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.
Sam Clancy
Living
Year Inducted:2025
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• Led Fifth Avenue High School to a PIAA state championship in basketball in 1976.
• Only player in Pitt basketball history to score over 1,000 points & collect 1,000+ rebounds.
• Won the gold medal with Team USA at the Pan Am Games in 1979.
• Drafted by NBA’s Phoenix Suns in 1981.
• Drafted by NFL’s Seattle Seahawks 1982.
• Played defensive end for the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks, Cleveland Browns and Indianapolis Colts during an impressive NFL career spanning over 13 years.
• Named to University of Pittsburgh’s 1st All-Centennial Basketball Team in 2006.
• Successful career with the University of Pittsburgh Athletic Department for over 25 years.
• Colts photos courtesy of the Colts.
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