Inductees

Ernie played on the University of Pennsylvania 1953 Ivy League Champions. Named Ivy League MVP and was an All-American in 1952-53. He holds Penn Records for career points. rebounds, points in one season, points in one game (47 Duke).

At West Catholic High School he took the league scoring title in 1948 and 49. He was All-Catholic 1948 and 49, All-City 1949, And All-State 1949. Played on the Philadelphia Warriors NBA Championship teams in 1955 and 1956.

Had a very good NFL nine year career with the Buffalo Bills, 1962 – 1969 As a center; !965 League All-Star, 1964-65 All-League, AFL Champions And 1961 Rookie of the Year. Named to the Bills Silver Anniversary Team.

Jack was a football player and wrestler at Syracuse University in 1957-61. In football Syracuse played in the Orange and Cotton Bowls and he was named All-East, a third team All-American and played in the Blue-Grey Game. At Hanover High School he won two Wrestling District Championship, and I Regional third. He was National Prep Heavyweight Wrestling Champion and a National Football Player of the Year.

Began his Major League career in 1963; pitching for 14-seasons with the St. Louis. Pittsburgh, Kansa City, Texas, and Baltimore.

He compiled a career record of 129-112; 1 NLCS and 4 World Series games (2-1). He had a two hit shutout against Baltimore in 1971. Retired to the broadcast booth with the Pirates, Seattle Buffalo, as well as, National Radio with the USA Network and ESPN.

Born in Forksville, PA. After his mother’s death when Red was 6, the family moved to Wheaton, IL . After a great high school career, he entered the University of Illinois. Recognized as one of the greatest all - time collegiate and professional (Chicago Bears) halfbacks. First player selected to both the collegiate and professional Halls of Fame.

Credited with the developing popularity of professional football.
Sports Illustrated All-time All-American.

Ed refereed high school college and professional football for 42 years. He was a National Football League Head Linesman for 28 years, Working the 1971, 1975, And 1977 Super Bowls. Umpired baseball and officiated basketball for 10 years.

He also refereed boxing for the PA State Athletic Commission for 18 years, Ed was one of the founding officers and served as Executive Director of the Professional Football Referees Association for 25 years.
In 2002 he was awarded the NFL Referees Associations highest honor.

Winningest basketball coach in Pennsylvania with 640 wins, All-time 23, 2nd in PA history. Currently (1994) athletic director basketball and baseball coach. Has coached track, girl’s basketball, vollyball. And soccer in a forty- year cosching career. As manager of teener baseball winning 15 District 12 titles.

Served on PIAA Executive Committees, State record; 1960-82 Straight wins. A graduate of Forest City High School and Lock Haven University of PA.

Judith Saurer began her coaching career at the University of Pennsylvania in 1962 and moved to Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in 1966. At Edinboro she compiled a record of 177 wins and 67 losses with 5 appearances in the EAIAW Regional Playoffs. From 1981 -1985 she coached the University of Pittsburgh Lady Panthers to a 85-57 record Including a Big East Championship in 1983-84 and Coach of the Year honors. She coached at Gannon University 1985-88 with a 88 – 46 record. Judith was named to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1963.

Frank was an All-American at Lenoir-Rhyne College. Begn coaching football at Cherryville, North Carolina. Returned to Pennsylvania and became a coaching legend in Central Pennsylvania with a 238-131-17 record.

Coached at four schools and won championships at each one. Undefeated four consecutive years. Coach of the Year 18 times. An Inductee of the Lenoir – Rhyne College, Capital Area and West Shore Chapters of the PA Sports Halls of Fame and the PA Football Coaches Hall of Fame,

Willie was a two-time 1st Team All-State performer in 1959-60 at Farrell High School on a two-time State Championship Team. St Duquesne University he was an All-American in 1965. In 1966 he played for the Baltimore Bullets in the NBA, in 1968-69 the ABA’s Houston Mavericks And New York Nets.

In 1971, Willie moved to the Eastern Basketball Associations Championship team and garnered Most Valuable Player honors and on All- Star Team. Inducted into the Duquesne University Hall of Fame in 1976, Western Chapter PA Sports Hall of Fame in 1983 and Recipient of the prestegist Pittsburgh Dapper Dan Club Award in 1983.

James was a World Champion. Turku, Finland 1991; set meet and American records in 1,500M (14:31), 800M (2:12) age 60. World Indoor records (1,500M (4:28) age 55 – 1,500M (4:43) age 60, Member of World record setting outdoor distance medlay team1991; Indoor/outdoor American age group records: 4:38 mile, age 53. Only American to run mile under 5 minutes age 60 (4:58). Athletic Congress/USA Athlete 1987 age 55; 1990 age 59. 1991 age 60. 5-time Mid-Athletic Masters Athlete of the Year 1984.86,88,91,92. Member of #1 Mercerburg 400 Yard relay team in nation 1950, Syracuse National Cross- Country Team 1952.

Jackson Homer is to high school cross country coaching what John Wooden was to college basketball coaching. Named the National Scholastic Cross Country Coach of the Year in 1989. Coach Homer holds the record for most consecutive undefeated seasons. From 1965 through 1985, Homer's teams at State College High School, captured 189 consecutive dual meets. His 34 years as head coach of track at State College High, Coach Homer's teams went undefeated in 27 seasons. Overall, his record as a track coach stands at 201 wins and only 9 loses. Coach Homer also produced 6 district titles, 12 individual state champions, and he was named Pennsylvania's Scholastic Coach of the Year in 1985 and '87. Coach Homer's career record of 476 wins in cross country and track and field will stand for years to come.

Throughout his athletic career, Dave Joyner, was Mr. All-America. A star in high school in football, wrestling, and track, Dave made All-State in football and was the state wrestling champion. As a tackle and offensive captain on Penn State's most productive offensive team of all time, he was named All-America by United Press International, The Football News, Gridiron, Walter Camp, American Football Coaches, and the Football Writers. He was also All-America in wrestling at Penn State. A veteran of three bowl games, Dave was voted to the All-Time Nittany Lion Football Team. Dr. Joyner is now an orthopedic surgeon who resides in Hummelstown, P A. He served as U.S. team physician at the 1992 Winter Olympic Games.

In his four years at the University of Miami, Jack was a two-way starter in football, the starting catcher for three years on Miami's baseball team, and a three-event star in tack and field. All this followed a standout career at Williamsport High School where Jack quarterbacked the team to the 1951 Central Pennsylvania Championship. He was also the leading hitter on the first Little League World Championship Team. After college, Jack was drafted in the first round by the Green Bay Packers. He excelled as a running back and defensive back, finishing as the NFL leader in kick-off returns during his rookie season.

For nearly three decades, Red Manning was Mr. Basketball at Duquesne University. During his tenure as head coach of the Dukes from 1958 through 1974, Red's teams posted 247 victories against 138 losses. He coached 10 players who became All-America during this period, and 10 players went on the excel in the NBA. Red had also been an excellent athlete at Homestead High School where he led the 1946 basketball team to the state championship. After an outstanding career at Duquesne, he was drafted by Fort Wayne, of the NBA. Red was unanimously selected for Duquesne's Sports Hall of Fame, and he was honored in 1980 at Pittsburgh's Dapper Dan Man of the Year.

Trained by the legendary coach Ed McCluskey at Farrell High School, Jack won all-state honors in basketball, became a star at Duke University, and then was drafted in the first round by the NBA's Baltimore Bullets in 1966. At Duke, Jack was named first team Atlantic Coast Conference in 1965 and '66, and he won All-America honors in '66. Marin's hustling play for the Bullets helped turn the team from a cellar dweller into a playoff club. He was named to the 1966-67 NBA All-Rookie Team, and/he played in the NBA All-Star Games in 1972 and ,'73. Jack led the league in free throw percentage (.894) in 1972 and he averaged over 15 points per game during his lengthy NBA career.

One of the all-time great fast pitch softball coaches, Rocco's teams won almost 80 percent of their games. His lifetime record is 1,708 victories and 503 defeats. While managing the Reading Sunners, Rocco won 3 USA Major Amateur Softball Championships, world championships in New Zealand, and 2 Olympic Sports Festival Gold Medals. He also coached the U.S. Pan-Am Teams in 1979, '83, '87 and '91. Rocco was inducted in the P A Softball Hall of Fame in 1987 and the International Softball Hall of Fame in 1991.

A top football and basketball star at Academy High School in Erie, Naz went on to an outstanding career in both sports at Findlay College. He also served as a player-coach on Gannon College's first basketball team. Naz's greatest contribution to the world of sport, however, came as an official in football and basketball for 35 years. Considered one of the nation's finest officials, Naz was invited to work games at the 1971 Pan-Am Games. He also officiated at the 1972 Olympics. He has officiated in Europe, Central America, South America, and in the Caribbean Islands. Naz has been inducted into several halls of fame for officials.

Chuck became famous as a Major League baseball manager for 19 seasons, but he was first a fine player for the Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago Cubs, and Cleveland Indians. In eight big league seasons, Chuck hit .261. He later managed the White Sox, Athletics, Pirates, and Braves. Chuck, a native of New Castle, was named Major League Manager of the Yearin 1972 and '78. His greatest success as a manager came during his 10 seasons with the Pirates. Chuck piloted the '79 Bucs to a world championship. Always known for his positive outlook, Chuck serves today as a super scout for the Milwaukee Brewers.

At Penn Manor High School, Wally averaged 32 points and 21 rebounds per game for the basketball team. It was only a sign of greater things to come. At the University of Virginia, Wally won All-America honors. A four-year starter for the Cavaliers, averaging just under 18 points per game, Wally was the Atlantic Coast Conference's most valuable player in 1976. He went on to enjoy a productive eight-year career in the NBA with teams such as the Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, and Seattle Super Sonics. He played an important role on two NBA championship teams in 1977 and '79.

In 25 seasons as head wrestling coach at Clearfield High School, Art produced 14 undefeated teams while piling up a record in dual meets of 184-37-3, Art led his teams to 19 district championships and nine state titles. An astounding 24 Clearfield wrestlers captured 31 PIAA championships under his reign. Considered one ofthe nation's finest wrestling instructors, Art has been honored by dozens of organizations. He was inducted into the National High School Sports Hall of Fame in 1991, the Helms Foundation Wrestling Hall in 1974, and the Pennsylvania Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame in 1970.

John, who served as Penn State's head basketball coach from 1954 until 1968, still holds the record for most victories by a PSU basketball coach. John's lifetime record stands at 187-135. Highlights during his tenure with the Nittany Lions included invitations to the NCAA Tournament in 1955 and '65, and a berth in the 1966 NIT Tournament. John had been a key player on the PSU basketball teams of 1942 and '43, and he served as co-captain during his senior season. He also made the NCAA All-Tournament team that year. Prior to joining the Penn State varsity as an assistant coach in 1949, he headed the basketball program at Penn State's Dubois campus.

For 17 seasons, Steve was a fixture behind the plate for four American League baseball teams. O'Neill, whose playing career spanned from 1911 through the 1928 seasons,caught 1,528 games. He batted .263 for his career and was considered one of the game's finest defensive catchers. During Cleveland's world championship season of 1920, O'Neill caught every inning of 149 games. After 13 seasons with the Tribe, he also played for the Yankees, Red Sox, and St. Louis Browns. Highly respected for his baseball knowledge, O'Neill went on to manage for 14 years in the big leagues, with such teams as Cleveland, Detroit, Boston, and Philadelphia. Born in Minooka, P A in 1891, O'Neill passed away in Cleveland January 26, 1962.

Richard was a West Chester University player from 1939 to 1943. He participated in the Military All Stars “Spaghetti Bowl”, in Florence, Italy in 1945. He was admitted to the West Chester Hall of Fame in 1986 and the Phoenixville Hall of Fame in 1987. He played baseball for West Chester and in the Cincinnati farm system as a pitcher. He coached football for the Quakertown High School for 16 years, who were the undisputed Bux-Mont Champions 3 times. He is accomplished in community service being the first president of the Quakertown Little League, Co-Organizer of Midget football and Connie Mack baseball.

Patricia was inducted into the WIBC Hall of Fame in 1989. She was twice voted Woman-Bowler-of- the- Year and is a two time PWBA Champion. She holds the record for winning more tournaments than any other woman bowler, 7 in I year. In 1976 she won the U. S. open with a 226 average, held 5 PWBA titles, 2 LPBA titles, and earned close to $40,000, a record for that year. In 1979, she appeared twice on ABC Superstars. And in 1981 she was elected Professional Women’s Bowlers President.

He played center 9 years in the American and National Football Leagues with the New York Jets and Titans, 1960-1965, the Miami Dolphins, 1966, and the Kansas City Chiefs, 1967-1968. He played for the University of Miami Florida from 1953- 1957. He also played for the College All Stars against the New York Giants in 1957. He was an all sports standout at Tunkhannock High School and received All-American recognition in college.