The first Alumni Hall of Fame honoree was Dr. Max Bailey. Green suffered a serious head injury as well as having his leg amputated below the knee. Former UConn athletes are inducted each year during a reception, which is open to the public. Presque Isle voters had a steady turnout at the polls during Nov. 8s midterm elections. 1 talking about this. He set the record for most career coaching victories: 536. New Years should be a reflective time for us all. Chuck Noll - Benedictine (Cleveland, OH) Young was a two-time league MVP (1992, 1994) and was named to the All-Pro team three times. Jan Stenerud - Lillestrom (Norway) Fred Biletnikoff - Erie Tech (PA) Prior to becoming a touring pro, Henry had an outstanding amateur career playing out of the Patterson Club in Fairfield as he was a three-time Connecticut State Amateur Champion (1994-95, 1998). Hollander was a standout in basketball and baseball having played both sports all four years. Dan Dierdorf - Glenwood (Canton, OH) Bob Lilly - Throckmorton (TX), Pendelton (OR) Bill George - Waynesburg (PA) On Feb. 18, the hall of fame will host an event celebrating Curless, featuring a conversation with acclaimed music critic and writer Peter Guralnick, who was a co-curator of the exhibit, and his . She helped lead her basketball team to four tournament appearances at the Bangor Auditorium and was selected to the All-Tourney Eastern Maine team in Class D. She also led her softball team to an Eastern Maine runner-up finish in 2002. Bertha suffered a hip muscle injury in the third inning of the finals and she was taken to the hospital in the third inning. Walter Jones - Aliceville (Ala.) His other two tour victories came in 2012 and 2015 at the Barracuda Championship in Reno, NV. In 1957 he batted .567 going 6 for 6 in his last game that season. High School Pick'Em. Tex Schramm - Alhambra (CA) Then as a senior in the fall of 67, he rewrote the state and New England record books with his 31 goals as he helped the Senators repeat as FCIAC champs and reach the state final for the second time in three years. That you can live on no matter what happens in your life.. (Prairie Du Chien, WI) He would play competitive soccer until age 37. We appreciate you sharing our content on social media. Anytime you are inducted into a Hall of Fame, its a tremendous accomplishment, said LaJoie, the first auto racer to enter the Fairfield County Sports Commissions Hall of Fame. Recipient must have worked for NFHS for a minimum of five years. The Danbury natives achievements on the PGA Tour were impressive, to say the least. Ireland earned nine varsity letters in baseball, basketball and soccer and also served as team captain in all three sports. After two seasons with the Mystics, she was traded to the Fever, where she became the first all star in franchise history when she led the team in scoring (11.9 points per game) assists and steals. Nominate your favorite alum at: Mail - FHS Alumni Assoc. 9 0 obj Tom Landry - Mission (TX) Like his dad and his grandfather, theres a passion for auto racing in his blood as well as an impressive record of success, which now has the prestige of a Hall of Fame plaque to go along with all of the trophies. Two new town councilors and a new school board member will help Fort Fairfield determine its future in the new year. Nearly a century later, Raybestos Brakettes softball sponsor William S. Simpson extended an invitation to softball pitcher Bertha Ragan Tickey to come East and her acceptance changed the landscape of womens fast pitch softball forever. 3 0 obj All team members will be invited and honored prior to the induction of this years new members. A special congratulations to the newest inductees into the Fairfield Athletic Hall of Fame. "These grounds are so sacred for me," Allen said. The Fort Fairfield High School Athletic Hall of Fame has announced its seventh class to be inducted on Thursday, July 15th, at Fort Fairfield High School. He was undefeated in high school play (76-0-2) and was a four-time all-state selection. 5 0 obj : V/pT":ZKvcI u? Fort Fairfield High School Athletic Hall of Fame While one son, Casey, is a former racer and currently works as racing announcer, their other son, Corey, competes on NASCAR circuits. Bob Griese - Rex Mundi (Evansville, IL) Ray Guy - Thomson (Ga.) Kenny Easley - Oscar F. Smith (Chesapeake, VA) The Fairfield Country Sports Commission is honoring Green for a second time. Leonard (Len) Ford - Armstrong (Washington, DC) Daigle was All-Aroostook in soccer and won the Nelson Award as the outstanding soccer player. 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. Butler won the Mahaney Award for outstanding senior athlete along with the Nelson Award as the top soccer player where she was the second highest goal scorer at the time upon graduation. He was a free spirit then and still is today. President Robert F. Curis and Athletic Director Jason Shea '97 are pleased to announce the inductees to Notre Dame High School's 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame class! <>/Metadata 99 0 R/ViewerPreferences 100 0 R>> Bob Hayes - Matthew W. Gilbert (Jacksonville, Fla.) The entrance to Fort Fairfield High School. George Connor - De La Salle (Chicago, IL) 3. Ticket prices are $35 per person. Howie Long - Milford (MA) Hank Stram - Lew Wallace (Gary, IN) Brad Morris. Dick Stanfel - Commerce San Francisco (Calif.) Charles W. Bidwill, Sr. - St. Ignatius (Chicago, IL) Jonathan Ogden - St. Albans (Washington D.C.) After high school she played one season at Mitchell College and was a first-team junior college All-American. Tickets may be purchased by contacting Eddie Wilson at EddieW@fsusd.org. x\[o~7/b]^'98 @>P"%I;3e+[*Iqv,|aots./9,0wV]uqfg.\08"PB]vWel-En2QYc1&rkxtM\FegM`%fxUt~g8v=~t]",gAw 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. Warren Moon - Alexander Hamilton (Los Angeles, Calif.) A variety of scholarships are available to Fairfield Seniors who are planning to further their education in college or technical school. The FJSHS concert band director, Mykayla Roskos-Neilson, said she is very excited to use and feature Zach's talent with the accordion. Ollie Matson - George Washington (San Francisco, CA) Aroostook County voters skewed largely Republican in statewide races on Election Day. In addition, it will serve as a means of recognizing, preserving and honoring the athletes, teams, coaches and individuals who made significant contributions to these athletic programs. Harold (Red) Grange - Wheaton (IL) 7on7. Jack Butler - Mount Carmel (Niagara Falls, Ont. Shannon Sharpe - Glennville (Ga.) <> Student-athlete candidates must have been graduated for at least five years. The seventh class will be inducted Thursday, July 15, at Fort Fairfield High School. The 67-year-old Kydes was born in Greece, a country known for its love of soccer. Ron Wolf - Susquehannock (Glen Rock, Pa.) College. Al Davis - Erasmus Hall (Brooklyn, NY) Willie Wood - Armstrong (Washington, DC) Cliff Battles - Kenmore (Akron, OH) Y$ftW)2E5vH!EEng{P0R by profootballhof.com, Website design & development by americaneagle.com copyright 2021 Pro Football hall of fame all rights reserved, Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic. jH9Sqk4My*3zek"JH`Pn)6PQt% Z +b-sT.T 3~G8! The Chargers reached the NCAA tourney in all four of his seasons (1976-79) and three of those advanced to the Division II College World Series. Born April 19th, 1963, Charlie grew up an "Army Brat," changing schools 11 different times. He attained the rank of staff sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps and has been on two deployments. He and his wife, Lisa, are also lending helping hands to a third generation of auto racers in the LaJoie family. Tomlinson, an athlete, is a 1977 graduate of FFHS. Simpson - Galileo (San Francisco, CA) +4T!p-LG~LqqDUR 5`dJC>x_@dE#,M ~`Y!U=g@6O{^UV`41T.iX&C;Xov\UQ^[/ Frank Gifford - Bakersfield (CA) She proved to be the catalyst that transformed the Brakettes and Stratford, CT into the softball capital of the world. Darrell Green - Jessie H. Jones (Houston, TX) Joe Guyon - Keewatin Acad. Arnie Weinmeister - Jefferson (Portland, OR) Joe Schmidt - Brentwood (Pittsburgh, PA) In fact, it was 50 years ago this fall that he set a New England scoring record with 31 goals for Brien McMahon High School. IO3 gw j9`'%`/I zdsB{^CdC8N%VPl|T=dsG*M)s$cj_RN2CCX{=[Ac 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. 6 0 obj (~rS}Rzr_7Tf"mqcT,+k%ys zAq-WzmG3ZX,Y=\1QzS>&~8QalG This years sitdown meal will have a choice of Prime Rib or Baked Stuffed Haddock, along with twice baked potatoes, buttered peas, macaroni salad, dinner rolls and dessert. She was a multi-sport athlete participating in alpine skiing, cross country skiing, field hockey and softball. The zoomies are defined as those sudden bursts of pent-up energy that cause dogs to run at breakneck speeds back and forth or around and around, or sometimes in a tight little circle. Only 125 tickets will be available. Spring Auction fundraiser to benefit music, academics & alumni projects! Recipient must have made a significant contribution to the advancement of the interscholastic sports program. She was named to the Class D All-tourney basketball team, All-Eastern Maine Class D soccer team as well as All-Aroostook teams in softball, soccer and basketball. Here at the bios on each inductee (information courtesy of the Hall of Fame Committee): Martinez Wright was named pitcher of the year in 1997 and 1998 at Fairfield. (Lawrence, KS) Individuals nominating a candidate may request their name remain anonymous. 3A Division II - Argyle 38, Fairfield 33 2A Division I - Cameron Yoe 35, Wall 14 2A Division II - Cisco 56, Refugio 36 The New Fairfield Hall of Fame Selection Committee shall be chaired by the Director of Athletics and shall consist of the following persons: Recipient must have graduated at least five years previous to the nomination. Biggs graduated from Utah State University. A member of the Boston College Hall of Fame, Bagley played three years for the Eagles, twice averaging more than 20 points per game. Russ Grimm - Southmoreland (Alverton, Pa.) John (Paddy) Driscoll - Evanston Twp. When I wrote the first story of our dog Odie, I didnt know that I would write a Part 2, but there were so many more stories that I decided more of this little dogs story needed to be told. 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. Bagley played 11 seasons in the NBA, the first five with the Cleveland Cavaliers, who made him their first draft pick and the 12th overall in 1982. The 2022 FFHS Athletic Hall of Fame inductees and a short biography of some of their accomplishments, are as follows: Maranda Butler Bubar (athlete) A 2003 graduate and strong, physical player, Butler was an outstanding 5-sport athlete who lettered in basketball, soccer, cross-country, softball and volleyball. 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. Jack Ham - Bishop McCourt (Johnston, PA) On Aug. 7, Young officially became a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, joining Dan Marino, Fritz Pollard and Benny Friedman as a member of the Class of 2005. Former students, faculty, staff & friends of Fairfield High School & its predecessors Millersburg High School & New Paris High School located in Elkhart County, Indiana. My dad taught me so much about racing, Randy said. Donations to this fund can be mailed to: Fairfield Alumni, PO Box 84, New Paris, IN 46553. Tickets will not be sold at the door. iOS Download; Android Download; Newsletter. Bill Hewitt - Central (Bay City, MI) Austin Sams:2011. >!qlu$v:>)rsK.m'@ L% 3eF.rCz O_hhIu]AdkQ(>EckJ8!A[U#\ovVpZn1jg?$ djv$M3 \[e ow^]_xr{$/W{~Hg! He threw for a still-record six TDs in Super Bowl XXIX, leading the 49ers to a 49-26 win over the Chargers on his way to MVP honors. He was unabashed, unashamed, flamboyant remember those bright green golf shoes? Mike Munchak - Scranton (PA) Central Join us for this year's Hall of Fame Dinner/Banquet presented by the Fairfield Boosters on Sunday . But local soccer fans really began taking notice of his talents a year later when, as a ninth grader at Benjamin Franklin Junior High School in 1964, Kydes scored 16 goals in just seven games. Fort Fairfield student athletes will again be servers for the meal which adds a great touch of class to the event. Mike Ditka - Aliquippa (PA) Honored guests will include previous inductees, along with this years five student-athlete recipients of the Athletic Boosters Clubs Scholarships. Gravely lettered in basketball, volleyball and track during her four years at Fairfield. Tillis-Hoard averaged 25 points and 16 rebounds per game as a freshman, 29 points and 18 . Billy Shaw - Carr Central (Vicksburg, MS) Board Policy Manual; Online Student Registration . Gale Sayers - Central (Omaha, NE) 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. I often think I would still be competing at Danbury if it didnt close. stream She also won 11 National titles, including seven with the Brakettes (1958, 59, 60, 63, 66, 67 and 68). 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. 8 0 obj All rights reserved. Logan Elm High School inducted, from left, Cody Cordle, Adam Blake, John Edgar, Jessica Willard and Mandy Grambo into its Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday prior to the varsity boys basketball game against Teays Valley. Gino Marchetti - Antioch (CA) endobj Russia 13-1 85 5. Henry has established himself as a successful PGA tour pro over the past 19 years since making his professional debut in 1998. Ohio Graduation Requirements: Class of 21, 22 & 23, Bullying, Hazing & Harassment Policy Information. Before Steve Young started winning Super Bowls and MVP awards with the San Francisco 49ers, he was running through defenses all over Fairfield County as a Greenwich Cardinal. She went on to pass her knowledge on to others by coaching. 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. Nominations are being accepted for future honorees. The first was in 2010 when he was named the Chelsea Cohen Courage Award recipient after losing the lower half of his right leg in a 2009 RV accident and this year, he is being inducted into the Jackie Robinson Professional Wing of FCSCs Hall of Fame. Student-athlete candidates must have been graduated for at least five years. Charley Taylor - Dalworth (Grand Prairie, TX) 12 0 obj Selected for this prestigious honor are a mix of former athletes and contributors to the school. UX92q 1}vt + ^FnXw+aa=N WnXAi,g|*V$P~.woV'z9KJ;w yMAZ7A,ot3sb /Zy3%iU~/Z%S8l_y629:AS8':g|,{qJ8H+ .w|3V$2K)f8p_i{Mc"8jz John Hannah - Albertville (AL), Baylor Prep (Chattanooga, TN) At 13 he was already playing semipro soccer in a Connecticut premiere league, at the time the youngest player to ever compete at that level. It goes without saying that the past couple of years have been an extreme challenge as we have all dealt with the pandemic and the cost of everything going through the roof. Clyde (Bulldog) Turner - Newman (Sweetwater, TX) Marcus Allen - Abraham Lincoln (San Diego, CA) He has three tournament wins to his credit, including his first victory right here in Connecticut at the Buick Championship in 2006. He has been assistant coach for varsity baseball and softball teams and has kept the clock for basketball games since 1985. Fort Fairfield student athletes will again be servers for the meal which adds a great touch of class to the event. When I had this accident, the first thing I thought about was, What can I do with this? Aeneas Williams - Alcee Fortier (New Orleans, La.) Walter Kennedy Community Service Wing: JOHN KUCZO (STAMFORD), the late PAUL KUCZO SR. (STAMFORD) With Tomasiewicz Nogay's induction as the first Weston honoree, a total of 19 different towns are now represented in the Hall of Fame. Paglialunga was inducted into the UNH Hall of Fame in 1988. <> Floyd Little - James Hillhouse (New Haven, Conn.); Bordentown Military Academy (N.J.) At McMahon she was a Parade Magazine All-American and led the Senators to the 1994 Class L state title. Lake was the MEL back of the year in 1998 after rushing for 1,960 yards and 18 touchdowns. He then took his talents to Harvard where he was named captain of the undefeated Crimson freshmen team and scored 14 goals (freshmen werent allowed to play varsity under NCAA rules back then). 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. 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Morris played at American River College, Solano College and Dickinson State, making an impact at all his stops. Ken Houston - Dunbar (Texarkana, TX) Ron Mix - Hawthorne (CA) Bobby Bell - Cleveland (Shelby, NC) He debuted in 1980 and won five times the Buick Open (1985), the International (1986), the Canadian Open and Greater Milwaukee Open both in 88 and the KMart Greater Greensboro Open (1989), along with finishing second seven times. Thats not Greens style. Greens brother Billy, his girlfriend, Jeannie Hodgin, and his dog, Nip, were killed. Green played for himself, PGA commissioners Deane Beman and Tim Finchem be damned. Mike Haynes - John Marshall (Los Angeles, CA) The Fairfield County Sports Hall of Fame UConn Hall of Fame pays tribute to athletes from Fairfield County who went on to stellar careers at UConn, Connecticut's state university. Jim Langer - Royalton (MN) ut86g[VovekVI8l]WEENQrv> 4Z!] Ggv5"^'5=QVb%6Vf:*yVI=OWZa/#G%Y0hTrPctI{w\X>QJE@KH- pQ |HN}e3/U:dG8 endobj 15 0 obj He covered many of the legendary teams and moments at Fairfield High during his stretch with the newspaper. endobj Alan Page - Central Catholic (Canton, OH) Paul Warfield - Warren G. Harding (Warren, OH) Young would sit behind future Hall of Famer Joe Montana for four seasons, watching from the sidelines as the 49ers won two more Super Bowls. John Elway - Granada Hills (Los Angeles, CA) Tony Dorsett - Hopewell (Aliquippa, PA) Tony Canadeo - Steinmetz (Chicago, IL) Bill Dudley - Graham (Bluefield, VA) Johnny Unitas - St. Justin's (Pittsburgh, PA) I had the accident and Im working to regroup and these people need to know that they can, too. Morneault was one of the most revered and feared penalty strikers in Eastern Maine and led her 1980 Field Hockey team to the Eastern Maine Class B title. 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. (Courtesy of SAD 20). Wilbur (Pete) Henry - Mansfield (OH) 2 0 obj Jackie Smith - Kentwood (LA) He was named to the CT Golf Hall of Fame in 2006. All Rights Reserved. Reunion Committees: Check our contact info list & bank your updateswith us. Gilmore was a four-sport letterman at New Canaan High, but it was in basketball that he made his name as one the legendary players of his era. He also worked at newspapers in Truckee and Manteca. The name Phil Kydes has been synonymous with excellence on the soccer field for more than a half-century. reading, and support local, rural journalism, please subscribe. Jim Thorpe - Haskell Indian Inst. Y.A. My job now is to try and help people that have been thrown curveballs, he said. Nomination forms may be dropped off at the Fairfield High School office or mailed to the Fairfield Athletic Hall of Fame, Attn: Tom Purtell, P.O. Candidate may be male or female, living or deceased. In 19 games at Greenwich, Young recorded what is still a school-record 3,148 yards of total offense. endobj <> To be inducted into the Hall of Fame, teams must somehow have distinguished themselves above and beyond the normal standards. John McCrea (contributor) A 1972 graduate, McCrea was selected for his outstanding contributions and service to FFHS athletics and community work. 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Larry Gardner at 551-5001 or emailing him at lgardner@msad20.org. The Selection Committee will rank the top nominees in a list. She later played for the Houston Comets and the Seattle Storm. His baseball and basketball teams made the playoffs in 1979-80. The Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati Post, Hamilton Journal and Greater Miami Conference have named him coach of the year on multiple occasions. 2V6$B-lP])di#cK c'dB|TgS! She was a gifted all-around athlete and her contributions to each of her teams was invaluable. 4. Nearly anyone who has ever had puppies or dogs can relate to The Zoomies. New Years should be a reflective time for us all. Gravely was named all-MEL. Raymond Berry - Paris (TX) Scholarship Fund in Memory of Dave Hartzler, Blue & Gold Gala (tentative date 11/21/2020). endobj Young played for Greenwich and coach Mike Ornato from 1978-79. The zoomies are defined as those sudden bursts of pent-up energy that cause dogs to run at breakneck speeds back and forth or around and around, or sometimes in a tight little circle. Of course, it wasnt. He helped lead his volleyball team the County Championship and was selected tourney MVP. INTERESTED? Curtis Martin - Allderdice (Pittsburgh, Pa.) College News Tracker. We welcome your support. Saturday, April 29, 2023 - Induction and . Teams; Athletic Department; Tickets; News; Download App. James ORourke Amateur Wing: RASHAMEL JONES (STAMFORD), CLAIRE BETH TOMASIEWICZ NOGAY (WESTON) reading, and support local, rural journalism, please subscribe. Franco Harris - Rancocas Valley Regional (Mount Holly, NJ) Thrown from her Figure-8 delivery, Bertha was known for a tantalizing rise ball, a pitch with backspin that rose as it approached the batter. Mel Blount - Lyons (GA) Canada) Hollander went on to Brandeis University where he shattered the single game scoring record scoring 50 points against Merrimack. Notre Dame High School One Notre Dame Way, West Haven, CT 06516 203.933.1673 Lake was named Monticello Empire League player of the year as a senior. Anthony Muoz - Chaffey (Ontario, CA) Ireland was also selected as president of the Varsity Cub for two years. He was just warming up. Be sure to keep your contact info up to date with us by clicking on "Submit your contact info". John (Blood) McNally - New Richmond, (WI) Walter Payton - Columbia (MS) They should have notable achievement in one or more of the following areas: Professional, Academic or Selfless Acts. In her only 1967 appearance, she hurled a gem against Redwood City, CA, in what was supposed to be her swan song season. Mandy Grambo: Class of 2014. Jerome Bettis - MacKenzie (Detroit, Mich.) Joe Stydahar - Shinnston (PA) <> xG+.&(pd/t)G67Ez4z+p&&qD)ZNAsGYYr9 nw-F+j-utbZg/pgF^ Fairfield Community High School Scholastic Bowl Coach 1989-2002 14 years of enjoyment with high school students Over 400 . Albert Glen (Turk) Edwards - Clarkston (WA) The 6-foot-6 center took his talent to the Big Eight Conference where he became a three-year starter at the University of Colorado, leading the Buffaloes to two straight conference titles in 1961 and 1962. In 1958 he led his team in hitting as well as being their top pitcher. 1. But I still believe that we are better off than many in this world. Carl Eller - Atkins (Winston-Salem, NC) Ken Strong - West Haven (Conn.) Paul Hornung - Flaget (Louisville, KY) Brandtson Duffie, is the youngest member of the Fairfield Athletic Hall of Fame graduating in 2019. I loved racing at Danbury and it was such a thrill to win a title at a track where my dad won so many races. An outstanding all-around athlete and winner of the Mahaney award, emblematic of the top athlete in her class. Kevin Greene - South (Granite City, Ill.) Following in the footsteps of an illustrious father, LaJoie reached heights on a national level far above most drivers from a New England state. After being drafted by the St. Louis Hawks in the 14th round in 1962, a knee injury curtailed his professional basketball career hopes. endobj "__-Q>%W!N2V2SA%iW tl>d?nyJjq William Roy (Link) Lyman - McDonald Rural (KS) 'an-- ^`9exa>{MeK+y9gtlAhp:7JAMO'EW:-w941:%C 08{t\FC7,4TY45H:}V5Zt5-L3Tke-b7GlR=TEDFd]u@wm_31_] )U\;IAWDTse3D.t fLuQG}1]|.e?r5T6!1N+/I"R6j-\C|pA5:E*q4Xi8`5t It was a racing family with great support from everyone. Eric Dickerson - Sealy (TX) FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME 1. She played 13 of her 23 years with the Brakettes, amassing a 285-26 record. Klistemburg of Vienna, Austria. A special presentation will be made to the Team of the Year, a team from the past selected for the honor. My hope now is to go out and every city I go to, try to give people that are struggling some help in any way I can, Green said in a 2014 interview. Farmer retired in June with his wife Jackie and they now live in Spanish Fork, Utah, spending time with children and grandchildren. Fairfield High School. She was named to the 1983 All-Eastern Maine soccer team. Kydes concluded his scholastic career with an exclamation mark as he scored five of the Senators six goals in the state tournament to finish his three-year career with 78 goals an amazing average of 3.3 goals per game while being named All-FCIAC and all-state all three seasons. Harry Carson - McClenaghan (Florence, S.C.) Earl (Curly) Lambeau - Green Bay East (WI) It was the first of seven titles for Bertha. She was also awarded the Robert Nelson award in soccer. The 1994 Fairfield High School girls softball team had a 42-4 record, setting a city record for the most wins for any high school team in any sport. Dick Butkus - Chicago Vocational A video slideshow and introduction will highlight the evening, along with the presentation of Hall of Fame jackets and plaques to each inductee. Art Rooney - Duquesne Prep (Pittsburgh, PA), Indiana State Normal (PA) ?os vq]M{|GE]D Y(7t=TGvZlJPfN0)buC$9m!^X?:z8?`995 CJ Ivkovich: 2006. In 2016, his career came full circle by being named to the New England Auto Racers Hall of Fame. Jack Lambert - Mantua (OH) Fritz Pollard - Albert G. Lane Tech (Chicago Ill.) Once, playing with the great Palmer at the Masters, he even toasted his hero with a beer. Your contact info up to date with us by clicking on `` Submit your contact info up to with! 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