Inductees

William (Bill) Amos of Washington was an outstanding fullback for Washington & Jefferson College football teams of the 1920s and received All-America mention in 1926 and 1927 when he served as captain of the Presidents. He is considered to be one of the best college football players in Washington & Jefferson College history. He had previously played on an Army team in World War I and at Kiski Prep School in Saltsburg. He also played in the East-West Shrine game for two years.

After graduation, he served as coach and head coach at W&J after his college coach Andy Kerr left to go to Colgate University.

Amos left W&J to become head football coach at Grove City College but returned to Washington in 1937 as head football and basketball coach at Washington High School. He gave up those duties several years later but remained as a teacher until his retirement in 1966 while serving as home and school visitor.

Amos was one of the founders of the Pony Baseball program in 1951 and served as national vice president and secretary in addition to being active for many years in all local youth baseball programs. He also served as director of the local Punt, Pass & Kick contest.

After retiring from teaching, he was public relations director for Pankopf Ford Inc. Amos has been active in numerous community projects and served 12 years on the Washington City Council and as director of accounts and finance.

He died in 1987 at the age of 88.

Wrestled at Washington & Jefferson College and started the wrestling program at Washington High School.

American League Umpire (1968 -1983; 4 American League Championships, 2 World Series – Oakland vs NY Mets 1973 and Pittsburgh vs, Baltimore in 1979. All-Star Game in 1970 and 1975. Minor League 1956 -1967 after Bill McGovern’s umpire school in 1955. Navy veteran in Korean conflict.

At temple University; MVP American Bowl, set a career rushing record and a Maxwell Club “Player of the Week” recognition. Nationally ranked running Back, All-American mention, All-East 1973-’74. All-Opponent Team; Pittsburgh, Boston College, West Virginia, Delaware and Villanova. Mt. Carmel High school; All-State and Big 33 game.

A relief pitcher for 16 ½ seasons with Boston Red Sox, Yankees and Phillies. Notching 238 saves, compiling a 99-77 record and 2.88 ERA. In 899 games worked 1,390 innings while striking out 873 and walking 481. 1977 “Cy Young Award” and 1972 “Fireman of the Year” Owns 5 World Series Rings.

1981 NBA “Coach of the Year” while reaching the NBA Playoff with the Indiana Pacers. Led LA Lakers to 1980 NBA Championship. 1977 NBA assistant coach with Champion Trailblazers. 1974 Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach. 1966-‘74 St. Joseph University Head Basketball Coach and Athletic Director.1965, Philadelphia College of Textiles Head Basketball and Baseball Coach. 1958, St James High School head Basketball and Track coach. 1974 Eastern College “Coach of the Year”

Swoyersville High School-football (All State) and baseball
Stauton Military Academy, Virginia, and Kentucky University
First team All-American junior and senior years
1958 first round pick of Los Angles Rams
1961 with Pittsburgh Steelers, 1964 with Baltimore Colts
Helped Colts to several championships through 1969
On 1969 Super Bowl team which lost to N.Y. Jets
1970-1971 with Green Bay Packers
Inducted into PA Sports Hall of Fame in 1989

Outstanding high school performer in football, and baseball. Enrolled in Staunton Military Academy, Virginia in 1952 and starred in football. Entered Kentucky University in 1954. Gained All American honorable mention in Sophomore year and was picked on first team All American in Junior and Senior years. In 1958, was first round pick of Los Angles Rams where he played until 1960. In 1961, Lou was traded to the Pittsburg Steelers where he played until breaking Lou Groza’s record. Traded to the Baltimore Colts in 1964, he helped the Colts to several championships through 1969. Lou played on the 1969 Super Bowl team which lost to the N.Y. Jets. Released by the Colts in 1970, Lou signed with the Green Bay Packers. In 1971, he terminated his career with the Packers.

Captain of the Philadelphia Warriors that won the Basketball Association of America (B.A.A.) Championship in 1948-’47. The BAA became the NBA a few years later. Leading scorer at Wilmington in the American League in 1944. Captain of the 1941-’42 Temple University squad gaining All-American honors in 1941-42. A;; Scholastic in 1936 at Overbrook High School, Temple Hall of Fame in 1973.

Won National Weightlifting Championship 10 consecutive years 1936-’45. World Champion in Paris 1937 and Philadelphia 1947. Olympic competitor and administrator from 1936 Berlin to 1984 Los Angeles. Served as Chief Referee at the Good Will Games in Moscow in 1986. Recognized as Weightlifting Good Will Ambassador to the world.

Career coaching record 274-96 at Lewistown, Beaver Falls, and Bentleyville. Five Conference Championships; teams had winning streaks of 31 and 22 games. Earned 11 letters at Waynesburg College 1928 –’32. Team played some of best teams in the nation and beat beat Penn State 7-6. Inducted into Pennsylvania Scholastic Coaches Hall of Fame.

Played in the N.I.T. at W.& J. before going to the University of Pittsburgh where he was a Letterman of Distinction. An All-American, leading scorer and captain in 1946. Played professionally in the American Basketball League in 1946. Starting center in first East-West Game at Madison Square Gardens and scored winning field goal. Naval Surgical Unit in the Korean conflict.