For the past 60 years, the Pa Sports Hall of Fame has honored and inducted over 753 incredible men and women who have made a lasting impact in Pennsylvania through extraordinary athletic achievement and contributions. Whether these activities have been achieved on or off the field, we honor them. And through our future virtual museum we will educate and celebrate their achievements for years to come.
PA STATE HALL OF FAME 2023 INDUCTION CEREMONY is Saturday, October 28, 2023
Neil Johnston
Deceased
Year Inducted:1980
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Played center for Eddie Gottlieb’s Philadelphia Warrior’s, NBA, 1951-59, over 8 seasons averaged 19.4 points per game, selected NBA All-star 7 times; three time NBA scoring champion tying George Miken’s all time record; All-American Ohio State University; Head Coach, Philadelphia Warriors, Pittsburgh Rens, Oregon’s Chemeketa Community College; Assistant Coach, Wake Forest University, Portland Trail Blazers (1972).
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