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# Adams County Sports Hall of Fame

The ACSHOF recognizes individuals who have had outstanding achievement in athletics.

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- [Andrea Wickerham](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2025/andrea-wickerham/) - Year Inducted: 2025 Wickerham competed in athletics at a time when girls’ sports were just getting started. A 1976 graduate of Gettysburg High School, she started at forward on the field hockey team as a sophomore as the team finished with a 5-1 record. After sitting out for injury in her junior year, she
- [Joe Yeck](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2013/joe-yeck/) - Year Inducted: 2013 Joe excelled as a coach of basketball and tennis while at Biglerville High School. In 16 years his basketball teams won 183 games and made eight district and one state tournament appearance. In 22 years, his girls’ tennis teams compiled 152 wins and secured five league, two district doubles and one
- [Henry T. "Hen" Bream](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2001/henry-t-hen-bream/) - Year Inducted: 2001 A true Adams County legend, he became an institution at Gettysburg College. Born in York Springs in 1899, earned 12 varsity letters in football, basketball and baseball at Gettysburg High School; was three-sport, four-year letterman at Gettysburg College; played with several greats in Blue Ridge Baseball League. Served Gettysburg College as
- [John M. Yovicsin](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2001/john-m-yovicsin/) - Year Inducted: 2001 This Steelton native graduated from Gettysburg College in 1940. He started at right end against Penn State in his very first game. In 1939 he kicked three extra points, scored a TD and set up another on a fumble recovery to secure a 21-21 tie with arch rival F. and M.
- [Joe Egresitz](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2025/joe-egresitz/) - Year Inducted: 2025 Starring in football and track and field at Gettysburg College, Egresitz was one of the best linemen ever to play for the Bullets. In 1966 he was named MVP of the Middle Atlantic Conference, and was the only player in conference history to be first team offense and defense in the
- [William H. “Wee Willie” Sherdel](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2002/william-h-wee-willie-sherdel/) - Year Inducted: 2002 A native of McSherrystown, he spent most of his 15 years in the major leagues with the St. Louis Cardinals and two with Boston Braves. Manager Rogers Hornsby said, “Sherdel is one of the craftiest left hand pitchers of his time.” Posted 165–146 record for 3.72 ERA in 514 games, 2709
- [Edward S. "Eddie" Plank](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2002/edward-s-eddie-plank/) - Year Inducted: 2002 The Pennsylvanian Sports Hall of Fame Inductee 1972 Considered one of the most dominant professional baseball pitchers of the twentieth century. Recruited right out of Gettysburg College by venerable Connie Mack. Compiled a lifetime record of 326 wins, 194 losses spanning a career from 1901 to 1917 with three teams, mainly
- [Kirby Scott](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2025/kirby-scott/) - Year Inducted: 2025 Scott graduated from Neptune (NJ) High School where he was a star in football and track and field. The 1973 graduate went on to Gettysburg College, where he continued his excellence. During three varsity seasons at halfback at Gettysburg, Scott broke five school records, including most carries in one season (197),
- [Brett Smith](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2025/brett-smith/) - Year Inducted: 2025 Smith played football, basketball, and baseball for Delone Catholic, graduating in 2013. He went on to play baseball at Bucknell University. In high school, he had the distinction in his senior year of playing, and starting, for three district championship teams in his three sports. He was team captain of all
- [Laike Gardner](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2025/laike-gardner/) - Year Inducted: 2025 Gardner was a four-time state qualifier in wrestling for Biglerville High School. With a career record of 165-26, he twice was Sectional champion, District III champion, and Regional champion. Gardner medaled at states three times, placing second in 2011 and third in 2012. He graduated as the Biglerville school record holder
- [Terry Conrad](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2025/terry-conrad/) - Year Inducted: 2025 Conrad graduated from Delone Catholic in 1979, where he led the South Central League in scoring as a basketball player his senior year. He was named a Top 15 Player in the Harrisburg area. He was selected to play for the PA All-Stars against the USSR National team at Gettysburg College,
- [Gareth V. "Lefty" Biser](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2001/gareth-v-lefty-biser/) - Year Inducted: 2001 Serving as a student assistant under the legendary Romeo Capozzi as an undergraduate at Gettysburg College, he went on to earn a graduate degree from Syracuse. Returned to Gettysburg College and served 40 years, 16 as head athletic trainer. Healing hand touched not only Gettysburg athletes but high school students as well.
- [Edward Riggs](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2014/edward-riggs/) - Year Inducted: 2014 Ed was an outstanding cross country and track runner at Gettysburg College and a successful coach at his alma mater. He twice ran at the nationals in cross country, placed first in the Middle Atlantic Conference Championships as a senior and led his team to 3 consecutive MAC titles. In track,
- [Madelyn Yannetti](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2024/madelyn-yannetti/) - Year Inducted: 2024 Yannetti was one of the most dynamic softball players Gettysburg High School ever produced. Excelling as a pitcher and at the plate, she was YAIAA DIVISION II Pitcher of the Year in 2015, All-Times Player of the Year in 2013, and she made the PA Big 15 second team in 2013.
- [John Oyler](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2024/john-oyler/) - Year Inducted: 2024 A graduate of Biglerville High School in 1968, Oyler was a standout sprinter in high school. At Princeton University, where he captained both the 1969 freshmen and 1972 varsity track and field teams, he moved up to middle distance events and excelled there as well. Oy;er won many Blue Mountain League
- [Tim Naylor](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2024/tim-naylor/) - Year Inducted: 2024 Naylor was simply one of the best basketball players ever to play at Biglerville High School. Three times he was named to the All-County team that included both Adams and York Counties, and in 1989, his senior year, he was named the Most Outstanding Player in the Blue Mountain League, leading
- [Shain Leggett](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2024/shain-leggett/) - Year Inducted: 2024 A graduate of Biglerville High School in 2000, Leggett was one of the best wrestlers the Canners have produced. Not only did he excel on the mat, he lettered three times in football, and also played two seasons of baseball. In wrestling, Leggett compiled a career record of 133- 12. Four
- [Barb Jordan](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2024/barb-jordan/) - Year Inducted: 2024 Jordan, long-time coach at Gettysburg College in two sports, excelled on the playing field, and leading from the sidelines, in a career that spanned over 25 years. She led the Bullets’ field hockey program from 2002-2022, building a 182-154 career record, including 10 Centennial Conference playoff appearances. The team won the
- [Lawrence Williams](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2022/lawrence-williams/) - Year Inducted: 2022 Over two football seasons at Gettysburg High School, Williams passed for 2,186 yards and 23 TDs. He was named the Mid-Penn Keystone Offensive MVP his senior year and was twice named to the Mid-Penn Keystone team and All-Times team. In 2000, he was named the Times Male Athlete of the Year,
- [Jill Motter Stoner](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2022/jill-motter-stoner/) - Year Inducted: 2022 Stoner, a product of Biglerville High School, graduated as one of the best tennis players ever to grow up in Adams County. In four years of singles and doubles play for the Canners, Stoner compiled a record of 129-15, with 35 of those victories coming in post-season play. In 1987 as
- [Joy Motter Weikert](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2022/joy-motter-weikert/) - Year Inducted: 2022 As a student-athlete at Biglerville High School, Weikert competed in tennis and softball, bringing particular notoriety to the Canner tennis program. Compiling an astounding record of 132–11 in singles and doubles competition, Weikert helped lead the Canners to the Blue Mountain League championship in 1987 and 1988. She teamed with her
- [Perry Smith](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2022/perry-smith/) - Year Inducted: 2022 Smith, a 1980 PIAA qualifier in wrestling at 185 pounds for Gettysburg High School, returned to his roots after a wrestling and football career at West Chester University. In 1989 he began his teaching and coaching career at Gettysburg, teaching health and physical education and driver and safety education. From 1992
- [George Petrie](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2022/george-petrie/) - Year Inducted: 2022 For 29 seasons, from 1989 to 2018, Petrie led the Gettysburg Bullets Basketball Team. The team’s 396 victories during Petrie’s tenure included 14 Centennial Conference playoff appearances, three Conference Championships, and five NCAA tournament appearances. His period of time as a basketball coach is the longest in the college’s history. The
- [Steve Smith, Sr. (deceased)](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2021/steve-smith-sr-deceased/) - Year Inducted: 2021 Steve was well-known locally for his ability as a Sprint Car driver. He won 259 races at 28 different tracks including 150 at Lincoln Speedway. He built his own cars and engines. In 2000 he was inducted into the National Spring Car Hall of Fame, which is located in Knoxville, Iowa,,
- [Robert Rohrbaugh](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2021/robert-rohrbaugh/) - Year Inducted: 2021 Starring as a pitcher at Littlestown High School led Robert to a scholarship at Clemson University where he continued his excellence being named the 2003 Louisville Slugger, NCAA Division 1, Freshman All-American, After going 8-2 in his junior season he was drafted in the 7th round by the Seattle Mariners. Moving
- [Hillen "Hilly" Rife (Deceased)](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2021/hillen-hilly-rife-deceased/) - Year Inducted: 2021 A graduate of New Oxford High School, and past President of the New Oxford Lions Club, Hilly was known for the sport of auto racing. In 1952 he built the Lincoln Speedway. He was the owner, driver and promoter of this venue. He became the first NASCAR Regional Promoter on the
- [Evan Lewis](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2021/evan-lewis/) - Year Inducted: 2021 Evan set many records as the quarterback for Gettysburg High School: career passing yards (6,194), single game passing yards (373), season TD passes (31), and career TD passes (67). He was also an accomplished kicker with most extras in a season (57), most field goals in a season (6), most career
- [Sarah Hunt Hewitt](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2021/sarah-hunt-hewitt/) - Year Inducted: 2021 At graduation from Fairfield in 2013, Sarah held school records in the 100m, 200m and Long Jump. She currently still holds the Long Jump record with a mark of 17'10". Sarah was a three-time District III Champion and amassed a total of 8 District medals. In 2011 she earned a State
- [Emily Weaner Cullinan](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2021/emily-weaner-cullinan/) - Year Inducted: 2021 Emily was the sprint specialist for the Gettysburg High School Swim team. As a four-year letter winner she helped the team become district champion twice and was named captain her senior year. She was the Mid-Penn champion in the 200m Fly three times and once in the 100m Fly. At Districts
- [Meredith Cox Crawford](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2019/meredith-cox-crawford/) - Year Inducted: 2019 Meredith was a standout basketball player during her years at Delone Catholic High School, amassing 2,096 points, 826 rebounds, 615 assists, 471 steals and 215 three-pointers while leading her school to PIAA state championships in 2003, 2004 and 2005. She was the AP AA State Player of the Year her junior
- [William Heyser](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2012/william-heyser/) - Year Inducted: 2012 While at Gettysburg and Biglerville High Schools, Bill played basketball, baseball, and was a member of Gettysburg's 1952 undefeated football team. He received a scholarship to Shepherd College, where he played football and baseball for a year before joining the U.S. Army. He played baseball for the Army during his service
- [William "Charles" Warren](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2011/william-charles-warren/) - Year Inducted: 2011 Charles graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1993 after a very successful athletic career in football, basketball, and track. His senior year he was the captain of his basketball team. At Dickinson College he made an immediate impact upon their football program, receiving honorable mention All-Star recognition as a defensive back
- [Wilbur J. Gobrecht](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2001/wilbur-j-gobrecht/) - Year Inducted: 2001 A three-sport athlete at Hanover High School, he co-captained Nighthawks’ first undefeated football team in 1947, was all-conference in football and basketball and a record-setting pole vaulter in track. He won ten letters in three sports at Dickinson College and was twice named Outstanding Male Athlete, 1951 and 1952. Following a
- [Tricia Weaner](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2017/tricia-weaner/) - Year Inducted: 2017 Tricia is known as the best swimmer to graduate from Gettysburg High School. She holds the school record in all but two events. During her high school career she won 5 gold medals at the state swim meet, 4 times in the backstroke and once in the butterfly, setting the state
- [Timothy "Tim" Kotula](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2010/timothy-tim-kotula/) - Year Inducted: 2010 Baseball was a big part of Tim’s life, cut short at the age of 42 in 2005. Tim excelled in the sport at Delone and Shippensburg. While at Shippensburg, he was named to the American Baseball Coaches Association honorable mention list as a catcher. After graduation, he was offered a contract
- [Thomas "Tom" Crist](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2015/thomas-tom-crist/) - Year Inducted: 2015 Tom is a Gettysburg High School graduate where he lettered in football, basketball, baseball and track. He holds the retired record for the 100 yard dash. As an athlete he continued his track career for four years at Gettysburg College, from which he graduated in 1964. However, his greatest impact was
- [Terry Fox](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2014/terry-fox/) - Year Inducted: 2014 A two-year letter winning baseball player at Gettysburg High School and a 1- year player in the South Penn Baseball League, during which he was named to seven consecutive all-star games as an infielder, shaped Terry into one of the most successful high school baseball coaches in Adams County. During his
- [Steve McMaster](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2016/steve-mcmaster/) - Year Inducted: 2016 Steve graduated from Delone Catholic High School in 1991. As a standout running back and defensive back over three years, he helped lead the Squires to the District 3 championship in 1989 and 1990. He was named first team all-state as a defensive back in 1990. Steve is currently the third
- [Steve Courson](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2003/steve-courson/) - Year Inducted: 2003 A 1973 graduate of Gettysburg High School, Steve played offensive guard at the University of South Carolina, where his combination of size and speed made him a pro prospect. He played in both the Blue-Gray All-Star Classic and the East-West Shrine Game following his senior year and was selected in the
- [Stanton R. Musser](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2002/stanton-r-musser/) - Year Inducted: 2002 Gettysburg High graduate who lettered three years as end in football; named first team All-South Penn Conference; third team All-State; honorable mention high school All-American, all in 1953. Lettered four years in track as sprinter and hurdler, winning the state low hurdle title in 1954. Graduated from Gettysburg College in 1958
- [Samuel Leedy](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2007/samuel-leedy/) - Year Inducted: 2007 In 25 years as Gettysburg High head football coach, he has amassed 181 victories and 81 losses. His 1988 team was undefeated in ten games, winning the Blue Mountain Championship and his 2007 team went 12-2 including a 3-1 record in advancing to the semi-finals of the PIAA District 3 championships.
- [Samuel Hartley](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2019/samuel-hartley/) - Year Inducted: 2019 Sam was the Gettysburg Country Club golf champion 14 times during a span of five decades. He later won the club's senior championship 7 times in the 2000’s. He qualified for the Pennsylvania State Amateur Golf Championship 3 times and at age 53 tried to qualify for the Senior Pro Tour.
- [Russell Greenholt](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2014/russell-greenholt/) - Year Inducted: 2014 Russell is best known as an outstanding football coach at Bermudian Springs High School where he compiled a career record of 84-45 and a playoff record of 7-1. His teams had two undefeated seasons, had a 34 game regular season undefeated record, three times were the District III champions and once
- [Ross H. Sachs](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2002/ross-h-sachs/) - Year Inducted: 2002 An outstanding two-sport athlete at Gettysburg High School, he moved across town to the College where he starred for four years in football and basketball. He was a 21-year-old World War II veteran when he entered the Bullet football program. He took over the new T-formation offense and was the nation’s
- [Ronald Kump](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2006/ronald-kump/) - Year Inducted: 2006 Fresh out of Gettysburg High School at the age of 16, Ron signed a contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. His first assignment was with Lebanon of North Atlantic League where he posted a 14-5 record and a 2.95 earned run average. After National Guard duty, he joined Allentown's Class B
- [Romeo Capozzi](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2007/romeo-capozzi/) - Year Inducted: 2007 For 44 years Rome tended to the physical needs of Gettysburg College athletes of every sport. He was truly an icon in the field of collegiate athletic training. Doctors, specialists and even his peers consulted with him. He served as the head trainer of the Pennsylvania Big 33 for many years.
- [Robert Weikert](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2006/robert-weikert/) - Year Inducted: 2006 Bob was a staple in sprint car racing across the country for many years, providing a top notch ride for some of the best sprint car drivers in the world. His career in sprint car racing is ranked among the best in Pennsylvania. He had posted the second most wins for
- [Robert Weaver](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2001/robert-weaver/) - Year Inducted: 2001 A 1942 Littlestown High School graduate, Bob drew attention in three sports: soccer, basketball and baseball. Back home from World War II, his 94 m.p.h. fastball caught the attention of the St. Louis Browns who invited him to spring training in 1949. Bob spent eight years in organized baseball in Springfield,
- [Robert T. Hulton](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2001/robert-t-hulton/) - Year Inducted: 2001 A most successful athlete, coach and administrator, his career spanned more than 50 years except for a short time as a Navy pilot in World War II. He was an outstanding basketball and tennis player at York High and continued his success at Grove City College. He joined York Junior College
- [Robert Strausbaugh](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2016/robert-strausbaugh/) - Year Inducted: 2016 Bob played four years of baseball at Delone Catholic High School, twelve years with Brushtown in the South Penn League and slow pitch and fast pitch softball in Hanover, until an accident in 1986 confined him to a wheelchair. He continued playing for several more years as a wheelchair athlete in
- [Robert "Poss" Miller](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2012/robert-poss-miller/) - Year Inducted: 2012 Bob was a four-year letter winner in both football and track at Gettysburg High School. During his senior football season in 1952 Bob was named to the South Penn Football League first team and was named honorable mention to the Associated Press All-State Team. In track he was one of the
- [Robert Hottle](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2008/robert-hottle/) - Year Inducted: 2008 A 1949 graduate of Gettysburg High School and a 1953 graduate of Gettysburg College, Bob excelled at both institutions in football and track and field. He lettered all four years with the high school football team as fullback, earning all-state honorable mention honors his senior year. He also lettered in track
- [Robert Furney](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2016/robert-furney/) - Year Inducted: 2016 Bob, an 11 varsity letter winner at Gettysburg High School, was a 3-year All-South Penn honoree in football as a fullback/linebacker, a 2-year All-South Penn honoree in basketball, and a 2-year All-South Penn honoree in baseball as a catcher. Following graduation, he attended Gettysburg College where he became the starting center/defensive
- [Robert E. Finafrock](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2004/robert-e-finafrock/) - Year Inducted: 2004 The dean of south central Pennsylvania soccer coaches, he began his career at his Alma Mater, St. Thomas High School as assistant soccer coach 1960–1965. In 1966 he moved to Fairfield High School and began a program which became a model for all of Adams County. After the first two developing
- [Robert Davies](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2001/robert-davies/) - Year Inducted: 2001 One of the greatest basketball players in history, he brought his brand of athletic skills to Gettysburg in the mid 50s. Prior to that, he was an All American at Seton Hall College and he performed at an all-star level with the Rochester Royals of the National Basketball Association, being eventually
- [Robert "Bo" Davies](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2012/robert-bo-davies/) - Year Inducted: 2012 Bo earned 10 varsity letters from Gettysburg High School, from which he graduated in 1968. He was a three-year starter at football and basketball and a four-year starter on the golf team. Bo was named All-Conference in football as quarterback of the Warriors’ undefeated team in 1967. Bo then went on
- [Robert B. Kenworthy](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2001/robert-b-kenworthy/) - Year Inducted: 2001 He joined the staff at Gettysburg College in 1959 as that school’s first full-time Sports Information Director. His press box management became a model for many Division III colleges across the country. He served six years as president of the Middle Atlantic Sports Information Directors and served three years as the
- [Richard "Rick" Trimmer (deceased)](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2016/richard-rick-trimmer-deceased/) - Year Inducted: 2016 Rick, a graduate of Bermudian Springs High School in 1989, was a two-time sectional wrestling champion and the District 3 wrestling champion at 119 pounds as a senior. His career record was 88-25-1. He is best known for being fair and unbiased during his officiating of wrestling matches. His professional career
- [Richard Pitzer](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2006/richard-pitzer/) - Year Inducted: 2006 Born and raised on a farm outside Biglerville, Dick graduated from Biglerville High School in 1950. While in high school he ran track and played football, basketball and baseball. Although he had the opportunity to pursue a professional baseball career, his assistance on the family farm was needed. Dick did, however,
- [Richard Dull](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2004/richard-dull/) - Year Inducted: 2004 A truly great javelin thrower. While at Biglerville High School he set the school record of 198 feet; PIAA State champion in 1961; PIAA State runner-up 1963. Entered University of Maryland and went on to place in the 1966 Penn Relays; was Southeast Conference champion in 1966 and 1967; placed eighth
- [Richard "Dick" Selby](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2012/richard-dick-selby/) - Year Inducted: 2012 Dick’s five-decade career in sports reporting and administration began in the 1950s when, while attending Gettysburg College, he broadcast football and basketball games on WWGC and WGET radio. He was involved with Gettysburg College football through the 2005 season. After college and service in the Air Force, Dick joined the broadcast
- [Rebecca "Becky" Lovett](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2008/rebecca-becky-lovett/) - Year Inducted: 2008 Becky graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1977 and from Mt. St. Mary’s College in 1981. At Gettysburg High, she set school records in the 440-yard dash and the long and high jumps, winning District and State medals in each as well as in the 880-yard relay. She was the leading
- [Raymond Dehoff](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2003/raymond-dehoff/) - Year Inducted: 2003 Raymond lettered in soccer, basketball, and baseball at Littlestown High. After enrolling at West Chester Normal School (now University) in 1929, he excelled in both soccer and baseball. As a senior he received honorable mention All-America honors in soccer, where his West Chester teams went undefeated for 3½ seasons. He was
- [Ray R. Reider](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2001/ray-r-reider/) - Year Inducted: 2001 The Middletown High athlete displayed ability and versatility, winning ten letters in four sports: football, basketball, baseball and track. Matriculating to Gettysburg College, he started as guard in football and catcher in baseball. A three-time letterman in each sport, he achieved All-Little Three honors on the gridiron. Following military duty in
- [Randy Reynolds](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2003/randy-reynolds/) - Year Inducted: 2003 A three-sport athlete at Littlestown High School, Randy helped lead the Thunderbolts to Blue Mountain League championships in football and baseball in 1970. He continued his athletic career at York College, where he played basketball and baseball. In 1975, he was named the school’s Most Outstanding Male Athlete, and he would
- [R. Eugene Hummel](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2001/r-eugene-hummel/) - Year Inducted: 2001 Following his discharge from the Army after World War II, he entered Gettysburg College and quickly became one of the finest college football linemen in the country. He started all 17 games his junior and senior years and was named first team All-State both years. In 1949 he was selected to
- [Phil Bankert](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2013/phil-bankert/) - Year Inducted: 2013 A 1960 New Oxford High School graduate, Phil had a 50–4 record while in high school. In 1966 he qualified for and played in the U.S. Open which was held at the Olympic Country Club. Professionally he worked as a golf pro for 20 years at Harrisburg’s Colonial Country Club and
- [Paula Keller](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2010/paula-keller/) - Year Inducted: 2010 Paula was a three-sport athlete at Bermudian Springs High School in cross country, basketball and track and field, being named to the All-Times area teams three times in each. In basketball, she led her teams to both the district and state playoffs. As a track athlete, she won four Mid-Penn and
- [Patrick Flaherty](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2005/patrick-flaherty/) - Year Inducted: 2005 Following an outstanding high school career at Delone as an offensive and defensive lineman, he matriculated to East Stroudsburg University. As an undergraduate he was two-time all-conference, Little All-American center in 1976, named to the New York Times and ECAC All-East teams and AP’s All-State team, besides leading East Stroudsburg to
- [Parker Lerew](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2008/parker-lerew/) - Year Inducted: 2008 A 1965 Bermudian Springs and 1969 York College graduate, Parker is well known as an outstanding high school athlete, a player, manager and executive in the South Penn Baseball League, a PIAA baseball and basketball official, and as a professional baseball umpire. Parker also served as a rules interpreter for his
- [Neil Hickoff](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2003/neil-hickoff/) - Year Inducted: 2003 While at Gettysburg College in 1957 Neil played on a team that posted a 7-1-1 record. He then coached Lykens(?) High School to the 1962 Twin Valley League title despite a senior class of only eight boys. At Bermudian Springs, he guided the Eagles, which had never had a winning season,
- [Monty Illick](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2004/monty-illick/) - Year Inducted: 2004 He is a graduate of Hellertown High School where he captained the track team and played basketball, and Millersville University where he ran track. Before joining the Gettysburg High School staff in 1970, he served as track coach at Nazareth and Lansdowne-Aldan High Schools. In the 25 years at Gettysburg, he
- [Michael "Mike" Lippy](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2014/michael-mike-lippy/) - Year Inducted: 2014 Best known as an outstanding football coach at Littlestown, Mike was a 3-sport athlete in high school in football, basketball and baseball. At Mansfield University he played defensive end and excelled at punting, being named to the 1980 All-ECAC Division II football team as a punter. The football teams that he
- [Marvin F. "Babe" Breighner](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2004/marvin-f-babe-breighner/) - Year Inducted: 2004 Known as Mr. Baseball, has been involved with Littlestown baseball from 1932 through 2000. Lettered in soccer, basketball and baseball at Littlestown High School and joined the town baseball team in 1939. Following World War II, spent two more years as a player before managing the team in 1947. His team
- [Marlin R. Fiscel](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2005/marlin-r-fiscel/) - Year Inducted: 2005 A three-sport athlete, he signed a baseball contract with the Philadelphia Athletics right out of Gettysburg High School. He pitched for Williamsport, Class A, and Savannah, GA, Class AAA. A torn muscle ended his pitching career with a combined 17–14 record and 2.96 ERA. As a quarterback, he guided Gettysburg to
- [Mark Lookenbill](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2012/mark-lookenbill/) - Year Inducted: 2012 Mark ran for 4,078 yards during his career at Delone, becoming the all-time leading rusher in school history. He gained 6,438 total yards and scored 64 touchdowns over three varsity seasons. As a senior, Mark was named to the Associated Press small school All-State team. Mark was also a member of
- [Marjorie "Maggie" Borden](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2015/marjorie-maggie-borden/) - Year Inducted: 2015 Maggie won a total of seven PIAA medals in Track & Field while at Delone Catholic HS. She was a three-time PIAA Class AA gold medalist in the 400-meter dash. She placed third in the same event as a freshman and also won state medals in the 200 meters (twice) and
- [Mandy Crabbs Bushey](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2016/mandy-crabbs-bushey/) - Year Inducted: 2016 Mandy was a 2000 graduate of Littlestown High School where she excelled at volleyball, basketball, and softball, having been named to the all-area first team for volleyball and basketball for three years. She scored more than 1000 points in basketball. She then took her skills to York College where she became
- [Lynn Paxton](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2003/lynn-paxton/) - Year Inducted: 2003 Lynn, a York Springs resident, is synonymous with the history of Pennsylvania auto racing. In his 23-year career, he won over 250 feature events, 17 track championships and four overall titles. At the time of his 1983 retirement, he was the all-time leading feature winner at Port Royal, Williams Grove and
- [Lois G. Bowers](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2001/lois-g-bowers/) - Year Inducted: 2001 During 23 years at Gettysburg College, she coached five women's sports for a combined record of 225 victories, 194 losses and 25 ties. She joined the staff in 1969, serving as head women’s basketball coach for four years; formed and coached the first women’s swimming team; later turned to coaching volleyball,
- [Leonard Bucher](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2005/leonard-bucher/) - Year Inducted: 2005 Len was a three-sport star at Littlestown HS. In football he helped the Bolts win two Blue Mountain League Championships, which included a perfect 11–0 season in 1974. He also served as captain of both the baseball and basketball teams. In 1975 he was named Littlestown’s Outstanding Male Athlete and was
- [Lee Rentzel](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2017/lee-rentzel/) - Year Inducted: 2017 Lee and baseball have been inseparable for almost his entire life as a player: 4 years in high school, 2 years at York College, 2 years in the U.S. Army, and 2 years at Penn State where he graduated in 1966. He pitched in the York Central League and the South
- [Lauren Beckley](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2015/lauren-beckley/) - Year Inducted: 2015 Lauren is the YAIAA’s all-time leading scorer in girls’ basketball with 2,258 points from 2002–2006. In addition to leading Fairfield to the state quarterfinals, she was also a first team all-state volleyball player her senior season. She was named the Gettysburg Times Outstanding Female Athlete in 2006. At Shippensburg University she
- [Kevin Harner](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2004/kevin-harner/) - Year Inducted: 2004 A graduate of Littlestown High School and Wilmington College, he excelled in basketball and baseball. He led Littlestown’s basketball team to the 1978 division title with a school record for points scored and led the league in scoring. At the time, his .534 batting average set a Littlestown record. At Wilmington,
- [Kevin Gobrecht](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2014/kevin-gobrecht/) - Year Inducted: 2014 A native of New Oxford, Kevin started racing go-carts at age eight. Progressing to micro-sprints, he won over 100 features and numerous track championships from 1990 to 1994. He began driving sprint cars in 1995 and was named National Sprint Car Poll’s Rookie of the Year. By 1999 he had become
- [Kermit Singley, Sr. (Deceased)](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2019/kermit-singley-sr-deceased/) - Year Inducted: 2019 Kermit is best known for his many years as a baseball player locally. Starting in 1943 he played with Cashtown in the Penn-Mar League, Orrtanna in the Adams County League, and starting in 1949 with Mummasburg in the South Penn Baseball League. For many of these years he played in several
- [Ken Haines](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2013/ken-haines/) - Year Inducted: 2013 Ken excelled in both soccer and wrestling. At Gettysburg High School, in soccer, he was named to the 1994 All-State and All-Region teams as well as a member of the USA Olympic Youth Development Team. In 1995 he became the school’s only PIAA State Wrestling Champion and was invited to participate
- [Keith Bevenour](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2010/keith-bevenour/) - Year Inducted: 2010 At Delone Catholic High School, Keith pitched to a 9–3 record including a 7–1 slate as a senior. A walk-on at Penn State, he won 14 and lost 8, being named best Lion pitcher in 1987 and 1988. Drafted by Cleveland in 1988, he played for two seasons, pitching in 22
- [Kay C. Sentz](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2002/kay-c-sentz/) - Year Inducted: 2002 Graduated from Littlestown High School and in 1951 from East Stroudsburg University. As an undergraduate, she lettered in basketball and field hockey. In 2000 she was inducted into the East Stroudsburg Hall of Fame. Returning to Littlestown, she coached for more than 30 years, retiring in 1985. One of the most
- [Joy Byers Kennell](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2011/joy-byers-kennell/) - Year Inducted: 2011 Joy graduated from Biglerville High School in 1998 as one of the greatest softball players in the program’s history. She was a four-year team MVP and was named to the Gettysburg Times All-Times team in all four of her high school seasons. She was named Player of the Year after hitting
- [Joseph A. "Pop" Lerew](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2003/joseph-a-pop-lerew/) - Year Inducted: 2003 After graduating from Dillsburg High School in 1915, he entered the service and fought in six major battles in World War I and was twice a prisoner of war. Following his discharge he entered Gettysburg College, where he starred in football and track, earning two letters in football and winning the
- [John W. Stoner](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2001/john-w-stoner/) - Year Inducted: 2001 He was a 1933 graduate of Gettysburg College. Arrived at Gettysburg from Lemasters, PA by way of Mercersburg and Perkiomen Prep Schools. So great were his accomplishments on the football field as an interior lineman, that he was named to the North squad of the very first North–South Collegiate All-Star football
- [John T. Toggas](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2001/john-t-toggas/) - Year Inducted: 2001 Emerging from William Penn High School in York as a three-sport athlete, he attended Gettysburg College and wrestled for the Bullets at 123 or 140 pounds. However, it was after graduation that Toggas became well known in the world of wrestling. He was Biglerville's head coach for six years and in
- [John T. "J.T." Flaherty](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2001/john-t-j-t-flaherty/) - Year Inducted: 2001 Coming from the hills of West Virginia, J.T. became one of the most influential men in Delone Catholic High School sports. While teaching history, he coached three sports. He began with basketball in 1957 and his 1964 team was 16–8, winning the Central Penn Catholic title. He coached baseball for 13
- [John Sell](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2011/john-sell/) - Year Inducted: 2011 A graduate of Littlestown High School, John was nominated for the 1977 Big 33 team, was an honorable mention AP all-state Scholastic football team defensive tackle, and made the Sunday Patriot’s Blue Chip List Top 5 list for best players in the Midstate. In track & field, John broke Littlestown’s school
- [John "Jack" Greenholt](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2010/john-jack-greenholt/) - Year Inducted: 2010 Jack was one of the South Penn Baseball League’s most respected and feared hitters. He began his career in 1968 and played full time for 26 years, most of those years with the McSherrystown/New Oxford Twins where he also served as player/manager for a dozen years. He led the Twins to
- [John Holoka](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2008/john-holoka/) - Year Inducted: 2008 Described by his high school football coach as the toughest player he ever coached, John graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1962. He also excelled in basketball and baseball. As captain of the 1961 football team, he was known for being competitive to the point of being reckless and for showing
- [John Gabriel](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2015/john-gabriel/) - Year Inducted: 2015 At Delone Catholic High School, John helped lead the basketball team turnaround from losing to the state title. At Kutztown University from 1976–78, John was a letter-winner and key member of the men’s basketball team. The University inducted him into their Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006. In 1982, Gabriel broke
- [John E. "Jack" Emanuel](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2001/john-e-jack-emanuel/) - Year Inducted: 2001 He began his athletic career in football and track at Harrisburg’s William Penn High. After graduation, he enlisted in the Marine Corps, serving in the South Pacific. Following the war, he entered Shippensburg College where he played football and ran track. He coached at Bishop McDevitt and William Penn Highs before
- [John E. Gastley](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2001/john-e-gastley/) - Year Inducted: 2001 One of Delone Catholic's most versatile athletes, he earned a total of nine varsity letters in football, basketball and baseball; scored 35 touchdowns, rushed for 2,300 yards and was first team all-conference. After a year at the University of Maryland, he transferred to Villanova and played in the 1961 Sun Bowl
- [John "Dick" Meckley](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2007/john-dick-meckley/) - Year Inducted: 2007 Dick served as player, manager and coach in the South Penn Baseball League for nearly 50 years prior to his retirement in 1995. He was instrumental in the formation and shaping of two South Penn baseball teams, Brushtown and McSherrystown. Meckley helped construct and name St. Mary’s Field in McSherrystown, home
- [John D. "Jack" Bream](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2001/john-d-jack-bream/) - Year Inducted: 2001 Entire life has been immersed in athletics in one form or another. Played basketball and baseball for Gettysburg High School, Mercersburg Academy and Gettysburg College, earning two letters each from those institutions. Spent 22 years in sandlot baseball and 35 years at Littlestown High School as football, baseball, basketball coach and
- [John Campo](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2007/john-campo/) - Year Inducted: 2007 A native New Yorker, he graduated from the University of Delaware in 1977 where he lettered in football. He joined the Gettysburg College staff in 1984 as assistant football and baseball coach and two years later was named head baseball coach. He holds the Bullets’ all-time record of 372–353–11. His teams
- [John "Buck" Stahle](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2010/john-buck-stahle/) - Year Inducted: 2010 A 1936 graduate of Gettysburg High School, Buck attended Gettysburg College playing football, basketball and baseball for three years. After his junior year, he received an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point where he played center on the football team and catcher on the baseball squad. He was
- [Jeffery "Jeff" Cook](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2015/jeffery-jeff-cook/) - Year Inducted: 2015 As an athlete, Jeff was a three-year letter winner and two-year starter in football at Gettysburg College and has played on the Old Gaelic Rugby Club since 1979. He is the only Old Gaelic rugger to have scored a try (touchdown) in five different decades. During his 15-year stint as coach
- [Jeff Taylor](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2013/jeff-taylor/) - Year Inducted: 2013 Jeff enjoyed a successful baseball career at Biglerville High School before moving on to Shippensburg University, where he was the team MVP in 1983. Jeff was named to the All-PSAC first team and was a second team All-American selection after his senior season at Shippensburg during which he batted .381 with
- [Janell Smith Fetter](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2016/janell-smith-fetter/) - Year Inducted: 2016 Janell excelled in both basketball and softball at Delone Catholic High School. As a basketball player she scored 1,745 career points, was twice named to the All-Times team with the additional honor of being selected as the Player of the Year her senior season. In addition, she was the Gail Bruer
- [James "Jim" Ward](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2009/james-jim-ward/) - Year Inducted: 2009 At Gettysburg College, in 1965, Jim set 12 school records as starting football quarterback. He was voted MVP in the Middle Atlantic Conference University Division, leading the conference in total offense, passing, punting, and scoring, and was the second leading scorer in Pennsylvania. Twice he won the Maxwell Club Award, was named
- [James "Jim" Koontz](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2014/james-jim-koontz/) - Year Inducted: 2014 A 1979 graduate of Clarion University, Jim was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers and played six full seasons of professional baseball as a pitcher: 2 years at A level with Stockton, 2 years at AA with El Paso, 1 year AAA with Vancouver, and 1 year at AAA split between Louisville
- [Ira D. Plank](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2004/ira-d-plank/) - Year Inducted: 2004 Like his famous brother Eddie Plank, he was an accomplished athlete and businessman. Born, raised and educated in Gettysburg, this right hand pitcher played three varsity years for Gettysburg College followed by nine years in professional baseball. He returned to Gettysburg College and spent 38 years as head baseball coach. His
- [Howard G. Shoemaker](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2001/howard-g-shoemaker/) - Year Inducted: 2001 The first Gettysburg College student drafted in World War II, he returned to set an incredible record. He was one of the hardest charging backs in Bullet history, consistently scoring game-winning TDs against formidable opponents. He was also the starting forward on the basketball team and in the spring hit .350
- [Henry T. "Tim" Bream III](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2013/henry-t-tim-bream-iii/) - Year Inducted: 2013 Tim has devoted his life to becoming an outstanding and highly respected athletic trainer. Tim’s career path began in high school as a student trainer, continued during his four years at Penn State, two years as assistant at Syracuse, two years as associate at Vanderbilt, four years as head athletic trainer
- [Henry “Hank” Janczyk](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2017/henry-hank-janczyk/) - Year Inducted: 2017 Hank was an outstanding football linebacker and wrestler in high school and football lineman and lacrosse player in college. He played on the NCAA Division 3 Lacrosse championship team in 1976. Following college, he became a men’s lacrosse coach, first at Salisbury, then at Colgate and since 1988 at Gettysburg College.
- [Grafton Wagner](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2013/grafton-wagner/) - Year Inducted: 2013 Grafton, a true ambassador for the sport of baseball, is best known for playing in seven decades. His career began circa 1958 with the York Springs Giants Little League team and continued through the Pony League and Bermudian Springs High School, from which he graduated in 1965. As a member of
- [Grace C. Kenney](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2001/grace-c-kenney/) - Year Inducted: 2001 A trailblazer for women’s athletics, she spent 33 of her 39 years at Gettysburg College building an impressive coaching record and producing a large number of national field hockey players. When she arrived in 1948, she coached field hockey and basketball and later volleyball. When she retired, seven more women’s sports
- [Gloria Krug](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2005/gloria-krug/) - Year Inducted: 2005 Previously elected to the South Central PA Sports Hall of Fame, Gloria was a standout basketball, softball, and field hockey player at New Oxford High School and West Chester University. Her previous accolades as a senior athlete include Florida Athletic Club Female Field Hockey Athlete of the Year in 2002 and
- [Gerry Eckenrode](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2019/gerry-eckenrode/) - Year Inducted: 2019 For the past 20 years Gerry has led the Delone High School girl’s basketball team to an impressive record. His 466 career wins have included four state titles including the last during the past season. For that he was named the Class 3A Coach of the Year for the fourth time.
- [Gerrid "Gerry" Doaks](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2011/gerrid-gerry-doaks/) - Year Inducted: 2011 The 1988 Gettysburg High Athlete of the Year, Gerry was a three-sport letterman in football, basketball, and track. He was a four-year letter winner and three-time Blue Mountain League champion in track, setting records in the long jump, triple jump, and 4x100 relay. As a senior, he was a District 3
- [Gerard “Gardy” Lawrence](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2010/gerard-gardy-lawrence/) - Year Inducted: 2010 For over 40 years, Gardy has been involved with football. He graduated from Delone High School in 1969, being part of the Squire’s first unbeaten team in ’68. He also gained degrees from Shepard College and George Mason University. His coaching career includes head coach at Bermudian Springs where the 1982
- [George Shue](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2005/george-shue/) - Year Inducted: 2005 George began his football coaching career as an assistant at Littlestown High School in 1968. He became Littlestown’s head coach in 1971 and held that post for 24 years, during which he won 188 games. He later was an assistant at Southwestern High and concluded his career as head coach at
- [George S. Forney](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2001/george-s-forney/) - Year Inducted: 2001 A coach and strict disciplinarian, his career spanned five decades, two years at Biglerville High School (1930–32) and 26 years at Gettysburg High. He retired in 1973. He coached football, basketball, baseball and track and field and served as Gettysburg’s athletic director for 13 years. His football teams were 60–53–15; basketball
- [George A. “Nit” Kress Jr.](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2002/george-a-nit-kress-jr/) - Year Inducted: 2002 Began organized baseball with Navy Seabees in Philippines, 1943–46, playing with future stars Joe DiMaggio and Ferris Fain. Was an original member of Littlestown town team in 1947 and 1948, signed with St. Louis Browns. Professional career spanned 16 minor league years with Wausau, WI (hit .318, 11 HR), Class C
- [Frank "Sprig" Gardner](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2005/frank-sprig-gardner/) - Year Inducted: 2005 Born and raised in Gettysburg, he became one of the country’s premier wrestling coaches, yet never wrestled. A 1926 Gettysburg High and 1930 Franklin and Marshall grad, he developed the first wrestling team at W. C. Mepham High on Long Island in 1937. For eight years his teams were undefeated, winning
- [Francis "Pooney" Carter](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2008/francis-pooney-carter/) - Year Inducted: 2008 "Pooney" was a 1942 graduate of Gettysburg High School where he excelled on the football team as both an offensive and defensive end and place kicker. He also participated in basketball, track and field, and volleyball. His ability earned him an athletic scholarship to Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana to play
- [Francis B. "Butch" Alberts](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2002/francis-b-butch-alberts/) - Year Inducted: 2002 1968 graduate Gettysburg High School lettering three years in football, basketball, baseball; captained first undefeated, untied grid and undefeated league cage teams; honorable mention All-State end; only Warrior named to Big 33 and Big 15 teams in same year; played on two undefeated baseball teams. MVP defensive back at U. of
- [Eugene M. Haas](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2001/eugene-m-haas/) - Year Inducted: 2001 Began illustrious career at Hanover High School as number one tennis player; center in football; and started on basketball team which won back-to-back South Penn titles; All-Conference in football and basketball. Four-year football and basketball player at Gettysburg College. Following graduation, entered military and was discharged in 1946. First coaching job
- [Eugene F. Appler](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2004/eugene-f-appler/) - Year Inducted: 2004 A Littlestown native and 1960 graduate of Littlestown High School, he excelled in all sports. As a football player he was selected to play in the PA Big 33 game. Matriculated to Catawba College, NC, where he was twice named to the All-Carolina Conference team; received the Capitol Theatre Cup in
- [Erin Bushey Mistry](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2009/erin-bushey-mistry/) - Year Inducted: 2009 A Biglerville High School athlete, Erin was a four-year letter winner on the “boys” soccer team and in girls basketball. While a senior, she was honored with several basketball all star selections including District III and first-team Patriot News Big 11 in girls soccer. Her basketball prowess garnered her 1269 points.
- [Eric Maitland](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2006/eric-maitland/) - Year Inducted: 2006 Ever since he burned up the Gettysburg Little League, he has shown great athletic ability. He excelled in football, basketball and baseball at Gettysburg High and was only one of two Warriors ever selected in the Major League draft (St. Louis Cardinals). He continued his education at Old Dominion University where
- [Elmer "Big Jim" Myers](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2003/elmer-big-jim-myers/) - Year Inducted: 2003 Born in York Springs in 1894, Myers was discovered by the legendary Connie Mack of the Philadelphia Athletics and signed a professional contract in 1913. He won 19 games for Raleigh of the Carolina Association in his first season. Called up by the A’s in the waning days of the season,
- [Ellis McCracken](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2001/ellis-mccracken/) - Year Inducted: 2001 A native of western Pennsylvania, he matriculated to Gettysburg College. Lettered three years as football offensive guard and linebacker, played against teams like Penn State, Army and Temple. He was named to the All-East Team and in 1936 played in the college all-star game against the Philadelphia Eagles alongside Vince Lombardi
- [Ellis "Jake" Diviney](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2001/ellis-jake-diviney/) - Year Inducted: 2001 Long athletic career began at Hanover’s Eichelberger High School where he lettered in football, basketball and track. Following a stint in the Navy Air Corps during WW II, he entered East Stroudsburg State, lettering in basketball and track. An extensive coaching career followed at East Berlin High in 1951, leading the
- [Edward Koontz](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2003/edward-koontz/) - Year Inducted: 2003 Eddie Koontz graduated from Littlestown High School in 1964, where he lettered in football, baseball, and basketball. He was selected to the 1963 York County All-Star Football Team and was chosen as a Big 33 alternate. He continued his education at Catawba College where he was selected to the All-Conference Football
- [Edward A. Utz](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2003/edward-a-utz/) - Year Inducted: 2003 Became one of Biglerville High’s outstanding track athletes who also lettered in basketball and football for the Canners. As a senior was undefeated in the 100 and 220 and went on to win both events in the Shippensburg Invitational, the District III and State meets. A 1948 graduate of Shippensburg State,
- [Edith P. Reinhart](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2002/edith-p-reinhart/) - Year Inducted: 2002 Spent 41 years in education as pioneer coach of girls field hockey and volleyball at Gettysburg High School. She began interscholastic field hockey at Gettysburg in 1966, posting 82 victories, had two undefeated teams and won two conference titles. At one stretch, her teams won 32, lost six and tied five.
- [Earl Little](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2008/earl-little/) - Year Inducted: 2008 At Gettysburg High, Earl quarterbacked the football team and received a Big 33 nomination. In basketball, he set the record for most points in a game and was the first 1000-point scorer in school history. He received All-State honorable mention status in both sports. He also lettered in baseball and track
- [Duane Bastress](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2018/duane-bastress/) - Year Inducted: 2018 After transferring to York College, Duane became a two-time Division 3 National Champion. His final record at York College of 97–6 included a perfect senior year (40–0) and a 65-match winning streak to end his career. In 2006 Duane was named NWCA Wrestler of the Year. Duane enjoyed a successful wrestling
- [Dr. Barbara Hibner](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2011/dr-barbara-hibner/) - Year Inducted: 2011 Born in Gettysburg, Barbara was a true champion for women’s athletics. She served as a successful teacher, coach, and athletic administrator at both the high school and collegiate levels before making her mark at the University of Nebraska, where she worked for nearly three decades. Hired in 1978 as Nebraska’s Assistant
- [Donovan D. Bream](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2001/donovan-d-bream/) - Year Inducted: 2001 Stricken with polio and confined to a wheelchair for life, he never lost his interest in athletics. Beginning as a teenage sportswriter in high school, he covered athletics for both the Harrisburg and Gettysburg newspapers. Shortly after graduating from Gettysburg College, he joined the Gettysburg Times staff in 1931 and remained
- [Donny Asper](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2012/donny-asper/) - Year Inducted: 2012 A three-sport athlete at Biglerville High School, Donny excelled in football, wrestling, and baseball. He was selected to the Gettysburg “All-Times” teams in each sport. In wrestling, he won 100 matches and claimed a District 3 Class AA championship (145 lbs). He was named Outstanding Male Athlete by the Gettysburg Times
- [Dennis "Denny" Frew](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2010/dennis-denny-frew/) - Year Inducted: 2010 Denny was synonymous with Delone Catholic High School football for almost three decades. Succeeding John Gastley in 1979, he held the head coaching position through 2006, amassing a record of 220-101-3. Those 220 wins were the most wins ever by a coach in the Hanover area. His teams captured six District
- [David McCollum](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2011/david-mccollum/) - Year Inducted: 2011 Dave has been the Bermudian Springs High School head wrestling coach for the past 34 years, amassing a record of 420-177-3. His teams have won 11 division team titles, three District 3 Class AA team championships, and qualified for the PIAA Class AA state tourney 5 times, including a runner-up finish
- [David Klunk](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2008/david-klunk/) - Year Inducted: 2008 Dave was a two-sport participant at Delone Catholic High School in McSherrystown before attending and graduating from Notre Dame University. As a member of the Littlestown Dodger’s South Penn Baseball team for 14 years, he recorded a lifetime .318 batting average. After hanging up his spikes as a player, he managed
- [David Heiges](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2018/david-heiges/) - Year Inducted: 2018 While at Franklin and Marshall College, David was a three-year starter in football and during his senior year was named 1st team All-ECAC as a wide receiver. In addition, he was a three-year starter for the college baseball team, a team that won the Mid-Atlantic Conference in 1978. During his senior
- [Raymond Gouker](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2021/raymond-gouker/) - Year Inducted: 2021 Ray was an outstanding defensive football player, first at Delone High School as part of the two-time South Central League champion with a 19-1 record in ’72 and ’73. He played on the Big 33 team as a linebacker. At Shippensburg University he was a linebacker and nose guard, amassing a
- [James Dooley](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2005/james-dooley/) - Year Inducted: 2005 Jim led five high schools to more than 700 career victories in boys’ basketball. The head coach at Delone Catholic High School from 2003 to 2013, Jim led the Squires to back-to-back District III Class AA titles in his final two years as head coach. During his 12 years as head
- [Daniel "Dan" Bushman (deceased)](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2015/daniel-dan-bushman/) - Year Inducted: 2015 After his 1950 graduation at Biglerville High School where he earned four letters each in basketball and baseball, Dan attended Gettysburg College where he lettered in baseball for three years as one of the mainstays on the pitching staff. Following his service in the military, he continued his playing career in
- [Courtney “Court” Davidson O’Brien](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2009/courtney-court-davidson-obrien/) - Year Inducted: 2009 A four-year, three-sport athlete at New Oxford High School, Courtney won 11 letters in basketball, volleyball, and softball. She was the county’s all-time leading basketball scorer with 1,783 points (still third best) and won All-State honors as a senior. Her softball team won four league championships and one District title. An
- [Clyde Cleveland](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2011/clyde-cleveland/) - Year Inducted: 2011 Clyde, a 1952 Gettysburg High School graduate, was a three-year letterman in both football and baseball. In football, Clyde was the only GHS player ever to win All South Penn Conference first team honors three years in a row (1949–51). After graduation, he joined the Navy and played football and baseball
- [Clayton “Clayt” Evans](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2009/clayton-clayt-evans/) - Year Inducted: 2009 A fixture in Littlestown High School athletics for 33 years, “Clayt” coached no less than five sports and served as the Thunderbolt Athletic Director for eight years. He instituted Littlestown’s first football team in 1947 and despite playing against teams with a longer history posted a 21-30-3 record. He also coached
- [Christy Ann Orndorff](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2003/christy-ann-orndorff/) - Year Inducted: 2003 A 1991 Delone Catholic High graduate, she lettered four years in volleyball, was named team MVP and was The Gettysburg Times “Outstanding Female Athlete” in 1990 and 1991. Matriculated to Juniata College where the 5'5" outside hitter was all-conference four straight years; four-time Volleyball Magazine All-American; was the only Division III
- [Christopher May](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2007/christopher-may/) - Year Inducted: 2007 He earned 12 letters at Biglerville High School; was named to seven All-Conference teams; All-State football team and the Big 33. Went on to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania in 2001. Was named to that school’s Hall of Fame for his stellar baseball career. Named to Rawlings and Collegiate Baseball
- [Alan "Bucky" Kempton](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2009/alan-bucky-kempton/) - Year Inducted: 2009 Recruited to play football by Vince Lombardi at St. Cecilla High School in Englewood, 'NJ "Bucky" parlayed that beginning Into 19 years as a football coach. He played football in the, Armed Forces League while a Korean War paratrooper. Then came Gettysburg College and a three-letter career, being named All-State, All-East, and
- [Amy Michele Roth](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2003/amy-michele-roth/) - Year Inducted: 2003 The swimming pool brought recognition to Adams County through Amy Roth during the late 1990's. Four straight state championships in the 100-yard backstroke (1994 through 1997), setting state records In 1996 and '97; and three straight state crowns in the 200-yard medley (1995 through 1997), setting records In 1995 and '96;
- [Anthony "Tony" Koontz](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2010/anthony-tony-koontz/) - Year Inducted: 2010 Wrestling championships fill Tony’s résumé. As a 9th grader, he captured a Sectional title, and placed third and second at district and state meets. A year later, sectional and district titles and a sixth place state finish as well as an AAU national championship in Greco Roman wrestling. As a junior
- [Barry Streeter](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2012/barry-streeter/) - Year Inducted: 2012 As head football coach at Gettysburg College, Barry is both the winningest coach in program history and also the longest tenured coach, having passed the legendary "Hen" Bream on both counts. At the midway point in the 2012 season, Barry was tied for 9th in career victories among active NCAA Division
- [Bil Gilbert](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2008/bil-gilbert/) - Year Inducted: 2008 Bil, a long-time resident of Fairfield, is best known as a sports writer for Sports Illustrated, which published more than 200 of his articles. He received the Missouri Penny Prize for journalism three times as well as the Columbia School of Journalism prize. Among his more memorable articles were a three-part
- [Brandon Streeter](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2009/brandon-streeter/) - Year Inducted: 2009 Brandon was a three-letter winner in each football and basketball at Gettysburg High School. He passed for more than 4000 yards during his final two years, leading the Warriors to a 22-3 mark including two trips to the District III championship game. His basketball teams won three Mid-Penn championships. After high
- [Bruce Westerdahl](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2007/bruce-westerdahl/) - Year Inducted: 2007 Bruce is a 1949 graduate of Gettysburg High School where he won ten letters in football, basketball and track and field. During his senior year, he captured the District 3 low hurdles championship and was named first team All-South Penn in football. He matriculated to Franklin and Marshall College where he
- [Bryan Beegle](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2019/bryan-beegle/) - Year Inducted: 2019 Bryan, a Gettysburg High School graduate, led his Shippensburg University men’s track and field team as a distance runner. The capstone to his collegiate career was posted in 2011 when he anchored the Distance Medley Relay at the NCAA national championships to victory and his first All-American honors. The next day
- [C. Clifford “Junie” Bream](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2006/c-clifford-junie-bream/) - Year Inducted: 2006 An outstanding athlete at Gettysburg High School, he started in just about every football, basketball and baseball game for three years, earning nine letters. Entering Gettysburg College, he was an immediate success in basketball and baseball. He was elected captain of the basketball team and in the spring played most baseball
- [C. Merrill Eckart](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2006/c-merrill-eckart/) - Year Inducted: 2006 In the late 1950’s, when he was preparing to graduate from Albright College, Merrill learned of a coaching position at Gettysburg. He applied, was hired and remained with the Warrior basketball program till his last game in 1989. Beginning as an assistant under George Forney, he assumed the head coaching reins
- [Carol Cantele](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2014/carol-cantele/) - Year Inducted: 2014 Carol has the rare distinction of having played on a national championship team and of having coached a national championship team. In 1980 she was a member of Gettysburg College’s field hockey team, which became the school’s first national champion in any sport. In 2011 she was the coach of Gettysburg
- [Carrie Maitland McMaster](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2009/carrie-maitland-mcmaster/) - Year Inducted: 2009 Carrie is the all-time leading scorer in Gettysburg High School basketball history. Her 1,571 career points tops all men and women. She averaged 17.8 points a game her senior year, leading the Warriors to a Mid-Penn Conference championship and was named league MVP. After high school, she took her talents to
- [Charles A. Smith](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2005/charles-a-smith/) - Year Inducted: 2005 Impacted the lives of young athletes from 1929 to 1978. A graduate of Arendtsville Vocational School and Penn State, his coaching career began at Benton High in 1929 where he started boys soccer and basketball programs. Returned to Arendtsville to coach boys and girls basketball and from 1959 to 1968 coached
- [Charles Chronister](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2006/charles-chronister/) - Year Inducted: 2006 A native of eastern Adams County, Charlie’s road to athletic fame took him from Bermudian Springs High School to Bloomsburg University. Before graduating from Bermudian in 1958, he lettered in basketball (scoring 50 points in one game), baseball and football. At East Stroudsburg, he played baseball and basketball, graduating in 1963.
- [Thomas Sterner](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2017/thomas-sterner/) - Year Inducted: 2017 Tom, a member of Delone Catholic's 1974 State Basketball Championship team, has spent the majority of his adult life as a coach. It began In 1981 as head coach at Lancaster Catholic for 6 years, continued at Franklin & Marshall College as assistant coach for three years and then, starting in
- [Armin Hostetter](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2017/armin-hostetter/) - Year Inducted: 2017 Armin was a 3 sport athlete at Hanover High School, a semi-pro football player for the York White Roses and the Chambersburg Cardinals and a baseball player for the Brushtown Bulldogs. However, he is best know as the founder of the Trail-way Speedway in 1972 which has hosted 44 continuous years
- [Caitlin Brownley](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2018/caitlin-brownley/) - Year Inducted: 2018 Caitlin's collegiate playing experience came at East Stroudsburg University where she was a 4 year starter from 2007 to 2010. She as a National Field Hockey Coaches Association All-American and All-Pennsylvania State Conference first team performer as a Junior, scoring 19 goals, 8 assists, 2 hat tricks, and 4 consecutive games
- [Stephanie Arnold](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2017/stephanie-arnold/) - Year Inducted: 2017 Stephanie, probably one d the best female distance runners from Gettysburg High School and former school record holder for the cross country, 3200 M and 1600M wants, became a leader In contributing to 4 Shippensburg's PSAC championships In track & field and cross-country during her years at the university. In addition,
- [Robert Gano](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2018/robert-gano/) - Year Inducted: 2018 Bob's career record Is 357-151 was amassed while coaching Delone catholic for 8 seasons and at Biglerville High School for 16 seasons. While at Biglerville Bob compiled a record of 272-84. Between both schools he coached 20 PIAA medalists, 40 PIAA State qualifiers, 60 Sectional Champs, 10 District 3-AA Champs, 6
- [Thomas Conrad](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2018/thomas-conrad/) - Year Inducted: 2018 As the leader In scoring and assists for the 1974 State Basketball Champion team at Delone High School, Tom took his playing career to Old Dominion University. Moving through the ranks as a coach he became the Head Coach at Charleston Southern University from 1996 to 2000. He followed that stint
- [L Eugene Wagner](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2018/l-eugene-wagner/) - Year Inducted: 2018 While playing In the York/Adams County Baseball League and after leading the league with an over 0.400 batting average, Gene was 1nvited to the St. Louis Browns tryout camp In Belleville, IL. Retained by the Browns he was sent to the club's base camp at the Beaver Falls Browns of the
- [Michael Kirkpatrick](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2023/michael-kirkpatrick/) - Year Inducted: 2023 Kirkpatrick graduated with a BS degree in 1976 from University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown, and an MEd In administration from Western Maryland College. After a stint coaching basketball at Bermudian Springs High School, he became the head women's basketball coach at Gettysburg College In 1989. During his 26 seasons his teams won one
- [Scott Anderson](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2023/scott-anderson/) - Year Inducted: 2023 Anderson, a 1980 graduate of Lock Haven University, has coached at the high school level his entire career; along with teaching health and physical education. Anderson began his coaching career In 1981, and joined the staff at New Oxford High School in 1988, where he coached football, wrestling, and baseball. He
- [Josh Martin](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2023/josh-martin/) - Year Inducted: 2023 Martin, a Biglerville High School alum, graduated from Kutztown University In 1997. In high school, he earned nine varsity letters, and later on played South Penn baseball for 10 years. Martin began his career with the Gettysburg Times as an intern in the June of 1997, and became Sports Editor of
- [Bryant Meckley](https://www.adamssportshall.org/inductee/2023/bryant-meckley/) - Year Inducted: 2023 Meckley excelled as an athlete at Hanover High School and Gettysburg College before really making his mark on the local sports scene as a wrestling official. Wrestling to a sectional championship and regional qualifier in high school, Meddey went on to letter for four years at Gettysburg. He also had a

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