hall of fame

December 9, 2024

Wampum Native Dick Allen Elected To National Baseball Hall of Fame

Wampum native Dick Allen, a seven-time All-Star and two-time home run champion, earned an election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday via the Classic Baseball Era Committee process. Dave Parker, a two-time batting champion and the owner of two World Series rings, will join Allen in the Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Allen and Parker were candidates on the Classic Baseball Era Committee Ballot, which was considered by a 16-member committee that held meetings today in Dallas. The eight-person ballot was comprised of candidates whose primary contribution to the game came prior to 1980. Parker was…

December 4, 2024

Ellwood City Area School District 2024 Hall of Fame Class Announced

The Hall of Fame Committee of the Ellwood City Area School District is pleased to announce the incoming class of the Ellwood City Alumni Hall of Fame. This class includes five individuals and one athletic team. Together, they make up the third class to be installed into the Hall of Fame. The honorees are: Mr. Stephen Johns, Class of 2010 After graduation, Stephen attended Notre Dame where he graduated with a degree in Business and Finance and played on the Fighting Irish hockey team for four seasons. Stephen was drafted into the National Hockey League by the Chicago Blackhawks and…

March 21, 2024

Riverside Hall of Fame to Induct Three Sports Icons as First Class; Banquet Will Celebrate, Honor Inductees

There are simply people in your life that make a difference, they guide you, they care about you, and you just never forget them. For many those people are coaches. The Riverside Hall of Fame will pay honor to its first class, all coaches, at its First Annual Hall of Fame banquet at Shakespeare’s Restaurant on May 4th from 6 to 10 p.m. Attendees will celebrate the esteemed inagural class of: Dan Oliastro, Karl Florie, and Royann Winfield. “This banquet is not just an event; it’s an opportunity to come together as a community, to express our gratitude, and to honor these individuals…

March 23, 2023

Ellwood Native, Rich Herman To Be Inducted Into Clarion University 2023 Sports Hall of Fame

Ellwood City native Rich Herman has been announced as one of seven new members that will be inducted into the Clarion University 2023 Hall of Fame Class next month. The Clarion “Sports Hall of Fame” committee announced the seven new members as Bekzod Abdurakhmonov (2011 – 12 Wrestling); Amanda Gough (2008 – 2011 Volleyball, 2012 – 13 Softball, 2012 – 13 Basketball), Matthew Guyton (2001 – 2005 Golf);, Rich Herman (1980 – 2015 SID; 1989 – 99 Baseball coach, 1981 – 87 Asst. Baseball coach), Dan Kohley (1976 – 79 Football), Lauren (Murgatroyd) Hasselquist (1977 – 79 Women’s Swimming), and…

December 1, 2022

Ellwood City Area School District Hall of Fame Announces Inaugural Class

The Ellwood City Area School District Hall of Fame Committee is unveiling a new Hall of Fame to celebrate the professional achievements and athletic accomplishments of Lincoln Jr/Sr High School alumni. The Hall of Fame Committee was established this year with the mission to honor and recognize those individuals and teams associated with Lincoln High School who have experienced significant accomplishments in their chosen sport and/or field. These individuals have brought distinction, honor and excellence to Lincoln Jr./Sr. High School and Ellwood City Area School District by their accomplishments on and off the field. Committee President, Tom Natale said, “There…