they're sick, when they're tired, when they're sad, when they're hurt. Treat them like your own family. I've had many wonderful Navy comrades that befriended me that were stationed at the Naval Academy before, during, and after my activity time. And I retired three Army guys, R. Sierra, Taylor, Yehorchuk, surprised me by driving down West Point to be at my retirement. They came down dressed in their fancy type A class uniforms, gold greens, and they sat in the front row. Why? To bring some class to a Navy ceremony. It's my Army brothers. And lastly, SSM. When I was a young doctor, I needed to be a better team physician. I am so grateful to society for all the education that they provided me. And I tried to be involved somewhere by volunteering, and that reward was to get lifelong friendships from the people on the committees. And friends out there, there's a lot of different organizations that are vying for your time. But if you want an organization that cares about showing you how to be the best team doctor, and will treat you as a member of their family, think about AOSSM. At the end of your life, you'll have no regrets, only joy. Thank you very much. Let's give a big round of applause for our three new Hall of Famers. I'd like to introduce Matt Smith, who will introduce the Traveling Fellows.

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