Inductees

Ed played defensive end at Villanova University. He Was drafted in the fifth round of the 1949 drafts by The Washington Redskins. He played for the Redskins in 1949 and 1950 and was traded to the Detroit Lions in 1951. The Lions traded Ed to the Green Bay Packers in 1952. His four- year NFL career included participation in 42 games.

Harry made his Major League debut on September 10, 1907 with the Philadelphia Phillies. After the 2009 season he was traded to the Cincinnati Reds. He had a disappointing 2010 season, including a game in which he walked 16 batters and was out of the MLB for three seasons. Harry moved around the minors until 1913 when he regained his composure, winning 28 games in the Southern Association. This caught the eye of the Detroit Tigers’ scouts. He joined the Tigers in 1914, pitched over 300 innings, completed 23 of his 36 games, winning 22. He pitched for the Tigers for five seasons compiling a franchise’s all-time record ERA of 2.34.

Lycoming College Football Coach Frank Girardi retired as one of the nations most successful college football coaches. During his 36 seasons as the Warriors head coach, Girardi compiled a record of 257-97-4, which at the time, ranked 15th on the NCAA’s all time winningest coaches list. He ranked 5th among active NCAA coaches and 2nd among active coaches in NCAA Division III. He led Lycoming to 13 Middle Atlantic Conference Championships and 11 appearances In the NCAA Playoffs, including trips to the Stagg Bowl- NCAA Division II Championship Game in 1990 and 1997. The Warriors have tallied a winning record In 29 of Girardi’s 36 seasons. The Middle Atlantic Conference has honored him as Coach of the Year 12 times and Was the first recipient of the Tri-State Coach of the Year Award.

One of the winningest basketball coaches in Pennsylvania. He guided North Catholic High School to an 801- 436 record from 1948-1999. Don was a 1943 graduate of Oliver High School In Pittsburgh where he was a three sports star. He had hoped to play football at Princeton, but Instead served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Upon his return he went to the University Of Pittsburgh.

He became the head Basketball Coach at North Catholic High School, that played in the Pittsburgh Catholic League. His teams won 3 State Catholic League titles and lost twice in the Championship Game. In 1978 the school joined the Western PA Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL) and won 10 Section Titles.

The Graham’s are a basketball family; two sons played for their dad and at major colleges and two grandsons are playing professional basketball.

Dr. Hale joined Little League as Director of research in 1955. He was a titan of the youth sports industry, accomplished safety innovator, and former President and CEO of Little League International. Dr, Hale served as Little League President from 1973 to 1994, and was appointed Chief Executive Officer in 1983. From 1994 to 2001, he served as special advisor to current Little League President and CEO, Stephen P. Keener. As President and CEO, he oversaw vast expansion of the Little League program domestically and abroad, the inclusion of girls in the Little League program, the creation of Little League Softball and the Little League Challenger Division and provided millions of children the opportunity to play baseball and softball.

Don Jonas was an All-State quarterback at West Scranton High and on the Big 33 team. He was a starting running back at Penn State U for 3 seasons, and gained All-American mention. Don was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1962. He played with the Harrisburg Capitols of the AFL where he gained MVP honors. Subsequently, Don played with the Newark Bears and Orlando Panthers, gaining MVP honors in the Continental League. He was inducted into the Florida, Canadian and Northeastern Chapter Halls of Fame after playing for the Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Canadian League where he was an MVP. He was inducted into the Northeastern Chapter PSHF in 1987.

Mary Ann was a three-sport athlete at West Chester University and was an All-American in two of the three sports. She was a first team All-American in lacrosse in 1972-1974 and a U.S. Field Hockey All-American in 1974. In 1975, U.S. Lacrosse touring team was honored at the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame as a Team of Distinction.

Paul was a quadriplegic, Paul became the inventor of the wheelchair “bowling stick” that has allowed other quads to participate in the sport. He has won numerous tournaments, and owns a high series of 548 rolled in the 1960s. Paul won the 1963 National Wheelchair games and the 1965 American Wheelchair Association scratch division title. A Korea war vet, he competed in 5 National Vets Wheelchair games and won a gold in bowling, the 100- and 200-meter races, and a billiards bronze in 1996. Paul has only missed one AWBA tourney in 35 years.

Bob was an accomplished athlete at Mt. Carmel High School garnering First-Team Tackle Honors. He moved on to the University of Pittsburgh. At Pitt he was a senior co-captain And played in the Sugar Bowl and Gator Bowl. His senior year he was named to the Senior Bowl, First Team All-Pennsylvania and All-East. Upon graduation, Bob was a successful dentist in Greensburg, PA and very active in his Church and community.

In Doylestown, PA, many residences do not know that their local dentist has a very sports-centered background. He earned five varsity sports letters at Penn State In football and baseball. At Penn State, Terry was a backup quarterback and Kickoff and punt return man. Although playing mostly as a backup, Terry was considered a team- mate making considerable contributions to the team’s success. He also was a high school girl’s- basketball coach for two full decades.

Bull Schweder played offensive line for Liberty High School in Bethlehem, PA and the University of Pennsylvania. He was drafted in the 1949 draft by the Philadelphia Eagles and traded to the Baltimore Colts. After one year and 11 games with the Colts, he went to Pittsburgh. He spent five seasons (1951 to 1955) with the Steelers and played 60 games on their offensive line.

Before moving to Lehigh as an assistant in 1967, John was the head coach at Carlisle High School where he led his teams to a 39-1-4 record over four years. John Whitehead served as head football coach at Lehigh University from 1976 to 1985, compiling a record of 75-38-2. He continued as Lehigh’s Athletic Director until his retirement in 1989. His 1977 team at Lehigh won the NCAA Division II Championship and his 1979 team was the runner-up in the NCAA Division I-A Championship playoffs.