For More Information Contact
Jes Hutson,
Executive Chair
P.O. Box 664
Uniontown, PA 15401
724-430-4100, ext 4886 (w)
jeh20@psu.edu
2013 Banquet Tickets and Golf Fayette County Sports Hall of Fame
2013 Hall of Fame inductee Don Soberdash speaks at recent Fayette County Sports Hall of Fame Announcement Social.
Tony Tokish speaks on behalf of 1969 German Township High School football team at recent Fayette County Sports Hall of Fame Announcement Social.
Fayette County Sports Hall of Fame The Fayette County Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce its fifth class of inductees. The class consisting of eight individuals and three teams will be inducted at a banquet on June 22, 2013 at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus. In the 1900 to 1949 era the inductee is: Former Uniontown High, West Viginia University and Chicago Bears standout Harry “Flash” Clarke. In the decade from 1950 to 1959 the Hall of Fame selected: Former Uniontown and University of Minnesota football star Bill Munsey, who also played for the CFL BC Lions. Also selected from the decade of the 1950's was former Dunbar Township High School and University of Georgia stalwart Don Soberdash, who also played in the CFL. From the era of 1960 to 1969 two individuals will be inducted: Former Redstone High School football standout Don Croftcheck who went on to play football at the University of Indiana and with the Washington Redskins and Chicago Bears. Also selected was former German Township High School State Champion and wrestling star George Dugan. One player was selected for induction from the 1970 to 1991 era: Former Laurel Highlands and Penn State football standout Chuck Correal, who also played in the NFL. In the coaches category former Laurel Highlands High School basketball coaching legend Harold “Horse” Taylor was selected. The slot in the Special Recognition category is filled by former longtime announcing legend the late Ray Scott of Connellsville. Three teams were selected in the 2013 class: Brownsville High School’s 1943 WPIAL Championship football squad, Laurel Highlands High School's 1968 WPIAL and PIAA Championship basketball team, and the German Township High School undefeated 1969 WPIAL Championship football squad. The Fayette County Sports Hall of Fame banquet is slated for 5:30 pm Saturday June 22, 2013 at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus. Tickets are now available on the website: www.fayettecountysportshalloffame.com or by phoning (724) 430-4100, ext. 4886. There will be a Hall of Fame Golf outing at 9 am on June 21 at the Uniontown Country Club. For more information please contact George Von Benko at (724) 626-1433.
Fayette County Sports Hall of Fame The Fayette County Sports Hall of Fame banquet was a huge success with a fourth consecutive sellout and over 600 people. The golf outing was also sellout. Our first banquet after party was also very successful with over 100 people passing through, with some staying until close, catching up on old times with great friends. Please mark your calendars for next year's Hall of Fame weekend on June 21-22. Our board thanks you for your great support. For more information please contact George Von Benko at (724) 626-1433.
To view photos from the 2011 Fayette County Sports Hall of Fame click here. |
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The Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame held its 48th Annual Induction Ceremonial and Dinner on October 16, 2010 at the Days Inn & Conference Center, Danville, PA. This year's event was hosted by the Northern Region and honored an outstanding group of 11 inductees, including former Uniontown and University of Minnesota legend Sandy Stephens. Stephens was the starting quarterback on Uniontown's undefeated 1957 team. He was an All-State selection and scored the winning TD in first Big 33 Game. Stephens was the first African-American to play QB at the University of Minnesota, only QB to take Gophers to Rose Bowl (1960 and 1961) and led the Gophers to the National Championship. He became the first African-American All-American QB, was fourth in Heisman Trophy Balloting in 1961 and MVP of the Big 10 Conference. Stephens was drafted by Cleveland NFL, New York AFL, played in CFL. He was inducted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame and Awarded NCAA Legends Status. He was also inducted into the western Pennsylvania Hall of Fame and is a member of the University of Minnesota Hall of Fame. Stephens who passed away on June 6, 2000 was enshrined in the Fayette County Sports Hall of Fame's prestigious first class in July of 2009 and was nominated for the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame by the Fayette County chapter. Barbara Stephens Foster, Stephens' sister, represented the family in Danville at the Pennsylvania Hall of Fame ceremony. |
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