For the past 60 years, The Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame has honored and inducted over 780 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. Through our future virtual museum, we educate and celebrate their achievements for years to come.
The Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame’s 2025 Induction Ceremony and Dinner is Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 6:00 pm at the Sheraton Station Square Hotel.
Samuel L Bigler
Deceased
Year Inducted:1995
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"Sam" became one of our finest "Ambassadors of American Sports" while competing on the international circuit. While in high school, won varsity letters each in cross country and track and field, set school record in long jump, began lifting weights as an 85 pound 9th grader. While competing for York Barbell he advanced through seven classes to the heavyweight division and was 4-time National Collegiate Champion. 4-time All American (1969-70-71-72). Voted Outstanding Collegiate Lifter twice, holding records in 3 categories. A 2-time National AAU Champion, 5-time Pennsylvania State Champion 3-time All Army World Wide Gold Medalist. 1973 Pan American Champion and in 1976 a member of the US Olympic Team competing in Montreal.
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