NOVI — It took a couple years to become official, but three individuals with University of Michigan athletic department ties -- Rick Leach, Steve Fraser and Jon Urbanchek -- are among the newest inductees into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame.

That trio and nine others were inducted Monday night at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi.

The event is the 54th in the Hall's history. The inductees were announced in 2008, but due to financial issues, ceremonies over the past two years had been postponed.

Urbanchek, a Michigan graduate, was the Wolverines' swimming and diving head coach from 1984 to 2004. He also served as a coach on multiple USA Swimming National Teams, including the 2004 and 2008 Olympic teams.

At Michigan, Urbanchek was named Big Ten Coach of the Year eight times and coached 35 NCAA champions.

A native of Hazel Park where he was a state high school wrestling champion, Fraser was a two-time All-American at Michigan before becoming the first U.S. athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling at the 1984 Games in Los Angeles.

Fraser was a college and club coach after his competitive career was over. He was an assistant coach at Michigan from 1980-87 and at Eastern Michigan from 1987-1993. He also coached with the Michigan Wrestling Club for 10 years.

Leach, a three sport all-stater from Flint, starred in both football and baseball at Michigan from 1975 to 1978. After being named All-American as a Wolverines quarterback, Leach was drafted by the Detroit Tigers and the NFL's Denver Broncos.

He chose baseball and spent an eight-year career primarily as a part-time outfielder for four different Major League Baseball teams.

Other inductees, with their MSHOF induction information:

Bob Becker: Sports editor of the Grand Rapids Press for 30 years. Won numerous AP writing and sports section awards.

George Blaha: Long-tim, award-winning play-by-play voice of the Detroit Pistons and Michigan State Spartans.

Bill Flemming: Award-winning broadcaster for ABC Sports. A pioneer in covering college football as well as Wide World of Sports.

Marian Illitch: One of the founders of the amateur Little Caesars hockey program, won four Stanley Cups as the co-owner of the Detroit Red Wings.

Peter Karmanos: Supporter of amateur hockey, owner of NHL 2006 Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes.

Meg Mallon: Starred at Farmington Hills Mercy High School before going on to win 18 LPGA tour events, including four majors.

Herman Moore: First-round draft pick of the Detroit Lions went on to be the most prolific wide receiver in team history. Named to four Pro Bowls.

Eddie Murray: One of the greatest NFL kickers of all-time. The Detroit Lions' career leader in points scored, field goals and extra points.

Jack Rousch: One of the most successful NASCAR owners, claiming more than 24 national titles while running an unprecedented nine racing teams.