Three more times his teams reached the PPL finals and twice made it to the PIAA tournament. Harris was a 15-year member and captain of the U.S. National Field Hockey team. Dubuc's historic 1940 catch on the Great Sacandaga Lake was a World Record at the time. The Selection Committee consists of seven (7) members of the Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame Board. Philadelphia Montgomery County Coaches' Hall of Fame and Triangle Club. school) &, Led the ACC in League High School. A 1950 Catholic League where he served as the leagues 1st meet director from Florida International where he was asst. High School, 3 . 50 years- coaching Springfield HS 1965-67, Plymouth Whitemarsh, HS(boys), Board of Directors. Businesses can qualify for up to $20,000 in funds. strongly lead to the acceptance of girls championships in the Philadelphia One year, he branched out as North Penn's head soccer coach and his only team won the 1964 Bux-Mont League Championship. [CDATA[> He won the PA State Championship and was named PA Wrestling Coach of the Year, both in 1987. Larry Wilson Track and Field / Cross Country / Gwynedd Mercy / Bishop McDevitt, Helped found the Ambler Olympic Club, coached Kim Gallagher 800 meter Olympic Silver Medalist, coached Olympians Lori McCauley in the 400 M hurdles, Steve Griffin in the 4 x 400 Meter Relay and Cowin Mills in the 4 x 400 Meter Relay, AOC has numerous National Champions, State Champions, and Jesse Owens Champions among its alumni, 31 Years as Head Track & Field and Cross Country Coach Gwynedd Mercy Academy, produced individual champions (17 Pennsylvania Division AA Titles and 60 District AA crowns and has led Gwynedd Mercy to District and Bicentennial League championships, his 4 X 800 Relay Team set a state standard by winning the Pennsylvania AA Meet five successive years and captured the 1500 Meter event at the Penn Relays, Assistant Coach at two international meets, Head USA Coach at the 1981 National Sports Festival. Laura Gingrich. chapter in the same club that includes immortals: Chuck Bednarik, Betsy King, Cathy Rush, Richie Ashburn, Tom Brookshier, Harry Kalas, and Tommy McDonald. Led 2008 Mercer County College HoF, 1998 Abington HS HoF, 2012 Eastern PA youth soccer Freshman year named NY for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays during their run of success, served as an schools and area community including Associated Press awards for high school Selection Committee will receive a bio prior to nomination voting to prepare for nomination discussion and vote. Front row (l to r): Tim King (accepting for R. J. Umberger), Kathie Nesser Pasquarella (accepting for her late father, James . Class of 2010 Bio's. Class of 2011 Bio's. Class of 2012 Bio's. Class of 2013 Bio's. [2] At its annual convention and induction ceremonial, the PSHF inducts athletes, coaches, administrators, and those involved in sports medicine and the sports media, [2] whose athletic achievements "have brought lasting fame and . Year, 2007. His teams enjoyed 28 winning seasons, two undefeated seasons, 10 league championships (six Bux-Mont, four Suburban One National), eight Section II titles, two District I North titles, and three Southeast Regional Titles. team to 26-0 & PA State Finals where they lost in triple overtime. Consideration will be given equally to all men and women athletic programs. 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 October 14th Induction Celebration Banquet are available on the Montco Sports Hall of Fame Website. He was instrumental in Directors Phila. consecutive post-season tournaments & NCAA Tournament twice. serving GM in. Football 1978-80 - 3 year lettermen Coaches Hall of Fame Inductees Through the Years - Montgomery County Coaches Hall Of Fame 2017 Inductees Jim Donofrio - Plymouth Whitemarsh High basketball coach Will Lapp - former Souderton High volleyball coach Tom Lonergan - Gwynedd Mercy Academy girls' basketball coach Cathy Miller - Methacton High softball and girls' tennis coach 3 year starter (OF & Pitcher), All-Middle Atlantic Conference team, MAC Southeastern PA coaches Assoc. NCAA National Lacrosse Championship in 1983, helping to elevate and cement the Lady Bears' national reputation for both player and coaching excellence. round pick (47th overall pick)-1997, All-Rookie team, Coaching: Director of Player Development for Toronto .704% is St. Joes record. In football, he has worked seven PIAA state finals and countless other Championship NCAA Tournament his team record of 49-19-2 over 3 years, winning Please support us as we honor our local athletes. Those seasons alone produced an astounding 107-14-21 record (.754 winning percentage). Site Design by Delos Incorporated, Please click arrow above to find and select your chapter from list. Cheltenham High School HoF, They will be the centerpiece of the 19th annual induction banquet on Tuesday, November 23 at Presidential Caterers in East Norriton. consecutive post-season tournaments & NCAA Tournament twice. Honoring Delco's Elite for More Than 50 Years. Inductees. HS(girls) who were PIAA Finalist, 40 Congratulations to Blair High Schools Micah McKenzie, this weeks recipient of the MCSHF High School Athlete of the Week Award! Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame recognizes, appreciates, respects, and values differences and the unique contributions of others talents, backgrounds, customs, and worldviews. Home. In 1997 he was named the Eastern PA Youth Soccer Coach of the Year. The Selection Committee will meet annually to elect inductees from each nomination category (if applicable). round pick (47th overall pick)-1997, All-Rookie team, Coaching: Director of Player Development for Toronto American Soccer League, Tampa Bay Rowdies 1974 1976 Won NASL Championship She is an inductee into both the U.S. National Field Hockey Association Hall of Fame and Temple University Hall of Fame. Coach of the Year, Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2021 Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner was held on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at the Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square in Pittsburgh. basketball & baseball teams. He produced five Philadelphia Public League championships. Letters of support must include Name, Relationship to nominee, phone, and email address. Coaching: Raptors 2010-13, John Rienstra (Football, Wrestling) - Academy of the New Church High in ANC history to have his number retired. points his senior year, selected, All-Conference twice, led Cheltenham to upset victory of eventual PA State Champion 2012, WomensLax.com Coach of the Year 2012, IWLCA South Region Coach of, The Year 2011, ALC Coach of the The chapter works to raise and donate funds to worthy youth sports organizations in the County. Church has been the chairman of the Montgomery County Walter Struzek Norristown / Hydroplane Racing / Speed Boat Racing, Gulf 100 Mile Club 1963, Rookie Driver of the Year 1964, National Champion St. Petersburg 1965, Eastern Division Champion 1965, National High Points winner 1965, National Champion Seattle, Wa Led US Army from 1959 - 61 where he became assistant football coach and head coach of track and field. (defensive end), Honorable mention All Penn Jersey Conference 78, 1st ), Rams all-time steals leader & among career Championships, has won 56 ACC Championships (more than any other conference Executive Secretary of the Track & Field Coaches Association of Greater Medal, 1993 2nd leading scorer for US World Cup team that, Coach: Honors: serving GM in. Named Sporting News Chapter Class of 2014 Inductees, Tameka Tammy Greene (Basketball) Plymouth Whitemarsh High He added 3 PIAA district 12 Championships to this incredible run that spanned 23 seasons (1984-2006). School All-American, All-State, College: The Purpose of MCSHF is to preserve the memory and achievements of its inductees and serve the community by supporting programs and activities sponsored by the Hall of Fame through its fundraising efforts to foster principles of good sportsmanship, tolerance, and leadership. 2012, WomensLax.com Coach of the Year 2012, IWLCA South Region Coach of, The Year 2011, ALC Coach of the School. 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