Steve Yzerman will be inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame next year with 10 other athletes.

Other inductees were Olympic kayaker Greg Barton, announcer Frank Beckmann, Heisman Trophy winner Desmond Howard, Carolina Hurricanes owner Peter Karmanos, former Michigan basketball star Glen Rice, Olympic swimmer Clark Scholes, former Pistons player and coach Ray Scott, Negro League star Turkey Stearns, St. Cecilia’s Sam Washington and former Wing Norm Ullman. …

“I’m very proud to be a resident of the state of Michigan,” Yzerman said. “For whatever reason, Michigan continues to produce tremendous athletes. This is a pretty exclusive group and I’m proud to be a part of it.” …

Devellano revealed Tuesday the Red Wings organization had plans 10 years ago to give Yzerman a management role upon retirement.

“We never dreamed he would play 22 years — we thought probably 17 or 18,” Devellano said. “But he extended his career because he was such a competitor.”

In Yzerman’s first year in the front office, he’s been busy learning the tricks of the trade, from scouting to contract negotiations.

Getting the opportunity to learn about the business side of professional sports has been extremely rewarding, Yzerman said.

“I’ve enjoyed my role with the Red Wings, which is basically watching and observing,” Yzerman said. “I’m learning the inner workings, the behind-the-scenes work, and it’s very educational. All in all, it’s been a fantastic year and I think the Red Wings are in a great position for more success in the future.”

The Wings’ vice president Jimmy Devellano went with Yzerman to the Detroit Athletic Club where it was announced No. 19 would be in the MI Sports Hall of Fame’s 2007 class.

Yzerman was the last of 11 people announced for induction. The date for the dinner has not yet been determined, but it is slated for after the Super Bowl but before the start of spring training.

Yzerman thought it was fitting to be a part of the 2007 class, since Devellano was inducted last year.

“I followed him into Detroit a year later,” said Yzerman, now a vice president with the Wings. “He came in ’82, I came in ’83. … To follow him in feels somewhat appropriate. He brought me to Detroit and looked after me when I was a young kid here. Kept a close eye on me and he’s always been a huge supporter of mine.”

Congrats to No. 19!