The museum is a member of the International Sports Heritage Association.
Name |
Organization |
Location |
Sport |
Division |
Inducted |
Caras, James "Jimmy" [1] |
Pool Halls, US Open |
Wilmington |
Pool |
Hustling, Professional |
1976 |
Carpenter, Bob |
Wilmington Blue Rocks, Philadelphia Phillies, Wilmington Sportsmens Club |
Wilmington, Philadelphia |
Baseball Owner, Boxing |
Interstate League (Minor), Major League, |
1978 |
Cole, Billy |
University of Delaware, William Penn High |
Newark, New Castle |
Baseball, Football, Coaching |
College, High School |
1979 |
Douglas, Dave |
PGA |
Delaware |
Golf |
Professional |
1978 |
duPont, William, Jr. |
Delaware Park Racetrack, Delaware Handicap |
Stanton |
Thoroughbred Horse Racing |
Race Track Designer & Developer |
1979 |
Grier, Cap |
Amateur Trapshooting Association |
Delaware |
Trap Shooting |
Amateur, Winchester Spokesperson |
1979 |
Jessup, Marion Zinderstein |
Metropolitan Women's Singles Championship, U.S. Olympic Team |
Delaware, Paris, France |
Tennis |
Professional, Olympic Games |
1979 |
Johnson, Judy |
Hilldale Club, Homestead Grays, Pittsburgh Crawfords |
Darby, Pennsylvania, Homestead, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
Baseball |
Negro League |
1976 |
Koffenberger, Ed |
P.S. du Pont High, Duke University (NCAA All-American), Richmond Barons |
Georgetown, Durham, North Carolina, Richmond, Virginia |
Basketball |
High School, College, Professional |
1977 |
Marvil, Dallas "Dal" |
Northwestern University |
Laurel, Evanston, Illinois |
Football |
College |
1978 |
McGowan, Bill "Big Shot" |
DuPont, American League Major League Baseball |
Wilmington |
Baseball Umpire |
Company Team, Professional |
1977 |
McMahon, John "Sadie" |
Philadelphia Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, Brooklyn Bridegrooms |
Wilmington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Baltimore, Maryland, Brooklyn, New York |
Baseball |
Professional |
1979 |
Michaels, Eddie "Whitey" |
Villanova University, Chicago Bears, Washington Redskins, Philadelphia-Pittsburgh Steagles, Philadelphia Eagles |
Radnor, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Football |
College, Professional |
1976 |
Miller, Creighton |
A.I. du Pont High School, University of Notre Dame, National Football League Players Association |
Notre Dame, Indiana |
Football |
College, Labor Union |
1976 |
Montero, Dominic "Dim" |
Salesianum School |
Wilmington |
Football Coaching |
High School |
1978 |
Naylor, Millard A. |
Howard High, University of Delaware, Millard A. Naylor Youth Football League |
Wilmington, Newark |
Football, Coaching |
High School, University, Municipal |
1979 |
Nelson, David "Dave" M. |
University of Michigan, University of Delaware, NCAA |
Ann Arbor, Michigan, Newark |
Football, Coaching, Rulemaking |
College |
1978 |
Newlin, Frank |
City of Wilmington Department of Parks and Recreation Director, DelMarVa Relays Founder |
Wilmington |
Track |
Municipal |
1977 |
Oliver, Ed "Porky" |
PGA |
Wilmington |
Golf |
Professional |
1976 |
Sawin, Nancy Churchman |
Sanford School, Senior Olympics |
Hockessin |
Lacrosse, Field Hockey |
High School, Recreational |
1977 |
Schollenberger, George |
Laurel High |
Laurel |
Football Coaching |
High School |
1979 |
Short, Chris |
Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers |
Milford, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Baseball |
Professional |
1979 |
Tribuani, Al [2] |
T & C Athletic Association, Golden Gloves, National Boxing Association |
Wilmington, Delaware, Monterey, California |
Welterweight, Middleweight Boxing |
Amateur & Professional |
1977 |
Waller, Ron |
Laurel High, University of Maryland, Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers, San Diego Chargers |
Laurel, College Park, Maryland, Los Angeles, San Diego |
Football, Coaching |
High School, College, Professional |
1977 |
Warrington, Caleb "Tex" |
Dover High, Auburn University, Boston Yanks |
Dover, Auburn, Alabama, Boston, Massachusetts |
Football |
College, Professional |
1978 |
Wharton, Charles "Buck" M. |
Newark High, University of Pennsylvania, University of Delaware |
Newark, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Football, Coaching |
High School, College |
1978 |
Willis, Vic "The Delaware Peach" |
University of Delaware, Boston Beaneaters, Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals |
Newark, Boston, Massachusetts, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, St. Louis, Missouri |
Baseball, Coaching |
College, Professional |
1977 |
Zwolak, Vic |
Salesianum School, Villanova University (NCAA champion), U.S. Olympic Team |
Tokyo, Japan |
Cross Country, Steeplechase |
College, 1964 Summer Olympics |
1976 |
Name |
Organization |
Location |
Sport |
Division |
Inducted |
Aiello, John "Johnny" J., Sr. |
Defiance Athletic Club, St. Anthony's, CYO, University of Delaware, Golden Gloves, National Boxing Association |
Wilmington, Delaware |
Flyweight, Bantamweight, Featherweight Boxing, Coaching |
Amateur & Professional |
1980 |
Betts, Huck |
Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Braves |
Millsboro, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Boston, Massachusetts |
Baseball |
Major League |
1980 |
Birkenheuer, John, Rev. |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1988 |
Blaney, H.B. "Bernie" |
Newark High, Duke University, Durham High School |
Newark, Durham, North Carolina |
Football, Coaching |
High School, College |
1981 |
Brooks, Lou "Larrupin' Lou" [3] |
T & C Athletic Association, Golden Gloves, National Boxing Association |
Wilmington, Delaware |
Light heavyweight & Heavyweight Boxing |
Amateur & Professional |
1985 |
Carpenter, Ruly |
Tower Hill School, Philadelphia Phillies |
Wilmington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Baseball Owner |
Major League |
1987 |
Cartwright, Al |
The News Journal, Wilmington Sportswriters and Broadcasters Association, Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame |
Wilmington |
Sports Writer, Museum President |
Newspaper |
1980 |
Chadick, Paul |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1984 |
Chalmers, Shorty |
Newark High |
Newark |
Sports |
High School |
1981 |
Cihocki, Edward "Eddie" Joseph |
Philadelphia Athletics |
Wilmington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Baseball |
Major League |
1981 |
Cloud, Nathan "Nate" |
Conrad High, University of Delaware Wilmington Blue Bombers |
Wilmington, Newark |
Basketball |
High School, College, Professional |
1984 |
Cooper, Johnny |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1983 |
Coveleski, Frank |
Rehoboth High, Rehoboth Beach Patrol |
Rehoboth Beach |
Swimming, Coaching |
High School, Municipal |
1982 |
Crawford, Al |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1985 |
Crimian, John "Jack" Melvin |
St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Athletics, Detroit Tigers |
St. Louis, Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri, Detroit, Michigan |
Baseball, Coaching |
Major League, High School |
1985 |
Davis, Brandon "Brandy" |
Duke University, Pittsburgh Pirates, Williamsport Crosscutters, Greensboro Patriots |
Durham, North Carolina, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Greensboro, North Carolina |
Baseball, Manager, Scout |
College, Major League, Minor League |
1989 |
Doherty, William "Billy" |
CYO, Archmere Academy, Villanova University, Eastern Shore Baseball League, Canadian Football League |
Claymont, Radnor, Pennsylvania, Canada |
Baseball, Canadian football |
Catholic, High School, College |
1984 |
Doherty, Gerald P., II or Jr. |
University of Delaware |
Newark |
Coaching |
College |
1980 |
Doherty, Gerald "Doc" P., III |
Archmere Academy, University of Delaware, Wilmington Clippers |
Claymont, Newark, Wilmington |
Football |
High School, College, Professional |
1985 |
Donohue, Matt |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1981 |
Dunn, Christopher "Chris" Williams |
Delaware Track & Field Club, Newark High, Colgate University, U.S. Olympic Team |
Wilmington, Newark, Hamilton, New York, Munich, West Germany |
Track & Field |
Club, High School, College, 1972 Summer Olympics |
1989 |
Elliott, Carlton |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1988 |
Estock, George |
Boston Braves |
Delaware, Boston, Massachusetts |
Baseball, Umpire |
Major League |
1988 |
Field, Bryan |
Delaware Park Racetrack, Delaware Handicap |
Stanton |
Thoroughbred Horse Racing |
Race Track Manager |
1980 |
Franks Panzram, Jennifer |
Mount Pleasant High School, Villanova University |
Delaware |
Swimming |
|
1989 |
Garvine, Cliff |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1982 |
George, Benny |
Delaware State College |
Dover, Delaware |
Football |
|
1987 |
Givens, Charlie |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1986 |
Green, Dallas |
University of Delaware, Philadelphia Phillies, Washington Senators, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs |
Newark, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., New York City, Chicago |
Baseball, Managing |
College, Major League |
1983 |
Gregg, Steve |
Southern California Aquatic Club, Pan Am Sports Organization, U.S. Olympic Team |
West LA, California, Mexico City, Mexico, Montreal, Canada |
Swimming |
1975 Pan Am Games, 1976 Summer Olympics |
1989 |
Guthrie, Grant |
Claymont High, Florida State University, Buffalo Bills |
Claymont, Tallahassee, Florida, Buffalo, New York |
Football |
High School, College, Professional |
1987 |
Hagan, Jim |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1987 |
Hall, Tom |
University of Minnesota, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints |
Wilmington, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Detroit, Michigan, New Orleans, Louisiana |
Football |
College, Professional |
1980 |
Hayes, Walter |
Cyclocross at Granogue |
Wilmington |
Cycling, Triathlon |
Sport Master |
1985 |
Hayman, Conway |
University of Delaware, Houston Oilers, Prairie View A&M University |
Newark, Houston, Texas, Prairie View, Texas |
Football, Coaching |
College, Professional |
1986 |
Hazewski, Eddie |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1983 |
Hickman, John |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1986 |
Hoffman, Bob |
Newark High |
Delaware |
Football Coaching |
|
1988 |
Johnson, George |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1986 |
Justice, Rita |
Professional Women's Bowling Tour, Wilmington Women's Bowling Association |
Wilmington |
Bowling |
Professional |
1988 |
Kelley, Robert "Bob" |
University of Delaware |
Newark |
Sports Writer |
Broadcast journalism |
1989 |
Klosiewicz, Cas |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1984 |
Knight, Pat |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1981 |
Krapf, Jim |
Tatnall School, University of Alabama |
Delaware |
Football, Wrestling |
|
1985 |
Lichtenstein, Vic |
University of Delaware, P.S. du Pont High, Wilmington High |
Newark, Wilmington |
Basketball, Baseball, Coaching |
College, High School |
1986 |
Lore, Francis |
Dover Little League founder |
Dover |
Baseball |
Little League |
1989 |
Marshall, Chip |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1982 |
May, Dave |
Baltimore Orioles, Milwaukee Brewers, Atlanta Braves, Texas Rangers, Pittsburgh Pirates |
New Castle, Baltimore, Maryland, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Atlanta, Georgia, Arlington, Texas, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
Baseball |
Major League |
1984 |
McConnell, Willard |
Newark Country Club, Kennett Square Golf & Country Club, |
Newark, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania |
Golf |
Club, Senior |
1985 |
McGraw, Rea |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1984 |
Miller, Rosemary (Young) |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1983 |
Morris, John "Johnny" L. |
Bassmaster Classic, International Game Fish Association, Bass Pro Shops |
Delaware |
Bass Fishing |
Professional, Corporate Founder |
1987 |
Mulvena, Jack |
University of Minnesota |
Minneapolis, Minnesota |
Football |
College |
1983 |
Murray, William "Bill" D. |
University of Delaware, Duke University |
Newark, Durham, North Carolina |
Football, Coaching |
College |
1983 |
Neiger, Alvin Edward |
University of Delaware, Philadelphia Phillies |
Newark, Delaware, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Baseball |
College, Professional |
1984 |
O'Neill, James, Rev. |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1982 |
Pankowski (Pennock), Joe |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1987 |
Pitts, Jackie |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1983 |
Rawstrom, Harold "Harry" W. |
University of Delaware |
Newark |
Swimming, Coaching |
College |
1987 |
Reilly, Kevin |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1985 |
Roache, Willie |
National Boxing Association |
Wilmington |
Featherweight Boxing |
Professional |
1986 |
Sasse, Ralph |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1981 |
Shakespeare, Frank |
Naval Academy, U.S. Olympic Team |
Annapolis, Maryland, Helsinki, Finland |
Rowing |
College, 1952 Summer Olympics |
1982 |
Skinner, William "Bill" Alfred |
YMCA, University of Tennessee, New York Athletic Club |
Wilmington, Knoxville, Tennessee, New York City |
Javelin |
Club, College |
1981 |
Snowberger, Russ |
Duesenberg, Indianapolis Speedway |
Dover, Indianapolis, Indiana |
Motorsports |
Professional |
1988 |
Swartz, Hyman "Hymie" |
University of Delaware, YMCA, JCC, Red Cross |
Newark, Wilmington |
Swimming, Instructor |
College, Club |
1988 |
Taylor, Ellis D. |
Delaware State Golf Association |
Wilmington |
Golf |
Amateur |
1982 |
Tosi, John |
Archmere Academy |
Claymont |
Sports Coaching |
High School |
1982 |
Turley, Douglas "Doug" Pershing |
CYO, University of Scranton, Washington Redskins |
Scranton, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C. |
Football |
Parish, College, Professional |
1986 |
Vosters Spruance, Gretchen |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1989 |
Vosters, Bunny |
|
Delaware |
Tennis |
|
1980 |
Wilcutts, John |
|
Magnolia |
Horse Racing |
Harness Racing |
1985 |
Zablotny, Walter |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1985 |
Name |
Organization |
Location |
Sport |
Division |
Inducted |
Anderson, Anthony Eugene |
McKean High, Temple University, Pittsburgh Steelers, Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Stars |
Wilmington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Atlanta, Georgia |
Football |
High School, College, Professional |
1994 |
Anderson, Harry "the Horse" Walter |
West Chester State Teachers College, Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds |
Greenville, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Cincinnati |
Baseball |
College, Major League |
1992 |
Baker, Dorothy |
United States Olympic Committee |
Delaware |
Anabolic Steroid Prohibition |
Executive Board Member |
1996 |
Baldwin, Renee |
Special Olympics |
Minneapolis, Minnesota |
Track & Field |
1991 Special Olympics World Summer Games |
1997 |
Balick, Charlotte |
Women's Eastern Golf Association, Women's Golf Association of Philadelphia |
Delaware |
Golf |
Women's, Senior |
1999 |
Billings, Bill |
Middletown High |
Middletown |
Football, Coaching |
High School |
1998 |
Brady, John J. |
Delaware Sportswriters and Broadcasters Association John J. Brady Athlete of the Year Award |
Wilmington |
Sports Writer |
|
1993 |
Brooking, Ann |
University of Delaware, Wilmington Friends School |
Newark, Wilmington |
Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Coaching |
High School |
1995 |
Brown, Mike |
Conrad High, University of Delaware, Chicago Bears |
Wilmington, Newark, Chicago |
Track & Field, Football |
High School, College, Professional |
1990 |
Bruton, Bill |
Milwaukee Braves, Detroit Tigers |
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Detroit, Michigan |
Baseball |
Major League |
1991 |
Campbell, Joe |
New Orleans Saints, Oakland Raiders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
New Orleans, Louisiana, Oakland, California, Tampa, Florida |
Football |
Professional |
1992 |
Capodanno, Laura |
Ursuline Academy |
Wilmington |
Basketball |
High School |
1997 |
Carucci, Dom "Quack" |
|
Delaware |
Coaching |
|
1990 |
Chambers, Bill |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1990 |
Collick, Bill |
Delaware State |
Dover |
Football, Coaching |
College |
1998 |
Cunningham, Ellsworth "Bert" |
Brooklyn Grays, Baltimore Orioles, Philadelphia Athletics, Buffalo Bisons, Louisville Colonels, Chicago Orphans |
Brooklyn, New York, Baltimore, Maryland, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Buffalo, New York, Louisville, Kentucky, Chicago |
Baseball |
Major League |
1996 |
DiPace, Dan |
Jackson Street Boys Club, Wilmington High, Syracuse University |
Wilmington, Delaware, Syracuse, New York |
Basketball |
Club, High School, College |
1997 |
Dowd, Robert F. |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1995 |
du Pont, Margaret Osborne |
French Open, Wimbledon, US Open |
Paris, France, Wimbledon, England, Forest Hills, New York |
Tennis |
Professional |
1999 |
Duncan, Raymond "Scotty" B. |
University of Delaware, Eastern Intercollegiate Golf Association |
Newark |
Golf, Coaching |
College |
1996 |
Franks, Roger |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1997 |
Gerow, Bill |
University of Delaware, Wilmington Touchdown Club |
Newark |
Track & Field |
College |
1994 |
Gillen, Eugene "Buzzy" |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1999 |
Hahn, Patsy |
LPGA, Delcastle Golf Club |
Wilmington, Delaware |
Golf |
Amateur, Professional |
1990 |
Hall, Mike |
Pan Am Sports Organization |
Dagsboro, Indianapolis, Indiana, Havana, Cuba |
Powerlifting |
1987 Pan Am Games, 1991 Pan Am Games |
1996 |
Hanford, Carl |
Kentucky Derby, Delaware Park Racetrack |
Louisville, Kentucky, Stanton |
Thoroughbred Horse Racing |
Jockey, Trainer |
1999 |
Hannah, Bob |
University of Delaware, College World Series |
Newark |
Baseball Coaching |
College |
1998 |
Hawke, Vick |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1992 |
Hayman, Gary |
Newark High, Pennsylvania State University, Buffalo, New York, Seattle Seahawks |
Newark, State College, Pennsylvania, Buffalo Bills, Seattle, WA |
Football |
High School, College, Professional |
1992 |
Henry, Spencer |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1999 |
Hitchens, Mary Ann |
University of Delaware |
Newark |
Field Hockey, Coaching |
College |
1997 |
Jacobs, Robert "Spook" |
Columbus Jets, Hollywood Stars, Philadelphia Athletics, Kansas City Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates |
Columbus, Ohio, Hollywood, California, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Kansas City, Missouri, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
Baseball |
Minor and Major League |
1991 |
Johnson, Dave |
Wilmington Aquatic Club, U.S. Olympic Team |
Wilmington, Mexico City, Mexico |
Swimming |
Recreational, 1968 Summer Olympics |
1991 |
Johnson, Sterling "Terl" |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1995 |
Katzman, Izzy |
The News Journal, Delaware Sportswriters and Broadcasters Association |
Wilmington |
Sports Writer, Harness Racing |
Newspaper |
1993 |
Kenney, Bob |
University of Kansas, U.S. Olympic Team |
Lawrence, Kansas, Helsinki, Finland |
Basketball |
1952 Summer Olympics |
1999 |
Kujala-Showalter, Audie |
University of Delaware |
Newark |
Softball |
College |
1992 |
Lambert, Rodney |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1996 |
Land, John |
Delaware State College, Wilmington Clippers, Baltimore Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia Bell |
Dover, Wilmington, Baltimore, Maryland, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Football |
College, Professional |
1997 |
Lesher, John |
Claymont High, West Virginia University |
Claymont, Morgantown, West Virginia |
Basketball |
High School, College |
1995 |
Lucas, John "Cookie" |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1990 |
Martin, Renie |
Dover High, University of Richmond, Kansas City Royals, San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies, Florida Tropics |
Dover, Richmond, Virginia, Kansas City, Missouri, San Francisco, California, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, West Palm Beach, Florida |
Baseball |
College, Minor Leagues, Major Leagues, Senior Professional Baseball Association |
1995 |
Masley, Francis "Frank" Joseph |
U.S. Olympic Team |
Lake Placid, New York, Sarajevo, Yugoslavia, Calgary, AB |
Luge |
1980 Winter Olympics, 1984 Winter Olympics, 1988 Winter Olympics |
1997 |
Mason, Tom, Jr. |
Delaware Amateur Softball Association |
Delaware |
Softball, Coaching, Umpire |
Amateur |
1991 |
McBride, Steve |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1994 |
Meade, Mike |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1997 |
Milligan, Henry "Hank" |
A.I. du Pont High, Princeton University, National AAU, World Boxing Association, World Boxing Organization |
Greenville, Delaware, Princeton, New Jersey, Wilmington, Delaware |
Wrestling, Boxing |
Amateur & Professional |
1993 |
Moser, Lou |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1994 |
Motley, Felmon |
Delaware State College |
Dover |
Football, Coaching |
College |
1998 |
Passmore, William "Bill" L. |
Monmouth Handicap, Kentucky Derby |
Seaford, Oceanport, New Jersey, Louisville, Kentucky |
Horse Racing |
Flat, Steeplechase Jockey and Trainer |
1992 |
Raymond, Harold "Tubby" |
University of Michigan, University of Delaware, American Football Coaches Association President |
Ann Arbor, Michigan, Newark |
Football Coaching |
College |
1993 |
Redden, Arthur "Art" Gray |
Pan Am Sports Organization, U.S. Olympic Team |
Wilmington, Winnipeg, MB, Mexico City, Mexico |
Light Heavyweight Boxing |
1967 Pan Am Games, 1968 Summer Olympics |
1994 |
Reitzes, Herm |
Delaware Sportswriters and Broadcasters Association Herm Reitzes Award for Public Service |
Wilmington |
Sports Writer |
Broadcast |
1990 |
Riley, Bob "Peanuts" |
Philadelphia Phillies farm team, Christ Our King School |
Wilmington |
Baseball, Coaching |
Minor League, Parish |
1990 |
Roberts, Milton "Milt" R. |
University of Delaware, Cape Henlopen High |
Newark, Lewes |
Lacrosse Coaching, Historian |
College, High School |
1993 |
Rylander, C. Roy "Doc" |
University of Delaware |
Newark |
Tennis Coaching, Trainer |
College |
1996 |
Saddler, William "Bubby" |
Howard High |
Wilmington |
Baseball |
High School, Negro League |
1999 |
Salvatore, Pete |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1991 |
Seaburg, Hans "Gus" |
Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Blues (AA), Detroit Lions, University of Delaware |
Green Bay, Wisconsin, Kansas City, Missouri, Detroit, Michigan, Newark |
Trainer |
Professional, Minor League, College |
1995 |
Sezna, Walter "Wally" W. |
United States Golf Association |
Rehoboth Beach, Lantana, Florida, West Chester, Pennsylvania |
Golf |
Amateur, Father & Son, Senior |
1994 |
Shepherd, Lennell, Sr. |
National Junior Weightlifting Championship |
Wilmington |
Weightlifting |
High School |
1998 |
Shockley, Costen |
Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Angels |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Anaheim, California |
Baseball |
Major League |
1998 |
Slattery, Herb |
University of Delaware |
Newark |
Football |
College |
1994 |
Slowik, Carol Thomson |
University of Delaware, University of Florida, Drake University |
Newark, Gainesville, Florida, Des Moines, Iowa |
Track & Field, Coaching |
College |
1995 |
Smith, Janet A. |
Ursinus College, University of Delaware |
Collegeville, Pennsylvania, Newark |
Lacrosse, Coaching |
College |
1998 |
Sund, Al |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1994 |
Sund, Leonard "Lenny" |
|
Delaware |
Boxing |
|
1998 |
Taylor, Irvin "Ace" S. |
University of Delaware |
Newark |
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer |
College |
1996 |
Thompson, Harold "Buck" |
University of Delaware, Brooklyn Dodgers (AAFC) |
Newark, Brooklyn, New York |
Football |
College, Professional |
1996 |
Thomson, William A. |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1997 |
Walsh, Franny |
Salesianum High |
Wilmington, Delaware |
Coaching |
High School |
1991 |
Watson, Steve |
St. Mark's High, Temple University, Denver Broncos |
Wilmington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Denver, Colorado |
Football, Coaching |
High School, College, Professional |
1993 |
White, Randy |
McKean High, University of Maryland, College Park, Dallas Cowboys |
Wilmington, College Park, Maryland, Dallas, Texas |
Football |
High School, College, Professional |
1994 |
Wills, Howard |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
1992 |
Wilson, Tim |
University of Maryland, Houston Oilers, New Orleans Saints |
College Park, Maryland, Houston, Texas, New Orleans, Louisiana |
Football |
College, Professional |
1991 |
Wockenfuss, John |
Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Toledo Mud Hens, Albany-Colonie Diamond Dogs |
Detroit, Michigan, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Toledo, Ohio, Albany, New York |
Baseball, Managing |
Major League, Northeast League (Minor) |
1993 |
Name |
Organization |
Location |
Sport |
Division |
Inducted |
Andrus, Robert "Bob" |
Dover High, Wesley College, Cape Henlopen High |
Dover, Lewes |
Football, Coaching |
High School, College |
2006 |
Apostolico, Martin "Marty" |
Wilmington High, West Nottingham Academy, University of Delaware, Dickinson High |
Wilmington, Colora, Maryland, Newark |
Swimming, Football, Coaching |
High School, College |
2004 |
Bastianelli, Herm |
Georgetown High, Sussex Central High |
Georgetown |
Wrestling, Coaching |
High School |
2003 |
Bender, Lou |
Salesianum, A.I. du Pont, Caravel Academy, Hodgson Vo-Tech, Wilmington College |
Wilmington |
Basketball, Coaching |
High School, College |
2008 |
Bianchini, Rosemary "Roe", CPT |
William Penn High |
New Castle |
Field Hockey, Softball, Coaching |
High School |
2001 |
Bodley, Hal |
The News Journal, CBS Radio, CNN, NBC, USA Today, Munich massacre |
Wilmington, New York City, New York, Munich |
Sports Writer |
Newspaper, Broadcast, 1972 Summer Olympics |
2004 |
Briggs, Bernard "Barney" |
Milford High |
Milford |
Basketball, Track & Field, Football, Coaching |
High School |
2007 |
Brooks, C. Melvin "Ripper", Sr. |
Newark High, American Legion, University of Delaware |
Newark |
Football, Track & Field, Baseball |
High School, Recreational, College |
2005 |
Bucci, Nicholas "Nick" |
Claymont High |
Claymont |
Football |
High School |
2004 |
Buckalew, Bart |
P.S. du Pont High, West Chester University, USO, William Penn High |
Wilmington, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Fort Knox, Tennessee, New Castle |
Diving, Coaching |
High School, College, Military |
2006 |
Bundren, Jim |
A.I. duPont High, New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins |
Wilmington, E. Rutherford, New Jersey, Cleveland, Ohio, Miami, Florida |
Football |
High School, College, Professional |
2007 |
Carmichael, Donald "Ducky" |
P.S. du Pont High, University of Delaware, Augusta Military Academy |
Wilmington, Newark, Augusta, Georgia |
Football, Basketball, Baseball |
High School, College |
2008 |
Ciesinski, Roman |
Newark High, University of Delaware, Blue Hen Conference |
Newark |
Cross Country Track & Field |
High School, College |
2003 |
Clapp, Jim |
West Chester University, American Karate Studios |
West Chester, Pennsylvania, Wilmington |
Martial Arts (Karate, Modern Amis, American Kenpo, Kata) |
College, Studio |
2008 |
Damico, Lawrence |
First State Games, Delaware Volleyball Hall of Fame |
Delaware |
Volleyball, Referee |
High School, Amateur |
2003 |
Davis, Eddie |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
2002 |
Dayton, Julie |
Laurel High, Longwood College, University of Virginia, Women's Lacrosse World Cup, Dartmouth College |
Laurel, Farmville, Virginia, Charlottesville, VirginiaHanover, New Hampshire |
Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Coaching |
High School, College, U.S. Lacrosse Team |
2003 |
Delaney-Scheetz, Susan |
Brandywine High, West Chester University, Women's Lacrosse World Cup, Penn State |
Wilmington, West Chester, Pennsylvania, State College, Pennsylvania |
Lacrosse, Coaching |
High School, College |
2005 |
DeShields, Delino |
Seaford High, Montreal Expos, Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals, Baltimore Orioles, Chicago Cubs |
Seaford, Los Angeles, California, St. Louis, Missouri, Baltimore, Maryland, Chicago |
Baseball |
High School, Professional |
2006 |
Dickerson, Ron "Cap’n Dick" |
Seaford High, Laurel High, Shepherd College |
Seaford, Laurel, Shepherdstown, West Virginia |
Football, Baseball, Coaching |
High School, College |
2008 |
English, A. J. |
Howard High, Virginia Union University, Washington Bullets, Portland Trail Blazers |
Wilmington, Richmond, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Portland, Oregon |
Basketball |
High School, College, Professional |
2004 |
Farmer, Dale C. |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
2000 |
Farmer, Robert "Clyde" |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
2000 |
Ferguson, Patricia |
Ursuline Academy, DuPont |
Wilmington |
Field Hockey, Basketball |
High School, Recreational, Corporate |
2003 |
Ferrell, Howard Leroy "Toots" |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
2000 |
Ferris, Brenda Becker |
William Penn High, West Chester University, U.S. Olympic Team |
New Castle, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Moscow, Russia |
Field Hockey, Softball, Lacrosse |
High School, College, 1980 Summer Olympic Games (Boycotted) |
2008 |
Frick, George |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
2002 |
Fry, Doris Calloway |
Laurel High, Milford Recreation League |
Laurel, Milford |
Field Hockey, Basketball, Softball, Bowling |
High School, Recreational |
2008 |
Grandell, Dr. Peter A. |
Wilmington High, Mount Saint Mary College, West End Neighborhood House, Marines, Parks & Recreation Director |
Wilmington, Newburgh, New York, Elsmere |
Football, Middleweight Boxer |
High School, College, Military, Community, Municipal |
2004 |
Hanna, Norman |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
2001 |
Harris, Barbara |
Mt. Pleasant High, Northwestern University, Wilmington Aquatic Club |
Wilmington, Evanston, Illinois |
Swimming |
High School, College, Recreational |
2006 |
Harris, Dionna M. |
U.S. Olympic Team |
Delaware, Atlanta |
Softball |
1996 Summer Olympics |
2001 |
Hoffstein, Ace |
University of Delaware, Goldey-Beacom College, St. Elizabeth High, Wilmington Bombers |
Newark, Wilmington |
Basketball, Coaching |
College, High School, Eastern Professional Basketball League |
2005 |
Holloway, Jack |
William Penn High |
New Castle |
Wrestling, Coaching |
High School |
2008 |
Huber (Rudawsky), Vicki |
Concord High, Villanova University, U.S. Olympic Team |
Wilmington, Radnor, Pennsylvania, Souel, S. Korea, Atlanta, Georgia |
Middle Distance Running |
High School, College, 1988 Summer Olympics, 1996 Summer Olympics |
2002 |
Hudson, Aubrey |
Georgetown High, University of Delaware |
Georgetown, Newark |
Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track |
High School, College |
2008 |
Immediato, Bob |
Wilmington High, Goldey-Beacom College, Minot Mallards |
Wilmington, Minot, North Dakota |
Baseball |
High School, College, Mandak League (Minor) |
2007 |
Johnson, Dennis |
University of Delaware, Washington Redskins, Buffalo Bills |
Newark, Washington, D.C., Buffalo, New York |
Football |
College, Professional |
2006 |
Joseph, Melvin L. |
Georgetown Speedway |
Georgetown |
Speedway |
Developer |
2002 |
Kadel, Carl Walter |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
2000 |
Kampert, Sue Manelski |
Padua Academy, James Madison University, Ursuline Academy, Concord High |
Wilmington, Delaware, Harrisonburg, Virginia |
Basketball, Coaching |
High School, College |
2004 |
Kane, Joe |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
High School, College |
2002 |
Kapa, William L. |
Department of Parks and Recreation Director, Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame President |
Wilmington |
Sports |
Municipal, Museum |
2004 |
Knisely, Mary (Schilly) |
Concord High, Pan Am Sports Organization |
Wilmington, Indianapolis, Indiana |
Basketball, Baseball, Track |
High School, 1987 Pan Am Games |
2008 |
Koffenberger, Richard |
P.S. du Pont High, University of Maryland, Wilmington Jets |
Wilmington, College Park, Maryland |
Basketball |
High School, College, Professional |
2006 |
Leshem, Leonard "Len" |
World Triathlon Corporation, Special Olympics |
Rehoboth Beach, Kailua, HI |
Ironman Triathlon, Coaching |
Recreational, Charity |
2006 |
Lewis, James A. |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
2001 |
Ludington, Ronald E. |
U.S. Olympic Team, University of Delaware Figure Skating Club |
Squaw Valley, California, Newark |
Figure Skating, Coaching |
World Figure Skating Championships, 1960 Winter Olympics |
2000 |
Mason, Fred A. |
Howard High, Elmira Pioneers, Miami Marlins (FSL), Spartanburg Spinners, Brandywine College |
Wilmington, Elmira, New York, Miami, Florida, Spartanburg, South Carolina |
Baseball, Coaching |
High School, Minor League, College |
2004 |
Mattson, Bob |
North Carolina State, Wilmington Aquatic Club |
Raleigh, North Carolina, Wilmington |
Swimming, Coaching |
College, Recreational |
2005 |
Mayer, Vincent "Winnie" |
Newark High, University of Delaware, Newark Touchdown Club |
Newark |
Football |
High School, College, Recreational |
2007 |
McCall, Francis "Mike" |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
2002 |
McCall, Rick |
Wesley College, Maple Dale Country Club |
Dover |
Golf, Coaching |
College, Recreational |
2007 |
Mees, Tom |
WILM-AM, ESPN SportsCenter |
Wilmington, New York City |
Ice hockey Sports Commentator |
Broadcast |
2005 |
Meharg, Missy |
University of Maryland |
Delaware, College Park, Maryland |
Field hockey, Coaching |
College |
2002 |
Neill, Michael |
Seaford High, Villanova University, Vancouver Canadians, Oakland Athletics, Pan Am Sports Organization, US Olympic Team |
Seaford, Radnor, Pennsylvania, Vancouver, BC, Oakland, California, Winnipeg, MB, Sydney, NSW |
Baseball |
High School, College, Minor League, Major League, 1999 Pan Am Games, 2000 Summer Olympics |
2005 |
Oddo, Jim |
Wilmington High, North Carolina State University |
Wilmington, Raleigh, North Carolina |
Football, Coaching |
High School, College |
2008 |
Pheiffer, William |
University of Delaware, Philadelphia Bulletin, Philadelphia Warriors, Delaware Today |
Newark, Philadelphia, Wilmington |
Sports Commentator |
Newspaper, Broadcast, Magazine |
2003 |
Purnell, Lovett |
Seaford High, West Virginia University, New England Patriots, Baltimore Ravens |
Seaford, Morgantown, West Virginia, Foxborough, Massachusetts, Baltimore, Maryland |
Football |
High School, College, Professional |
2007 |
Purzycki, Joseph "Joe" |
University of Delaware, Woodbridge High, Caesar Rodney High, Del State, James Madison University |
Newark, Bridgeville, Camden-Wyoming, Dover, Harrisonburg, Virginia |
Football, Coaching |
High School, College |
2005 |
Reynolds, Bruce |
William Penn High |
New Castle |
Football, Coaching |
High School |
2003 |
Richardson, Betty |
Tower Hill School |
Wilmington |
Field Hockey, Coaching |
High School |
2000 |
Robinson, Robert L. |
|
Delaware |
Sports |
|
2001 |
Rollins, John W., Lt. Gov. |
Dover International Speedway, Dover Downs |
Dover |
Auto Racing, Horse Racing |
NASCAR, Harness Racing |
2008 |
Scott, B. Gary |
P.S. du Pont High, University of Pennsylvania, Wilmington Bombers, Wilmington Touchdown Club |
Wilmington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Football Owner |
High School, College, Eastern Professional Basketball League |
2004 |
Scott, Vinnie |
University of Maryland, Baltimore Colts, St. Mark's High |
College Park, Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, Wilmington |
Football, Coaching |
High School, College, Professional |
2007 |
Sheats, Earl |
University of Delaware |
Newark |
Baseball |
College |
2001 |
Silicato, Thomas Carmen |
Salesianum, Reading Phillies |
Wilmington, Reading, Pennsylvania |
Baseball, Coaching |
High School, College |
2004 |
Smith, Jim |
P.S. du Pont High, University of Delaware, Dickinson High |
Wilmington, Newark, |
Basketball, Baseball, Coaching |
High School, College |
2008 |
Stansky, R. Benjamin |
Wilmington Blue Rocks |
Wilmington |
Baseball |
Interstate League (Minor) |
2001 |
Steers, Kenneth |
Middletown High, University of Delaware |
Middletown, Newark |
Coaching |
High School, College |
2003 |
Taylor, John |
Del State, San Francisco 49ers |
Dover, San Francisco, California |
Football |
College, Professional |
2005 |
Taylor, Steve |
University of Delaware, Columbus Clippers |
Newark, Columbus, Ohio |
Baseball |
College, Minor League |
2003 |
Tiberi, David "TNT" Stephes |
Delaware Park Racetrack, Golden Gloves, IBF |
Bear, Delaware, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
Middleweight boxing |
Amateur, Professional |
2001 |
Townsend, John "Happy" |
Philadelphia Phillies, Washington Senators, Cleveland Naps |
Phildadelphia, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., Cleveland, Ohio |
Baseball |
Professional |
2005 |
Trotter, Harold |
Claymont High |
Claymont |
Track & Field |
High School |
2002 |
Viera, Barbara L. |
University of Delaware, US Olympic Team |
Newark, Atlanta, Georgia |
Volleyball, Coaching |
College, 1996 Summer Olympics |
2004 |
Walls, James F. |
Georgetown High, University of Delaware, Will Rogers Field, County Seaters |
Georgetown, Newark, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Eastern Shore, Maryland |
Football, Basketball |
High School, College, Military, Eastern Shore Basketball League |
2005 |
Wentworth, James "Jim" |
Pfeiffer University, Wesley College |
Misenheimer, North Carolina, Dover |
Basketball, Coaching |
College |
2006 |
Whitcraft, David |
University of Delaware, Delaware Wizards |
Newark, Wilmington |
Soccer, Coaching |
College, USISL (Professional) |
2007 |
Wisniewski, Irvin C. |
University of Michigan, University of Delaware, Polish Olympic Team |
Ann Arbor, Michigan, Newark |
Football, Coaching, Basketball |
College, Olympics |
2006 |
White, Henry |
Cape Henlopen High |
Lewes |
Track & Field |
High School |
2000 |
Whiting, Val |
Stanford University, Seattle Reign, Detroit Shock, Minnesota Lynx |
Stanford, California, Seattle, WA, Detroit, Michigan, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
Basketball |
College, ABL, WNBA (Professional) |
2007 |
Williams, Pat |
Wake Forest, Miami Marlins (FSL), Orlando Magic |
Wilmington, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Miami, Florida, Orlando, Florida |
Baseball, Basketball manager |
College, Florida State League (Minor), Professional |
2001 |
Zabitka, Matt "Zee" J. |
The News Journal |
Wilmington |
Sports writer |
Broadcast, Newspaper |
2000 |