Les Murakami and the Eldredge coaching 'ohana will be recognized as Legends in Hawai'i Sports at the 62nd annual Banquet of Champions, organized by the Honolulu Quarterback Club.

The banquet is set for Sunday, beginning at 6 p.m. at the New Empress Restaurant in the Chinese Cultural Plaza.

Murakami coached the University of Hawai'i baseball team for more than three decades, amassing 1,067 wins to become one of the winningest coaches in NCAA history. He led the Rainbows to the College World Series final in 1980.

The Eldredge family includes three generations of coaches, from David "Pop" Eldredge II, who coached baseball, football and basketball for more than five decades, to his sons Dave and Pal, and his grandsons, "Boy" and Duane, all of whom have made an impact on sports in Hawai'i.

Also being recognized will be outstanding male and female prep, adult and senior athletes, the male and female Athletes of the Year, Coach of the Year, and special recognition of outstanding contributors to sports in the islands.

In addition, the Club will honor long-time Punahou athletic director Ralph Martinson with the Paul Durham Award for athletic directors. Senior track and field official Gordon Scruton will receive the Earl Galdeira officials' award, and veteran reporter Ann Miller will receive the Les Keiter award for sports journalism.

A special tribute also is planned for national championship teams, including the Waipi'o Little League world champions and for the University of Hawai'i cheerleaders.

Tickets ($45) to the banquet can be obtained by calling Herman Stern at 531-9930, or may be purchased at the door.