(~rS}Rzr_7Tf"mqcT,+k%ys zAq-WzmG3ZX,Y=\1QzS>&~8QalG 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame. Yet one of his most satisfying accomplishments came in 1981 when the 20-year-old LaJoie won the modified sportsman championship at Danbury Fair Racearena, the same title his father, Don, had captured on five occasions at the now-closed Fairfield County track. MQ50xvq,~_#vWK!=GF!vQ59] zuf2d:UE8BST[A;:LNc0|d rJN}V6 V]Tae)!=?cX7g/0SI7x. Joe Greene - Dunbar (Temple, TX) . Walter Kennedy Community Service Wing: the late JACK CASAGRANDE (NORWALK), GUY WHITTEN (WILTON). As a junior, Kydes broke his own FCIAC mark with 24 goals as he helped McMahon capture the league crown. Joe Montana - Ringgold (Monongahela, PA) He led Vasco, coached by FCSC Hall of Famer Chico Chacurian, to the 1978 National Challenge Cup finals match, which was played before 40,000 people prior to a New York Cosmos game at then-Giants Stadium. The Division-II Purple Knights, which previously drew 500-600 spectators, routinely sold out their 1,800 seat gym when Bol was on the court. Masanek was inducted into the Ohio Wrestling Coaches. 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. Walt Kiesling - Cretin (St. Paul, MN) Thank you for reading your 4 free articles this month. It took a while to make a decision, but after winning the championship in 55, I felt that I wasnt letting the Lionettes down and I really wanted to promote softball where it needed it. She was brought here to teach the Brakettes the ways of the west coast teams. Tickets may be purchased by contacting Eddie Wilson at [emailprotected]. George Allen - Lake Shore (MI) She was a multi-sport athlete participating in alpine skiing, cross country skiing, field hockey and softball. Checks should be made payable to Fairfield Alumni or Fairfield Alumni Scholarship Fund. 1 0 obj Joe Stydahar - Shinnston (PA) I loved it there, but I guess things worked out OK. LaJoie, who attended high school at Wright Tech in Stamford, retired from racing in 2006 and did some announcing. The 1994 softball team will be honored, along with former Daily Republic Sports Editor Paul Farmer as a community contributor. Tim Brown - Woodrow Wilson (Dallas, Texas) Willie Brown - Yazoo Training (MS) Buck Buchanan - A.H. Parker (Birmingham, AL) Nick Buoniconti - Cathedral (Springfield, MA) Dick Butkus - Chicago Vocational. Friday, April 28, 2023 - Welcome Reception & Inductee Group Photo at the Hall of Fame/Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth, TX. A respected competitor on the NASCAR circuit for more than 20 years, LaJoies accomplishments will be celebrated tonight at SportsNight when he joins a star-studded cast in the Jackie Robinson Professional Wing of the Fairfield County Sports Hall of Fame. Thank you for reading your 4 free articles this month. Its a brand-new year and the start of hopefully a happy and healthy 2023. We will occasionally send news and announcements about our events, awards and initiatives. On the track, Lake qualified for the state meet in the 110 hurdles. 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. Mel Blount - Lyons (GA) 6 0 obj But it wasnt until he moved to the United States and Norwalk with his family that he became passionate about the sport. <> It was the first of seven titles for Bertha. The Brakettes were becoming a regional force, but Simpson was looking for the spark to make the team relevant in the national tournament conversation. 2. Moor (Crawford, Miss.) 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. Gravely went on to attend Hawaii Pacific University on scholarship. Max was honored on August 23, 2019 with an open house in the FHS cafeteria followed by the award presentation at the first home football game of the season. The youthful Joan Joyce took over and combined for a no-hitter in the 1-0 win over the Fresno Rockets. Mel Renfro - Jefferson (Portland, OR) The 7-foot-6 center averaged 22.5 points, 13.5 rebounds and 7.1 blocks per game that year. Sports Night 2020 postponed due to pandemic, Chelsea Cohen Memorial Scholarship recipients named for 2020, Inductees named for 2020 Hall of Fame class, FCIAC commish Dave Schulz joins FCSC board. INTERESTED? Recipient must have exceptionally distinguished herself/himself at a high level in the field of sports, sportsmanship, and citizenship at NFHS and/or after graduation. By Matt Miller. Jackie Smith - Kentwood (LA) He continued as a student-athlete at Adams State where he played for two nationally ranked teams. xG+.&(pd/t)G67Ez4z+p&&qD)ZNAsGYYr9 nw-F+j-utbZg/pgF^ Bronko Nagurski - Bemidji (MN), International Falls (MN) Donations to this fund can be mailed to: Fairfield Alumni, PO Box 84, New Paris, IN 46553. 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. Art Shell - Bonds-Wilson (North Charleston, SC) 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 eight athletes. In June of 2009, coming back from a Tour event in Texas, Greens RV blew a tire in Mississippi, rolled down an embankment and crashed into a tree. Ray Nitschke - Proviso East (Maywood, IL) John Mackey - Hempstead (NY) He sat out the entire 90-91 season due to injury, and averaged 8.7 points and 6 assists for his NBA career. Fairfield Community High School Scholastic Bowl Coach 1989-2002 14 years of enjoyment with high school students Over 400 . Russ Grimm - Southmoreland (Alverton, Pa.) 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. Kydes continued to play soccer, however, joining Vasco da Gama, a Bridgeport-based team that was one of the top semi-pro teams in the country. Tickets may be purchased by contacting Eddie Wilson at [email protected]. Bob Griese - Rex Mundi (Evansville, IL) Yale Lary - North Side (Fort Worth, TX) Ticket prices are $35 per person. Jackie Robinson Professional Wing: A.J. Wilbur (Pete) Henry - Mansfield (OH) Don Maynard - Colorado (Colorado City, TX) Leo Nomellini - Crane (Chicago, IL) He led the Rams to three consecutive state titles (1956-58), scoring a school record 697 points as a senior. Ever since his childhood days racing go-karts in Norwalk, Randy LaJoie has spent his life in the fast lane. Paul Brown - Massillon (OH) Earl Campbell - John Tyler (Tyler, TX) Jim Parker - Macon (GA), Scott (Toledo, OH) 2023 Fairfield County Sports Commission. Jack Butler - Mount Carmel (Niagara Falls, Ont. Tony Canadeo - Steinmetz (Chicago, IL) *qSG 6swTg(xW1x_mrLM[(91e9Tv-vy}A#&O3(GP:aob,zJ#NLE(rb/b-QI?d.Ya#Rlit~WtkM}bC4H,&P TxyyL !%" +M@_M9coM4uISQFtb* But with a degree in Economics, he decided to pass on a professional career and soon became involved in his familys business. Jimmy Johnson - Kingsburg (CA) Candidates must be former students of Fairfield, Millersburg or New Paris high schools. Gravely lettered in basketball, volleyball and track during her four years at Fairfield. Recipient must have made a significant contribution to the advancement of the interscholastic sports program. In 1957 he batted .567 going 6 for 6 in his last game that season. The selection committee may not nominate family members or relatives. An outstanding all-around athlete and winner of the Mahaney award, emblematic of the top athlete in her class. x\r}TvS1YI\79IQTH.$Uo$ 3 ,XU,>5([o|8Y}B/?+qOxnvMegtbtMYk"@'7'[J1Nt1+7Wq- .rk|3$]?A$egwm9a},K [@-s0STefsMt5c`2j8|7jS;!r e^no;J9h&>FQJ539@Y3KKY&OtL:5str?]r? <> 7 0 obj Wellington Mara - Loyola (New York City, NY) Ron Mix - Hawthorne (CA) Tom Mack - Cleveland Heights (OH) Bill Walsh - George Washington (Los Angeles, CA), Hayward (CA) endobj A two-time NBA champion with the Boston Celtics (2008) and the Miami Heat (2013) and a 10-time NBA All-Star, Allen was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018 at Symphony Hall, a short drive from Blake Arena. He has coached girls volleyball since 1994 where his teams have captured eight County Championships and several second and third place finishes as well. Bol finished his NBA career with 2,086 blocks and is the only player to have more blocks than points scored (1,599). reading, and support local, rural journalism, please subscribe. Jan Stenerud - Lillestrom (Norway) This year's inductees are John Ala, Timothy Watt, Charlene "Chink" Cyr, Barry Gill, Robert "Bob" Osterblom, and the 1972 Regional Champion track and field squad. Following two uneventful seasons with Tampa, Young was traded to the San Francisco 49ers in 1987. Art Rooney - Duquesne Prep (Pittsburgh, PA), Indiana State Normal (PA) Alan Page - Central Catholic (Canton, OH) Dave Robinson - Moorestown (N.J.) Henry Jordan - Emporia (VA), Warwick (New Port News, VA) Jerry Jones - North Little Rock (AR) stream 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. A player is not eligible until 10 years after graduation from Fairfield Local High School. Lake was the MEL back of the year in 1998 after rushing for 1,960 yards and 18 touchdowns. She went on to pass her knowledge on to others by coaching. 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. Larry Wilson - Rigby (ID) Fred Dean - Ruston (La.) Al Davis - Erasmus Hall (Brooklyn, NY) Brandtson Duffie, is the youngest member of the Fairfield Athletic Hall of Fame graduating in 2019. She played 13 of her 23 years with the Brakettes, amassing a 285-26 record. Sonny Jurgensen - New Hanover (Wilmington, NC) On the soccer field, Noyes became the all-time leading goal scorer and was All-Aroostook his junior and senior years. Williams played six years in the WNBA from 1998-2003 and rose to All-Star status in 2001 with the Indiana Fever. Persons may be nominated to the hall of fame by anyone as a player, a coach, or a contributor to the athletic programs. An outstanding all-around athlete and winner of the Mahaney award, emblematic of the top athlete in her class. Terrell Davis - Abraham Lincoln (San Diego, Calif.) Following the end of World War II, she rejoined the Lionettes as their ace pitcher and led them to four National ASA Championships in 1950, 51, 52, and 55. John McCrea (contributor) A 1972 graduate, McCrea was selected for his outstanding contributions and service to FFHS athletics and community work. Deion Sanders - North Fort Meyers (Fla.) endobj Ray Guy - Thomson (Ga.) Benny Friedman - East Tech, Glenville (Cleveland, Ohio) Since then he has played on the Champions Tour 16 times, determined to spread the word that no matter what the odds are against you, anything is possible. <> Doughty was selected for his outstanding contributions and service to FFHS athletics and community work. Tickets are now available. Honored guests will include previous inductees, along with this years five student-athlete recipients of the Athletic Boosters Clubs Scholarships. He was a 4-year starter at third base for the University of New Haven, where he is still among the schools all-time leaders in games, hits and average. He was team captain in 1961-62 and was named All-American from small colleges. 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. She proved to be the catalyst that transformed the Brakettes and Stratford, CT into the softball capital of the world. A candidate must receive a majority vote to be named to the Hall of Fame. Ireland, an athlete, is a 1981 graduate and outstanding athlete. Lake currently lives in Vallejo and is an Amazon driver. Green was the PGA Tours bad boy long before John Daly took over the mantle. (Courtesy of SAD 20). Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. John Hannah - Albertville (AL), Baylor Prep (Chattanooga, TN) Merlin Olsen - James Logan (Logan, UT) Notre Dame High School One Notre Dame Way, West Haven, CT 06516 203.933.1673 Earle (Greasy) Neale - Parkersburg (WV) In fact, it was 50 years ago this fall that he set a New England scoring record with 31 goals for Brien McMahon High School. The Fairfield Prep Athletic Hall of Fame will be established in 2016 to honor those alumni who achieved excellence and distinguished themselves in Fairfield Prep's The Fairfield Prep Athletic Hall of Fame will be established in 2016 to honor those alumni who achieved Athletic Hall of Fame - Fairfield College Preparatory School Skip To Main Content During the time that he was the head coach of track, the Falcons were MEL champions in 1978 and 1982 and section champions also in 1982. Mike Munchak - Scranton (PA) Central Saturday, April 29, 2023 - Induction and . Guy Chamberlin - Blue Springs (NE) He would play competitive soccer until age 37. 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. The Fort Fairfield High School Athletic Hall of Fame has announced eight athletes will be inducted into its group. Wayne Millner - Salem, Malvern Prep, Devitt Prep (MA) Will Shields - Lewton (Okla.) Two new town councilors and a new school board member will help Fort Fairfield determine its future in the new year. Charley Taylor - Dalworth (Grand Prairie, TX) 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. endobj Williams was elected to the FCSCs UConn Wing of the Hall of Fame in 2009. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 17 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 1>> Chris Hanburger - Hampton (Va.) 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 . He admitted years later he lied about his age so he could play. Bret Favre - Hancock North Central (Pass Christian, Miss.) Frank Gatski - Farmington (WV) Paglialunga was inducted into the UNH Hall of Fame in 1988. He attained the rank of staff sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps and has been on two deployments. Fort Fairfield High School Athletic Hall of Fame W55 ]5M5i#0|[W~zI2.JZ3X'puL V~#%tr8 The 2023 Ron Masanek Wrestling Invitational, always an epic event, celebrated the 50 th year that the tournament has been held last weekend on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 6-7, in the Fairfield High School Arena. Fred Biletnikoff - Erie Tech (PA) Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr. - Cardinal Mooney (Youngstown, Ohio) <> Charlie Joiner - William Oscar Boston (Lake Charles, LA) Rod Woodson - R. Nelson Snider (Fort Wayne, Ind.) He and his wife, Lisa, are also lending helping hands to a third generation of auto racers in the LaJoie family. The name Phil Kydes has been synonymous with excellence on the soccer field for more than a half-century. 4. New Fairfield High School54 Gillotti RoadNew Fairfield, CT 06812203.312.5800203.312.5803. President and Chairman of the Board of Raybestos Manhattan, Inc., which produced brake linings for trucks and automobiles, Simpson founded the Brakettes in 1947. Young would rewrite the record books duing his time under center. 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. % George McAfee - Ironton (OH) jH9Sqk4My*3zek"JH`Pn)6PQt% Z +b-sT.T 3~G8! His baseball and basketball teams made the playoffs in 1979-80. 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. Bertha quickly cancelled her retirement plans and compiled a 25-1 record with 293 strikeouts and a 0.11 ERA in 1968. [ 13 0 R] 13 0 obj She also gave them a sense of confidence, an intangible necessary to compete with the likes of the Lionettes, Fresno Rockets, Phoenix Ramblers and Portlands Erv Lind Florists, all major players in the game. Dan Fouts - St. Ignatius (San Francisco, CA) Dante Lavelli - Hudson (OH) Spring Auction fundraiser to benefit music, academics & alumni projects! The Brien McMahon High grad had a stellar career at the University of Connecticut for three years, the last two as a starting point guard.
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