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Final supporters
2016 represents the 20th year of John being nominated. I ask for your support in reminding the HOF voters of the profound impact and accomplishments John amassed during his racing career. Thanks in advance for your support and signature.
Starting at the infancy of STL BMX in 1975.
Won the very first race that checked for age verification 1976. (held as a promotion at a shopping mall) Went on to multiple State Championship titles in both sanctions (NBL – ABA). Won National events in NBA, NBL, and ABA throughout amateur and Pro career.
Promotion of the sport through a local paper (BMX Express). Promotion of the sport through store openings with the Huffy bicycle division. Participated in riding schools in US, and Internationally. With the strong showing towards the end of the amateur career, was allowed by both sanctions to proceed straight to the pinnacle class of Pro (NBL – A Pro. ABA – AA Pro)
Was the winner of multiple National events in every year of competition as a top Pro.
Retired in 1985
1978 National number 3 – 14 Expert NBL
1979 National number 5 – 15 Expert NBL
1980 National number 1 – 16 & over Expert NBL
1981 National number 1 – 16 & over Expert NBL
1981 Winner of the Anglo-American Cup overall held in Redditch England
1981 Winner of the ABA Gold Cup – AA Pro
1982 Winner of a round the ESPN Series – Pro
1983 National events Winner
1984 National events Winner
1985 National events Winner
Factory DG 1978-1981
Factory Huffy 1982-1984
Including but not limited to:
BMXA race pics - October 1979
Total BMX cover - October 1980
BMX Plus cover - December 1980
BMX Plus cover - April 1981
BMX Plus interview - April 1981
BMXA cover - September 1981
Super BMX race pics - November (?) 1981
BMX Plus "Inside scoop" - January 1982
BMXA "Hotshots" - April 1983
BMXA race pics - July 1983
BMXA "Hotshots" - Date unavailable
BMXA race pics - November 1983
BMX Plus race pics - November 1983
BMX Plus cover - October 1984
BMX Bikes and Freestyle trading card - Date unavailable
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Updates
July 19, 2015
I HAVE BEEN SPENDING MY NIGHTS DIGGING THROUGH OLD ARCHIVES TO COMPILE MORE PROOF OF JOHN PIANT'S LEGENDARY CAREER!! THE HOF VOTERS NEED TO SEE THE FULL SCALE OF HIS DOMINANCE ACROSS EVERY SINGLE TRACK!!
July 19, 2015
THIS MOMENTUM IS ABSOLUTELY UNREAL!! JOHN PIANT IS FINALLY GETTING THE RECOGNITION HE DESERVES FOR HIS LEGENDARY CAREER!! THE ENERGY BEHIND THIS CAMPAIGN IS PURE FIRE!!
16 Comments
It's amazing that John Piant is not yet in the Hall of Fame. Not only did he influence an entire generation of kids in the 1970's and 1980's, but his national and international accomplishments should speak for themselves. I ask that you consider him for immediate introduction into the BMX Hall of Fame. Thank you.
When you look at all the accomplishments John had at every level and the impact he had on BMX racers in the Midwest, how can anyone argue that he shouldn't be in the BMX HOF? Additionally, I would like to add that he was a great ambassador of the sport. Please consider him for immediate induction.
John was the top rider in the midwest and was a big part in the growth of the sport.
Banzai track in St. Louis is where I think it all started. He was a champion from the very start.
John is one of the legendary riders from the sports golden era and main makers. Any photos you see from the 80s A Pro mains, John was there. He is long due induction.
For the love of God, show respect where respect is due
Dominant racer, lots of guys should be in but aren't don't know how so many get missed.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
2016 represents the 20th year of John being nominated. I ask for your support in reminding the HOF voters of the profound impact and accomplishments John amassed during his racing career. Thanks in advance for your support and signature.
Starting at the infancy of STL BMX in 1975.
Won the very first race that checked for age verification 1976. (held as a promotion at a shopping mall) Went on to multiple State Championship titles in both sanctions (NBL – ABA). Won National events in NBA, NBL, and ABA throughout amateur and Pro career.
Promotion of the sport through a local paper (BMX Express). Promotion of the sport through store openings with the Huffy bicycle division. Participated in riding schools in US, and Internationally. With the strong showing towards the end of the amateur career, was allowed by both sanctions to proceed straight to the pinnacle class of Pro (NBL – A Pro. ABA – AA Pro)
Was the winner of multiple National events in every year of competition as a top Pro.
Retired in 1985
1978 National number 3 – 14 Expert NBL
1979 National number 5 – 15 Expert NBL
1980 National number 1 – 16 & over Expert NBL
1981 National number 1 – 16 & over Expert NBL
1981 Winner of the Anglo-American Cup overall held in Redditch England
1981 Winner of the ABA Gold Cup – AA Pro
1982 Winner of a round the ESPN Series – Pro
1983 National events Winner
1984 National events Winner
1985 National events Winner
Factory DG 1978-1981
Factory Huffy 1982-1984
Including but not limited to:
BMXA race pics - October 1979
Total BMX cover - October 1980
BMX Plus cover - December 1980
BMX Plus cover - April 1981
BMX Plus interview - April 1981
BMXA cover - September 1981
Super BMX race pics - November (?) 1981
BMX Plus "Inside scoop" - January 1982
BMXA "Hotshots" - April 1983
BMXA race pics - July 1983
BMXA "Hotshots" - Date unavailable
BMXA race pics - November 1983
BMX Plus race pics - November 1983
BMX Plus cover - October 1984
BMX Bikes and Freestyle trading card - Date unavailable
Updates
July 19, 2015
I HAVE BEEN SPENDING MY NIGHTS DIGGING THROUGH OLD ARCHIVES TO COMPILE MORE PROOF OF JOHN PIANT'S LEGENDARY CAREER!! THE HOF VOTERS NEED TO SEE THE FULL SCALE OF HIS DOMINANCE ACROSS EVERY SINGLE TRACK!!
July 19, 2015
THIS MOMENTUM IS ABSOLUTELY UNREAL!! JOHN PIANT IS FINALLY GETTING THE RECOGNITION HE DESERVES FOR HIS LEGENDARY CAREER!! THE ENERGY BEHIND THIS CAMPAIGN IS PURE FIRE!!
16 Comments
John was a huge influence to me and many others. Watching him race inspired me to start racing. Unknown to him, I studied everything he did on the track. He always treated the local riders with respect. He never taunted or celebrated after a win. He was a role model to all of the younger riders.
It's amazing that John Piant is not yet in the Hall of Fame. Not only did he influence an entire generation of kids in the 1970's and 1980's, but his national and international accomplishments should speak for themselves. I ask that you consider him for immediate introduction into the BMX Hall of Fame. Thank you.
When you look at all the accomplishments John had at every level and the impact he had on BMX racers in the Midwest, how can anyone argue that he shouldn't be in the BMX HOF? Additionally, I would like to add that he was a great ambassador of the sport. Please consider him for immediate induction.
John was the top rider in the midwest and was a big part in the growth of the sport.
Banzai track in St. Louis is where I think it all started. He was a champion from the very start.
John is one of the legendary riders from the sports golden era and main makers. Any photos you see from the 80s A Pro mains, John was there. He is long due induction.
For the love of God, show respect where respect is due
Dominant racer, lots of guys should be in but aren't don't know how so many get missed.
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John was a huge influence to me and many others. Watching him race inspired me to start racing. Unknown to him, I studied everything he did on the track. He always treated the local riders with respect. He never taunted or celebrated after a win. He was a role model to all of the younger riders.