Charles W. Bidwill, Sr. - St. Ignatius (Chicago, IL) Henry Jordan - Emporia (VA), Warwick (New Port News, VA) (Courtesy of SAD 20). Bols one-season (1984-85) at the University of Bridgeport created the most excitement in the schools sports history. The 2021 FFHS Athletic Hall of Fame inductees and a short biography of some of their accomplishments: Dr. Churchill, athlete, is a 2010 graduate, point guard and captain of the 2010 Girls State Basketball Championship team. Sam Huff - Farmington (WV) endobj Nick Buoniconti - Cathedral (Springfield, MA) 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. Roger Staubach - Purcell (Cincinnati, Ohio) Prior to becoming a touring pro, Henry had an outstanding amateur career playing out of the Patterson Club in Fairfield as he was a three-time Connecticut State Amateur Champion (1994-95, 1998). The Fort Fairfield High School Athletic Hall of Fame has announced its seventh class to be inducted on Thursday, July 15th, at Fort Fairfield High School. <> Steve Young - Greenwich (Conn.) Tom Mack - Cleveland Heights (OH) Manage this website! President and Chairman of the Board of Raybestos Manhattan, Inc., which produced brake linings for trucks and automobiles, Simpson founded the Brakettes in 1947. 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. Joe DeLamielleure - St. Clement (Center Line, MI) Pete Rozelle - Compton (CA) 7on7. Mike McCormack - De La Salle (Kansas City, KS) LaDainian Tomlinson - University (Waco, TX) The first Alumni Hall of Fame honoree was Dr. Max Bailey. He set the record for most career coaching victories: 536. 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. She went on to pass her knowledge on to others by coaching. Nominate your favorite alum at: Mail - FHS Alumni Assoc. Russ Grimm - Southmoreland (Alverton, Pa.) 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. 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. He would play competitive soccer until age 37. At McMahon she was a Parade Magazine All-American and led the Senators to the 1994 Class L state title. Franco Harris - Rancocas Valley Regional (Mount Holly, NJ) Bob St. Clair - San Francisco Polytechnic (CA) One of the first things she did was get the team out of their baggy cotton pants and into shiny satin shorts. John Elway - Granada Hills (Los Angeles, CA) Young would rewrite the record books duing his time under center. Jason Roy: 1997. Jack Lambert - Mantua (OH) Mel Hein - Burlington, Fairhaven (WA) All rights reserved. Martinez Wright lives in Lascassas, Tennessee, about 30 miles from Nashville, and works as a credentialing manager for Ready Responders. 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. He continued as a student-athlete at Adams State where he played for two nationally ranked teams. ?os vq]M{|GE]D Y(7t=TGvZlJPfN0)buC$9m!^X?:z8?`995 Deion Sanders - North Fort Meyers (Fla.) Howie Long - Milford (MA) They should have notable achievement in one or more of the following areas: Professional, Academic or Selfless Acts. Berthas arrival did more than that. Names like Csonka, Staubach and Marino dot the history books She proved to be the catalyst that transformed the Brakettes and Stratford, CT into the softball capital of the world. We welcome your support. 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. Trenia Tillis-Hoard (Player) - Tillis-Hoard was a four-year starter at Grapeland High School for Hall of Fame Coach Don Tullos. FFHS Athletic HOF is created to honor those athletes, coaches and contributors who have. Joe Guyon - Keewatin Acad. January 13, 2023. Randall McDaniel - Agua Fria Union (Avondale, Ariz.) A member of the Boston College Hall of Fame, Bagley played three years for the Eagles, twice averaging more than 20 points per game. Rayfield Wright - Fairmont (Griffin, Ga.), Ron Yary - Bellflower (CA) John (Blood) McNally - New Richmond, (WI) Honored guests will include previous inductees, along with this years five student-athlete recipients of the Athletic Boosters Clubs Scholarships. An outstanding all-around athlete and winner of the Mahaney award, emblematic of the top athlete in her class. Dave Robinson - Moorestown (N.J.) Nearly anyone who has ever had puppies or dogs can relate to The Zoomies. 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 . Gene Upshaw - Robstown (TX) Determined to honor Billy, Jeannie and Nips memory, Green vowed to play pro golf again. The selection committee has sole authority to determine the selection of Inductees into the Hall of Fame. FAIRFIELD, Conn. - Fairfield women's soccer alum Ahna Johnson was honored last week as she was inducted into the Hamden High School Hall of Fame.Arguably the best women's soccer player in Fairfield history, Johnson received the accolades from the place where her skills first developed, as a four-year member of the Hamden Dragons. Induction ceremonies shall take place at a mutually agreed upon time and place by the inductee and the Athletic Director. Kydes concluded his scholastic career with an exclamation mark as he scored five of the Senators six goals in the state tournament to finish his three-year career with 78 goals an amazing average of 3.3 goals per game while being named All-FCIAC and all-state all three seasons. He served four years in the U. S. Airforce and has been employed by UPS for over 35 years. Jim Parker - Macon (GA), Scott (Toledo, OH) August (Mike) Michalske - West Tech (Cleveland, OH) Bill Polian - Mount Saint Michael (Bronx, N.Y.) Recipient must have made a significant contribution to the advancement of the interscholastic sports program. 17 0 obj xG+.&(pd/t)G67Ez4z+p&&qD)ZNAsGYYr9 nw-F+j-utbZg/pgF^ College. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Any of the nominees not selected from this list will stay in consideration for a period of six years. Fort Fairfield High School Athletic Hall of Fame Max & his wife Judith live in Seattle. Please consider following us by clicking below. A special presentation will be made to the Team of the Year, a team from the past selected for the honor. Candidate must have been a graduate, an employee, or a support person of Fairfield High School and its athletic department. Next year's Caribou City Council will include a new member and a longtime councilor thanks to Tuesday's election. Ticket prices are $35 per person. Ernie Stautner - Columbia (E. Greenbush, N.Y); Vincentian Instit. Claude Humphrey - Lester (Memphis, Tenn.) William Roy (Link) Lyman - McDonald Rural (KS) A video slideshow and introduction will highlight the evening, along with the presentation of Hall of Fame jackets and plaques to each inductee. Y.A. CJ Ivkovich: 2006. He was also the starting quarterback from 1995 to 1997 and amassed 3,350 yards of offense. We appreciate you sharing our content on social media. Larry Little - Booker T. Washington (Miami, FL) Walter Kennedy Community Service Wing: the late JACK CASAGRANDE (NORWALK), GUY WHITTEN (WILTON). Paul Krause - Bendle (Burton, MI) <> He helped lead his soccer team to four playoff appearances including a 1977 Easterm Maine Runner-up. Billy Shaw - Carr Central (Vicksburg, MS) Henry represented the U.S. as a member of the Ryder Cup in 2006. Gilmore was a four-sport letterman at New Canaan High, but it was in basketball that he made his name as one the legendary players of his era. Canada) Earl Campbell - John Tyler (Tyler, TX) Ray Flaherty - Gonzaga Prep (Spokane, WA) Roger Wehrli - King City (Mo.) As a sophomore in 1981, he led BC to the Big East regular season title and the NCAA Sweet 16, earning Big East Player of the Year honors. George Allen - Lake Shore (MI) Four times he had games over 200 yards and averaged 7.7 yards per carry. Noyes was team captain for both basketball and soccer. Willie Davis - Booker T. Washington (Texarkana, AR) In order to be considered for nomination to the Athletic Hall of Fame, a detailed biography of the nominees athletic accomplishments and/or contributions to the overall development of the athletic program must be completed on the form. Those same teams went on to the NCAA Elite Eight only to lose to eventual champion Cincinnati in both appearances. He now lives in Middleton, Idaho, and works as a financial adviser. He currently works for the Greater Vallejo Recreation District and has two sons, Trevor, 17, and Jalen, 20. Michael Reed: 1990. Let's stay connected! Leesburg Fairfield 11-0 91 3. She was the first softball player inducted into the Middle Tennessee State Hall of Fame in 2014 and was ranked No. Thats not Greens style. Nominate your favorite alum at: Mail - FHS Alumni Assoc. Bob Hayes - Matthew W. Gilbert (Jacksonville, Fla.) <> Morneault also was an avid basketball, volleyball and softball player where she helped lead her teams to several postseason appearances. They should have notable achievement in one or more of the following areas: Professional, Academic or Selfless Acts. Young would sit behind future Hall of Famer Joe Montana for four seasons, watching from the sidelines as the 49ers won two more Super Bowls. Paul Brown - Massillon (OH) Greenier, an athlete, is a 1984 graduate and multisport athlete earning eight varsity letters. Fort Fairfield High School Athletic Hall of Fame has announced its 8th Class to be inducted on Thursday, July 14th, at Fort Fairfield High School. By Chris McNamee Greenwich Time Sports Editor She played 13 of her 23 years with the Brakettes, amassing a 285-26 record. INTERESTED? x\s6tc1$^3S7I]{DJ$T INX(.v/~pq_/;_)"v'o*X,[xX#1[x?//? (Albany, N.Y.) The Selection Committee will rank the top nominees in a list. Joe Carr - None 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. "__-Q>%W!N2V2SA%iW tl>d?nyJjq Nominators and nominees shall be informed of the committees decision. Born April 19th, 1963, Charlie grew up an "Army Brat," changing schools 11 different times. 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