Leonard (Lenny) Moore - Reading (PA) Self-nominations are not permissible. 2V6$B-lP])di#cK c'dB|TgS! (Oakdale, NY) He now lives in Sacramento and is a fitness manager. George Musso - Collinsville (IL) And usually, that was pretty darn good. One year after that, he was starting at Brien McMahon as a sophomore and scored an FCIAC-record 23 goals to go with 17 assists as he led the Senators to the 1965 state championship, the first state title in any sport for BMHS. He attained the rank of staff sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps and has been on two deployments. Jim Langer - Royalton (MN) The 2022 FFHS Athletic Hall of Fame inductees and a short biography of some of their accomplishments, are as follows: Maranda Butler Bubar (athlete) A 2003 graduate and strong, physical player, Butler was an outstanding 5-sport athlete who lettered in basketball, soccer, cross-country, softball and volleyball. reading, and support local, rural journalism, please subscribe. John Randle - Hearne (Texas) 2. He argued a landmark constitutional law case of Shapiro vs. Thompson before the U. S. Supreme Court. Charlie Joiner - William Oscar Boston (Lake Charles, LA) My job now is to try and help people that have been thrown curveballs, he said. Tickets are now available for the banquet and induction ceremony which begins at 5 p.m. with a social hour, followed by the meal at 6 p.m. with the induction of this years class of five athletes/contributors. The Fort Fairfield High School Athletic Hall of Fame has announced eight athletes will be inducted into its group. The entrance to Fort Fairfield High School. Cris Carter - Middletown (Ohio) After the newly established Fairfield High School Alumni Hall of Fame began taking applications for its first inductee, Jim Hettler, former assistant principal and long-time teacher at Fairfield . But I still believe that we are better off than many in this world. Ticket prices are $35 per person. When the 6-foot point guard was traded to the New Jersey Nets in 1987, he left as the Cavs all-time and single season assist leader, as well as averaging a team record 9.4 assists in 1985-86. Marcus Allen - Abraham Lincoln (San Diego, CA) Howie Long - Milford (MA) Prior to coming to the Daily Republic in May of 2021, he was at The Reporter in Vacaville since 1990, serving as a Reporter, Assistant Sports Editor and Managing Editor. Bret Favre - Hancock North Central (Pass Christian, Miss.) He was the JV girls basketball coach, Tiger Cubs coach, has been involved in the Athletic Booster Club, and has cooked at numerous events from Thanksgiving Dinners at the VFW and the Cyr Family Christmas Dinners along with hunters breakfasts, Booster Club fundraisers and Fish and Game events. Frank Gatski - Farmington (WV) Clarke Hinkle - Toronto (OH) 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. He now lives in Middleton, Idaho, and works as a financial adviser. The 67-year-old Kydes was born in Greece, a country known for its love of soccer. Determined to honor Billy, Jeannie and Nips memory, Green vowed to play pro golf again. Orser was on the forefront of girls sports and was one of those athletes who could play and excel at any sport. Each Hall of Fame class is selected by the vote of the IHSSBCA's Hall of Fame voting committee. Student-athlete candidates must have been graduated for at least five years. When Donna Lopiano, also a Fairfield County Sports Hall of Famer, left for graduate school and Donna Hebert was lost to surgery, it left only the legendary Joyce (also in the FC HOF) on the mound. Doughty has also kept the clock and scorebook for basketball and soccer events for many years. Both are alumni, with Max graduating from Millersburg & Judy from New Paris. Cliff Battles - Kenmore (Akron, OH) Charles Haley - William Campbell (Naruna, Va.) All-American at TCU and took second in the NCAA individual golf championship. Mike Singletary - Evan E. Worthing (Houston, TX) After two seasons with the Mystics, she was traded to the Fever, where she became the first all star in franchise history when she led the team in scoring (11.9 points per game) assists and steals. Earle (Greasy) Neale - Parkersburg (WV) Tickets can be purchased by contacting Larry Gardner at 551-5001 or emailing him at lgardner@msad20.org. He led the Rams to three consecutive state titles (1956-58), scoring a school record 697 points as a senior. Fairview Park, OH 44126. Alphonse (Tuffy) Leemans - Central (Superior, WI) New Years should be a reflective time for us all. "These grounds are so sacred for me," Allen said. Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr. - Cardinal Mooney (Youngstown, Ohio) Ralph Wilson, Jr. (Detroit University School (Grosse Pointe, Mich.) Quick Links. Fairfield High School and its predecessor schools: Leesburg, Highland, and Samantha have a rich and storied history of male and female athletes dating back to early 1900's. Their many accomplishments on and off the field or court have been . x\[o~7/b]^'98 @>P"%I;3e+[*Iqv,|aots./9,0wV]uqfg.\08"PB]vWel-En2QYc1&rkxtM\FegM`%fxUt~g8v=~t]",gAw He was a two-time all-FCIAC running back who led the conference in scoring in both 1973 & 74, rushed for over 2,700 yards (second all-time in school history), is the career leader in carries with 557 and scored 35 touchdowns. Leonard (Len) Ford - Armstrong (Washington, DC) <> Merlin Olsen - James Logan (Logan, UT) Finally in 1991, Young became the 49ers starting quarterback. He scored 39 touchdowns in his high school career and averaged 108 yards passing per game. He was the recipient of the Robert Nelson Award in soccer, the Boulier Award in baseball and also received the Mahaney Award for outstanding senior athlete. Morneault was one of the most revered and feared penalty strikers in Eastern Maine and led her 1980 Field Hockey team to the Eastern Maine Class B title. Tim Brown - Woodrow Wilson (Dallas, Texas) Warren Moon - Alexander Hamilton (Los Angeles, Calif.) Hall of Fame Application Opens in pdf form; 6417 Cincinnati-Zanesville Road NE Lancaster, OH 43130 P: 740-536-7384 | F: 740-536-9132. Spring Auction fundraiser to benefit music, academics & alumni projects! Reggie White - Howard (Chattanooga, Tenn.) Doughty was selected for his outstanding contributions and service to FFHS athletics and community work. stream O.J. This years team will be all the 1980 Class B field hockey team. Daigle was All-Aroostook in soccer and won the Nelson Award as the outstanding soccer player. On Aug. 7, Young officially became a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, joining Dan Marino, Fritz Pollard and Benny Friedman as a member of the Class of 2005. Gene Hickerson - Trezevant (Tenn.) Jackie Robinson Professional Wing: A.J. George Connor - De La Salle (Chicago, IL) High School Pick'Em. 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. (Courtesy of SAD 20). Lawrence Taylor - Lafayette (Williamsburg, VA) Hollander went on to Brandeis University where he shattered the single game scoring record scoring 50 points against Merrimack. Charley Taylor - Dalworth (Grand Prairie, TX) Dick Butkus - Chicago Vocational Paul Krause - Bendle (Burton, MI) The New Fairfield Hall of Fame Selection Committee shall be chaired by the Director of Athletics and shall consist of the following persons: Recipient must have graduated at least five years previous to the nomination. Only 125 tickets are available. %{Ad ufKR^5lV8y*L zd3v.2fRyz$;aBvO+b;-`;;5YG0s82M Checks should be made payable to Fairfield Alumni or Fairfield Alumni Scholarship Fund. Charlie Sanders - James B. Dudely (Greensboro, N.C.) Robert (Cal) Hubbard - Keytesville (MO) A video slideshow and introduction will highlight the evening, along with the presentation of Hall of Fame jackets and plaques to each inductee. Morneault also was an avid basketball, volleyball and softball player where she helped lead her teams to several postseason appearances. She later played for the Houston Comets and the Seattle Storm. Harry Carson - McClenaghan (Florence, S.C.) 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. She went on to attend Middle Tennessee State University on scholarship. Jan Stenerud - Lillestrom (Norway) 21468 Lorain Rd. Ken Houston - Dunbar (Texarkana, TX) Doak Walker - Highland Park (TX) FAIRFIELD The Fairfield High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee has announced the addition of 11 individuals and one team as new inductees. +4T!p-LG~LqqDUR 5`dJC>x_@dE#,M ~`Y!U=g@6O{^UV`41T.iX&C;Xov\UQ^[/ Questions may be directed to Jimmy Barnett or Tom Purtell. Those same teams went on to the NCAA Elite Eight only to lose to eventual champion Cincinnati in both appearances. Tim Mara - None She played 13 of her 23 years with the Brakettes, amassing a 285-26 record. He came to Fairfield High in 1970 and served as freshman football coach, track coach, cross country coach and cheerleading adviser. Green suffered a serious head injury as well as having his leg amputated below the knee. Manage this website! Chris Doleman - Valley Forge Military Academy (Wayne, Pa.), William Penn (York, Pa.) He sat out the entire 90-91 season due to injury, and averaged 8.7 points and 6 assists for his NBA career. He might have played for himself, but he also played for his country, earning a spot on the 1989 Ryder Cup team, a memory Green said hell never forget. 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. She was also awarded the Robert Nelson award in soccer. The phrase Go West, young man is often credited to American author and newspaper editor Horace Greeley, who saw western expansion as a key to grow up with the country. On the track, Lake qualified for the state meet in the 110 hurdles. He served four years in the Marine Corp and currently works for ADT in California. Brad Morris. The seventh class will be inducted Thursday, July 15, at Fort Fairfield High School. Young was named the starter his junior year and would lead the Cougars to back-to-back appearances in the Holiday Bowl, defeating Missouri 21-17 his senior year. % Morris (Red) Badgro - Kent (WA) A quick point guard on the basketball court, Fiinemore was named All-Tourney honorable mention in basketball while leading her team to an Eastern Maine Class B runner-up finish in 1982-83. 7 0 obj Tillis-Hoard averaged 25 points and 16 rebounds per game as a freshman, 29 points and 18 . These may include: undefeated seasons, league championships, district Kydes scored 11 more goals his junior year as Harvard reached the NCAA quarterfinals, and despite switching from forward to a halfback as a senior he still scored seven goals to help the Crimson again win Ivy League and East Region titles, while returning to the national semifinals. Larry Csonka - Stow (OH) Dan Hampton - Jacksonville (AR) Green was the PGA Tours bad boy long before John Daly took over the mantle. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Ray Flaherty - Gonzaga Prep (Spokane, WA) Nominate your favorite alum at: Mail - FHS Alumni Assoc. Fairfield Community High School Scholastic Bowl Coach 1989-2002 14 years of enjoyment with high school students Over 400 . She proved to be the catalyst that transformed the Brakettes and Stratford, CT into the softball capital of the world. Rickey Jackson - Pahokee (Fla.) Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. 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. College News Tracker. <> Bobby Layne - Highland Park (Dallas, TX) <>/Metadata 99 0 R/ViewerPreferences 100 0 R>> It was a racing family with great support from everyone. Once, playing with the great Palmer at the Masters, he even toasted his hero with a beer. FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine The Fort Fairfield High School Athletic Hall of Fame has announced eight athletes will be inducted into its group. Jack Butler - Mount Carmel (Niagara Falls, Ont. Mick Tingelhoff - Lexington (Neb.) Berthas final game in 1968 was against the Fresno Rockets in the winners bracket final of the Womens Major Championships at Raybestos Memorial Field in Stratford. Hi! 13 0 obj Roos is being inducted into the Fairfield County Sports Hall of Fame for his 40-year hockey coaching career. Thank you for reading your 4 free articles this month. <> In 1957 he batted .567 going 6 for 6 in his last game that season. <> 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. John (Blood) McNally - New Richmond, (WI) He would also be named All-Ivy League for the second time in three years and earned second-team All-America honors. Board Policy Manual; Online Student Registration . As a sophomore he joined the varsity and made an immediate impact by scoring 13 goals in 15 games to earn All-Ivy League honors and lead Harvard to a 14-1 record, the 1969 NCAA East Region championship, and a first-ever berth in the Final Four. 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. Purpose Ernie Stautner - Columbia (E. Greenbush, N.Y); Vincentian Instit. Hollander was a standout in basketball and baseball having played both sports all four years. A variety of scholarships are available to Fairfield Seniors who are planning to further their education in college or technical school. The Brakettes finally broke through and won the 1958 championship played in Stratford. <> %PDF-1.4 "__-Q>%W!N2V2SA%iW tl>d?nyJjq The entrance to Fort Fairfield High School. Leroy Kelly - Simon Gratz (Philadelphia, PA) Voting and Ranking - A majority of the committee must nominate a candidate for final consideration. She was awarded the coveted Basil Mahaney Award as outstanding senior athlete and won many team awards for her outstanding play. Tom Mack - Cleveland Heights (OH) Elroy (Crazylegs) Hirsch - Wausau (WI) Williams was elected to the FCSCs UConn Wing of the Hall of Fame in 2009. Forrest Gregg - Sulphur Springs (TX) Gravely lettered in basketball, volleyball and track during her four years at Fairfield. 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. Candidate must have been a graduate, an employee, or a support person of Fairfield High School and its athletic department. The Danbury natives achievements on the PGA Tour were impressive, to say the least. The Chargers reached the NCAA tourney in all four of his seasons (1976-79) and three of those advanced to the Division II College World Series. Steve Van Buren - Warren Easton (New Orleans, LA) [ 13 0 R] But with a degree in Economics, he decided to pass on a professional career and soon became involved in his familys business. <> Farmer retired in June with his wife Jackie and they now live in Spanish Fork, Utah, spending time with children and grandchildren. Moor (Crawford, Miss.) Carl Eller - Atkins (Winston-Salem, NC) Matt Miller has been a journalist in Solano County for close to 30 years. Ireland was also selected as president of the Varsity Cub for two years. Fort Fairfield student athletes will again be servers for the meal which adds a great touch of class to the event. Bols one-season (1984-85) at the University of Bridgeport created the most excitement in the schools sports history. FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine The Fort Fairfield High School Athletic Hall of Fame has announced its 8th class to be inducted on Thursday, July 14, at the high school. Paul Brown - Massillon (OH) Tickets may be purchased by contacting Eddie Wilson at EddieW@fsusd.org. Fairfield Hall of Fame Nomination Form . Mike Webster - Rhinelander (WI) . Anytime you are inducted into a Hall of Fame, its a tremendous accomplishment, said LaJoie, the first auto racer to enter the Fairfield County Sports Commissions Hall of Fame. Fran Tarkenton - Athens (GA) Be sure to keep your contact info up to date with us by clicking on "Submit your contact info". (Lawrence, KS) Thats not Greens style. Steve Young - Greenwich (Conn.) 8800 Holden Blvd, Fairfield, OH 45014; 513-942-3255; Sitemap. In 1958 he led his team in hitting as well as being their top pitcher. 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame. Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. Jason Taylor - Woodland Hills (Pittsburgh, PA) Student-athlete candidates must have been graduated for at least five years. (Evanston, IL) 15 0 obj Sherry L. Finnemore (athlete) A 1984 graduate and four-sport athlete, she earned 12 varsity letters in basketball, field hockey, soccer and softball. More recently he has been active with his Joie of Seating company that makes custom car seats and the Safer Racer Tour, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting safety at all levels of the sport. (it could be soooo much better with your help! Born April 19th, 1963, Charlie grew up an "Army Brat," changing schools 11 different times. endobj She played basketball and softball all four years and when field hockey was introduced her junior year, she competed in that earning her the team MVP Award. He debuted in 1980 and won five times the Buick Open (1985), the International (1986), the Canadian Open and Greater Milwaukee Open both in 88 and the KMart Greater Greensboro Open (1989), along with finishing second seven times. . Wellington Mara - Loyola (New York City, NY) Gene Upshaw - Robstown (TX) Orlando Pace - Sandusky (Ohio) 2020. The guidelines for nomination and selection of the Fairfield Local High School Hall of Fame and the nomination form are available at the athletic director's office, the high school. Hugh McElhenny - George Washington (Los Angeles, CA) endstream A scholarship fund has been established to honor the memory of David Hartzler ('84). His baseball and basketball teams made the playoffs in 1979-80. . *qSG 6swTg(xW1x_mrLM[(91e9Tv-vy}A#&O3(GP:aob,zJ#NLE(rb/b-QI?d.Ya#Rlit~WtkM}bC4H,&P TxyyL !%" +M@_M9coM4uISQFtb* Greenier, an athlete, is a 1984 graduate and multisport athlete earning eight varsity letters. endobj Paul Warfield - Warren G. Harding (Warren, OH) The 6-foot-6 center took his talent to the Big Eight Conference where he became a three-year starter at the University of Colorado, leading the Buffaloes to two straight conference titles in 1961 and 1962. Recipient must have made a significant contribution to the advancement of the interscholastic sports program. Claude Humphrey - Lester (Memphis, Tenn.) She began her pro career when she was drafted in the first round and 13th overall by the Washington Mystics in 1998. The Fairfield Country Sports Commission is honoring Green for a second time. Bruce Matthews - Arcadia (Calif.) Ollie Matson - George Washington (San Francisco, CA) Floyd Little - James Hillhouse (New Haven, Conn.); Bordentown Military Academy (N.J.) College. In the championship game he scored 10 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, dished out five assists and recorded five steals to help defeat Steve Cliffords Woodland Dragons. Daniel J. Fortmann, M.D. That you can live on no matter what happens in your life.. At McMahon she was a Parade Magazine All-American and led the Senators to the 1994 Class L state title. <> Simpson - Galileo (San Francisco, CA) In 2016, his career came full circle by being named to the New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame. reading, and support local, rural journalism, please subscribe. Jack Youngblood - Jefferson County (Monticello, FL). stream Walter Kennedy Community Service Wing: the late JACK CASAGRANDE (NORWALK), GUY WHITTEN (WILTON). Fairfield Local High School Hall of Fame January 1, 2011 Revised and adopted November 15, 2021 Name The name of this organization shall be the Fairfield Local High School Athletic Hall of Fame (hereinafter referred to as the "Hall of Fame"), a program under the jurisdiction of the Athletic Department of Fairfield Local High School. Tom Landry - Mission (TX) He passed away at age 53 in 1993. Anthony Muoz - Chaffey (Ontario, CA) Bronko Nagurski - Bemidji (MN), International Falls (MN) Jason Roy: 1997. LaDainian Tomlinson - University (Waco, TX) Nominations for potential candidates shall be accepted by the Selection Committee from any member of the New Fairfield Community or NFHS staff member who fills out the Rebel Athletics Nomination Form. 3. Walt Kiesling - Cretin (St. Paul, MN) Vince Lombardi - St. Francis Prep (Brooklyn, NY)* She was a multi-sport athlete participating in alpine skiing, cross country skiing, field hockey and softball. Russ Grimm - Southmoreland (Alverton, Pa.) Four times he had games over 200 yards and averaged 7.7 yards per carry. I often think I would still be competing at Danbury if it didnt close. Morten Andersen - Ben Davis (Indianapolis, IN) He was team captain in 1961-62 and was named All-American from small colleges. With Tomasiewicz Nogays induction as the first Weston honoree, a total of 19 different towns are now represented in the Hall of Fame. New Years should be a reflective time for us all. She led her ski teams to the State Championships in 1976 and 1977. But it wasnt until he moved to the United States and Norwalk with his family that he became passionate about the sport. Darrell Green - Jessie H. Jones (Houston, TX) On the soccer field, Noyes became the all-time leading goal scorer and was All-Aroostook his junior and senior years. The name Phil Kydes has been synonymous with excellence on the soccer field for more than a half-century. Willie Davis - Booker T. Washington (Texarkana, AR) Tickets will not be sold at the door. Join us for this year's Hall of Fame Dinner/Banquet presented by the Fairfield Boosters on Sunday . Aroostook County voters skewed largely Republican in statewide races on Election Day. Bill George - Waynesburg (PA) The class of inductees is Dr. Courtney Churchill, Kerby Doughty, John Greenier, Brian Hollander, Shawn Ireland, Travis Noyes, Cathy Orser and Karla Tomlinson. He admitted years later he lied about his age so he could play. 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. Bertha suffered a hip muscle injury in the third inning of the finals and she was taken to the hospital in the third inning. Austin Sams:2011. Tickets are now available for the banquet and induction ceremony which begins at 5pm with a social hour, followed by the meal at 6 pm with the induction of this year's class of five athletes . !P@K!HjE{`v"Ebl/R_:QAvA7 The Harding High great played two seasons with the Nets, averaging a career-high 12.0 points per game in his first year, and then spent three years with the Boston Celtics before ending his career in Atlanta in 1993. Walter Kennedy Community Service Wing: JOHN KUCZO (STAMFORD), the late PAUL KUCZO SR. (STAMFORD). 2023 Fairfield County Sports Commission. Nominators and nominees shall be informed of the committees decision. Young finished as the runner-up to Mike Rozier in the 1983 Heisman trophy balloting. By Chris McNamee Greenwich Time Sports Editor Randall McDaniel - Agua Fria Union (Avondale, Ariz.) 2 0 obj Biggs graduated from Utah State University. The Athletic Council will honor this request, however, the nominators name must appear on the written nomination form. All team members will be invited and honored prior to the induction of this years new members. President Robert F. Curis and Athletic Director Jason Shea '97 are pleased to announce the inductees to Notre Dame High School's 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame class! She may be gone, but she will never be forgotten. Leo Nomellini - Crane (Chicago, IL) When the USFL folded, Young was chosen by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFLs supplemental draft. Jackson Center (2) 12-1 89 4. We welcome your support. (Prairie Du Chien, WI) Harold (Red) Grange - Wheaton (IL) Charles W. Bidwill, Sr. - St. Ignatius (Chicago, IL) Charley Trippi - Pittston (PA), LaSalle Acad. Nearly anyone who has ever had puppies or dogs can relate to The Zoomies. ' Green is determined to keep fighting to get his story out to the public. He was also the starting quarterback from 1995 to 1997 and amassed 3,350 yards of offense. (New York, NY) The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. 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. I really want to show the world that you can fight on. Arnie Weinmeister - Jefferson (Portland, OR) He was voted 1st team All Tourney recording 32 points, 33 rebounds and 13 assists and 12 steals and was also selected All-State honorable mention. qw:Bb\.Zr5NX%x#,R}uW%8[;_ 6P^~w#Iw2c~H16\aX,T.C z&{dEuJBEJ|kSEX"Amca&F_+QmVZNdG?A#zKb.Q/-ua "/Yc iOS Download; Android Download; Newsletter. 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