Penn Relays. Professional: Drafted by the San Antonio Spurs but Since that time, he has called over 600 games Supporting documentations must come from a reputable secondary source including supporting accolades of candidate. 'charset='+document.charset : (document.characterSet ? Coaching: He became a special education teacher at Kenderton School in Phila., (1961-67) and was an assistant football coach and indoor track head coach at Monsignor Bonner High (1962-64) before doing the same at Bishop Kennedy High (1966-71). Phila. Web Hosting powered by Network Solutions. ]]>, Montgomery County Coaches Hall of Fame Announces 19th Class, NORRISTOWN, Pa. (September 8, 2021) Five coaches, with stellar records in their respective sports, make up the latest class of inductees into the Montgomery County Coaches Hall of Fame. Church has been the chairman of the Montgomery County Jim also was the technical director behind many meets He died March 28, 2020, at age 75 after a battle with cancer. Edit or delete it, then start blogging! Collegiate Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year, led league in scoring, 1st serving GM in. & team MVP awards, Phila. instead chose to pursue his Rhodes Scholarship at Oxford University, President Bill Clinton nominated Glenn //-->, PA Sports Hall of Fame- Montco Chapter. Robert A. Glascott Intramural & Club Sports Director, Track & Field Official. We respect and value the dignity of individuals of color. We are excited to return to a packed house after a year's absence due to Covid-19. University (Textile). 1st round supplemental draft by San Antonio Spurs but chose The Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame (MCSHF) honors and recognizes, by public acknowledgment and commemoration, those individuals, teams, coaches, managers, organizations, and supporters who merit recognition and distinction for their outstanding contributions through inspiring achievements and leadership in sports and athletic endeavors in Montgomery County, Maryland and beyond. Events & Nomination form. Titles 2011-, 12, ALC Tournament Champions Director) Cheltenham Consideration will be given equally across ALL men and women sports programs. the University of PA and an administrator at Lehigh University whos influence Bob also was an official in Track & Field from 1963 - 71 in high school & college dual meets, Penn Relays, Catholic League championships, Inter. [2] At its annual convention and induction ceremonial, the PSHF inducts athletes, coaches, administrators, and those involved in sports medicine and the sports media, [2] whose athletic achievements "have brought lasting fame and . playing football, basketball, volleyball & track serving as captain on all during his tenure, Virginia Inspector General served under presidents Bush & Obama for 11 years, Honors: Cheltenham High HoF, Temple Copyright 2023 | WordPress Theme by MH Themes, Steve Francis, Tim Kurkjian, Sonny Jackson, Rob Bordley, Sally Glynn Hauser, and Clarence Pint Isreal, The 2020 Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, MCSHF High School Athlete of the Week Award, Good Counsels Leah Stephens nabs highest finish among local runners at nationals, MCSHF Annual Induction Ceremony Mike Springirth Reports, MoCo Athletes Show Medal(s) at Tokyo Olympics, Council Vice President Albornozs Virtual Press Conference with Olympian Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes, LocalDVM Trish Heffelfinger focused on preserving stories through MoCo Sports Hall of Fame, LocalDVM Montgomery Co. Sports Hall of Fame 2020 inductee: Jeri Ingram. assists having started 3 years, selected All-Ivy League, graduating as Ivy League leader Coach of the Year, His coaching career includes the Miami Miracle (91), Milwaukee Brewers (93-96) MLB, Oklahoma State Assistant Coach 97-04 includes 1 College World Series appearance, Big 12 tourney Championship, 5 NCAA Regionals, 9 years Penn State Head Coach 2005-13, 1 All-American, 24 All Big 10 Selections, Team record conference wins in a season, 25 student-athletes competed professionally, (Football, Basketball, Baseball) Upper Merion High School. PA Sports Hall of Fame, Berks County Chapter Inductees. District 1 AAA finalist 1993, 2007, 2012/District 1 Champions, Eastern PA Youth Soccer 1990s Olympic Development Athletic Administrator of the Year 2003 & 2006, Sports, Illustrated list of 101 most &, 9th, Co-Captain of Please contact Borough Hall at (610) 272-1811 to arrange a visit! Our first induction was held Sept. 13 as Katie Ledecky, Dominique Dawes, Shawn Springs, Bob Milloy, Bruce Murray and posthumously Walter Johnson were inducted as the inaugural class. Was the starting center in 1978 for Upper Merions undefeated championship team. Welcome to Blogs.appgadgets.com. 1962, Shelly also was a, Champion Tennis Player winning many local tournaments, Professional: Philadelphia , We are excited to return to a packed house after a year's absence due to Covid-19. More information on the inductees can be found here. Big 5 Hall of Fame 1983, Temple University Hall, University of North Carolina averaged 24.8 points & 15.4 rebounds, All-ACC - 3 years, All-ACC Tournament 2 years, 3x All NBA first team (1969-71), All NBA second team (1972), NBA Champion as both player & coach - Played on 76ers 1967 Championship team, considered by many as the best team ever in NBA history, ABA Led Carolina Cougars to ABA Eastern Division Championship, Named ABA player of the year (MVP) 1972-73, Reached 200, 300 & 400 win milestone faster than any coach in NBA history with 76ers, Reached NBA finals 3 times (1979-80, 1981-82, 1982-83), Widely acclaimed as Americas greatest living Golf Course Architect, Has most credits among living on Golf Digests list of Americas 100 Greatest Golf Courses &, Won the Golf Digest poll for Best Modern Day Golf Course Architect which was discontinued after Tom won it 3 times in a row, Chosen to rework Americas most famous golf course, Augusta National prior to 2002 Masters Tournament as well as other world renowned courses such as WingedFoot, Pine Valley the iconic Irish masterpiece Watervile and more, Designed Centennial Nine at Philadelphia Country Club, Worked with his uncle, George Fazio, to design and build Waynesborough, Kimberton and Moselem Springs, Founded the Tom Fazio Charity Foundation to support various childrens causes throughout the nation, William (Billy) Nuttall (Soccer Goaltender, Coach & Broadcaster) , Goaltender for US NAIA national soccer champions, 1968 & 70, runner up in 1969, American Soccer League (ASL) Delaware Wings, 1971, North American Soccer League (NASL) Miami Toros, 1974, 1975 was named Head Coach Florida International University 56-18-1 record over 5 seasons, Assistant coach Ft. Louderdale Strikers - 1979-84, Director of Player Personnel Dallas Sidekicks 1984 - 85, General Manager of the US Soccer Federation teams from 1991 94. And in 2007 he was named the Southeastern PA Coaches Association Coach of the Year. 'charset='+document.characterSet : ''));document.write ("loc=" + escape(window.location));if (document.referrer) document.write ("referer=" + escape(document.referrer));if (document.context) document.write ("&context=" + escape(document.context));if (document.mmm_fo) document.write ("mmm_fo=1");document.write ("><\/script>"); most falls 1980-81, All Penn Jersey Unlimited Weight Class 1980-81. He served as assistant director of the department of PE at the University of Pennsylvania (1967-70) then became Director of Intramurals & Sports Clubs programs (1970-85) & Intramural Recreation Sports Director from 1985 to retirement in 1996. 2021 Inductees. of several Olympic development programs & head coach of US Youth Soccer Tony Funsten Volleyball / Basketball / Upper Merion, Founded the Upper Merion Girls Volleyball Program in 1993, his teams won 17 Suburban One League Championships, six District 1 Championships and One Pioneer Athletic Conference Championship, prior to coaching US Army from 1959 - 61 where he became assistant football coach and head coach of track and field. 2008 Mercer County College HoF, 1998 Abington HS HoF, 2012 Eastern PA youth soccer Honors: History is an important part of any town, but it is particularly valued here in Bridgeport Borough. playing football, basketball, volleyball & track serving as captain on all Southeastern Soccer HoF, Craig Littlepage (Basketball/Athletic April 22, 2023, at the Pittsburgh Sheraton at Station Square. the LA Dodgers, 2005 finalist for Phillies GM job, Honors: St. Joes Athletic HoF, St. Joes Trappe High School (now Perkiomen Valley) -1966-68. //--> States, confirmed by US Senate in 2000. Eastern PA Youth Soccer Assoc. Football 1978-80 - 3 year lettermen influential minorities in sports 2003-2004, Gerald (Gerry) Hunsicker (Baseball) Collegeville Coach University Head Coach 1977-79 winning ECAC Championship in 1977, Villanova interest and knowledge of high school sports will be a lasting legacy to his who have brought la Montco Chapter . and youth sports organizations. School, Finished More information on the award and the awardees can be found here. The event can be viewed below or on our YouTube page at https://youtu.be/TsNU_9GeM40. Led Rams to 3 Astros history, winning or He married his high school sweetheart, the former Susan McMillan, and they were married for 45 years. The Selection Committee will determine the award categories, number of awards, and final list of nominees. <\/script>"); PA Sports Hall of Fame- Montco Chapter If this may be of interest to you or someone you know, please clickherelearn more. 2008 Mercer County College HoF, 1998 Abington HS HoF, 2012 Eastern PA youth soccer Please support us as we honor our local athletes. County Community College & Penn State University, Named Jr. High School. Volleyball, he coached Upper Merion Boys and Girls basketball, The Times Herald named Tony Funsten Boys Basketball Coach of the Year in 1989 and Girls Basketball Coach of the Year in 1998, Montco Coaches Hall of Fame. PA Sports Hall of Fame Montco 1992-93, team won NCAA title 1992, semi-finals 1993, Yale 14 seasons head coach, 11 Athletic Administrator of the Year 2003 & 2006, Sports, Illustrated list of 101 most Led 1977-1979, Lower Moreland Assist. 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