Inductees

Played Basketball and was an All-American Field Hockey player at Temple University. Served on the U.S. Olympic Basketball Committee from 1972-1974.

She was an International Field Hockey Official working in Argentina, New Zealand, Scotland, Canada, Australia and the American Cup.

She has been inducted into the Temple University and Delaware County Halls of Fame and the Delaware County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame. She has been the recipient of Temple’s Stecher Award, Woman’s Sport Foundation and the F. Eugene Dixon Awards.

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.

Graduate of Notre Dame 1974. Three-year letterman as running back and punt returner. Held Notre Dame kick return record. Mr. Carmel High School graduate 1970. Honor Student 8th of 247. Greatest running back in school’s history. Highest scorer 473 points, most touchdowns in a season 38, then a state record. All-American Scholastic Magazine, Sunkist Growers, Scholastic Coach Magazine, and Sr. Scholastic Magazine. First team All-State, AP and UP, Big 33. Greatest sprinter in school’s history. Held school’s long jump record and stadium long jump record along with Barney Ewell of Lancaster at 22’ 6” until broken by his brother Mike in 1985.

PA American Legion Athletic Program for 40 years. PA Director, 1965-1985. National baseball chairman 1985-1991. Vice President Phillies Baseball Federation 1965-1985. Director Pittsburgh Pirates Foundation 1965-1983. Director PA Special Olympics for 6 years. Charter member PA Sports Hall of Fame. Executive director-treasurer 1968-1983. Organized Capital Area Chapter – President for 5 years. Harrisburg recreation board for 10 years. Major league scout for 10 years.

Starting 2nd Baseman 3 World Series, 1982, 1985, and 1987 with St. Louis Cardinals 1981-88. National League All-Star Team 1985. Player of the Year 1989. Played with Minnesota, N. Y. Mets, and Philadelphia Phillies 1989-91. 100 RBI’s 1987. One of top 11 National League hitters 1989. Outstanding four-sport Athlete in High School (Football, Basketball, Baseball and Track). Held single game basketball scoring record of 41 points for 20 years.

Played scholastically at Upper Chichester High 1966-70. All-Delaware County 1969. Widener University 1971-1975. Little All-American 1974-75. Starred for Houston Oilers. Named to NFL all-time team as punt returner 1994. Pro-Bowl 1975-77-83. Come-back Player of the Year and all NFL by Sporting News. Named All-NFL by associated press 1977-78. Currently with Atlanta Falcons front office.

Staunch supporter of Education and Sports. Graduate Gettysburg College, Masters from Shippensburg University. Certification in secondary education from Western Maryland. Served as Assistant Principal, acting superintendent, and head football coach for two #1 ranked teams in state. In 1985 Mikey became executive director of the Big 33 Football Classic, which has generated over 1 million dollars in scholarships under his direction. He was a coordinator of summer recreation programs for the city of Harrisburg. He was a football coach for 16 years compiling a record of 77-8-3. Served as track and field coach with a record of 29-1. Outstanding Young Man of Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce Award 1969. Selected Coach of the Year 5 times.

Assistant Coach of Houston Oilers. Twelve seasons as All-Pro offensive guard with the Houston Oilers. Nine Pro Bowl Games. All-NFL team for 9 seasons starting in 1985. Named to the NFL’s Team of the Decade for 1980’s. Member of Oilers anniversary dream team in 1989. Had jersey retired by Oilers in 1994. Honors graduate from Penn State in 1982. All-American guard at Penn State. MVP in Olympia Gold Bowl Game. AP All-Star in High School at Scranton Central. Member of Eastern Conference Championship team in Senior season. Received 72 scholarship offers and was an Adidas All-American.

Outstanding linebacker and guard at Coal Twp. High School. Named 1st team all-state (1959) High School. Named All-American and played in Big 33 Game. Participated in Gator Bowl and Liberty Bowl games. All-East Squad while earning 3 letters under coach Rip Engle. Assistant coach at Allegheny College and later head coach at Mansfield University 1969-1977. Currently associate athletic director at Mansfield University.

Played in NFL 14 years. New York Jets 1978-89, Philadelphia Eagles 1990-91. NFL All-Pro 1987, 1988. NFL regular season statistics: 462 receptions, 5100 yards, 37 TDs. Played in 8 playoff games. Penn State 1974-78. 1977-78 2nd Team All-American, 1st Team All-East. Played in Sugar, Gator, Fiesta, Hula, and Japan Bowls. East Pennsboro High School: 1st Team All-State 1973-74. Played for PA Big 33 in win over Ohio.

Active in professional baseball for 42 years. Played with Tom Lasorda and worked for Sparky Anderson. Retired as first base coach with Detroit after 1995 season. Played at all levels of pro ball from Class A to major leagues. Played shortstop, with Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers. Participated in four World Series. Member of the Detroit coaching staff in 1984.

Born of proud Sioux heritage, an offensive and defensive tackle on the great Carlisle team of 1911. Played 60 minutes of every game at Carlisle 1909-1912. Coached Washington State Agr. College to a 14-0 win over national power Brown University in the first Rose Bowl Game Jan. 1, 1916. Assistant to Pop Warner at Stanford and two Rose Bowl wins in 1925 and 1927. A consultant to Knute Rockne and many other famous coaches. Damom Runyan called him the “Coaches Coach.” Named Head Football Coach at Albright College, replacing Biggie Munn in 1937. Led Albright to first undefeated team in 53 years. His lifetime record was 183-73-16.

National Coach of the Year 1960 in leading Yale University to a 9-0 season. Coached Yale to two Ivy League Championships in 1956 and 1960. Shared the Lambert Trophy in 1956. Acknowledged creator of offense that was the forerunner of NFL pro-style passing offense. Overall record at Yale was 61-32-6. Honorable mention as player at Villanova and later coached them to a 33-20 record. Brought Loyola University (CA) to national ranking in 1949-51. Member of the Villanova, Loyola, and Helms Foundation Halls of Fame.

Carl was a 2-year letterman at Shippensburg University in 1951-52. Served as a 1st Li. In the us Army in 192-54, Graduating first in his officers training class. In 1855-58 He attended Dickinson Law school, graduating summa cum laude. In 1986 he led a public-private coalition that purchased the Pittsburgh Pirates from the Galbreath family to keep the team in Pittsburgh. Served as General Counsel until elected President and Chief Operating Officer of the Pirates. It was during Carl’s tenure that the Pirates had 3 Division Championships. In 1992 he was named President and Chief Operating officer of the Florida Marlins