The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is now presenting to its passengers and guests the sixth edition of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame exhibit. Two local chapters, which have worked cooperatively to display their past and present inductees, are the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame and the Northeastern Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame.
A Collaborative Celebration of Athletic Heritage
Each year these two chapters present to the Northeastern Corridor of air travelers and visitors the vision of a cooperative enterprise between two entities that are rich in sports history and athletic heritage. The airport attracted over 319,000 visitors over the last two years. “The ability to co-present personal artifacts and portraits of local sports legends is truly enriching,” stated Jim Martin, President, Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame. “This is a blending of current and past significant sports history.”
The 2024 Virtual Tour is a montage of actual artifacts and awards representing the current Class of Inductees from the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame. This tour highlights athletes, including Olympians, professional athletes, collegiate athletes, coaches, innovators, and founders, from varied levels of sports arenas of the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame. Their artifacts, displayed for public viewing, offer a tangible connection to our rich sports heritage.
The Luzerne Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame is appreciative and humbled by the opportunity to present this display to the continuous flow of travelers that utilize this vital travel service. The Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame seized an opportunity to construct and maintain this display of athletic heritage for all to view. Mr. Carl Beardsley and his AVP administrative staff are true community servant leaders. This is another fine example of the AVP family working in conjunction with the regional community.
Video Credit: Co-producers Mary Jo Hromchak and Jack Monick