With the Kuczos being enshrined it will be the first time that a father and son have gone into the HOF together. August (Mike) Michalske - West Tech (Cleveland, OH) Dr. Churchill works for Spectrum Orthopedics in Portland. Cris Carter - Middletown (Ohio) Lake was a three-year basketball starter for the Falcons. Prior to becoming a touring pro, Henry had an outstanding amateur career playing out of the Patterson Club in Fairfield as he was a three-time Connecticut State Amateur Champion (1994-95, 1998). Like his dad and his grandfather, theres a passion for auto racing in his blood as well as an impressive record of success, which now has the prestige of a Hall of Fame plaque to go along with all of the trophies. endobj Bol finished his NBA career with 2,086 blocks and is the only player to have more blocks than points scored (1,599). Clarence (Ace) Parker - Woodrow Wilson (Portsmouth, VA) She holds the NCAA recorder most hit by pitches. Bagley played 11 seasons in the NBA, the first five with the Cleveland Cavaliers, who made him their first draft pick and the 12th overall in 1982. He then took his talents to Harvard where he was named captain of the undefeated Crimson freshmen team and scored 14 goals (freshmen werent allowed to play varsity under NCAA rules back then). Steve Largent - Putnam City (Oklahoma City, OK) George Blanda - Youngwood (PA) She helped the Bears win a Pac-12 Championship in 2012 and participate in the 2011 and 2012 Womens College World Series. Derrick Brooks - Booker T. Washington (Pensacola, Fla.) Buck Buchanan - A.H. Parker (Birmingham, AL) Thats not Greens style. Klistemburg of Vienna, Austria. The 2021 FFHS Athletic Hall of Fame inductees and a short biography of some of their accomplishments: Dr. Churchill, athlete, is a 2010 graduate, point guard and captain of the 2010 Girls State Basketball Championship team. This year's inductees are John Ala, Timothy Watt, Charlene "Chink" Cyr, Barry Gill, Robert "Bob" Osterblom, and the 1972 Regional Champion track and field squad. 15 0 obj Darrell Green - Jessie H. Jones (Houston, TX) This year's Hall of Fame ceremony will be held on Sept. 23 at the Joseph A. Nelson Community Center in Suisun City. Fred Dean - Ruston (La.) Marv Levy - South Shore (Chicago, IL) By Chris McNamee Greenwich Time Sports Editor ?os vq]M{|GE]D Y(7t=TGvZlJPfN0)buC$9m!^X?:z8?`995 Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr. - Cardinal Mooney (Youngstown, Ohio) Joe DeLamielleure - St. Clement (Center Line, MI) <> The Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati Post, Hamilton Journal and Greater Miami Conference have named him coach of the year on multiple occasions. George Connor - De La Salle (Chicago, IL) xG+.&(pd/t)G67Ez4z+p&&qD)ZNAsGYYr9 nw-F+j-utbZg/pgF^ She was awarded the coveted Basil Mahaney Award as outstanding senior athlete and won many team awards for her outstanding play. She later played for the Houston Comets and the Seattle Storm. Dick LeBeau - London (Ohio) He came to Fairfield High in 1970 and served as freshman football coach, track coach, cross country coach and cheerleading adviser. Walter Jones - Aliceville (Ala.) <> <>/Metadata 99 0 R/ViewerPreferences 100 0 R>> To this day, Hollander still ranks fifth in career rebounding and 14th in career scoring for Brandeis University. Morris (Red) Badgro - Kent (WA) He was team captain in 1961-62 and was named All-American from small colleges. In 2016, his career came full circle by being named to the New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame. Bagley, inducted into the New England Basketball Hall of Fame in 2004, helped the Eagles reach the NCAA Elite Eight in his junior campaign. Bill Polian - Mount Saint Michael (Bronx, N.Y.) He is a 1,000-point scorer and the all-time leading scorer for boys basketball with 1,096 points. Ronnie Lott - Eisenhower (Rialto, CA) <> When I wrote the first story of our dog Odie, I didnt know that I would write a Part 2, but there were so many more stories that I decided more of this little dogs story needed to be told. Reggie White - Howard (Chattanooga, Tenn.) Curley Culp - Yuma (Ariz.) Paul Krause - Bendle (Burton, MI) The 1994 softball team will be honored, along with former Daily Republic Sports Editor Paul Farmer as a community contributor. Tony Dungy - Parkside (Jackson, Mich.) Shannon Sharpe - Glennville (Ga.) Fort Fairfield student athletes will again be servers for the meal which adds a great touch of class to the event. Johnny Unitas - St. Justin's (Pittsburgh, PA) After Greenwich, it was off to BYU for the great-great-great-grandson of Brigham Young. FAIRFIELD, Conn. - Fairfield women's soccer alum Ahna Johnson was honored last week as she was inducted into the Hamden High School Hall of Fame.Arguably the best women's soccer player in Fairfield history, Johnson received the accolades from the place where her skills first developed, as a four-year member of the Hamden Dragons. Elroy (Crazylegs) Hirsch - Wausau (WI) Nominate your favorite alum at: Mail - FHS Alumni Assoc. Paul Brown - Massillon (OH) Once again, the Fairfield Jr.-Sr. High School (FJSHS, Goshen, IN) Band is featuring Zach Grindle on the accordion - this time in Marching Band competition. Lake was named Monticello Empire League player of the year as a senior. Bobby Mitchell - Langston (Hot Springs, AR) He argued a landmark constitutional law case of Shapiro vs. Thompson before the U. S. Supreme Court. Any of the nominees not selected from this list will stay in consideration for a period of six years. Tab will move on to the next part of the site rather than go through menu items. (Courtesy of SAD 20). After graduation, Lake went to San Joaquin Delta College where he was first team all-conference twice. Bill George - Waynesburg (PA) Warren Moon - Alexander Hamilton (Los Angeles, Calif.) Henry has established himself as a successful PGA tour pro over the past 19 years since making his professional debut in 1998. Mandy Grambo: Class of 2014. Leonard (Len) Ford - Armstrong (Washington, DC) Hammer was the team MVP as a senior, won the 103-pound weight class at the MEL meet and finished fifth in his weight class at the state meet. Jackie Robinson Professional Wing: CHARLIE MORTON (REDDING), HEATHER DALY-DONOFRIO (FAIRFIELD) A video slideshow and introduction will highlight the evening, along with the presentation of Hall of Fame jackets and plaques to each inductee. Franco Harris - Rancocas Valley Regional (Mount Holly, NJ) He scored 1,250 points in his career, playing only half of his junior year because of injury, and all three Fairfield teams won well over 20 games each year. FCIAC Hall of Fame Class of 2022 Charlie Anderson Coaching is a passion for Charlie Anderson and has been a constant in one way, shape or form for the last 35 years. Ed Sabol - Blair Academy (Blairstown, N.J.) In 1958 he led his team in hitting as well as being their top pitcher. Candidate must have been a graduate, an employee, or a support person of Fairfield High School and its athletic department. Willie Brown - Yazoo Training (MS) Charles W. Bidwill, Sr. - St. Ignatius (Chicago, IL) Tony Dorsett - Hopewell (Aliquippa, PA) Hollander went on to Brandeis University where he shattered the single game scoring record scoring 50 points against Merrimack. IO3 gw j9`'%`/I zdsB{^CdC8N%VPl|T=dsG*M)s$cj_RN2CCX{=[Ac Elvin Bethea - Trenton Central (NJ) His other two tour victories came in 2012 and 2015 at the Barracuda Championship in Reno, NV. On the track, Lake qualified for the state meet in the 110 hurdles. 2 0 obj Walter Payton - Columbia (MS) stream <> Junior Seau - Oceanside (Calif.) The only female in a family of seven children, she was born and raised in Dinuba, CA, which is southeast of Fresno. Here is a link to that story: https://www.timesgazette.com/sports/67817/fairfield-accepting-hall-of-fame-nominations. Dan Rooney - North Catholic (Pittsburgh, PA) She was Pacific West All-Conference all four years, and on the first team her senior year. Hollander, an athlete, is a 1958 graduate of FFHS. He passed away in 2010 at the age of 47. High School Pick'Em. 6A Division I - Austin Westlake 52, Southlake Carroll 34 . Jim Parker - Macon (GA), Scott (Toledo, OH) Will Shields - Lewton (Okla.) We welcome your support. The Fort Fairfield High School Athletic Hall of Fame has announced its seventh class to be inducted on Thursday, July 15th, at Fort Fairfield High School. Richard (Night Train) Lane - L. C. Anderson (Austin, TX) Fort Fairfield High School Athletic Hall of Fame He helped lead his volleyball team the County Championship and was selected tourney MVP. The Hall of Fame dinner and inductions will take place Oct. 1 at Fairfield High. Tim Brown - Woodrow Wilson (Dallas, Texas) A respected competitor on the NASCAR circuit for more than 20 years, LaJoies accomplishments will be celebrated tonight at SportsNight when he joins a star-studded cast in the Jackie Robinson Professional Wing of the Fairfield County Sports Hall of Fame. He was named to the CT Golf Hall of Fame in 2006. Once, playing with the great Palmer at the Masters, he even toasted his hero with a beer. President and Chairman of the Board of Raybestos Manhattan, Inc., which produced brake linings for trucks and automobiles, Simpson founded the Brakettes in 1947. Emlen Tunnell - Radnor (PA) Pete Pihos - Austin (Chicago, IL) Joe Montana - Ringgold (Monongahela, PA) This years sitdown meal will have a choice of Prime Rib or Baked Stuffed Haddock, along with twice baked potatoes, buttered peas, macaroni salad, dinner rolls and dessert. Jim Ringo - Phillipsburg (NJ) She was a gifted all-around athlete and her contributions to each of her teams was invaluable. Tim Brown - Woodrow Wilson (Dallas, Texas) Willie Brown - Yazoo Training (MS) Buck Buchanan - A.H. Parker (Birmingham, AL) Nick Buoniconti - Cathedral (Springfield, MA) Dick Butkus - Chicago Vocational. The Athletic Council will honor this request, however, the nominators name must appear on the written nomination form. Alphonse (Tuffy) Leemans - Central (Superior, WI) While also earning varsity letters in track, golf, and football, Gilmore was heavily recruited for basketball by many college programs after being named all-state for three years. UX92q 1}vt + ^FnXw+aa=N WnXAi,g|*V$P~.woV'z9KJ;w yMAZ7A,ot3sb /Zy3%iU~/Z%S8l_y629:AS8':g|,{qJ8H+ .w|3V$2K)f8p_i{Mc"8jz Dave Robinson - Moorestown (N.J.) Biggs will always hold the pole vault record at Fairfield High because the event has since been discontinued. The Selection Committee will rank the top nominees in a list. Andre Reed - Louis E. Dieruff (Allentown, Pa.) Max was honored on August 23, 2019 with an open house in the FHS cafeteria followed by the award presentation at the first home football game of the season. 2. Sports Night 2020 postponed due to pandemic, Chelsea Cohen Memorial Scholarship recipients named for 2020, Inductees named for 2020 Hall of Fame class, FCIAC commish Dave Schulz joins FCSC board. Greenier won the Nelson Award in soccer and was team captain and a tough nosed catcher for the baseball team batting over .300 and was stellar behind the plate with a great arm. We'll send updates straight to your inbox. Tomlinson, an athlete, is a 1977 graduate of FFHS. Former UConn athletes are inducted each year during a reception, which is open to the public. Tickets may be purchased by contacting Eddie Wilson at [emailprotected]. 2023 Fairfield County Sports Commission. He served four years in the Marine Corp and currently works for ADT in California. By the time Ragan Tickey retired at the end of the 1968 season, she had compiled a 757-88 career record with 162 no-hitters, 18 national all-tournament selections and eight MVP awards. (Albany, N.Y.) Ray Flaherty - Gonzaga Prep (Spokane, WA) Willie Wood - Armstrong (Washington, DC) I can remember going to high school games and seeing Mike Gminski and Mo Vaughn play, so to join them in the Hall of Fame is a great honor and privilege. The 56-year-old Norwalk native drove in nearly 400 NASCAR races, at levels ranging from the premier Winston Cup to the Camping World Truck Series, and posted 15 wins and 122 Top 10 finishes. He also worked at newspapers in Truckee and Manteca. A special congratulations to the newest inductees into the Fairfield Athletic Hall of Fame. Its a brand-new year and the start of hopefully a happy and healthy 2023. 1 talking about this. 16 0 obj She was named to the Class D All-tourney basketball team, All-Eastern Maine Class D soccer team as well as All-Aroostook teams in softball, soccer and basketball. He set the record for most career coaching victories: 536. MQ50xvq,~_#vWK!=GF!vQ59] zuf2d:UE8BST[A;:LNc0|d rJN}V6 V]Tae)!=?cX7g/0SI7x. Reunion Committees: Check our contact info list & bank your updateswith us. Nominators and nominees shall be informed of the committees decision. Mike Singletary - Evan E. Worthing (Houston, TX) Purpose Caleb Daigle (Athlete) A 2015 graduate and multi-sport star athlete who lettered in basketball, soccer and track and field, Daigle was the 2015 State Class C Champion in the 220 Meter dash and helped lead his basketball team to the 2015 Class C Eastern Maine Championship. A Hall of Fame display is in the works for the entrance area near the Auditorium doors. Four times he had games over 200 yards and averaged 7.7 yards per carry. He attained the rank of staff sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps and has been on two deployments. Carpino began his coaching career at Montana state and Western Montana. Marvin Harrison - Roman Catholic (Philadelphia, Pa.) New Fairfield High Schools Athletic Hall of Fame is for the purpose of recognizing individuals who have performed with extraordinary distinction and/or have been instrumental in the overall development and success of the New Fairfield High School Athletic Program. ]-R?=cnOWs qokA Dwight Stephenson - Hampton (Va.) Ireland was also selected as president of the Varsity Cub for two years. <> Clarke Hinkle - Toronto (OH) A scholarship fund has been established to honor the memory of David Hartzler ('84). Green was the PGA Tours bad boy long before John Daly took over the mantle. reading, and support local, rural journalism, please subscribe. We will occasionally send news and announcements about our events, awards and initiatives. ut86g[VovekVI8l]WEENQrv> 4Z!] Ggv5"^'5=QVb%6Vf:*yVI=OWZa/#G%Y0hTrPctI{w\X>QJE@KH- pQ |HN}e3/U:dG8 Her contributions to the Fort Fairfield High School girls sports programs was undeniably valued by her classmates and was voted by those same peers at most athletic for the Class of 1981. It was the first of seven titles for Bertha. <> Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. Recipient must have demonstrated extraordinary dedication to and support of the interscholastic athletic program. College News Tracker. Saturday, April 29, 2023 - Induction and . After high school she played one season at Mitchell College and was a first-team junior college All-American. Greenier, an athlete, is a 1984 graduate and multisport athlete earning eight varsity letters. Walter Kennedy Community Service Wing: JOHN KUCZO (STAMFORD), the late PAUL KUCZO SR. (STAMFORD). Jim Sykes coached football at Fairfield from 1981 to 1997 and is the winningest football coach in both school and city history with a 110-69-2 record. Fairfield Hall of Fame Nomination Form . He has a total of 44 career Top-10 finishes, including a 7th place showing at the 1996 U.S. Open. Daniel J. Fortmann, M.D. He played the game the way Arnold Palmer played it, hitching up his pants and going for broke on just about every shot. Jackie Smith - Kentwood (LA) [)%T+J'2IT*2nm&R tP"bnQ$f# pvj$[eDcRhtp&y A:No*&a JA!06J ?EW}VKwd~P}{mff[V/uV8]P? 3. Don Hutson - Pine Bluff (AR), Michael Irvin - St. Thomas Aquinas (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.) Berthas arrival did more than that. Next year's Caribou City Council will include a new member and a longtime councilor thanks to Tuesday's election. ABC Trophy. Locally, Green also won two Connecticut State Open titles, taking the first in 1985 and the second in 1992 at Ridgewood Country Club in Danbury winning by a whopping 15 strokes. 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