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.
Museum entrance | |
Location in Delaware | |
Established | 1976 |
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Location | 801 Shipyard Drive, Wilmington, Delaware, United States, 302.425.3263 |
Coordinates | 39.733429°N 75.564008°W |
Type | Sports Museum |
Executive director | Scott Selheimer |
President | Marty Walsh |
Public transit access | |
Website | http://www.desports.org/ |
The museum is a member of the International Sports Heritage Association.
Gallery
- Attached Delaware Sports Museum building
- Blue Rocks home at Frawley Stadium
- Backwall next to museum with I-95 in background.
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:[1]
1970s
1980s
Name | Organization | Location | Sport | Division | Inducted |
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Aiello, John "Johnny" J., Sr. | Defiance Athletic Club, St. Anthony's, CYO, University of Delaware, Golden Gloves, National Boxing Association | Wilmington, Delaware | Flyweight, Bantamweight, Featherweight Boxing, Coaching | Amateur & Professional | 1980 |
Betts, Huck | Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Braves | Millsboro, Philadelphia, Boston | Baseball | Major League | 1980 |
Birkenheuer, John, Rev. | Delaware | Sports | 1988 | ||
Blaney, H.B. "Bernie" | Newark High, Duke University, Durham High School | Newark, Durham, North Carolina | Football, Coaching | High School, College | 1981 |
Brooks, Lou "Larrupin' Lou" | T & C Athletic Association, Golden Gloves, National Boxing Association | Wilmington, Delaware | Light heavyweight & Heavyweight Boxing | Amateur & Professional | 1985 |
Carpenter, Ruly | Tower Hill School, Philadelphia Phillies | Wilmington, Philadelphia | Baseball Owner | Major League | 1987 |
Cartwright, Al | The News Journal, Wilmington Sportswriters and Broadcasters Association, Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame | Wilmington | Sports Writer, Museum President | Newspaper | 1980 |
Chadick, Paul | Delaware | Sports | 1984 | ||
Chalmers, Shorty | Newark High | Newark | Sports | High School | 1981 |
Cihocki, Edward "Eddie" Joseph | Philadelphia Athletics | Wilmington, Philadelphia | Baseball | Major League | 1981 |
Cloud, Nathan "Nate" | Conrad High, University of Delaware Wilmington Blue Bombers | Wilmington, Newark | Basketball | High School, College, Professional | 1984 |
Cooper, Johnny | Delaware | Sports | 1983 | ||
Coveleski, Frank | Rehoboth High, Rehoboth Beach Patrol | Rehoboth Beach | Swimming, Coaching | High School, Municipal | 1982 |
Crawford, Al | Delaware | Sports | 1985 | ||
Crimian, John "Jack" Melvin | St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Athletics, Detroit Tigers | St. Louis, Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri, Detroit | Baseball, Coaching | Major League, High School | 1985 |
Davis, Brandon "Brandy" | Duke University, Pittsburgh Pirates, Williamsport Crosscutters, Greensboro Patriots | Durham, North Carolina, Pittsburgh, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Greensboro, North Carolina | Baseball, Manager, Scout | College, Major League, Minor League | 1989 |
Doherty, William "Billy" | CYO, Archmere Academy, Villanova University, Eastern Shore Baseball League, Canadian Football League | Claymont, Radnor, Pennsylvania, Canada | Baseball, Canadian football | Catholic, High School, College | 1984 |
Doherty, Gerald P., II or Jr. | University of Delaware | Newark | Coaching | College | 1980 |
Doherty, Gerald "Doc" P., III | Archmere Academy, University of Delaware, Wilmington Clippers | Claymont, Newark, Wilmington | Football | High School, College, Professional | 1985 |
Donohue, Matt | Delaware | Sports | 1981 | ||
Dunn, Christopher "Chris" Williams | Delaware Track & Field Club, Newark High, Colgate University, U.S. Olympic Team | Wilmington, Newark, Hamilton, New York, Munich, West Germany | Track & Field | Club, High School, College, 1972 Summer Olympics | 1989 |
Elliott, Carlton | Delaware | Sports | 1988 | ||
Estock, George | Boston Braves | Delaware, Boston | Baseball, Umpire | Major League | 1988 |
Field, Bryan | Delaware Park Racetrack, Delaware Handicap | Stanton | Thoroughbred Horse Racing | Race Track Manager | 1980 |
Franks Panzram, Jennifer | Mount Pleasant High School, Villanova University | Delaware | Swimming | 1989 | |
Garvine, Cliff | Delaware | Sports | 1982 | ||
George, Benny | Delaware State College | Dover, Delaware | Football | 1987 | |
Givens, Charlie | Delaware | Sports | 1986 | ||
Green, Dallas | University of Delaware, Philadelphia Phillies, Washington Senators, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs | Newark, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., New York City, Chicago | Baseball, Managing | College, Major League | 1983 |
Gregg, Steve | Southern California Aquatic Club, Pan Am Sports Organization, U.S. Olympic Team | West LA, California, Mexico City, Mexico, Montreal, Canada | Swimming | 1975 Pan Am Games, 1976 Summer Olympics | 1989 |
Guthrie, Grant | Claymont High, Florida State University, Buffalo Bills | Claymont, Tallahassee, Florida, Buffalo, New York | Football | High School, College, Professional | 1987 |
Hagan, Jim | Delaware | Sports | 1987 | ||
Hall, Tom | University of Minnesota, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints | Wilmington, Minneapolis, Detroit, New Orleans | Football | College, Professional | 1980 |
Hayes, Walter | Cyclocross at Granogue | Wilmington | Cycling, Triathlon | Sport Master | 1985 |
Hayman, Conway | University of Delaware, Houston Oilers, Prairie View A&M University | Newark, Houston, Texas, Prairie View, Texas | Football, Coaching | College, Professional | 1986 |
Hazewski, Eddie | Delaware | Sports | 1983 | ||
Hickman, John | Delaware | Sports | 1986 | ||
Hoffman, Bob | Newark High | Delaware | Football Coaching | 1988 | |
Johnson, George | Delaware | Sports | 1986 | ||
Justice, Rita | Professional Women's Bowling Tour, Wilmington Women's Bowling Association | Wilmington | Bowling | Professional | 1988 |
Kelley, Robert "Bob" | University of Delaware | Newark | Sports Writer | Broadcast journalism | 1989 |
Klosiewicz, Cas | Delaware | Sports | 1984 | ||
Knight, Pat | Delaware | Sports | 1981 | ||
Krapf, Jim | Tatnall School, University of Alabama | Delaware | Football, Wrestling | 1985 | |
Lichtenstein, Vic | University of Delaware, P.S. du Pont High, Wilmington High | Newark, Wilmington | Basketball, Baseball, Coaching | College, High School | 1986 |
Lore, Francis | Dover Little League founder | Dover | Baseball | Little League | 1989 |
Marshall, Chip | Delaware | Sports | 1982 | ||
May, Dave | Baltimore Orioles, Milwaukee Brewers, Atlanta Braves, Texas Rangers, Pittsburgh Pirates | New Castle, Baltimore, Milwaukee, Atlanta, Arlington, Texas, Pittsburgh | Baseball | Major League | 1984 |
McConnell, Willard | Newark Country Club, Kennett Square Golf & Country Club, | Newark, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania | Golf | Club, Senior | 1985 |
McGraw, Rea | Delaware | Sports | 1984 | ||
Miller, Rosemary (Young) | Delaware | Sports | 1983 | ||
Morris, John "Johnny" L. | Bassmaster Classic, International Game Fish Association, Bass Pro Shops | Delaware | Bass Fishing | Professional, Corporate Founder | 1987 |
Mulvena, Jack | University of Minnesota | Minneapolis | Football | College | 1983 |
Murray, William "Bill" D. | University of Delaware, Duke University | Newark, Durham, North Carolina | Football, Coaching | College | 1983 |
Neiger, Alvin Edward | University of Delaware, Philadelphia Phillies | Newark, Delaware, Philadelphia | Baseball | College, Professional | 1984 |
O'Neill, James, Rev. | Delaware | Sports | 1982 | ||
Pankowski (Pennock), Joe | Delaware | Sports | 1987 | ||
Pitts, Jackie | Delaware | Sports | 1983 | ||
Rawstrom, Harold "Harry" W. | University of Delaware | Newark | Swimming, Coaching | College | 1987 |
Reilly, Kevin | Delaware | Sports | 1985 | ||
Roache, Willie | National Boxing Association | Wilmington | Featherweight Boxing | Professional | 1986 |
Sasse, Ralph | Delaware | Sports | 1981 | ||
Shakespeare, Frank | Naval Academy, U.S. Olympic Team | Annapolis, Maryland, Helsinki, Finland | Rowing | College, 1952 Summer Olympics | 1982 |
Skinner, William "Bill" Alfred | YMCA, University of Tennessee, New York Athletic Club | Wilmington, Knoxville, Tennessee, New York City | Javelin | Club, College | 1981 |
Snowberger, Russ | Duesenberg, Indianapolis Speedway | Dover, Indianapolis | Motorsports | Professional | 1988 |
Swartz, Hyman "Hymie" | University of Delaware, YMCA, JCC, Red Cross | Newark, Wilmington | Swimming, Instructor | College, Club | 1988 |
Taylor, Ellis D. | Delaware State Golf Association | Wilmington | Golf | Amateur | 1982 |
Tosi, John | Archmere Academy | Claymont | Sports Coaching | High School | 1982 |
Turley, Douglas "Doug" Pershing | CYO, University of Scranton, Washington Redskins | Scranton, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C. | Football | Parish, College, Professional | 1986 |
Vosters Spruance, Gretchen | Delaware | Sports | 1989 | ||
Vosters, Bunny | Delaware | Tennis | 1980 | ||
Wilcutts, John | Magnolia | Horse Racing | Harness Racing | 1985 | |
Zablotny, Walter | Delaware | Sports | 1985 | ||
1990s
2000s
2010s
Name | Organization | Location | Sport | Division | Inducted |
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Angnew, John "Jack" | Midway Little League, IAABO Board 11, Wilmington Semi-Pro, American Legion | Wilmington, Delaware | Baseball, Coaching, Basketball referee | High school, Semi-Pro, Little League, Military | 2013 |
Crowther, John (Bill) | Mount Pleasant High, NCAA, Olympics | Wilmington, Delaware | Track and Field, Coaching | High School, College | 2015 |
Flanders, Sarah Gause | Ursuline, University of Delaware, Georgetown University | Wilmington, Delaware | Basketball, Track and Field | High School, College – Division II | 2015 |
References
- "2008 Delaware Sports Hall of Fame inductees". The News Journal. 2008-04-21. Retrieved 2008-10-12.
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