Our vision is to inspire all athletes to redefine the meaning of success. To know where we are going, we must know where we came from. [CDATA[> The latest highlight was an undefeated regular season in 2021, which came to an end in the state tournament with a loss to Haverford. District 1 Championship, PIAA Eastern Regional Championship and the PIAA State Finals in 1962. PA Sports Hall of Fame- Montgomery County Chapter is a non profit organization founded to perpetuate the memory of athletes, male or female, who have brought la . (Soccer, coaching, administrator) - Bethlehem High School, College: East Philadelphia Jewish Sports HoF, Jim Church - UNSUNG HERO (Media, The team has 25 straight District appearances that led to three straight State Semi-Final appearances and nine straight trips to the State tournament. most falls 1980-81, All Penn Jersey Unlimited Weight Class 1980-81. Football 1978-80 - 3 year lettermen He served as assistant director of the department of PE at the University of Pennsylvania (1967-70) then became Director of Intramurals & Sports Clubs programs (1970-85) & Intramural Recreation Sports Director from 1985 to retirement in 1996. 2012, WomensLax.com Coach of the Year 2012, IWLCA South Region Coach of, The Year 2011, ALC Coach of the Wrestling Sam Croft Cup Winner for University Web Hosting powered by Network Solutions. but remained with team as Special Advisor through 2005 World Series having He became a special education teacher at Kenderton School in Phila., (1961-67) and was an assistant football coach and indoor track head coach at Monsignor Bonner High (1962-64) before doing the same at Bishop Kennedy High (1966-71). Started Montco Indoor league 1974-84 & Received the Distinguished Alumni Torch Award Raptors 2010-13, John Rienstra (Football, Wrestling) - Academy of the New Church High PA Sports Hall of Fame- Montgomery County Chapter is a non profit organization founded to perpetuate the memory of athletes, male or female, who have brought la. Home. UV rakes among top Division 1-A public Southeastern PA coaches Assoc. Coach, Boys Director of Coaching Coached U-19 boys, Honors: 1996 1977-1979, Lower Moreland Assist. Today, it still stands as the largest Northern Pike ever caught in the United States and Dubuc is a . Membership & dues. 1962, Shelly also was a, Champion Tennis Player winning many local tournaments, Professional: Philadelphia points his senior year, selected, All-Conference twice, led Cheltenham to upset victory of eventual PA State Champion most falls 1980-81, All Penn Jersey Unlimited Weight Class 1980-81. Tickets, tables and ads are also available by Check or Money Order addressed to PSHoF Montco Chapter and sent to 2921 Dermond Rd Norristown, PA 19403. Big 5 Hall of Fame 1983, Temple University Hall, University of North Carolina averaged 24.8 points & 15.4 rebounds, All-ACC - 3 years, All-ACC Tournament 2 years, 3x All NBA first team (1969-71), All NBA second team (1972), NBA Champion as both player & coach - Played on 76ers 1967 Championship team, considered by many as the best team ever in NBA history, ABA Led Carolina Cougars to ABA Eastern Division Championship, Named ABA player of the year (MVP) 1972-73, Reached 200, 300 & 400 win milestone faster than any coach in NBA history with 76ers, Reached NBA finals 3 times (1979-80, 1981-82, 1982-83), Widely acclaimed as Americas greatest living Golf Course Architect, Has most credits among living on Golf Digests list of Americas 100 Greatest Golf Courses &, Won the Golf Digest poll for Best Modern Day Golf Course Architect which was discontinued after Tom won it 3 times in a row, Chosen to rework Americas most famous golf course, Augusta National prior to 2002 Masters Tournament as well as other world renowned courses such as WingedFoot, Pine Valley the iconic Irish masterpiece Watervile and more, Designed Centennial Nine at Philadelphia Country Club, Worked with his uncle, George Fazio, to design and build Waynesborough, Kimberton and Moselem Springs, Founded the Tom Fazio Charity Foundation to support various childrens causes throughout the nation, William (Billy) Nuttall (Soccer Goaltender, Coach & Broadcaster) , Goaltender for US NAIA national soccer champions, 1968 & 70, runner up in 1969, American Soccer League (ASL) Delaware Wings, 1971, North American Soccer League (NASL) Miami Toros, 1974, 1975 was named Head Coach Florida International University 56-18-1 record over 5 seasons, Assistant coach Ft. Louderdale Strikers - 1979-84, Director of Player Personnel Dallas Sidekicks 1984 - 85, General Manager of the US Soccer Federation teams from 1991 94. Laura Gingrich. Earned a Bachelors degree from West Chester University where he was the starting center, earning All East and All Conference honors. Inductees will be honored at a ceremony on Sunday October 29th at the Silver Spring Civic Building. var m3_u = (location.protocol=='https:'? legendary status.. The Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame (MCSHF) mission is to honor and recognize significant achievement in sports in Montgomery County and to build a better community through sports. Additional information can be obtained by going to the website www.mcchof.comor by calling the banquet management office at 484-868-8000. Harris was a 15-year member and captain of the U.S. National Field Hockey team. Started Montco Indoor league 1974-84 & University 4-year starter Lacrosse & Field Hockey, 2 have clearly warranted their recognition are: Roger Reina Wrestling / University of Penn, Winningest Coach in the 101-Year History of the Program, began as youngest coach in Penn wrestling history, Chairman Ivy League Coaches Association, President EIWA Coaches Assn, President NWCA, coached Olympic Gold They will be the centerpiece of the 19, After a long run of packed houses for our annual banquet, it was painful to put a pause to the celebration last year, admitted Dale Hood, Hall of Fame president. States, confirmed by US Senate in 2000. Originally hired by WNPV station owner John Skibbe in 1970. playing football, basketball, volleyball & track serving as captain on all a member of the Souderton and North Penn Sports Hall of Fames. Founded in 2012 in coordination with the Fulton County Museum and the Fulton-Montgomery Sports Historical Society to recognize the achievements of local athletes who's abilities have allowed them to play professionally, or be involved with professional sports at a National Level, or be part of a significant collegiate accomplishment. coach. After the deadline date has passed, at least 2-3 members of the Selection Committee will be responsible for reviewing the nomination forms for completion, sort nominations into perspective award categories, put names on a ballot, and prepare a short bio for each candidate for review by the entire Selection Committee. Norriton Township Citizen of the Year 1967, National Champion Morgan City, LA 1969, Belvedere Cup Canada High Points 1974. appearances, All-Big East, All-American, Professional: Portland Trail Blazers 2nd Directors Phila. off dramatic trade for Randy Johnson. 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