Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame


The Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame is a membership-based organization founded in 1976. The organization runs a museum with exhibits at Daniel S. Frawley Stadium on the Riverfront in Wilmington, Delaware and promotes physical fitness in the community.
The museum is a member of the International Sports Heritage Association.

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Hall of Fame

An annual awards banquet is also held to recognize athletes who are either from Delaware or perform within the state. Inductees to the Hall of Fame include:

1970s

NameOrganizationLocationSportDivisionInducted
Caras, James "Jimmy" Pool Halls, US OpenWilmingtonPoolHustling, Professional1976
Carpenter, BobWilmington Blue Rocks, Philadelphia Phillies, Wilmington Sportsmens ClubWilmington, PhiladelphiaBaseball Owner, BoxingInterstate League, Major League,1978
Cole, BillyUniversity of Delaware, William Penn HighNewark, New CastleBaseball, Football, CoachingCollege, High School1979
Douglas, DavePGADelawareGolfProfessional1978
duPont, William, Jr.Delaware Park Racetrack, Delaware HandicapStantonThoroughbred Horse RacingRace Track Designer & Developer1979
Grier, CapAmateur Trapshooting AssociationDelawareTrap ShootingAmateur, Winchester Spokesperson1979
Jessup, Marion ZindersteinMetropolitan Women's Singles Championship, U.S. Olympic TeamDelaware, Paris, FranceTennisProfessional, Olympic Games1979
Johnson, JudyHilldale Club, Homestead Grays, Pittsburgh CrawfordsDarby, Pennsylvania, Homestead, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaBaseballNegro League1976
Koffenberger, EdP.S. du Pont High, Duke University, Richmond BaronsGeorgetown, Durham, North Carolina, Richmond, VirginiaBasketballHigh School, College, Professional1977
Marvil, Dallas "Dal"Northwestern UniversityLaurel, Evanston, IllinoisFootballCollege1978
McGowan, Bill "Big Shot"DuPont, American League Major League BaseballWilmingtonBaseball UmpireCompany Team, Professional1977
McMahon, John "Sadie"Philadelphia Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, Brooklyn BridegroomsWilmington, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Brooklyn, New YorkBaseballProfessional1979
Michaels, Eddie "Whitey"Villanova University, Chicago Bears, Washington Redskins, Philadelphia-Pittsburgh Steagles, Philadelphia EaglesRadnor, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., Pittsburgh, PhiladelphiaFootballCollege, Professional1976
Miller, CreightonA.I. du Pont High School, University of Notre Dame, National Football League Players AssociationNotre Dame, IndianaFootballCollege, Labor Union1976
Montero, Dominic "Dim"Salesianum SchoolWilmingtonFootball CoachingHigh School1978
Naylor, Millard A.Howard High, University of Delaware, Millard A. Naylor Youth Football LeagueWilmington, NewarkFootball, CoachingHigh School, University, Municipal1979
Nelson, David "Dave" M.University of Michigan, University of Delaware, NCAAAnn Arbor, Michigan, NewarkFootball, Coaching, RulemakingCollege1978
Newlin, FrankCity of Wilmington Department of Parks and Recreation Director, DelMarVa Relays FounderWilmingtonTrackMunicipal1977
Oliver, Ed "Porky"PGAWilmingtonGolfProfessional1976
Sawin, Nancy ChurchmanSanford School, Senior OlympicsHockessinLacrosse, Field HockeyHigh School, Recreational1977
Schollenberger, GeorgeLaurel HighLaurelFootball CoachingHigh School1979
Short, ChrisPhiladelphia Phillies, Milwaukee BrewersMilford, Philadelphia, MilwaukeeBaseballProfessional1979
Tribuani, Al T & C Athletic Association, Golden Gloves, National Boxing AssociationWilmington, Delaware, Monterey, CaliforniaWelterweight, Middleweight BoxingAmateur & Professional1977
Waller, RonLaurel High, University of Maryland, Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers, San Diego ChargersLaurel, College Park, Maryland, Los Angeles, San DiegoFootball, CoachingHigh School, College, Professional1977
Warrington, Caleb "Tex"Dover High, Auburn University, Boston YanksDover, Auburn, Alabama, Boston, MassachusettsFootballCollege, Professional1978
Wharton, Charles "Buck" M.Newark High, University of Pennsylvania, University of DelawareNewark, PhiladelphiaFootball, CoachingHigh School, College1978
Willis, Vic "The Delaware Peach"University of Delaware, Boston Beaneaters, Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis CardinalsNewark, Boston, Massachusetts, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, St. Louis, MissouriBaseball, CoachingCollege, Professional1977
Zwolak, VicSalesianum School, Villanova University, U.S. Olympic TeamTokyo, JapanCross Country, SteeplechaseCollege, 1964 Summer Olympics1976

1980s

NameOrganizationLocationSportDivisionInducted
Aiello, John "Johnny" J., Sr.Defiance Athletic Club, St. Anthony's, CYO, University of Delaware, Golden Gloves, National Boxing AssociationWilmington, DelawareFlyweight, Bantamweight, Featherweight Boxing, CoachingAmateur & Professional1980
Betts, HuckPhiladelphia Phillies, Boston BravesMillsboro, Philadelphia, BostonBaseballMajor League1980
Birkenheuer, John, Rev.DelawareSports1988
Blaney, H.B. "Bernie"Newark High, Duke University, Durham High SchoolNewark, Durham, North CarolinaFootball, CoachingHigh School, College1981
Brooks, Lou "Larrupin' Lou" T & C Athletic Association, Golden Gloves, National Boxing AssociationWilmington, DelawareLight heavyweight & Heavyweight BoxingAmateur & Professional1985
Carpenter, RulyTower Hill School, Philadelphia PhilliesWilmington, PhiladelphiaBaseball OwnerMajor League1987
Cartwright, AlThe News Journal, Wilmington Sportswriters and Broadcasters Association, Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of FameWilmingtonSports Writer, Museum PresidentNewspaper1980
Chadick, PaulDelawareSports1984
Chalmers, ShortyNewark HighNewarkSportsHigh School1981
Cihocki, Edward "Eddie" JosephPhiladelphia AthleticsWilmington, PhiladelphiaBaseballMajor League1981
Cloud, Nathan "Nate"Conrad High, University of Delaware Wilmington Blue BombersWilmington, NewarkBasketballHigh School, College, Professional1984
Cooper, JohnnyDelawareSports1983
Coveleski, FrankRehoboth High, Rehoboth Beach PatrolRehoboth BeachSwimming, CoachingHigh School, Municipal1982
Crawford, AlDelawareSports1985
Crimian, John "Jack" MelvinSt. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Athletics, Detroit TigersSt. Louis, Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri, DetroitBaseball, CoachingMajor League, High School1985
Davis, Brandon "Brandy"Duke University, Pittsburgh Pirates, Williamsport Crosscutters, Greensboro PatriotsDurham, North Carolina, Pittsburgh, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Greensboro, North CarolinaBaseball, Manager, ScoutCollege, Major League, Minor League1989
Doherty, William "Billy"CYO, Archmere Academy, Villanova University, Eastern Shore Baseball League, Canadian Football LeagueClaymont, Radnor, Pennsylvania, CanadaBaseball, Canadian footballCatholic, High School, College1984
Doherty, Gerald P., II or Jr.University of DelawareNewarkCoachingCollege1980
Doherty, Gerald "Doc" P., IIIArchmere Academy, University of Delaware, Wilmington ClippersClaymont, Newark, WilmingtonFootballHigh School, College, Professional1985
Donohue, MattDelawareSports1981
Dunn, Christopher "Chris" WilliamsDelaware Track & Field Club, Newark High, Colgate University, U.S. Olympic TeamWilmington, Newark, Hamilton, New York, Munich, West GermanyTrack & FieldClub, High School, College, 1972 Summer Olympics1989
Elliott, CarltonDelawareSports1988
Estock, GeorgeBoston BravesDelaware, BostonBaseball, UmpireMajor League1988
Field, BryanDelaware Park Racetrack, Delaware HandicapStantonThoroughbred Horse RacingRace Track Manager1980
Franks Panzram, JenniferMount Pleasant High School, Villanova UniversityDelawareSwimming1989
Garvine, CliffDelawareSports1982
George, BennyDelaware State CollegeDover, DelawareFootball1987
Givens, CharlieDelawareSports1986
Green, DallasUniversity of Delaware, Philadelphia Phillies, Washington Senators, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Chicago CubsNewark, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., New York City, ChicagoBaseball, ManagingCollege, Major League1983
Gregg, SteveSouthern California Aquatic Club, Pan Am Sports Organization, U.S. Olympic TeamWest LA, California, Mexico City, Mexico, Montreal, CanadaSwimming1975 Pan Am Games, 1976 Summer Olympics1989
Guthrie, GrantClaymont High, Florida State University, Buffalo BillsClaymont, Tallahassee, Florida, Buffalo, New YorkFootballHigh School, College, Professional1987
Hagan, JimDelawareSports1987
Hall, TomUniversity of Minnesota, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans SaintsWilmington, Minneapolis, Detroit, New OrleansFootballCollege, Professional1980
Hayes, WalterCyclocross at GranogueWilmingtonCycling, TriathlonSport Master1985
Hayman, ConwayUniversity of Delaware, Houston Oilers, Prairie View A&M UniversityNewark, Houston, Texas, Prairie View, TexasFootball, CoachingCollege, Professional1986
Hazewski, EddieDelawareSports1983
Hickman, JohnDelawareSports1986
Hoffman, BobNewark HighDelawareFootball Coaching1988
Johnson, GeorgeDelawareSports1986
Justice, RitaProfessional Women's Bowling Tour, Wilmington Women's Bowling AssociationWilmingtonBowlingProfessional1988
Kelley, Robert "Bob"University of DelawareNewarkSports WriterBroadcast journalism1989
Klosiewicz, CasDelawareSports1984
Knight, PatDelawareSports1981
Krapf, JimTatnall School, University of AlabamaDelawareFootball, Wrestling1985
Lichtenstein, VicUniversity of Delaware, P.S. du Pont High, Wilmington HighNewark, WilmingtonBasketball, Baseball, CoachingCollege, High School1986
Lore, FrancisDover Little League founderDoverBaseballLittle League1989
Marshall, ChipDelawareSports1982
May, DaveBaltimore Orioles, Milwaukee Brewers, Atlanta Braves, Texas Rangers, Pittsburgh PiratesNew Castle, Baltimore, Milwaukee, Atlanta, Arlington, Texas, PittsburghBaseballMajor League1984
McConnell, WillardNewark Country Club, Kennett Square Golf & Country Club,Newark, Kennett Square, PennsylvaniaGolfClub, Senior1985
McGraw, ReaDelawareSports1984
Miller, Rosemary DelawareSports1983
Morris, John "Johnny" L.Bassmaster Classic, International Game Fish Association, Bass Pro ShopsDelawareBass FishingProfessional, Corporate Founder1987
Mulvena, JackUniversity of MinnesotaMinneapolisFootballCollege1983
Murray, William "Bill" D.University of Delaware, Duke UniversityNewark, Durham, North CarolinaFootball, CoachingCollege1983
Neiger, Alvin EdwardUniversity of Delaware, Philadelphia PhilliesNewark, Delaware, PhiladelphiaBaseballCollege, Professional1984
O'Neill, James, Rev.DelawareSports1982
Pankowski, JoeDelawareSports1987
Pitts, JackieDelawareSports1983
Rawstrom, Harold "Harry" W.University of DelawareNewarkSwimming, CoachingCollege1987
Reilly, KevinDelawareSports1985
Roache, WillieNational Boxing AssociationWilmingtonFeatherweight BoxingProfessional1986
Sasse, RalphDelawareSports1981
Shakespeare, FrankNaval Academy, U.S. Olympic TeamAnnapolis, Maryland, Helsinki, FinlandRowingCollege, 1952 Summer Olympics1982
Skinner, William "Bill" AlfredYMCA, University of Tennessee, New York Athletic ClubWilmington, Knoxville, Tennessee, New York CityJavelinClub, College1981
Snowberger, RussDuesenberg, Indianapolis SpeedwayDover, IndianapolisMotorsportsProfessional1988
Swartz, Hyman "Hymie"University of Delaware, YMCA, JCC, Red CrossNewark, WilmingtonSwimming, InstructorCollege, Club1988
Taylor, Ellis D.Delaware State Golf AssociationWilmingtonGolfAmateur1982
Tosi, JohnArchmere AcademyClaymontSports CoachingHigh School1982
Turley, Douglas "Doug" PershingCYO, University of Scranton, Washington RedskinsScranton, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C.FootballParish, College, Professional1986
Vosters Spruance, GretchenDelawareSports1989
Vosters, BunnyDelawareTennis1980
Wilcutts, JohnMagnoliaHorse RacingHarness Racing1985
Zablotny, WalterDelawareSports1985

1990s

NameOrganizationLocationSportDivisionInducted
Anderson, Anthony EugeneMcKean High, Temple University, Pittsburgh Steelers, Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia StarsWilmington, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, AtlantaFootballHigh School, College, Professional1994
Anderson, Harry "the Horse" WalterWest Chester State Teachers College, Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati RedsGreenville, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, CincinnatiBaseballCollege, Major League1992
Baker, DorothyUnited States Olympic CommitteeDelawareAnabolic Steroid ProhibitionExecutive Board Member1996
Baldwin, ReneeSpecial OlympicsMinneapolisTrack & Field1991 Special Olympics World Summer Games1997
Balick, CharlotteWomen's Eastern Golf Association, Women's Golf Association of PhiladelphiaDelawareGolfWomen's, Senior1999
Billings, BillMiddletown HighMiddletownFootball, CoachingHigh School1998
Brady, John J.Delaware Sportswriters and Broadcasters Association John J. Brady Athlete of the Year AwardWilmingtonSports Writer1993
Brooking, AnnUniversity of Delaware, Wilmington Friends SchoolNewark, WilmingtonLacrosse, Field Hockey, CoachingHigh School1995
Brown, MikeConrad High, University of Delaware, Chicago BearsWilmington, Newark, ChicagoTrack & Field, FootballHigh School, College, Professional1990
Bruton, BillMilwaukee Braves, Detroit TigersMilwaukee, DetroitBaseballMajor League1991
Campbell, JoeNew Orleans Saints, Oakland Raiders, Tampa Bay BuccaneersNew Orleans, Oakland, California, Tampa, FloridaFootballProfessional1992
Capodanno, LauraUrsuline AcademyWilmingtonBasketballHigh School1997
Carucci, Dom "Quack"DelawareCoaching1990
Chambers, BillDelawareSports1990
Collick, BillDelaware StateDoverFootball, CoachingCollege1998
Cunningham, Ellsworth "Bert"Brooklyn Grays, Baltimore Orioles, Philadelphia Athletics, Buffalo Bisons, Louisville Colonels, Chicago OrphansBrooklyn, New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Buffalo, New York, Louisville, Kentucky, ChicagoBaseballMajor League1996
DiPace, DanJackson Street Boys Club, Wilmington High, Syracuse UniversityWilmington, Delaware, Syracuse, New YorkBasketballClub, High School, College1997
Dowd, Robert F.DelawareSports1995
du Pont, Margaret OsborneFrench Open, Wimbledon, US OpenParis, France, Wimbledon, England, Forest Hills, New YorkTennisProfessional1999
Duncan, Raymond "Scotty" B.University of Delaware, Eastern Intercollegiate Golf AssociationNewarkGolf, CoachingCollege1996
Franks, RogerDelawareSports1997
Gerow, BillUniversity of Delaware, Wilmington Touchdown ClubNewarkTrack & FieldCollege1994
Gillen, Eugene "Buzzy"DelawareSports1999
Hahn, PatsyLPGA, Delcastle Golf ClubWilmington, DelawareGolfAmateur, Professional1990
Hall, MikePan Am Sports OrganizationDagsboro, Indianapolis, Havana, CubaPowerlifting1987 Pan Am Games, 1991 Pan Am Games1996
Hanford, CarlKentucky Derby, Delaware Park RacetrackLouisville, Kentucky, StantonThoroughbred Horse RacingJockey, Trainer1999
Hannah, BobUniversity of Delaware, College World SeriesNewarkBaseball CoachingCollege1998
Hawke, VickDelawareSports1992
Hayman, GaryNewark High, Pennsylvania State University, Buffalo, New York, Seattle SeahawksNewark, State College, Pennsylvania, Buffalo Bills, SeattleFootballHigh School, College, Professional1992
Henry, SpencerDelawareSports1999
Hitchens, Mary AnnUniversity of DelawareNewarkField Hockey, CoachingCollege1997
Jacobs, Robert "Spook"Columbus Jets, Hollywood Stars, Philadelphia Athletics, Kansas City Athletics, Pittsburgh PiratesColumbus, Ohio, Hollywood, California, Philadelphia, Kansas City, Missouri, PittsburghBaseballMinor and Major League1991
Johnson, DaveWilmington Aquatic Club, U.S. Olympic TeamWilmington, Mexico City, MexicoSwimmingRecreational, 1968 Summer Olympics1991
Johnson, Sterling "Terl"DelawareSports1995
Katzman, IzzyThe News Journal, Delaware Sportswriters and Broadcasters AssociationWilmingtonSports Writer, Harness RacingNewspaper1993
Kenney, BobUniversity of Kansas, U.S. Olympic TeamLawrence, Kansas, Helsinki, FinlandBasketball1952 Summer Olympics1999
Kujala-Showalter, AudieUniversity of DelawareNewarkSoftballCollege1992
Lambert, RodneyDelawareSports1996
Land, JohnDelaware State College, Wilmington Clippers, Baltimore Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia BellDover, Wilmington, Baltimore, PhiladelphiaFootballCollege, Professional1997
Lesher, JohnClaymont High, West Virginia UniversityClaymont, Morgantown, West VirginiaBasketballHigh School, College1995
Lucas, John "Cookie"DelawareSports1990
Martin, RenieDover High, University of Richmond, Kansas City Royals, San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies, Florida TropicsDover, Richmond, Virginia, Kansas City, Missouri, San Francisco, California, Philadelphia, West Palm Beach, FloridaBaseballCollege, Minor Leagues, Major Leagues, Senior Professional Baseball Association1995
Masley, Francis "Frank" JosephU.S. Olympic TeamLake Placid, New York, Sarajevo, Yugoslavia, Calgary, ABLuge1980 Winter Olympics, 1984 Winter Olympics, 1988 Winter Olympics1997
Mason, Tom, Jr.Delaware Amateur Softball AssociationDelawareSoftball, Coaching, UmpireAmateur1991
McBride, SteveDelawareSports1994
Meade, MikeDelawareSports1997
Milligan, Henry "Hank"A.I. du Pont High, Princeton University, National AAU, World Boxing Association, World Boxing OrganizationGreenville, Delaware, Princeton, New Jersey, Wilmington, DelawareWrestling, BoxingAmateur & Professional1993
Moser, LouDelawareSports1994
Motley, FelmonDelaware State CollegeDoverFootball, CoachingCollege1998
Passmore, William "Bill" L.Monmouth Handicap, Kentucky DerbySeaford, Oceanport, New Jersey, Louisville, KentuckyHorse RacingFlat, Steeplechase Jockey and Trainer1992
Raymond, Harold "Tubby"University of Michigan, University of Delaware, American Football Coaches Association PresidentAnn Arbor, Michigan, NewarkFootball CoachingCollege1993
Redden, Arthur "Art" GrayPan Am Sports Organization, U.S. Olympic TeamWilmington, Winnipeg, Mexico City, MexicoLight Heavyweight Boxing1967 Pan Am Games, 1968 Summer Olympics1994
Reitzes, HermDelaware Sportswriters and Broadcasters Association Herm Reitzes Award for Public ServiceWilmingtonSports WriterBroadcast1990
Riley, Bob "Peanuts"Philadelphia Phillies farm team, Christ Our King SchoolWilmingtonBaseball, CoachingMinor League, Parish1990
Roberts, Milton "Milt" R.University of Delaware, Cape Henlopen HighNewark, LewesLacrosse Coaching, HistorianCollege, High School1993
Rylander, C. Roy "Doc"University of DelawareNewarkTennis Coaching, TrainerCollege1996
Saddler, William "Bubby"Howard HighWilmingtonBaseballHigh School, Negro League1999
Salvatore, PeteDelawareSports1991
Seaburg, Hans "Gus"Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Blues, Detroit Lions, University of DelawareGreen Bay, Wisconsin, Kansas City, Missouri, Detroit, Newark, DelawareTrainerProfessional, Minor League, College1995
Sezna, Walter "Wally" W.United States Golf AssociationRehoboth Beach, Lantana, Florida, West Chester, PennsylvaniaGolfAmateur, Father & Son, Senior1994
Shepherd, Lennell, Sr.National Junior Weightlifting ChampionshipWilmingtonWeightliftingHigh School1998
Shockley, CostenPhiladelphia Phillies, Los Angeles AngelsPhiladelphia, Anaheim, CaliforniaBaseballMajor League1998
Slattery, HerbUniversity of DelawareNewarkFootballCollege1994
Slowik, Carol ThomsonUniversity of Delaware, University of Florida, Drake UniversityNewark, Gainesville, Florida, Des Moines, IowaTrack & Field, CoachingCollege1995
Smith, Janet A.Ursinus College, University of DelawareCollegeville, Pennsylvania, NewarkLacrosse, CoachingCollege1998
Sund, AlDelawareSports1994
Sund, Leonard "Lenny"DelawareBoxing1998
Taylor, Irvin "Ace" S.University of DelawareNewarkBaseball, Basketball, Football, SoccerCollege1996
Thompson, Harold "Buck"University of Delaware, Brooklyn Dodgers Newark, Brooklyn, New YorkFootballCollege, Professional1996
Thomson, William A.DelawareSports1997
Walsh, FrannySalesianum HighWilmington, DelawareCoachingHigh School1991
Watson, SteveSt. Mark's High, Temple University, Denver BroncosWilmington, Philadelphia, Denver, ColoradoFootball, CoachingHigh School, College, Professional1993
White, RandyMcKean High, University of Maryland, College Park, Dallas CowboysWilmington, College Park, Maryland, DallasFootballHigh School, College, Professional1994
Wills, HowardDelawareSports1992
Wilson, TimUniversity of Maryland, Houston Oilers, New Orleans SaintsCollege Park, Maryland, Houston, New OrleansFootballCollege, Professional1991
Wockenfuss, JohnDetroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Toledo Mud Hens, Albany-Colonie Diamond DogsDetroit, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Toledo, Ohio, Albany, New YorkBaseball, ManagingMajor League, Northeast League 1993

2000s

NameOrganizationLocationSportDivisionInducted
Andrus, Robert "Bob"Dover High, Wesley College, Cape Henlopen HighDover, LewesFootball, CoachingHigh School, College2006
Apostolico, Martin "Marty"Wilmington High, West Nottingham Academy, University of Delaware, Dickinson HighWilmington, Colora, Maryland, NewarkSwimming, Football, CoachingHigh School, College2004
Bastianelli, HermGeorgetown High, Sussex Central HighGeorgetownWrestling, CoachingHigh School2003
Bender, LouSalesianum, A.I. du Pont, Caravel Academy, Hodgson Vo-Tech, Wilmington CollegeWilmingtonBasketball, CoachingHigh School, College2008
Bianchini, Rosemary "Roe", CPTWilliam Penn HighNew CastleField Hockey, Softball, CoachingHigh School2001
Bodley, HalThe News Journal, CBS Radio, CNN, NBC, USA Today, Munich massacreWilmington, New York City, New York, MunichSports WriterNewspaper, Broadcast, 1972 Summer Olympics2004
Briggs, Bernard "Barney"Milford HighMilfordBasketball, Track & Field, Football, CoachingHigh School2007
Brooks, C. Melvin "Ripper", Sr.Newark High, American Legion, University of DelawareNewarkFootball, Track & Field, BaseballHigh School, Recreational, College2005
Bucci, Nicholas "Nick"Claymont HighClaymontFootballHigh School2004
Buckalew, BartP.S. du Pont High, West Chester University, USO, William Penn HighWilmington, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Fort Knox, Tennessee, New CastleDiving, CoachingHigh School, College, Military2006
Bundren, JimA.I. duPont High, New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, Miami DolphinsWilmington, E. Rutherford, New Jersey, Cleveland, Ohio, Miami, FloridaFootballHigh School, College, Professional2007
Carmichael, Donald "Ducky"P.S. du Pont High, University of Delaware, Augusta Military AcademyWilmington, Newark, Augusta, GeorgiaFootball, Basketball, BaseballHigh School, College2008
Ciesinski, RomanNewark High, University of Delaware, Blue Hen ConferenceNewarkCross Country Track & FieldHigh School, College2003
Clapp, JimWest Chester University, American Karate StudiosWest Chester, Pennsylvania, WilmingtonMartial Arts College, Studio2008
Damico, LawrenceFirst State Games, Delaware Volleyball Hall of FameDelawareVolleyball, RefereeHigh School, Amateur2003
Davis, EddieDelawareSports2002
Dayton, JulieLaurel High, Longwood College, University of Virginia, Women's Lacrosse World Cup, Dartmouth CollegeLaurel, Farmville, Virginia, Charlottesville, VirginiaHanover, New HampshireField Hockey, Lacrosse, CoachingHigh School, College, U.S. Lacrosse Team2003
Delaney-Scheetz, SusanBrandywine High, West Chester University, Women's Lacrosse World Cup, Penn StateWilmington, West Chester, Pennsylvania, State College, PennsylvaniaLacrosse, CoachingHigh School, College2005
DeShields, DelinoSeaford High, Montreal Expos, Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals, Baltimore Orioles, Chicago CubsSeaford, Los Angeles, St. Louis, Missouri, Baltimore, ChicagoBaseballHigh School, Professional2006
Dickerson, Ron "Cap'n Dick"Seaford High, Laurel High, Shepherd CollegeSeaford, Laurel, Shepherdstown, West VirginiaFootball, Baseball, CoachingHigh School, College2008
English, A. J.Howard High, Virginia Union University, Washington Bullets, Portland Trail BlazersWilmington, Richmond, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Portland, OregonBasketballHigh School, College, Professional2004
Farmer, Dale C.DelawareSports2000
Farmer, Robert "Clyde"DelawareSports2000
Ferguson, PatriciaUrsuline Academy, DuPontWilmingtonField Hockey, BasketballHigh School, Recreational, Corporate2003
Ferrell, Howard Leroy "Toots"DelawareSports2000
Ferris, Brenda BeckerWilliam Penn High, West Chester University, U.S. Olympic TeamNew Castle, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Moscow, RussiaField Hockey, Softball, LacrosseHigh School, College, 1980 Summer Olympic Games 2008
Frick, GeorgeDelawareSports2002
Fry, Doris CallowayLaurel High, Milford Recreation LeagueLaurel, MilfordField Hockey, Basketball, Softball, BowlingHigh School, Recreational2008
Grandell, Dr. Peter A.Wilmington High, Mount Saint Mary College, West End Neighborhood House, Marines, Parks & Recreation DirectorWilmington, Newburgh, New York, ElsmereFootball, Middleweight BoxerHigh School, College, Military, Community, Municipal2004
Hanna, NormanDelawareSports2001
Harris, BarbaraMt. Pleasant High, Northwestern University, Wilmington Aquatic ClubWilmington, Evanston, IllinoisSwimmingHigh School, College, Recreational2006
Harris, Dionna M.U.S. Olympic TeamDelaware, AtlantaSoftball1996 Summer Olympics2001
Hoffstein, AceUniversity of Delaware, Goldey-Beacom College, St. Elizabeth High, Wilmington BombersNewark, WilmingtonBasketball, CoachingCollege, High School, Eastern Professional Basketball League2005
Holloway, JackWilliam Penn HighNew CastleWrestling, CoachingHigh School2008
Huber, VickiConcord High, Villanova University, U.S. Olympic TeamWilmington, Radnor, Pennsylvania, Souel, S. Korea, AtlantaMiddle distance runningHigh School, College, 1988 Summer Olympics, 1996 Summer Olympics2002
Hudson, AubreyGeorgetown High, University of DelawareGeorgetown, Delaware, Newark, DelawareFootball, Basketball, Baseball, TrackHigh School, College2008
Immediato, BobWilmington High, Goldey-Beacom College, Minot MallardsWilmington, Minot, North DakotaBaseballHigh School, College, Mandak League 2007
Johnson, DennisUniversity of Delaware, Washington Redskins, Buffalo BillsNewark, Washington, D.C., Buffalo, New YorkFootballCollege, Professional2006
Joseph, Melvin L.Georgetown SpeedwayGeorgetownSpeedwayDeveloper2002
Kadel, Carl WalterDelawareSports2000
Kampert, Sue ManelskiPadua Academy, James Madison University, Ursuline Academy, Concord HighWilmington, Delaware, Harrisonburg, VirginiaBasketball, CoachingHigh School, College2004
Kane, JoeDelawareSportsHigh School, College2002
Kapa, William L.Department of Parks and Recreation Director, Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame PresidentWilmingtonSportsMunicipal, Museum2004
Knisely, Mary Concord High, Pan Am Sports OrganizationWilmington, Indianapolis, IndianaBasketball, Baseball, TrackHigh School, 1987 Pan Am Games2008
Koffenberger, RichardP.S. du Pont High, University of Maryland, Wilmington JetsWilmington, College Park, MarylandBasketballHigh School, College, Professional2006
Leshem, Leonard "Len"World Triathlon Corporation, Special OlympicsRehoboth Beach, Kailua, HIIronman Triathlon, CoachingRecreational, Charity2006
Lewis, James A.DelawareSports2001
Ludington, Ronald E.U.S. Olympic Team, University of Delaware Figure Skating ClubSquaw Valley, California, NewarkFigure Skating, CoachingWorld Figure Skating Championships, 1960 Winter Olympics2000
Mason, Fred A.Howard High, Elmira Pioneers, Miami Marlins, Spartanburg Spinners, Brandywine CollegeWilmington, Elmira, New York, Miami, Spartanburg, South CarolinaBaseball, CoachingHigh School, Minor League, College2004
Mattson, BobNorth Carolina State, Wilmington Aquatic ClubRaleigh, North Carolina, WilmingtonSwimming, CoachingCollege, Recreational2005
Mayer, Vincent "Winnie"Newark High, University of Delaware, Newark Touchdown ClubNewarkFootballHigh School, College, Recreational2007
McCall, Francis "Mike"DelawareSports2002
McCall, RickWesley College, Maple Dale Country ClubDoverGolf, CoachingCollege, Recreational2007
Mees, TomWILM-AM, ESPN SportsCenterWilmington, New York CityIce hockey Sports CommentatorBroadcast2005
Meharg, MissyUniversity of MarylandDelaware, College Park, MarylandField hockey, CoachingCollege2002
Neill, MichaelSeaford High, Villanova University, Vancouver Canadians, Oakland Athletics, Pan Am Sports Organization, US Olympic TeamSeaford, Radnor, Pennsylvania, Vancouver, BC, Oakland, California, Winnipeg, SydneyBaseballHigh School, College, Minor League, Major League, 1999 Pan Am Games, 2000 Summer Olympics2005
Oddo, JimWilmington High, North Carolina State UniversityWilmington, Raleigh, North CarolinaFootball, CoachingHigh School, College2008
Pheiffer, WilliamUniversity of Delaware, Philadelphia Bulletin, Philadelphia Warriors, Delaware TodayNewark, Philadelphia, WilmingtonSports CommentatorNewspaper, Broadcast, Magazine2003
Purnell, LovettSeaford High, West Virginia University, New England Patriots, Baltimore RavensSeaford, Morgantown, West Virginia, Foxborough, Massachusetts, Baltimore, MarylandFootballHigh School, College, Professional2007
Purzycki, Joseph "Joe"University of Delaware, Woodbridge High, Caesar Rodney High, Del State, James Madison UniversityNewark, Bridgeville, Camden-Wyoming, Dover, Harrisonburg, VirginiaFootball, CoachingHigh School, College2005
Reynolds, BruceWilliam Penn HighNew CastleFootball, CoachingHigh School2003
Richardson, BettyTower Hill SchoolWilmingtonField Hockey, CoachingHigh School2000
Robinson, Robert L.DelawareSports2001
Rollins, John W., Lt. Gov.Dover International Speedway, Dover DownsDoverAuto Racing, Horse RacingNASCAR, Harness Racing2008
Scott, B. GaryP.S. du Pont High, University of Pennsylvania, Wilmington Bombers, Wilmington Touchdown ClubWilmington, PhiladelphiaFootball OwnerHigh School, College, Eastern Professional Basketball League2004
Scott, VinnieUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore Colts, St. Mark's HighCollege Park, Maryland, Baltimore, WilmingtonFootball, CoachingHigh School, College, Professional2007
Sheats, EarlUniversity of DelawareNewarkBaseballCollege2001
Silicato, Thomas CarmenSalesianum, Reading PhilliesWilmington, Reading, PennsylvaniaBaseball, CoachingHigh School, College2004
Smith, JimP.S. du Pont High, University of Delaware, Dickinson HighWilmington, Newark,Basketball, Baseball, CoachingHigh School, College2008
Stansky, R. BenjaminWilmington Blue RocksWilmingtonBaseballInterstate League 2001
Steers, KennethMiddletown High, University of DelawareMiddletown, NewarkCoachingHigh School, College2003
Taylor, JohnDel State, San Francisco 49ersDover, San Francisco, CaliforniaFootballCollege, Professional2005
Taylor, SteveUniversity of Delaware, Columbus ClippersNewark, Columbus, OhioBaseballCollege, Minor League2003
Tiberi, David "TNT" StephesDelaware Park Racetrack, Golden Gloves, IBFBear, Delaware, Atlantic City, New JerseyMiddleweight boxingAmateur, Professional2001
Townsend, John "Happy"Philadelphia Phillies, Washington Senators, Cleveland NapsPhildadelphia, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., Cleveland, OhioBaseballProfessional2005
Trotter, HaroldClaymont HighClaymontTrack & FieldHigh School2002
Viera, Barbara L.University of Delaware, US Olympic TeamNewark, AtlantaVolleyball, CoachingCollege, 1996 Summer Olympics2004
Walls, James F.Georgetown High, University of Delaware, Will Rogers Field, County SeatersGeorgetown, Newark, Oklahoma City, Eastern Shore, MarylandFootball, BasketballHigh School, College, Military, Eastern Shore Basketball League2005
Wentworth, James "Jim"Pfeiffer University, Wesley CollegeMisenheimer, North Carolina, DoverBasketball, CoachingCollege2006
Whitcraft, DavidUniversity of Delaware, Delaware WizardsNewark, WilmingtonSoccer, CoachingCollege, USISL 2007
Wisniewski, Irvin C.University of Michigan, University of Delaware, Polish Olympic TeamAnn Arbor, Michigan, NewarkFootball, Coaching, BasketballCollege, Olympics2006
White, HenryCape Henlopen HighLewesTrack & FieldHigh School2000
Whiting, ValStanford University, Seattle Reign, Detroit Shock, Minnesota LynxStanford, California, Seattle, Detroit, MinneapolisBasketballCollege, ABL, WNBA 2007
Williams, PatWake Forest, Miami Marlins, Orlando MagicWilmington, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Miami, Orlando, FloridaBaseball, Basketball managerCollege, Florida State League, Professional2001
Zabitka, Matt "Zee" J.The News JournalWilmingtonSports writerBroadcast, Newspaper2000

2010s
NameOrganizationLocationSportDivisionInducted
Angnew, John "Jack"Midway Little League, IAABO Board 11, Wilmington Semi-Pro, American LegionWilmington, DelawareBaseball, Coaching, Basketball refereeHigh school, Semi-Pro, Little League, Military2013
Crowther, John Mount Pleasant High, NCAA, OlympicsWilmington, DelawareTrack and Field, CoachingHigh School, College2015
Flanders, Sarah GauseUrsuline, University of Delaware, Georgetown UniversityWilmington, DelawareBasketball, Track and FieldHigh School, College – Division II2015