Newark Athletic Hall of Fame 2014

26th Annual Awards Dinner October23, 2014 CONGRATULATIONS! A A JOE PURZYCKI ‘14 MIKE PURZYCKI ‘14 MY BROTHERS GROWING UP... MY BROTHERS FOREVER.

with pride, JOE ABRUZZESE NAHOF ‘07 Dear Friends, Welcome to the 65th Annual Newark Athletic Hall of Fame (NAHF) Dinner. It’s good to gather with friends to celebrate another anniversary of this great sports institution. As a member of the Hall myself, I can tell you, it is an honor to be an inductee.

Each year outstanding athletes are inducted into the Hall, in recognition of their achievements, both here as high school students, and later on in college. Football, basketball, track…players and coaches, young people and those who have passed on…the diversity of the inductees makes us realize how broad the athletic opportunities are, and the self confidence it builds. Athletes often become community leaders, as so many of our inductees prove, and stand as role models. There is no doubt that when youngsters feel success on the court, they are encouraged to do their best in all areas of their lives.

Thank you for being part of our community of friends. Your participation here tonight will help make the dreams of some young athlete-scholars come true. We appreciate your commitment to the Newark Athletic Hall of Fame, and look forward to seeing you next year.

Sincerely,

Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. Essex County Executive President’s Message

Inductees, Scholarship Recipients, Courage Award Recipient, Team Award, Family and Friends, It is with great honor that I welcome you tonight to our 26th Annual Newark Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Dinner. Since 1988, we have been honoring athletes from public and private schools in and around the City of Newark. Our initial purpose was to focus attention on Newark’s glorious past and it’s bright future by creating a positive environment where friendships, camaraderie and memories can be renewed. Tonight, we continue that tradition with new Inductees, two Scholarship Winners, a Team and Courage Award recipients. The Honorees have proven, as in the past, that they are to be recognized as true role models, a characteristic very much in need these days, whether in a large city or a small town. You can turn to a bio page in this or any one of the previous twenty five books of inductees and find a role model you can be proud to emulate. The hallmarks of a good athlete are dedication, desire, teamwork, hard work, time management and good sportsmanship. These are the same qualities necessary to succeed in the classroom and the workplace. That’s why our Hall of Fame Family of Inductees are to be viewed as success stories, on and off the field. To our Scholarship Award Winners, you have been recognized to possess the characteristics outlined above, therefore, we wish you good fortune in college and hope to see you back here one evening, on the dais, as a future Inductee into the Newark Athletic Hall of Fame. Tonight we also celebrate the accomplishments and induction of the 1964 St. Benedict’s Baseball Team and coaches. Because of the inspiration that martial arts world champion, Kevin Thompson, has been to countless numbers of people stricken with ALS throughtout the world, we are awarding him with the 2014 NAHF Courage Award. Not only was he celebrated this year at Yankee Stadium and venues throughtout the country,but also here at our NAHF Dinner.. Finally, as Newark has become a hotbed for professional and college sports alike, we must not forget the high school and recreation level athletes and support their efforts. Therefore, we continue our relationships with the teams involved and their connection with the youth of the city. We are proud of our student athletes from the City of Newark. Furthermore, let me thank the members of the NAHF Board, who have worked so tirelessly on making this night the success that it continues to be, and to the attendees out there who support our efforts each and every year. Sincerely,

Harry Snyder Class of 2005 PROGRAM

Call to Order ...... Autrey Reynolds Inductees Procession...... Charles Talley and Gary Hayes Introduction of Rev.Ella C.Johnson...... Geri Coles Invocation...... Rev.Ella C.Johnson ...... Calvary Baptist Church, East Orange,NJ “America the Beautiful”...... Ambiance “Lift Every Voice and Sing”...... Ambience Welcome Remarks ...... Harry Snyder Master Of Ceremonies ...... Tim Capstraw Introduction of Past Inductees and Dignitaries ...... Jim Catullo

Dinner is Served

Musical Tribute to Inductees ...... Ambiance

AWARDS

Courage Award - Kevin Brown Thompson...... Harry Snyder

Humanitarian Award - Lisa Morgan...... Ollie Dickerson

Scholarship Recipients ...... Dr.F.Kennedy Gordon ...... and Gary Westberry

Discovery Communications / National Basketball Trainer’s Association Scholarship Madelen Soto, University High School – Female Scholar Athlete

National Basketball Trainers Association / Newark Athletic Hall of Fame Scholarship Altiliyah Butler, Malcolm X Shabazz High School – Female Scholar Athlete

Introduction of the Class of 2014...... Tim Capstraw

Closing Remarks ...... Harry Snyder, President, NAHF Board President Dinner Committee Harry Snyder Fleeta Barnes Dinner Chairman Ron Cordoso Larry Clark Honorable Joseph N. DiVincenzo Ollie Dickerson Essex County Executive Lester Fusco Dr. F. Kennedy Gordon Dinner Co-Chairs Gary Hayes Irvin B. Hill Timothy Jennings Geri Woods Coles Marcellus King James Catullo Winthrop McGriff Leonard Moore Honorary Dinner Committee Autrey Reynolds Peter Rubas Dr. Marion A. Bolden Charles Talley Cephus Bowles John Thomas * Macey Bullock Timothy Walsh Honorable Mildred C. Crump Gary Westberry Armondo B. Fontoura Honorable Thomas Giblin President Emeritis Senator Nia H. Hill, Esq. * Jerome Greco Michael Gray * Louis Dell’Ermo Jeanine Greco-Brown Larry Hazzard, Sr. Vice President Emeritis Rabbi H.A. Manhoff, Ph.D. * Arthur Coles, III Scott Manhoff

Patricia McLaughlin * Deceased Virginia Perry-Slater Honorable Ronald Rice Honorable Sharon Robinson-Briggs Honorable Teresa Ruiz Honorable L. Grace Spencer, Esq. Honorable Cleopatra G. Tucker The Newark Athletic Hall of Fame Board Members Would Like to Recognize and Thank All Who Have Contributed to the General Scholarship Fund

Joseph Abruzzese/Discovery Communications John M. Allen Fleeta Barnes Donald ‘Don’ Baskerville Stephen D. Bogner Mario M. Branco Peter R. Brogan Michael J. Caruso Jim Catullo Dr. John J. Cavan Mildred C. Crump Dexter Cumberlander Ollie Dickerson Gary A. Edwards Jeffrey A. Feldman Vincent B. Finch Milton Gaylord Enrico N. Giancola John Gibbons Gold Hat, Inc. Joseph A. Gomes F. Kennedy Gordon, M.D./Gordon Elite Sports Medicine, P.C. Gary William Hayes Luther E. Howard Marcellus King Jorge M. Lopes Robert Malkmus Jerry McMillan John B. Murray National Basketball Athletic Trainers’ Association (NBATA) Donald A. Newbery Lawrence A. Peccatiello Eugene Robinson Michael Rubas, Esq. Sanford Salz Michael Sheppard, Sr. Harry Snyder Herb Stoney Charles Talley, Jr. Anthony D. Tavares William M. Thompson Kevin Thompson-Brown Wacoal America, Inc. Timothy A. Walsh Newark Athletic Hall of Fame 2014 Inductees

Performers Category

Inductees High School Scott Allen United States Winter Olympic Team Leticia R. Beverly Science and Central High Scool Charlie C. Chambliss, Jr. South Side William Darby Malcolm X. Shabazz Ronnie Felton Malcolm X. Shabazz Isaiah Jackson, Jr. Barringer Brian LaGrasso East Side Lisa Morgan Columbia High School Felicia Oliver University Joseph Purzycki Vailsburg & Our Lady of the Valley Michael Purzycki Seton Hall Prep Michael Rota Our Lady of the Valley Shelby Walton East Side Marion Wingo Vailsburg

Achievers Category

Inductees High School James Cook South Side Charles Griffin Central Robert King Newark Tech High School Gregory W. Stewart Central Daaimah Talley Weequahic George A. Worsley Central

Team Award 1964 St. Benedict's Baseball Team Scott Allen Born in Newark

Scott Ethan Allen (born February 8, 1949 in Newark, New Jersey) is an American figure skater. He is the 1964 Olympic bronze medalist, the 1965 World silver medalist, and the 1964 and 1966 U.S. national champion.

The son of Swedish figure skating champion Sonja Fuhrman, Allen made his national debut at the age of 9, winning the silver medal in the novice men's division at the 1959 U.S. Championships. At that time he was the youngest competitor ever to skate in the Championships.

He won the bronze medal at the 1964 Winter Olympics two days before his 15th birthday, becoming the youngest medalist at the Winter Olympics. He still holds the record for the youngest male medalist and the youngest individual medalist.

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Leticia R. Beverly (simply known as Coach “L” ), born December 29, 1967 in Newark, is recognized speaker, seminar leader, entrepreneur and coach. As a coach, her mission is to equip athletes with the know-how to succeed and to influence their desire to say, “I believe I can fly.”

At the elementary school level, Coach L. discovered she had a talent for running. She later joined the high school track & field team, and there began a lasting career in track & field. Raised by her grandparents, Coach L. was introduced early on to “old school” rearing. Growing up in what many would consider an underprivileged environment, track and field became Coach L’s outlet. She had no idea where this outlet would take her. She learned the importance of a positive attitude, team- work, top performance, and the value of the competition – both on and off the track. Equipped with those values, she became a city, county, state champion, and meet of champion for Newark Central and Science Park High Schools. She still holds a 30 year 55M dash record at 7.0 seconds to date.

In 1985 – in the company of superstar athletes such as Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Stephanie Hightower, and Gail Devers – Coach L stepped in to the arena of Track & Field at the University of Illinois on a full Track & Field Scholarship. Her positive attitude and optimistic perspective on life defines the term “self-confidence.” She is a 6 time NCAA All-American, 18 time Big Ten Champion, and 4 time All-Conference Big Ten Team. Coach L is also USATF Level 2 Certified Coach, USATF Certified Official, and Certified AAU Positive Coaching Alliance Double-Goal Coach. She even qualified for the 1988 Olympic trials in Indianapolis, IN.

It wasn’t until Coach L moved to Atlanta, Georgia in 1990 that she discovered an even greater talent. Since she has been involved in track & Field for over 30 years, she began her own track club, East Cobb Cheetahs Track Club, where she teaches young athletes proper running and jumping techniques. Over the last 4 years, she has had 27 youth athletes qualify for the AAU junior Olympics. She is also a Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Community Coach for Wheeler High School in Marietta, Georgia, where her hurdler NaTisha Dixon is two-time State Champion in the 300M hurdled and two-time 100M hurdle runner-up. She has a full scholarship at University Of North Carolina Chapel Hill.

Although her marriage of 10 years ended, and she is raising four children as a single mother. As a devoted single mother, who has traveled a faith-testing season, she refused to abandon the beliefs and principals that had sustained her. She is the mother of Aiden 6, Allyria 10, Angel 12, and Justice 17. Charlie Chambliss, Jr. South Side High School

Charlie C. Chambliss, Jr., was born on July 23, 1946, and raised in Newark, NJ. He is the oldest of five children, born to the late Alma, (SSHS Class of ’42), and Charlie C. Chambliss, Sr. He grew up in the area fondly known as “The Little Bricks”, housing complex, where sports, especially basketball, was very popular among the younger boys. A product of the Newark school systems, Charlie attended 18th Avenue Elementary School, West Kinney Jr. High School, and South Side High School, (now known as Malcolm X Shabazz High School), graduating in 1965.

Charlie always loved sports, especially basketball, which he excelled in, and received many awards and recognition for his skills on the basketball court. Among his many awards, he was named to the Newark News All-City basketball team, and The Star Ledger’s 1964 and 1965 All-Essex County basketball team. Described as big and strong with great reflexes, and jumping ability, Charlie was undoubtedly feared by other schools’ players who tried to challenge him, unsuccessfully, throughout his high school basketball career. Led by Coach Jack Drury, Charlie was the leading scorer on the South Side “Streaks” team, which included other teammates and Hall of Famers, Jackie Baker, Richard Booker, Ron Kornegay and Ed Street. One of his proudest moments came when the team won the 1965 State basketball Championship in Atlantic City, NJ. They completed the season with a 25-1 record and five titles.

Charlie was also a proud member of the Second Team of the Best High School Basketball Players in America. He was ranked among another high school great, Lew Alcindor, now known as Kareem Abdul Jabbar, who was on the First Team. With over seventy college scholarship offers under his belt, Charlie selected Loyola University in Chicago, IL. He later attended Quinnipac College, (now Quinnipac University), in Hamden, Ct and Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. In 1967, Charlie moved to New York, and married his high school sweetheart, Jessica (Bowman), who was also a South Side High School graduate. They are the proud parents of Lisa Chambliss- Colon, and their three grandchildren, Christopher, Brian and Ciarra.

Charlie has passed down his “love of sports” to his daughter, and grandchildren. If they’re not watching a game, they’re playing, and there’s no surprise basketball is their favorite sport. “Poppy”, as he’s affectionately known as by his grandchildren, still plays a little basketball with his grandsons, when they get together, and they love “taking him to the hoop”, and hearing stories of his days on the court. William Darby Malcolm X. Shabazz High School Lincoln University

William L. Darby was born November 14, 1967—Newark, N.J.

Attended: Cleveland Elementary, Malcolm X Shabazz N.J. and Lincoln University PA.

During the last years of High School at Malcolm X Shabazz William Darby started running track under the training of Coach “Chet Oxford”. Chet Oxford started a AAU track club for Malcolm X Shabazz and others that wanted to run track in the city of N.J.

William L.Darby develop the skills and a runner due to the training by Coach Chet Oxford. William L. Darby was a improved runner in track and field. William L. Darby won his first 1985--(200M indiviual)&(4X400relay) Championship of the State of N.J. Coach Chet Oxford/James Carter started a AAU track Club for N.J. And the team the coaches selected was #1 on the Track and field Jorunals around the world and N.J. became successful.

William L. Darby also attended College at Lincoln University PA and his track career was on a high level. Under the training and Professor, Cyrus D. Jones. William L. Darby as a Freshman won his first 1986 NCAA III outdoors (200M individual)&(4X400) Championship and crowed a 7 times All-American. During the training of Cyrus D. Jones, William L. Darby was recorded in the 40 yards dash with a blazing time of 3.89.

William L. Darby completed two years of College at Lincoln University, PA and joined the U.S. Army in 1988 and is still serving this country. Ronnie Felton Malcolm X. Shabazz High School

Ronnie was born and raised in Newark, N.J. He attended Peshine Avenue Elementary School. Peshine Avenue playground is where he found his love for sports. Ronnie had two older brothers Haywood and Larry Felton which he love to emulate on the baseball field. Haywood played high school baseball at Central High school and then was given a tryout with the New York Mets. Larry attended Weequahic High school and was given a full scholarship to UCLA. The Los Angeles Dodgers drafted him but, unfortunately he would never get a chance to play for the Dodgers because he lost his life that summer before leaving. So from that point Ronnie felt obligated to keep his legacy going. Work on went on to attend Malcolm X Shabazz High School from 1974 to 1978. Ronnie excelled at Shabazz as a three sport letterman. He played football, basketball, and baseball which earned him the nickname “The Great Ronnie Kong”. In 1978 which was his senior year he led the nation with a .882 batting average that earned him All Essex County, All-State and All-American Honors. After Graduating he went on to attend Taft Community College in Taft, California. After spending a year at Taft he went on to attend Savannah State University.

Ronnie went on to play Semi-Pro Baseball for the Newark Dodgers from 1984-1994. He led the Dodgers with the highest batting average seven out of his ten years of play. The level of play he exhibited earned him a tryout with the New York Yankees. Ronnie worked for the city of Newark in its Sanitation and Water departments for twenty one years. The City of Newark restarted the Pop Warner Football program in 1985 and Ronnie accepted the challenge to coach the Southward Golden Bears football team from 1985 to 1990. His team went to the championship game two years in a row and in 1988 they won the championship. Many of the players that Ronnie coached on the southward golden bears went on to be College athletes and Graduates. Several years later he de- cided to coach Little League Baseball from 1997-2000. He saw the lack of player development and interest from the youth which made him get involved. Still until this day you can be in a Barbershop or a sports event in Newark and still hear of the stories of Ronnie Felton. This definitely proves the influence that he has had on people in passing from a Great athlete and person.

Ronnie still lives in Newark with his wife Audrey daughter Tavonna and three grandchildren TyIonna, Tyzier, and Taalib. Isaiah Jackson, Jr. Barringer High School Western Maryland College

Isaiah. “Ike”, was born in Newark to Rev. Isaiah and Lucille Jackson. He was raised and educated in Newark and graduated from Barringer High in 1978. Growing up the youngest of six children was not easy. Following in the footsteps of Leslie, George, Robert ( Shahid), Patricia and Kenneth placed a lot of demands on Isaiah. He had to uphold the “Jackson standard” before he even stepped foot in Barringer. Brothers George, Robert and Kenneth left large shoes for Isaiah to attempt to fill. Robert and Kenneth are already members of the Newark Hall of Fame. Athletics and education were instilled in the Jackson children at an early age. Dearly departed dad was not only an assistant coach; he also served for many years as the chaplain of the football and wrestling teams. George was Isaiah's first position coach (linebackers) when he arrived atBarringer. It was George who taught Isaiah how to play like a Jackson. By laying the groundwork George instilled in Isaiah a work ethic that he would maintain throughout his entire football career. During Isaiah's four-your football career at Barringer was very successful. His teams won three City Championships, three County Championships, and two State Championships. They came up short in their bid to win a third State Championship his senior year. Isaiah co-captain that team with Pro Football Hall of Famer Andre Tippitt in what is referred to as “The Game”. “The Game” was against Westfield and was played in Giants Stadium before the largest crowd (over 35,000) to ever view a high school game in the state of New Jersey. Isaiah also play tight end on offense and cornerback on defense. However it was on defense where he truly excelled. He would tell Tippett (his defensive end), “ if you keep that pulling guard away from me, I'll tackle the running back”. This strategy helped Isaiah lead the team in tackles two years in a row. Not just a run stopper Isaiah was also what is now called “a shutdown corner” and often was assigned to cover the opposing teams best receiver. He also was a member of the wrestling team but football was his true love. Isaiah excelled not only on the football field but also in the classroom. By balancing sports and academics he was named All-City in football twice and named to the All-City academic team twice. After graduating from Barringer he attended Western Maryland College where an injury caused him to redshirt (sit out) his freshman year. The next year he transferred to Upsala College and earned a spot as the starting left cornerback. Unfortunately, it was at Upsala where he suffered another injury that would end his football career. After college Isaiah decided to pursue his dream of becoming a police officer, following in the footsteps of his uncle Stephen (Sonny) Cowan and brother Robert. He became a member of the East Orange Police Department in 1983 and retired in 2008 after twenty-five years of service. During the first few years of his police career he walked the beat and worked the radio car. A few years later he was presented a detective shield. As a detective he worked in the Juvenile Aid Bureau (investigating crimes committed by/ against children), the Vice Squad, the Major Crime Unit and the Executive Protection Unit. The last seven years of his career he was assigned to the Executive Pro- tection Unit protecting former Mayor Robert L. Bowser. Isaiah also served as PBA local #16’s president for eight years and received several commendations including an Essex County Valor Award for talking down a suicide jumper. Isaiah now works as an attendance office for the East Orange Board of Education. He also co-founded the Royal Blue Bear Alumni Association (“RBBAA”) with several Barringer alumni. The RBBAA mission is to “Provide a lifeline link to student athletes to help them achieve their full potential”. Isaiah is married to Toi and has three children, son Isaiah David, and two daughters LaSha and Tyler. He also has a daughter-in-law Julia and a precious granddaughter Leila. Brian LaGrasso East Side High School

Brian LaGrasso was born and reared in the ironbound (Down Neck) Section of Newark. Brian’s family emigrated from Italy more than 100 years ago.

He attended and graduated from Oliver Street School and East Side High School. At East Side, Brian lettered and started as a two way lineman for three years. Greg Notte, East Side Former Coach , said of Brian, “he doesn’t talk much, but no one is going to push him around. He’s as tough as nails.” East Side tied Barringer for the City Title in 1972 and 1973. Brian was All City and County Mention. At the end of his high school career Brian was offered a football scholarship to several Division 2 and 3 Schools. He declined and decided to follow the family tradition and worked at Port Newark as a long shoreman.

Today Brian works for Toyota where he is a Union Official. He is Sgt. At ARMS of the ILA 1478-2.

He is married to Alice and has two daughters Emmy and Carla. Carla has been the ace of the East Side Girls Softball Team for the past three years with 39 wins and 5 losses. Lisa Morgan Mt. Vernon Elementary Columbia High School University of Kentucky

Lisa Morgan, born and raised in Newark, started running track when she was in kindergarten at Mt. Vernon Elementary School in Ivy Hill. She ran and coached all the way from the Newark Mighty Midgets and Newark Y Track Teams straight into the Newark Hall of Fame.

Morgan represented Newark by competing on several Newark Youth Games Teams from 1977-81, and came back to serve her city as the track & field coach of three winning youth games teams from 2004-2006 where she coached alongside her brother, Jerome, a star 800-meter runner at Columbia High in the mid 1980’s, went on to run at the University of Kentucky on a full scholarship.

From 1993 to 2003 she served on Coach John Moon's staff at Seton Hall University where she guided the careers of several Olympic and Olympic caliber athletes. Lisa Morgan was also the personal coach to Kenia Sinclair ,the Essex County College and Seton Hall grad from Jamaica who was sixth in the 2008 Olympic Games 800-meter final.

In 2008, Morgan was hired to rebuild a struggling Columbia HS track and field program. Under the watchful eye and expert tutelage of Lisa Morgan, Columbia has been a national powerhouse and a permanent fixture on the national stage since she took over the reigns. Under Morgan’s leadership Columbia has produced several All- Americans (she's averaged 3 Division I scholarship athletes per year since 2008), smashed multiple state and national records, captured a bunch of national championships, and smashed the New Jersey state record for the most state relays titles won.

Lisa Morgan received Essex County Coach of the Year honors eight times and is the only coach in Essex County history to garner the Coach of the Year honors for both boy’s and girls’ teams in the same year (2008).

This past April, Morgan became the only high school coach in United States history to win back-to-back Penn Relay 4x800 meter relay victories.

At the New Balance Nationals at the University of North Carolina A&T, Morgan's sprint medley relay team made history by running 3:50.81 to take down the national record of 3:51.97 set in 2007 by Eleanor Roosevelt HS of Maryland. That put the finishing touches on arguably the greatest track and field season in state history!!!

While Morgan has been named the New Jersey State Coach of the Year several times, her coaching success goes far beyond the state of New Jersey and the high school level. Her resume at Columbia has drawn national attention, leading to her being selected as the distance coach for Team USA at the 2011 IAAF World Youth Championships in Lille, France, and she was the head manager/coach for Team USA at the 2013 IAAF Youth Championships last summer in Donetsk, Ukraine.

Morgan's remarkable track records earned her yet another prestigious position as she was chosen to be the women’s distance coach for Team USA at the IAAF World Junior Championships that competed this past summer in Eugene, Oregon.

As you can tell by everything Morgan has accomplished in her running and coaching careers, she is certainly an icon in the world of high school track and field, and very deserving of a place in the Newark Hall of Fame. “ Not bad for a little girl from Prince Street.” Felicia Oliver University High School Howard University

Felicia was born and raised in Newark, AND was educated in the Newark Public Schools System and attended Bragaw Avenue Elementary and graduated from University High School in 1987.

Felicia the High School Player: Felicia was discovered on the playground in the gym class her sophomore year at University High School by her coaches Valerie Barnes and Sandra Hewett and was asked to participate on their inaugural team in 1984. Valerie Barnes and Newark Athletic Hall of Fame inductee Coach Sandra Hewett were pioneers in building every program at University High.

Felicia would be playing organized basketball for her first time and became a starter. She was told by Coach Hewett that she had something that could not be taught and that's God given natural talent and ability. Felicia averaged 6 Pts as a sophomore, 15.6 Pts as a junior, and 20.2 Pts as a high school senior. She finished the season as a First Team All Essex County Selection, Team MVP, received All Group 1 honors, and was recruited by Syracuse University, Boston College, American International, and Howard University.. University finished 23-1 in 1987 and received first ever Star Ledger Top 20 ranking.

After Her High School playing years Felicia signed a National Letter of Intent to continue her Education and Basketball Career at Howard University (1987-1991) Felicia became a starter on a team that won 3 straight MEAC Conference Championships. (1988, 1989, and 1990) Felicia's coach Sanya Tyler transformed her into a point guard her freshman year and led her team in 5 categories her senior year. Felicia received First Team All Meac Honors, Team MVP and Bison Award, was voted Team Captain as a senior. Felicia finished 12th all time in scoring with 1, 217 points, and second all time in steals with 215 points. Felicia majored in Human Development and minored in Sociology and she credits her educational background for the success she has had dealing with today's youths, people, and adversity.

After college, Felicia became an assistant to her former coach and mentor Valerie Barnes in 2002. Felicia was convinced by her former coach Sandra Hewett to apply for the Head Coaching Vacancy at her alma mater in 2004.

Felicia the Coach: Felicia was only giving 3 years to produce a championship and to help transform University into an Academic and Athletic Power by the principal Roger Leon. Felicia accepted the challenge and set out to produce a Nationally recognized team. Under her leadership and in her third year of coaching the team set many records, finishing the season at 33-2, #1 in the state, top 10 regionally, top 15th in the country, First ever Group and Tournament of Champions winners, the city's second program to win a tournament of champions. Back to Back group champions in 2008, Essex County Girls Basketball Champions, and National rankings. The team won 5 Colonial Hills Champions back to back with a 5 year record of 56-0, 4 straight Essex County Championship appearances, 7 sectional finals appearances, 6 top 20 state rankings. Felicia helped produce 1 WNBA Player, 2 McDonald's All Americans, 7 All Essex County Players, 5 all state players, 1 USA Player, NPS only Gatorade Player of the year, 1 Star ledger Player of the decade, 3 all tri state players, 9 Division 1 players, 3 Division 2 players, and one NCAA National Honor Society Inductee Felicia helped to Amass over 2 million dollars in scholarship money for the kids in her program.

Awards and Coaching Honors: Felicia received the 2006 Colonial Hills Coach of the Year, 2007 Essex County Coach of the Year, 2007 University high coach of the year, 2009 Njsiaa Girls Basketball Sport Award recipient,

Community Awards: 2007 Bronze Shields Champions Award, 2007 Satori Athletic "cap" Award for fostering positive communications between student athletes, parents, and the community. Felicia is the founder of The National Basketball Classic “The Festival of the Phoenix” which has played host to some of the top teams in the country from Newark to Denver Co, founder of the NJ FLOW- (Future Leaders of the World) Felicia is dedicated to helping Our youth in the city and everyone to become successful and as a tennis coach she is fostering and instilling the same type of discipline in her student athletes. Felicia wants to thank Coach Johanna Wright, her second mom for her mentoring and constant support throughout her coaching years and Coach Hewett for your daily mentoring and for being my off the court assistant. Felicia and Syidah also teamed up on 2005 but roles were reversed to help lead the 2005 girls basketball youth game team to a gold medal.

Felicia's dad is Pastor Reginald D. Perry of Newark and siblings Bryan Perry, Latoya, and Sky Dietrich.

Joseph Purzycki Vailsburg High School

Our Lady of the Valley High School

University of Delaware

Joe Purzycki was born in Newark, New Jersey and was raised and resided in the Vailsburg section of Newark for over twenty years. Joe's father, Mike Purzycki, was also a Newark native and was an outstanding athlete at South Side High and an inductee in to the Newark Hall of Fame in 1991. Joe attended Vailsburg HS from 1962-1964 where he was a three sport athlete. In 1964-65 Joe attended Our Lady of the Valley HS in Orange and was a two way end on the undefeated (9-0) State Championship football squad. While at Valley, Joe was named a 1st team Newark Star Ledger and Newark Evening News All-State Parochial selection in 1964. Joe was also a first team selection on the All Essex County team and the All-Oranges team.

Mr.Purzycki went on to attend the University of Delaware and earned three Varsity letters as a starting defensive back from 1967-1969. Joe was the Blue Hens 1969 team captain on the 9-2 Lambert Cup, Boardwalk Bowl and MAC Championship team. Mr. Purzycki was a first team All Middle Atlantic Conference performer and a 1969 Honorable Mention All- American by the Associated Press. In addition he was named to the Newark Star- Ledgers 1969 New Jersey College All- American team ( other members included Jack Tatum ( Michigan), Joe Thiesman ( Notre Dame) and Ed Marinaro ( Cornell). Joe led the ECAC and the MAC conference in interceptions in 1969 with nine, which set a University of Delaware single season record. Joe also set the University career interception record with 13 interceptions. In 1989, at the University of Delaware's centennial celebration of football, Mr. Purzycki was named to the all-time University football team.

Mr. Purzycki went on to a successful coaching career after his playing days. At Caesar Rodney HS in Delaware from 1975-1977 his teams won 30 consecutive regular season games. The 1975 team was 12-0 and Purzycki was named Delaware's Scholastic Coach of the Year.

From 1978-1980 Purzycki was the defensive backs coach at the University of Delaware when Delaware compiled a 32-7 record and won the 1979 Division 2 National Championship.

Purzycki became a head college coach in 1981 at Delaware State College and made collegiate football history. Purzycki was the first white coach at a Historically Black College or University in the 95 year history of HSBC's. In four years Purzycki built a national playoff contender from what had been one of the nations least successful football programs. In 1983 Purzycki became the Washington Pigskins Club and the MEAC Coach of the Year.

At James Madison University, Purzycki created a highly successful program and his 1987 team finished the season ranked 7th in the nation and in the 1AA playoffs for the first time in school history. Purzycki was named Virginia's University Division Coach of the Year in 1987.

Purzycki has also been inducted in to the University of Delaware Athletics Hall of Fame, the state of Delaware's Athletics Hall of Fame and in to Delaware's African- American Hall of Fame.

Among the many great players Joe coached are Charles Haley, San Francisco Forty-niners and Dallas Cowboys great; John Taylor, San Francisco's All- Pro wide receiver and Newark Hall of Famer and former first team All- American, Joe Lane form Vailsburg HS and Delaware State College.

Joe retired in 2010 from Barclays Bank as Vice Chairman and COO after 20 years in the Banking industry. Today, Joe is the Chairman of the Board of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Delaware.

Michael Purzicki Seton Hall Prep.

University of Delaware

A product of Vailsburg’s neighborhoods and public schools Mike Purzycki has had by most standards a rich and successful life informed by the indelible experiences of growing up in Newark. A member of the Delaware Bar since 1980, Mike is the Executive Director of the Riverfront Development Corporation of Delaware, an agency that is responsible for the billion dollar re-development of Wilmington’s formerly industrial riverfront.

Mike is proud to join his brother Joe, also inducted this evening, and their father Mike, a South Side H.S. three sports standout and 1991 inductee, as members of the Newark Hall of Fame.

At Seton Hall Prep, Mike was co-captain of the undefeated Pony Pirates and a starter on a team that lost only one game in two years. He was first team all parochial and second team all-county while performing as the Prep’s leading receiver. Mike was recently inducted into the Seton Hall Prep Athletic Hall of Fame.

After graduation he attended the University of Delaware where he set every receiving record in the school’s history including most receptions in a single game, most receptions in a single season, most career receptions and most touchdowns in a single game. He was selected Most Valuable Player as a senior, first team all Middle Atlantic Conference and winner of the prestigious Maxwell Award for his performance against Temple. He was selected to the 1967 Star Ledger New Jersey All America team. He signed a contract to play with the New York Football Giants after graduation and played until he was injured while catching a pass from football Hall of Famer Fran Tarkenton. Mike is the Chairman of Wilmington’s Hope Commission, an organization dedicated to curbing violence in Wilmington’s inner city neighborhoods. He helped spearhead the construction of the Achievement Center where evidence based programming will be used to help formerly incarcerated men successfully integrate into society. He is being recognized by the Delaware Barristers with the Thurgood Marshall Award given to dynamic and progressive leaders who have tirelessly sought to improve the administration of justice for all.

Mike and his wife Bette have two children. Michael Rota Our Lady of the Valley High School Seton Hall University

Mike Rota was born at Saint Michael’s Hospital in Newark, N.J. to the late Josephine and Jerry Rota. He grew up in the Vailsburg section of Newark along with his brother Jerry and sister Mary Sue. He attended Sacred Heart Elementary School and then attended Our Lady of the Valley High School where he played three sports (football, basketball and baseball).

Mike excelled in athletics in High School and earned recognition in both football and baseball. One of his proudest achievements was to contribute to Our Lady of the Valley being ranked as the number one high school baseball team in New Jersey (all groups). His contribution earned him the selection of first team All-State (all groups) as a short stop.

Upon graduation from High School Mike attended Seton Hall University and was fortunate to play for Mike Sheppard for four years which included two college World Series (1974 & 1975). Mike played third base for Seton Hall his freshman and sophomore year and moved over to play shortstop his junior and senior years at Seton Hall.

Mike started his professional career as a teacher focusing his work with handicapped students. Initially he worked for the New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired and then moved to A.L. Johnson Regional High School where he worked with students in “special education”. During this period, Mike was the head baseball coach, assistant football and assistant basketball coach at David Brearley Regional High School in Kenilworth.

Mike changed careers and is now Director of Sales at an Electronic Components Company headquartered in Connecticut. He has been married to his lovely wife Beth for 33 years and has two daughters (Jennifer and Carolyne) both of whom have advanced college degrees, are lucky enough to have wonderful jobs and have both recently been married. Shelby Walton East Side High School Iowa State University

Shelby Maurice Walton was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey. During his elementary school years he and his family moved to Newark, New Jersey where he received his formal education as part of the East Ward of Newark.

While attending East Side High School, Shelby excelled in four different sports. From 1987-1991 he played football where he was coached by none other than Anthony Russel, Sr. Mr Russell awarded Shelby the starting quarterback position in 1987. He also played on the All City Football Team during that same year. He continued to play for the All City Football Team in 1988 and was instrumental in that team becoming City Football Champs. To round off this momentous year, Shelby received recognition as East Side High School Male Athlete of the Year.

Shelby ran track during the 1987-1989 season where he was coached by the “BEST COACH In Town” Ollie Dickerson. Shelby along with 3 other track teammates made up the fastest Freshman and Sophomore team in the county. He and his teammates set two Meet records in Rhode Island and New Hampshire for the 4x200 and 4x400 relays. Shelby had the distinction of winning countless awards during his membership on the Red Raiders East Side High Track Team.

In 1989 -1991, Shelby joined his third and most invigorating sport, Basketball. Under the leadership of Ray Malagna, Shelby and his teammates became the first team in many years to win 21 games in a single season. They also won the Newark City School Championship in 1990.

Rounding out his athletic prowess, Shelby joined the East Side Baseball team under the helm of Jerry Battilini from 1989-1991. He led the team in stolen-bases and runs scored each year that he played, and as a testament to his athletic skills and agility he was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1991 after graduation.

In 1993, Shelby accepted a scholarship to play basketball at Steward County Community College (SCCC) in Liberal, Kansas along with his brother Carlo Walton. For the next two years, Shelby, Under Coach Dale Reed, contributed to a myriad of accomplishments for both himself and his team. These include: 1st person in school history to record a triple double, 2nd highest player on his team in points, steals and assists, 1st team to go 26-0, Ranked No. 1 in the Nation (NJCAA), Jay Hawk West Conference Champs, Region VI Champs, Finished as one of the top 10 teams in the country

Personal career stats while at SCCC: 2nd in Steal – 161, 5th in FGM - 416, 9th in Assists – 226, 9th in FTM – 226, 10th in Points – 1001 93-94 – Jay Hawk West 2nd Team, 94-95 – Jay Hawk West 1st Team, 94-95 – All Region Team

Shelby received his Associates in Applied Sciences from Seward County in 1995.

In 1995-1996, Shelby attended Iowa State University where he continued to play basketball. Under Coach Tim Floyd, he and his team played on the Last Big 8 Championship Team. This was the last of the Championship to be played under this conference as it moved to the Big 12.

After leaving Iowa State, Shelby joined the U.S. Army and later married and is the proud father of 2 children; his daughter Sydney – 18 and son Sean – 15. Both are avid athletes. His daughter will be attending Oklahoma State in the Fall of 2014 on a basketball scholarship, while his son shows great promise on both his school’s football and basketball teams.

Shelby currently resides in Plainfield, New Jersey with his fiancée Renata, and is a substitute teacher for the Plainfield Public School System – Until that perfect COACHING JOB OPENS UP! Marion Wingo Vailsburg High School Western Kentucky University

Marion Wingo raised in Newark, New Jersey comes from a large family of 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Marion attended Newark public schools until his graduation from Vailsburg High School. Marion attended Western Kentucky University where he majored in public relations.

At WKU Marion was the Ohio Valley Conference Track Athlete of the Year in 1979 and later inducted into the Western Kentucky University Track & Field Hall of Fame in 1998. Upon graduation, Marion started his work career with Dun & Bradstreet where he was employed for 26 years. He held various positions working with fortune 500 companies. Marion continued his work career with Receivable Management Services where he also worked with fortune 500 companies on their business processes.

After leaving Receivables Management Services, Marion continues his career with Vengroff Williams Inc. headquartered in Sarasota, FL working with fortune 500 companies as the VP of Sales. Marion is also currently serving as Vice Chairman of the Omega Delta Upsilon Foundation. Marion reside in Old Bridge, NJ, has two daughters, Shatoya and Eboni, son-in-law Lonnie Mason and granddaughter Taleia. James Cook South Side High School

James was born in Newark, New Jersey to Florence Cook-Brown and the late William J. Cook. James grew up on Johnson Avenue in the South Ward, where he attended Miller Street School, Bergen Street School, Clinton Place Junior High School and graduated from South Sife High School in 1965.

During his years at South Side, James was a member of the Newark City Champion Cross-Country Teams in 1963, the State Champion Indoor Track Teams in 1963 and 1964, and a member of the City Champion Outdoor Track Teams in 1963, 1964 and 1965. During his track and field career James was one of the top low hurdlers and sprinters in Newark, New Jersey.

Following graduation from high school, James attended Hampton Institute, where his college career was interrupted when he was drafted into the United States Army. During his two year military stint, James served as a military policeman in Germany. While stationed in Europe, James ran track, participating in track meets around Europe.

After military service, James returned to Newark and began working at Public Service Electric and Gas Company, while taking classes at Essex County College. After a few years of working, James returned to school full time at Jersey City State College, majoring in history and secondary education. Upon graduation from college, James returned to his Alma Mater, South Side High School (Malcolm X. Shabazz) as a social studies teacher. James spent his entire career as a history teacher at Malcolm X. Shabazz High School retiring in June 2006.

James maintained his love of sports, by getting involved as a sports official. In 1982 James became a member of the New Jersey Football Officials Association – North Jersey Chapter. In the past thirty-two years, he has worked Pop Warner and high school, working various levels of play-off games every year since 1986. In 1985, James became a member of the North Jersey Board of Approved Basketball Officials, Inc. – IAABO Board #33, Union County Chapter of ASA Softball Umpires and the Central Jersey Chapter of the New Jersey Track and Field Officials Association of which he still serves as Cadet raining Supervisor. Since retiring from teaching, James is an active retiree officiating sports and mentoring young people.

In closing, James would like to thank those who instilled in him the legacy of working with young people, Mother – Florence, Brother – Jerome, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Friends. A special thanks to his late Father – William j. Cook and his late Son – Chad M. Cook.

Accomplishments Malcolm X. Shabazz High School Yearbook Dedication - 1975,1978, 1980, 1983, 2002, 2006 South Side – Malcolm X. Shabazz Ring of Fame President of the Central Jersey Track and Field Officials Association Member of the State Executive Board of Track Officials President of the North Jersey Chapter of the New Jersey Football Officials Association President of the South Side – Malcolm X. Shabazz Alumni Association Vice President – Board #33 New Jersey Basketball Officials

Awards “The Gene Littler” – Track Official of the Year “The Jay Dakelman” – Lifetime Achievement Award for Track and Field The National Federation of High School Officials for New Jersey Track and Field Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers (multiple years) Outstanding Teacher Award – New Jersey Association of Black Educators Charles Griffin Central High School

Charlie Griffin was born and raised in the city of Newark. He attended Newark public schools starting with Lafayette, 18th Avenue, Cleveland, West Kinney and graduated from Central High School in 1964.

Charlie was one of six children raised by Walter and Genevieve Griffin. His parents always supported him in his sports endeavors. He started playing football, baseball, basketball and stickball at an early age. Cleveland aka “Salt Mine” is where he saw and played with some of the greatest players to ever come out of Newark in that era. This was known as the Golden Era of sports in Newark. Charlie played with and against players like Cleo Hall, Al Attles, Sherman White, George Reynolds, Larry Johnson and Harvey Dock just to name a few.

At Central High School, Charlie was a three sport athlete. He was the quarterback for the football team for three years. He was also a starting infielder for the baseball team. Charlie also played on that great 1964 basketball team that won 41 games in a row. He played in one of the biggest games ever played by two Newark Schools before a standing room only crowd and probably as many outside of Seton Hall University Gym. South Side High School stopped Central’s winning streak in a highly publicized game. Central went on to become State Champs and #1 overall in the State. To name a few of the greats that played on that team were Drayton Bembry, George Reynolds, Willie Jennings and Bob Lester.

Charlie’s only regret was not going to Benedict College before getting drafted into the United States Army in 1965. He was discharged in December of 1967. He started working for Western Electric/AT&T in 1968 and retired in 1991 after more than 23 years as a coordinator of Computer Operations. He also worked for the United States Postal Service from 1994 – 2009 and retired as a Union Representative.

Charlie also was an Assistant Coach under three outstanding coaches. Jessie Jones who was the Head Football Coach at Vailsburg High School, Ronnie Hoard who was the Head Baseball Coach at Westside and Vailsburg High School and his brother Morris Griffin who was the Head Basketball Coach at East Orange and Hillside High School. He was instrumental in these programs, helping them to win the city, county and state championship.

For the past 30+ years, Charlie has coached and mentored many players in the Essex County Football League. He has also served as their Co-Commissioner for the last 3 years.

Charlie would first and foremost like to give all honor to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who has put so many wonderful people in his life. Finally, Charlie would like to thank his wife, Dorothy, sons Damon and Jamar, daughter Alia and first wife Kelly Griffin and the rest of his family for all of their love and support through the years. Robert King Newark Tech High School

Robert King was born on May 12, 1949, younger of two children to Ernest and Mae King. Robert attended Warren Street and Central Avenue Elementary Schools. He then went to Newark Vocational Technical high School upon graduation.

Robb as he is affectionately known became aware of his athletic abilities in the sixth grade at Warren Street School when he participated in the annual city wide elementary track meet at the school stadium. He won the softball throwing contest by throwing 20 feet farther than the 8th grade winner. Durint Robert’s high school career at Newark Tech High School he became captain of the Junior Varsity and Varsity Basketball team. In his senior year in high school Rob average 29.2 points per game and scored his highest game ever against St. Benedict High School of 20 points. Robb was named to the 1967 All-City Basketball team and was honorable mention on the All County Basketball Team.

Rob continued his educational advancement by attending then Savannah State College where he played four years of basketball and two years of baseball. Prior to graduating from Savannah State College Rob had an opportunity to try out for the Kansas City Royals baseball team where he was clocked in the 40 yard dash at a time of 4.33 and making the final cut.

After graduating from Savannah State College and returning home to his beloved city of Newark where he began his teaching and coaching career in the Newark public school system and then Clinton Place Jr. high school. While teaching at Clinton place junior high school Rob build a winning High basketball program that garnered his team three championship seasons in a row. From his success at Clinton Place junior high school Rob was given the opportunity to become the assistant boys basketball coach to the Hall of Fame member Autry Reynolds of MX Shabazz (formerly known as Southside high school).

Under the tutelage of Autry Reynolds, Robb ‘s athletic coaching prowess expanded. With the additional knowledge imparted from Coach Reynolds… Robb’s leadership as the Junior Varsity Coach won three Junior Varsity City Championships. His team went 22-1, one year and became County Champions. Upon Coach Reynolds retirement Robb became the head Coach of the Boys basketball team. Again with Robb’s leadership his teams won six consecutive city league championships. His teams advanced to the County and State Sectional Finals.

All during his coaching and teaching career of building sound young men athletically and academically Robb never forgot his first love of Basketball/Softball for himself. For many summers he played in Semi-pro leagues with Hall of Famers as Donnie Baskerville, of the Twenty Grand Sharks, and Ernie Baron, of the Newark Dodgers where he won several league championships and was elected to the All-Star teams.

Robert “Robb” King has an illustrious career while playing in the Third World Softball Leagues with the Eleganza Express where he won 3 Divisional Championships and the East Orange Night League Championship. Was selected to four All-Star teams. Mr. King stayed immersed to become an ASA softball umpire that continued to develop and introduce young adults to basketball/ softball. To continue his athletic legacy Robb is blessed to have two daughters who are athletic achievers in track, volleyball and basketball. Gregory W. Stewart Central High School

Gregory W. Stewart better known to the athletic community as “Coach Stew” was born and raised in Hayes Homes projects in Newark, New Jersey. He attended and graduated from Central High School in 1968 only to cross the street and to attend Rutgers University of Newark where he graduated with a B.A. in History and Education. While at Rutgers Newark, he displayed his abilities to be a leader and team player for he was a member of the Black Organization of Students and also the Treasurer of the Student Board for all students at Rutgers Newark.

After graduating from Rutgers University in 1972, he showed his love and commitment to Newark and its children by returning to Central High School as a History teacher in 1973. His dedication and ability to capture the trust and attention of the students of Central High School lead him to be appointed as the girls track coach in 1977. Understanding the importance of education, he decided to go back to school at night to obtain a Masters of Education in Administration and Supervision at Kean College. All while working full time as a History teacher, coaching Track & Field 6 days a week and working towards his masters at night; he was still able to coach his girls track team to championships in city, county and state levels.

He coached the Central High School girls track team to a Newark City Championship, an Essex County Relay Championship, State Sectional Group Championship for Indoor and Outdoor as well as an Indoor and Outdoor All Group State Championship. The Central High School girls track team not only qualified for the Penn Relays but won the Penn Relay for their class championship in the Nile Relay. This was all accomplished in a twenty-two year span. His ability to coach young women to such high quality performances resulting in such accolades led the Newark Star Ledger to name him the Outdoor Girls Coach of the Year in 1984.

In 1985, Gregory became Department Chairperson of History at Central High School. Seven years later in 1992 he was promoted to be the Vice-Principal of Central High School and in 1997 he became honored to serve Central High School as their Principal. He wore every hat proudly at Central High School from student to coach to principal.

While at Central, Gregory was proactive and instrumental in the building and designing of the new Central High School and in implementing new programs outside of athletics exposing the students of Central to Engineering and Dental programs just to name a few.

During his career at Central he was blessed with the opportunity to coach the girls track team for 22 years and the Assistant Coach of the football team for 10 years. He was also the Head Track Coach at N.J.I.T. University for two years, but his most memorable moments were not the medals or the newspaper articles displaying their accomplishments but were seeing many of his athletes continuing their education to major College and Universities.

Mr. Stewart would like to thank his wife, Dolores Stewart and his children, Tamara Stewart, Dr. Stacy Stewart-Porch and Gregory W. Stewart Jr. for allowing him to spend so much time coaching. Daaimah Talley Weequahic High School

Daaimah (Diana) Morrison Talley, born in Newark, New Jersey, is one of three daughters born to the late James and Juanita Morrison. She is a product of the Newark school system, attending Charlton Street and Waverly Avenue elementary schools and Clinton Place Jr. High. She went on to South Side High and then transferred to Weequahic High School where she graduated in 1966.

While a student at Clinton Place Junior High, Daaimah joined the American Red Cross and volunteered at the Home for the Aged on High Street, as a candy striper. It was there she realized how much she enjoyed listening, talking and helping seniors and others. She, along with her mother, formed a neighborhood fashion club, bringing together teens to socialize and explore career dreams, while learning about fashion and etiquette.

After graduating high school, she began working for The Newark Board of Education, married her high school sweetheart and raised her own family of two children, who would also begin their formal education in the Newark school system. Daaimah left the Board of Ed and went to work for Essex County Probation and volunteered for their Big Sister program, working with troubled and under privileged youth in the city of Newark. She accepting a position with a Newark based-family owned architectural firm and remained with them until she retired.

Daaimah raised her two children and sent them off to college, then attained her real estate license and returned to school, full time, at Union County College. At UCC Daaimah was introduced to a newly formed arts organization, The Theater Project. Here she was able to use her talents and indulge her passion. She became a founding member and now serves as the theater’s production manager, overseeing the theater’s design and production staff. She has also directed for and designed costumes for The Theater Project, which earned her a costume design award from Worrall News. She serves as liaison with venue management, coordinates all publication advertising, manages outreach programs, and oversees an audio description program for sight impaired audiences. This extraordinary program allows blind patrons to enjoy live theater performances. She also directs a touring educational program, A Few Steps in a Stranger’s Shoes, about the challenges faced by immigrant students in American schools. The program tours many local schools and allows American students to better understand the difficult adjustment, of the foreign born student, to American life. This program has been used as a tool to bring light to the issue of bullying in public schools.

As an actor, Daaimah has appeared on stage in many productions including The Theater Projects’ Having Our Say, Crowns, The African Company presents Richard III, Open Admissions and The Dining Room, just to name a few. Some of her other credits include Doubt at the Summit Playhouse, Nuptials at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse and Night Carry Us North at the Scranton Cultural Center in Pennsylvania. New York credits include Mourning Sun at 5 Angels Theater and Raccoon in every Pot at 46th St. Playhouse. She has been written up in many publications including The New York Times. Currently, she is touring in Astonishment, Life in the slow lane and How to be Old, A Beginner’s Guide with The DreamCatcher Repertory Company, which performs at senior centers, libraries and residential facilities.

Today Daaimah enjoys being on stage, as well as, working behind the scenes and is partnered for over 20 years, in an event planning and residential/commercial design company with her daughter. She is happy to be with her husband of 48 years, Charles, and the mother of two, Hasaan and Siedah and grandmother of four, Nahji, Autumn, Charles and Skylar. Alhamdulillah! George A. Worsley Central High School

George was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey and educated at Newton Street and Cleveland Elementary Schools, West Kinney Junior High School and Central High School. He graduated from Benedict College in Colombus,, South Carolina with a B.A. in Social Work in 1975. He continued his academic studies at New Jersey City University where he graduated with a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology in 1996. Upon graduation he was able to obtain employment with a number of community and social service agencies in the City of Newark. Some of these positions included coordinating out-patient treatment for substance abusers. He also was responsible for investigating child abuse and neglect allegations for the Division of Youth and Family Services. Additionally, he helped to establish the first successful School Based Health Clinic in conjunction with Newark Public Schools (Quitman Street School) and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. George was also active in coordinating youth sports programs for the Friendly Fuld Neighborhood House, the Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, The North Ward Center/Project Pride and St. Rocco School.

Today, George is currently enjoying one of his most rewarding positions as a School Social Worker at his alma mater Central High School. He currently provides student services, assistance to students troubled by physical, emotional, social, medical, familial or chemical dependency problems. In his current Social Work position he is able to share some of his life experiences with students to help them overcome life’s adversities. George believes that all students can change and become productive members of society with the appropriate intervention strategies. “No student wants to fail” and they will not fail if these support systems are at their disposal. Our students need to understand that they are not responsible for their current living conditions. Unfortunately, that is something that they have inherited. However, it is our responsibility to make them understand that they are responsible for changing their lives and this change can only be realized through education.

George currently resides with his lovely wife Karen in Somerset, New Jersey. He would also like to thank the Newark Hall of Fame Induction Committee for bestowing this distinguished honor upon him. “Newark has given a lot to me and I treasure the opportunity of giving something back to my community”. Courage Award Kevin Brown Thompson

GRAND MASTER KEVIN THOMPSON

Kevin Thompson was born in Newark, NJ in 1961. He was raised in the heart and soul of the Ghetto or the “hood”. He has trained for over 40 years, first informally with his brother Mylo Thompson when he was five years old, then later when he turned 7 his formal training began. This was provided by Karriem Abdullah (Al-Mu-Assis) of the K.A. System.

Kevin began teaching karate at the age of 10. He opened his first Dojo, the Shakil’s School of Martial Arts in 1981, in Newark, when he was only 19 years old. During the 1980’s, Kevin was a member of the first ever professionally sponsored national karate team “Budweiser National Karate Team”, which was coached by senseis Chuck Merriman and Skipper Ingram. He retired from the John Paul Mitchell National Karate team in 2012, where he held the position of team captain and competed in all three categories of competition, Kata, Weapons and Fighting. With his team, Kevin travelled around the world, exhibiting his system of Karate-Do’, He is humbly grateful for this opportunity.

Kevin was inducted into the U.S. Professional Karate Headquarters’ Hall of Fame in 1982 and the original Black Belt Hall of Fame in 1989. He shares this honor with such people as Chuck Norris and Bruce Lee.

During the course of his martial arts career, Kevin has won over 10,000 trophies, the majority of which are first place and grand championship awards. He has competed in and won at almost every major tournament in NYC and nation wide, and has travelled throughout the world competing, and giving seminars and performances on his martial arts concepts. Kevin’s face and form has even been displayed on the covers of many major magazines in the U.S. and Europe.

On the National and International circuits, they call him the “Total Package”, because he does it all! Kevin is the only male competitor to have won all three titles as Grand Champion in a nationally ranked tournament. This was accomplished through his defeating Nasty Anderson for the title in fighting, and Hosang Pak for the title in kata, and Mike Bernardo for the title in weapons at the Montreal Nationals in Canada. This previously unheard of feat, led him to receive the Triple Crown Winner Award from the Professional Karate League in 1989.

Kevin is a graduate of Newark Tech., and later Bloomfield College, where he earned his B.S.degree in Marketing. He has over 25 years of experience in education,where he worked primarily as a Crisis Intervention Specialist. Kevin completed his masters’ degree in Administration and Supervision in Secondary Education at Fordham University in New York City. Soon after receiving his masters’ degree, he took the Principal’s Examination to earn his Principal License for the N.J. Department of Education (2008). He later became a Vice Principal at Barringer High School, where he teamed his expertise and disciplinary skills, with other skilled education administrators, to help turn Barringer around, and produce the most improved school in the district. Newark Public Schools 2014 Female Athlete of the Year Madelen Soto University High School Track & Field

Madelen Soto was an outstanding Track & Field star from University High School. Determined, confident and self-motivated are a few words that describe this outstanding student-athlete. Throughout her years at University high School, Madelen has always shown a great deal of pride in her academics. She was named to the Principal's Honors Roll list throughout her high school career and maintained a 3.0 Grade Point Average throughout her high school career.

Madelen performance in track & field mirrored her academic accomplishments. During her 4 years as a runner for University High School, each year she got better and better. In 2013, she was the 100 and 200 meters dash champion in Newark, Super Essex Conference, Essex County and State Group II Section North II. In 2014, she set the 55 meters dash record in the State Group 1 Sectional Championship and won the 100, 200 and 400 meters in the City, Conference, County and State Group 1 Sectional championships. In addition to her accomplishments to the track team, Madelen served as a cheerleader for Weequahic High School for three years. She is an all-around positive person who works well in groups as well as individually. She is active in the community and participated in volunteer activities. She participated in University High School clothing drive for the needy, the used cell phone drive for domestic violence victims, the toy drives for the homeless children and feeding the homeless. She also volunteered at the food bank.

Madelen is now attending Rutgers University in New Brunswick on a full scholarship where she is majoring in Social Science (work) and is a member of the Scarlet knights Track Team. Newark Public Schools 2014 Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year Altiliyah Butler Malcolm X. Shabazz High School Basketball

Altiliyah Butler a 6'0" forward was a 4 year player and a 3 year starter on Malcolm X. Shabazz High School Girls Basketball Team that compiled an impressive back-to-back New Jersey State Tournament of Champions title in 2013 and 2014 and a national ranking of number four in the country. What makes Altiliyah Newark Public Schools unanimous choice as female of the year scholar-athlete was her high academic achievement that accompany her athletic accomplishments. Altiliyah was ranked number 2 in her graduating class, with a 3.89 grade Point Average and made the Principal's Honor Roll every marking period throughout her high school career. She was a four time Conference, County and State Group selection. She was a member of Shabazz high school national honor society and the recipient of the Essex county Scholar-Athlete award. Altiliyah also was member of the Shabazz high school Track & Field Team were she earned to varsity letter and made the all conference team in her senior year.

Altilliyah is now attending Fairleigh Dickinson University where she is majoring in Psychology on a full scholarship were she will continue her basketball career. SAINT BENEDICT'S PREP (GREY BEES) 1964 GREATER NEWARK TOURNAMENT BASEBALL CHAMPIONS

With only four returning lettermen, Coach Joe Kasberger molded a team which brought Saint Benedict's Prep its first Great Newark Tournament championship. The 1964 baseball team compiled a record of 25 wins and only 3 losses,which is the highest single record in the history of Saint Benedict's baseball.

In the final game of the tournament the Grey Bees were down by 5 runs in the 8th inning to an outstanding Montclair team who had won 25 straight games. They scored 3 runs in the 8th inning and 3 runs in the ninth inning to take a 6-5 lead. 3rd BASEMAN Mike Petriella delivered the gamewinning RBIS in the top of the ninth. The Grey Bees ended the game on a 4-6-3 double, with Dennis Farrell achieving the win.

HEAD COACH - JOE KASBERGER ASSISTANT COACHES - EUGENE SCHILLER & JOHN ALLEN TEAM MEMBERS: RALPH LILORE TONY CIURCZAK MICHAEL PETRIELLA DENNIS FARRELL MICHAEL MCADAMS JAMES MCKENNA AUGIE DEROSA FRANK CASADONTE RAYMOND WALSH RICHARD SABELLA ROBERT MASON THOMAS KOLESZAR ROBERT RUDZONIS ROBERT PETITTI CHUCK SCHNABEL DANIEL MEEHAN ANDREW MARCHESE JACK DUBOIS TED JAKUBOWSKI

THIS CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM IS RECOGNIZED AND WILL BE FOREVER PLACED IN THE ARCHIVES OF THE NEWARK ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME.

([FHOOHQFH21(UHODWLRQVKLSDWDWLPH 7UXVWHGVLQFH Congratulations Daaimah Talley

We are very Proud of You and Celebrate Your Accomplishment

The Talley Family

THE NEWARK ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME

BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS

WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE:

THE 2014 CLASS OF INDUCTEES

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

1964 ST. BENEDICT’S BASEBALL TEAM

KEVIN BROWN THOMPSON – COURAGE AWARD

LISA MORGAN – HUMANITARIAN AWARD

Keep on doing what you’ve done to get here tonight, and make us proud. Anthony J. Ciuczak D.M.D. November 16, 1946 - June 29, 2012 RIP

50th Anniversary winning the GNT 1964 St Benedicts Prep Baseball Title

“What is the recipe for successful achievement? Give it the best there is in you, and be a member of the team.”

With love and pride, Carole and Mike CHS Congratulations Mr. Gregory Stewart On Your Induction Into The Newark Athletic Hall fo Fame From Your Former Students, Parents and Staff of Central High School Congratulations Newark Athletic Hall of Fame

on your 26th Annual Induction Dinner

Mildred C. Crump Council President Councilwoman-At-Large City of Newark “Congratulations” to Brian LaGrasso On his Induction to the Newark Athletic Hall of Fame From the officers and Members of the Iron Bound Irish-American Association, Inc. Newark, New Jersey Est. 1934

President ...... Gary Edwards 1st Vice President...... Danny Winter 2nd Vice President...... Michael Ryan 3rd Vice President ...... Bob Olohan Financial Secretary...... John Witiuk Corresponding Secretary...... Charlie Iorio Recording Secretary...... Steve Blank Health & Welfare...... Ted Edwards Sergeant at Arms...... Matt Maloney Historian ...... Dick Glynn Chaplan ...... Fr. Charles Kelly

Irishman of the Year Bernie Lalley

Community Service Award Dennis O’Neill Newark Fireman

Honorary Irishman of the Year Paul Kozlowski Congratulations

Jack DuBois, NJSIAA Assistant Director, And the 1964 St. Benedict’s Prep Baseball Team

In Recognition of the 50th Anniversary of their Greater Newark Tournament Championship

From the New Jersey State Baseball Coaches Association (NJSBCA) President Greg Butler North Jersey Board of Approved Basketball Officials, Inc. “Members of International Association of Approved Basketball Officials, Inc.” www.board33.org

Officers President Tony Falco Board # 33 Vice President JinJim Cook

Past President Wishes You All the Best Bob Sanzo

Interpreter Felix Addeo

Executive Secretary/ Treasurer Walter F. Rusak 29 Solomon Drive Bridgewater, N.J 08807 Tel.908-526-5800 Fax.908-526-0543

Membership Secretary Brian Lauducci

Recording Secretary Sue Burek

Executive Committee Chairpersons

Dennis Allocco Nicholas Brown Mary Ann Conboy Pat Diamond Bruce Davis Ed Finn Dick Hecker Michael Kaelber Robert LaSalle Jim Llewellyn Congratulations, Jim Cook Dennis Murray Pat Pasculli Bob Riker Gary Sluck Robert Solomon C. Daniel Stubbs,Jr.

Counsel Alan Goldberger Rebound Editor Ken Hand

Congratulations Mike and Joe Purzycki

On your induction into the Newark Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2014

A well deserved accolade to two old and dear friends. And a long overdue accomplishment

It is a very special honor to be enshrined into this hall Alongside your father, Marion “Iron Mike” Purzycki NAHF – Class of 1991, a standout athlete at South Side High School in the 30’s

Harry, Erica and Taylor www.CoachLisaMorgan.com

“It was Lisa Morgan of Newark, N.J., a tiny 4-foot-5 runner, who summed up the games’ true meaning in just a bit more than two minutes”

LISALISA MORGANMORGAN CongratulationsCongratulations Lisa MorMorgangan on yyourour Inductionction into the Hall of Fame! Fame! You went from being a GREAT athlete to a GREAT coach! You're the Bomb.com We Love You!!!! - The Morgans CONGARTULATIONS

2014 NEWARK ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

JEFF FELDMAN, WEST SIDE HS JON FELDMAN, WEST SIDE HS JIM OLIPHANT, WEST SIDE HS CHARLEY MEADOWS, WEST SIDE HS TOM BOOSE, WEEQUAHIC HS Congratulations To Newark Athletic Hall of Fame Award Inductee

George A. Worsley

“In every community, there are people who can inspire others to work for positive change. True leaders know how to forge a consensus and create a lasting legacy of success”.

George you have dedicated your life to helping and giving back To the people of the Greater Newark area. You are truly Deserving of this honor of distinction.

We Love You,

Mrs. Karen Towns-Worsley, Randall and Lauren Towns and Mrs. Catherine Towns Congratulations To Gregory W. Stewart

We love it when good things Happen to good people. Especially when “good people: Means you, dad. With love and pride from your family.

Dolores Stewart, Tamara Stewart, Dr. Stacy Stewart & Gregory W. Stewart, Jr. CONGRATULATIONS

Madelen Soto “Little One”

Scholarship Recipient

Job well done!!!

We are so proud of you and your athletic success. Continue to excel in everything you do and you will always accomplish greatness. Wishing you much success academically and athletically. Thank you for being a positive role model for other student- athletes

“Shine Bright like a Diamond” at Rutgers University

We will always be there for you. From the University High School Staff & Track Team

“Good to Great”

Congratulations Felicia 1987 Essex County Championship Team

  Felicia, I am very proud of you for carrying on our tradition of producing some great student athletes that understood what it truly means to "Pay it Forward!" I am honored to have coached you and this is a great honor for someone that has worked as hard as you have to continue to build our program at University and to continue the Legacy we have started. I feel good to know that I have coached and is still a part of one of my student athlete’s life that has unselfishly given back to our school, our youth, and our community. You truly deserve this Honor and as your former coach, to have you join me in the Newark Athletic Hall of Fame is further confirmation that you are carrying on what we started to put in place with you in your tenth grade year.

I love you and we love you, Coach Sandra Hewett Newark Athletic Hall of Fame 2009 Inductee

     Nick Centrone and the Friends and Family of Turtle Back Zoo and Aramark Would like to CONGRATULATE

On your induction into the Newark Athletic Hall of Fame 2014

Congratulations to St. Benedict’s Prep 1964 G.N.T. Champions and Fellow Inductees

Chuck Schnabel, Psy. D. Raising Confidence Skills, LLC I would like to thank my Administration, Coaching Staff, Players, and Parents for making this Dream, This Day, and My Induction a Reality.

I thank you all, I love you all, and God Bless, There would be no me without you! Coach Felicia Oliver Karen Cooper And your Daughters Carrie King Kawada King Shaniqua Natson Would like to CONGRATULATE

On your induction into the Newark Athletic Hall of Fame 2014 “Well Deserved Honor” The Royal Blue Bear Alumni Association Would like to congratulate one of our own Mr. Isaiah Jackson Class of 1978 On his induction into the Newark Athletic Hall of Fame. Congrats #25!

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Joseph Abruzzese Richard “Richie” Booker Fred Cole Burney Adams Tom Boose Steven Cole Wilbur Aikins Jim Bouie * Arthur Coles II * Vinny Albanse Donald Bradley Arthur Coles III * William “Buck” Alexander * William “Bill” Bradley Geri Woods-Coles James “Billy” Allen Harold I. Braff Edward “Rip” Collins John Allen George Branch * Sal Comissa * Dr. Nathan “Nate” Allen Mario Branco Attilio “Babe” Conforti Scott Allen Dr. Warren Bratter William Conn * Wilbert Allen Robert Brewster George Conti, Jr. Carl Anderson Nick Briante James Cook Clifford Anderson Pat Briante Hank Cordeiro Jean Anderson John Brogan Greg Cordones Elizabeth Dilla Aranjo Pete Brogan Frank Cosentino Fred Archer David Brown Bill Crosby * Hasson Arbubakrr Kelsey T. Brown * Dr. Dolores Cross Al Attles Dr. Margaret Brown * Mildred Crump Joe Aulisi * Michael Brown Joe Cullen Vincent Aulisi Reginald Van Brown Dexter Cumberlander Jerry Avnet * Victor Brown Frank B. D’Antico Al “Bubba” Baker Leo Bunion, Sr. Jack Dalton Joseph R. Baker * Vincent Byron III Mel Dalton * Marcia Baker Larry Cabrelli Dr. Samuel F. D’Ambola Warren Baker Al Cajide Ray Dandridge * Walt Bakuum * Peter Calcagno William Darby Bill Baldante Bill Cardone Paul D’Ascensio Milton Balkum, Jr. Ron Cardoso George Daudelin Shani Baraka * Peter Carlesimo Chester “Chet” Davis William C. Barkhorn * Vinnie Carlesimo Leonard E. Davis Fleeta Barnes Vincent Carnivale * Ross Davis Phil Barone Matt Carracino * Leon Day Ernest “Boo-Boo” Barron Anthony Carrino Al DeCicco Ernest Barron Owen Carroll * Michael DeCicco Donald “Don” Baskerville Michael Caruso Vic De Filippo John Bateman Fred Caruso* Dr. Carl DeFronzo Gerald A. Battaglini Marc Caesar Henry I. DeGeneste Dr. William Belfer James Catullo Frances E. Delaney John Bellavia Dr. John J. Cavan James Delany Jerry Belmonte Rick Cerone Joseph Del Grosso Drayton Bembry * Dean Centrulo Pete Del Guercio* Larry Bembrey Dr. Gerald Cetrulo Ted Del Guercio, Jr. Moe Berg * Gerald Cetrulo III Anthony Delvescovo Leticia Beverly Charlie Chambliss, Jr. John A. Dennis Carl Biello Samuel Champi Ray De Riggi Edmund “Ed” Bimbo James H. Chancey, Jr. Albert J. De Rogatis Charles Biot * Troy Chandler Judge Frederick De Vesa Darryl Black Sam Chernetsky Corky Devlin Steve Bleier Robert Cilento Hugh Devore * Ernest Blood * Larry Clark Ollie Dickerson Paul Bogato * Raymond “Ray” Clark Hon. Joseph DiVincenzo Steve Bogner Alta Cohen * Harvey Dock, Sr. Marion Bolden Harold Cohen Liza Monique Donnell Matt Bolger T Mike Cohen Sid Dorfman ed Bonner * Abe “Six” Cohen * Doris Dorch Newark Athletic Hall of Fame Members

Jack Drury Barry “Cornbread” Gordon Dennis Jackson Kevin Duggan Dr. F. Kennedy Gordon Isaiah Jackson, Jr. Tom Dunn Ronnie Gould Kenneth T. Jackson Gary Edwards Alf Goullet Robert “Shahid” Jackson George Enderle Nate Granger Richard Jacobs Louis Dell Ermo Norm Granger Herbert Jacobson Judge Joseph A. Falcone Frank Grant Don Jacquin Dr. G. Jerry Falcone Gwendolyn Goldsby Grant Michael A. James Vincent Farrell Given Grant Sharpe James Jack “Doc” Farrell Dr. Henry E. Grant Timothy Jennings Bill Fazioli Lester Fein * Barry Gray Willie Jennings Jeffrey A. Feldman Jerome “Jerry” Greco * Arthur “Ajax” Johnson, Sr. * Jon Feldman William Green Arthur “Rookie” Johnson Joe Fernandez Gerald Greenspan Charles W. Johnson * Charles Ferrara Sid Greenspan Earl Johnson Ronnie Felton Carl Gregory * Evelyn Johnson Vincent Finch Albert Grieco * Fred Johnson Ted Fiore, Sr. Charles Griffin Larry Johnson Robert Fiorini Ed Griffith Rev. Robert H. Johnson Marty Fischbein Lou Grimsley Edgar Jones Dr. Thomas Flagg Roseeta Guilford Jesse Jones Seymour “Zoom” Fleisher Angela Pulliam-Guilespie Michael Jones Joe Fonseca Thomas Guthrie, Jr. Reggie Jones Sheriff Armando Fontoura Maurice L. Hagan Paul Joseoff Terry Fox Marvin Hagler Emil Karlic * Randy Foye Kenny Hall Joe Kasberger * Jim Furey Lawrence Hamm Herb Kay Lester Fusco Larry C. Hargrove * Rossie Clifford Kearson Joe Gallagher Louis Harris Dr. Paul J. Keill Thomas Gallucci Gisele Harris Irv Keller Dr. E. Wyman Garrett Milton L. Harrison Carolyn Kelly Louis Phillip Garrett, Jr. Gary William Hayes Theoford Ketiles * Bryant Garvin Syd Haynes Saeed A. Khalif Ron Gasparinetti Ruth Hazelwood * Marcellus King Milton Gaylord Larry Hazzard Robert King Richard Gee Bill Helbig Tom King Burt Geltzeiler * Gene Hermanski * Dr. William King Mike Genervino * Sandra Hewett Willie Klein Rick Giancola Thomas Higgins David Klurman Francis J. Giantomasi Cleo Hill Mel Knight John Gibbons Irvin “Poochie” B. Hill Ron Kornegay Barry Gimelstob Joe Hines Robert “Bobby” Koval Gerry Gimelstob Kathleen Holman-Witcher Walter Krause Hal Ginsberg * Arthur Hooper * Anita Kubicka Bruno Giordano Bill Horey * Barbara J. Kukla David Giordano T Anthony Howard Jeffrey Kurdyla ommy Giordano Luther E. Howard Kevin Kurdyla Llloyd Glicken * Ronald Howard Ted Kurtz Richard Glover Keith Hunter Brian LaGrasso Hy Goldberg * Otis Hunter, Jr. Joseph Lane Jeff Goldberg Robert “Bobby” Hurt, Sr. Greg Latta * Mark Goldberg Ramon Iglesias Al Lavan David “Dave” Goldfarb Calvin Irvin Dennis Layton Joe Gomes Monte Irvin Dr. James M. Lee Arnold Gordon Jerry Izenberg Gordon Le Matty Newark Athletic Hall of Fame Members

Larry Lengle Murad Muhammad Anthony “Tony” Ray Bob Lester John Murphy * Richard Reagan * Joe Liddy * John B. Murray Al Reinoso Wade Likens Mark Murro Autrey Reynolds Ralph Lilore Gerardo “Gerry” Napolitano George Reynolds Marty Liquori Anthony Naporano * Tom Reilly Matthew Lombardi * Dr. Leonard J. Nardone Kenneth Richardson Lisa Long Willie E. Nelson Ken Rieth Jorge Lopes Don Armstrong Newbery Jack Robinson Al Lubetkin Julius Nicolai Eugene “Mr. Rob” Robinson Charles “Tudy” Lubetkin Greg Notte Marteese Robinson Harold Lucas Art Lustig John Notte Earl Rodgers * Matt Lynch Dr. Max Novich * Hollis Barry Rodgers * John Machiaverna Richard O’Connor Russ Rodgers Robert J. Mack Peggy Officer * Wilber Ross III Harrun Majeed James P. O’Grady Wilbur Ross, Sr. * Al Malekoff James Oliphant Michael Rota Camille S. Malbrook * Antonio J. Oliveira Sid Rothbard * Bobby Malkmus Felicia Oliver Peter “Pete” Rubas Daniel Maltese Percy Oliver Michael Rubas Bert Manhoff * Hon. Sheila Y. Oliver Anthony C. Russel, Sr. Dr. John Manzella * Charles O’Neill Akbar T. Salaam Arthur Marano Gerry Owens Sanford “Sandy” Salz Willie Marsh Ronald Owens * Tony Sanchez Henry “Tank” Marshall Rochester Oxford Harry “Doc” Sargent * Llloyd Marshall Frank Padilla Arthur Scavone * Theodore Marshall Wilbur Parker Charles Schneider * John Marshall * J. Caputo Pascuzzi Larry Schumacher * Frank Martinez Hon. Donald Payne * Tanisha Schumann McGriff Swede Masin * Larry Peccatiello Ben Scotti Joseph Mastacchio Frank Peloso Tony Scotti Roman Matusz Marjorie Perry Antonio Seabra Jocko Maxwell * Chris Pervall James Kaboo Sedgwick David D. McCombs, Sr. Pete Petino Phil Seelinger, Jr. Bobbie McGee Peter “Pete” Petrone Manny Senerchia Winthrop “Windy” F. McGriff John Petrozzino * Ronald Shackleton John McLaughlin * Joe “Doc” Petty, Jr. Carl Sharif Edwin McLucas Anthony Plinio Kenneth “Pete” Shaw Jerry McMillan Manny Polci John Sheppard. Charles Meadows Dr. William Pollack Mike Sheppard, Jr. Francis P. Meehan, Sr. Casimir Pomianek Mike Sheppard, Sr. John O. Melody Marquis “Bo” Porter Robert J. Silvera Pop Mertz Nate Potts Harry Singleton Martin Milano Henry “Tiny” Powers * Alfred “Al” Smith Anthony “Skippy” Minisi Larry Pratt Leroy Smith Michael “Mike” Mirabella John Probst, Sr. Mike Smith Neil Midtgard Angela Pulliam-Gillespie Dave Smuckler Bob Molinaro Joseph Purzycki John Snow Lenny Moore Michael Purzycki Harry Snyder Dr. Michael Morano Mike Purzycki * Dr. Bruce V. Soriano Jerome Morgan Robert Quinn Frank Spatizzi Lisa Morgan James Rake * John Speary Michele Morgan John Rake, Jr.* Frank Sterling Dennis Mosely Tabare Ramos Gregory W. Stewart Hillard Lee Motley * Isaiah Rasbury Ed Stickel Newark Athletic Hall of Fame Members

Allie Stolz * Marion Wingo Ronald Stone * David Wolff Herbert Stoney Robert Wolfarth Tom Stramamra Stanley “Tony” Woods Edward Street George A. Worsley Robert Taglieri David Wright Charles Talley Lonnie Wright * Daaimah Talley Robert Wright Dwain Talley * Al Wujiak La Rome Talley Dr. A. Zachary Yamba Anthony Tavares Lorenzo Zackery William “Butch” Tarver, Jr. Richard Zeitler Gary Taylor Al Zmiejewski Andre Tippett John Thomas Phyllis Graves Thomas Kevin B. Thompson William M. “Bill” Thompson Paula Vaguieiro Peter Velardi Anthony Verducci * Frank Verducci Frank Vitolo Carmine Vitolo Lillian Calabrese Vizzuso Stan Waldmore Bessie Walker Bobbie Walker James Walker John Walker * Joseph Walsh Tim Walsh Joseph “Jo-Jo” Walters Shelby Walton Robert Washington Isadoe Washington * Isadore Wasserman Robert Kevin Waters Vanessa Watson Tiffany “Jackson” Weatherford Dr. Elnardo T. Webster Gary Westberry Peter Westbrook Fred Westphal * Altarik White Loraine White Shahib White * Thomas White Annette William Earl Williams Eric Williams Lorraine Williams Ra’Him Williams Keith Willis William “Pony” Wilson 1988 - 1ST ANNUAL 1989 - 2ND ANNUAL Inductees Inductees High School Inductees Inductees High School Richie Reagan Jim Bouie West Side Al “Bubba” Baker Herb “Krautblatt” Kay Weequahic Greg Notte Al Zmijewski East Side Dennis “Mo” Layton Weequahic Leroy Smith Al De Rogatis Central Peter Carlesimo West Side/St. Benedict’s Pete Shaw Manny Polci Barringer Rick Cerone Essex Catholic Al Attles Swede Masin Weequahic Jack Dalton Ben Scotti St. Benedict’s Lonnie Wright Al Makeoff South Side Vic Defilippo Central Billy Conn Owen Carroll St. Benedict’s Gener Hermananski East Side Julius Nicolai Arts High Cleo Hill South Side Marty Liquori Essex Catholic Mel Knight Seton Hall Prep Ray DiRiggi Vailsburg Charlie Meadows Bobbie McGee West Side Jack Speary Good Counsel Casmir Pomianek East Side Wade Likens St. Michael’s Fred Westphal Barringer Skippy Minisi Newark Academy John Murphy St. James HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY

HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY Jerry Izenberg Star Ledger - Writer Walt Bakuum Educator - Coach Sid Dorfman Star Ledger - Writer Art Coles II Educator Joe Liddy Educator - Coach (West Side/East Side) Lloyde Glicken Educator Ray Dandridge Baseball Hall of Fame Allie Stolz Boxing Champion TEAM AWARD Les Fein Educator - Coach (Weequahic) Vincent Farrell West Side/NBA Official 1966 - 1967 Weequahic Basketball Sal Commisa Educator - Coach (Central/West Side) Dr. Gerald Cetrulo Coach - Fencer (Barringer) Dr. Margaret Brown Educator - Panzer College Joseph Kasberger Educator - Coach (St. Benedict’s)

1990 - 3RD ANNUAL 1991 - 4TH ANNUAL Inductees Inductees High School Inductees Inductees High School Matt Bolger Rip Collins St. Benedict’s Ted Bonner Arts High Frank Delaney St. Benedict’s Tom Boose Harold Cohen Weequahic Vinnie Carlesimo Tom Higgins West Side Gerald Greenspan Weequahic Dean Centrulo Manny Senerchia Barringer Hugh Devore Tebare Ramos St. Benedict’s Andre Tippett Barringer Harry Singleton St. Benedict’s Sharpe James Wilbur Parker South Side/Shabazz Larry Hazzard Dr. Max Novich Central Russ Rogers South Side HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY Ron Kornegay Mike Purzycki South Side

Moe Berg Baseball - Major League HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY Eanest Blood Educator - Coach Marvin Hagler Boxer - World Champion Alf Goullet Cyclist - Age 100 Monte Irvin Baseball - Newark Eagles/Majors Charles Schneider Educator - Player - Coach Willie Klein Star Ledger - Writer Bert Manhoff Educator - Coach (East Side) TEAM AWARD John P. McLaughlin Businessman - Humanitarium (East Side) 1964 - 1965 Central Basketball TEAM AWARD

1937 Newark Bears Baseball 1992 - 5TH ANNUAL 1993 - 6TH ANNUAL Inductees Inductees High School Inductees Inductees High School John Bateman Robert Brewster Central/St. Benedict’s Drayton Bembry Gwendolyn Grant Central Donald Bradley Rosetta Guilford West Side Michael Caruso Bill Crosby St. Benedict’s Dave Klurman Lenny Moore West Side Bob Cilento Dr. Jon Feldman West Side James Delaney St. Benedict’s Bob Sterling West Side Frank Grant East Side Dr. Tom Flagg Frank Peloso Barringer Jean Caputo Pascuzzi Anthony Naporano Central Rich Giancola Dave Smuckler East Side George Reynolds Central Greg Latta South Side Al Lavan South Side Dr. William Pollack Weequahic Chris Perval Dave Wolff Weequahic Leon Day Newark Eagles

HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY HALL OF FAME COACHES

Louis “Bucky” Harris Coach - West Side/Weequahic Jean Anderson West Side Charles W. Johnson Playground Director - Cleveland Jr. Frank Verducci Barringer Art Lustig Coach - Weequahic Anthony “Tony” Verducci Coach - Seton Hall HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY Lorraine White Coach - Weequahic Abe “Six” Cohn Official TEAM AWARD Carl Anderson Central TEAM AWARD 1924 Central - Football Newark Flip City Team 1934 - 1936 St. Benedict’s Football

1994 - 7TH ANNUAL 1995 - 8TH ANNUAL Inductees Inductees High School Inductees Inductees High School Vincent Aulisi Barringer/St. Benedict’s Vinnie Albanese Joe “Doc” Petty, Jr. Barringer Greg Cordones Ted Del Guerico Central George Branch Sam Chernetsky Central Arther Hopper Peggy Officer Central Larry Pratt Ken Rieth Central Frank B. D’Antico Emil Karlic East Side Fred Cole West Side Jack Drury Edgar Jones Barringer Calvin Irvin Orange/Newark Eagles Larry Peccatiello Barringer Dr. Paul J. Kiell South Side David “Dave” Goldfarb South Side Irv Keller Sanford “Sandy” Salz Weequahic Jerome “Jerry” Greco Jack Robinson West Side Anita Kubicka Archbishop Walsh Lorraine Williams Malcolm X. Shabazz Robert “Bobby” Malkums South Side/St. Benedict’s Stanley “Tony” Woods Seton Hall Prep Larry Schumacher Essex Catholic Al Wujiak Essex Catholic Mike Sheppard, Jr. Seton Hall

HALL OF FAME COACHES HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY

John Allen St. Benedict’s Paul Bogato East Side - Coach Bill Horey St. Benedict’s Mike Cohen Weequahic - Coach Hal Ginsberg Central - Coach HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY Annette Williams Malcolm X. Shabazz/West Side - Coach

Matt Lynch Track TEAM AWARD Jocko Maxwell Sportscaster Harry “Doc” Sargent Coach/Educator 1970 Barringer Baseball

TEAM AWARD

Newark Eagles - Baseball 1996 - 9TH ANNUAL 1997 - 10TH ANNUAL Inductees Inductees High School Inductees Inductees High School Larry Cabrelli Barringer/St. Benedict’s Wilbert Allen Terry Fox West Side Marc Caesar West Side Kelsey T. Brown Wilbur Ross, Sr. Barringer Rick Gee Ed McLucas Central Kevin Brown Thompson Barringer Charlie O’Neill Central Vincent Byron, III Vailsburg/Our Lady of the Valley Burt Geltzeiler Lou Grimsley Weequahic Marty Fishbein South Side/St. Benedict’s Gisele Harris Lisa Long Malcolm X. Shabazz Mark Goldberg Luther E. Howard Weequahic Frank Martinez East Side Sid Greenspan Ed Stickel Central Bob Molinaro Essex Catholic Thomas Guthrie, Jr. Seton Hall Frank Spatuzzi St. Benedict’s Fred Archer South Side HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY

Jerry Belmonte Official - Barringer HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY Dr. Delores Cross Educator - Chicago State University “Pop” Mertz Coach - Newark Hilltops Diris Dortch Coach - (Girls) Central High School Sid Rothbard Coach - East Side Gordon LeMatty Coach - Union High School Mike Sheppard, Sr. Coach - Seton Hall University HALL OF FAME OLD TIMERS CATEGORY HALL OF FAME OLD TIMERS CATEGORY William C. Barkhorn 1901 - 1905 Newark Alta Cohen 1925 - 1927 St. Benedict’s Bill Helbig 1917 - 1920 Central Mel Dalton 1924 - 1925 St. Benedict’s Camille Sabie Malbrock 1917 - 1920 East Side John “Feets” Marshall 1923 - 1927 Central Hillard Lee Motley Baseball Negro League Isadore Wasserman 1924 - 1927 Central

1998 1999 - 11TH ANNUAL Inductees Inductees High School NO 1998 Peter Calcagno Barringer INDUCTION CEREMONY Joe Cullen East Side Michael DiCico Corky Devlin Central E. Wyman Garrett Mike Genervino West Side Michael “Mike” Mirabella Weequahic Stan Waldmore Essex Catholic Robert Wolfarth Central Richard Zeitler Irvington Tech

HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY

William “Pony” Wilson Coach - Central/Original Harlem Globe Trotter

HALL OF FAME OLD TIMERS CATEGORY

Paul Josloff Basketball South Side Thadford Kettles Pop Warner Football South Side 2000 - 12TH ANNUAL 2001 - 13TH ANNUAL Inductees Inductees High School Inductees Inductees High School William Buck Alexander Central Honorable Donald Payne Barringer Reginald Van Brown Keith Willis Malcolm X. Shabazz Peter (Pete) Rubas St. Benedict’s Jim Furey Barringer Honorable Joseph DiVencenzo Barringer Timothy Jennings Autrey Reynolds South Side Marquis (Bo) Porter Weequahic Joseph (Jo-Jo) Walters Vailsburg HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY Tiffany Jackson Weatherford Science

Arther Coles, III Supporter Coach Arts HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY John Thomas Coach Central Bessie Walker Support West Side Wilbur Aikins Coach Central Vanessa Watson Coach Malcolm X. Shabazz Arthur (Ajax) Johnson, Sr. Coach South Side Eugene (Mr. Rob) Robinson Coach HALL OF FAME OLD TIMERS CATEGORY Thomas Gallucci Supporter Central

Vincente Carnivale Cross Country Central HALL OF FAME OLD TIMERS CATEGORY Francis P. Meehan, Sr. Basketball Seton Hall Prep Hy Goldberg (deceased) Sports Columnist Newark News

TEAM CATEGORY

1983 Malcolm X. Shabazz H.S. Girls Basketball Team

2002 - 14TH ANNUAL 2003 - 15TH ANNUAL Inductees Inductees High School Inductees Inductees High School Earnest (Boo Boo) Barron South Side Shani Baraka University Victor Brown Weequahic Ronald Howard Weequahic George Enderle St. Benedict’s Theodore Marshall South Side Robert Fiorini Robert “Shahid” Jackson Barringer Joseph Mastacchio Mark Murro Essex Catholic Tanisha Schumann McGriff Science James Rake Vailsburg Percy Oliver West Side Peter Westbrook Essex Catholic Earl Rodgers Central Lorenzo Zackery Weequahic Alfred Smith East Side Eric Williams Malcolm X. Shabazz HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY

HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY Gerald A. Battaglini Essex Catholic Pete Del Guercio (deceased) West Side Burney Adams Weequahic Ollie Dickerson Earl Johnson Central Evelyn Johnson Quitman Street/Cleveland Bob Lester Central John Petrozzino Central Arthur Scavone Central HALL OF FAME OLD TIMERS CATEGORY

HALL OF FAME OLD TIMERS CATEGORY Attilio “Babe” Conforti Barringer Tom King East Side Louis Dell Ermo Barringer Charles “Tudy” Lubetkin Weequahic Albert Grieco Barringer Harold Lucas West Side Ruth Hazelwood West Kinney Henry “Tank” Marshall Bloomfield Tech John Walker (deceased) Malcolm X. Shabazz 2004 - 16TH ANNUAL 2005 - 17TH ANNUAL Inductees Inductees High School Inductees Inductees High School Joe Fernandez St. Casimirs Elementary Al Lubetkin Dennis Mosley Weequahic Irvin B. Hill Charles Talley Weequahic Martin Milano Mike Smith East Side Jeffrey Kurdyla Kevin Kurdyla East Side James Oliphant West Side John Machiaverna Vailsburg Frank Padilla South Side Willie Marsh Malcolm X. Shabazz John Rake, Jr. Vailsburg Roman Matusz Seton Hall Prep Tony Scotti St. Benedict’s Dwain Talley Weequahic HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY Judge Joseph A. Falcon Ronald Stone Barringer Milton L. Harrison YMCA Marion Bolden South Side Arthur “Roojie” Johnson Malcolm X. Shabazz Geri Woods-Coles NAHF Barbara J. Kukla Star Ledger Milton Gaylord Science Winthrop “Windy” F. McGriff South Side Barry Gimelstob Gerry Gimelstob Weequahic Murad Muhammad Carolyn Kelly-Shabazz Malcolm X Shabazz Tom Reilly Vailsburg Gerry Owens Central Elnardo T. Webster Weequahic Pete Petino Newark Teachers Union Nate Potts West Side HALL OF FAME OLD TIMERS CATEGORY HALL OF FAME OLD TIMERS CATEGORY Dr. Nathan Allen Henry I. DeGeneste Central Don Jacquin Ronald Owens Central Nick Briante Pete Brogan St. Benedict’s Dr. Samuel F. D’Ambola Barringer Dr. G. Jerry Falcone Barringer Daniel Maltese West Side Joe Gallagher Central Arthur Marano Tom Stramara East Side Joe Gomes East Side Herbert Jacobson Weequahic Fred Johnson Marcellus King South Side Harry Snyder Seton Hall Prep

2006 - 18TH ANNUAL 2007 - 19TH ANNUAL Inductees Inductees High School Inductees Inductees High School Larry Bembry Syd Hanes Weequahic Joseph Abruzzese Vailsburg John Brogan Frank Cosentino St. Benedict’s Joseph R. Baker Steve Bogner Weequahic Anthony Carrino Newark Academy Michael Brown Our Lady of the Valley James Catullo Barringer Ron Cardoso Tony Sanchez East Side Dr. Bruce V. Soriano Essex Catholic Harvey Dock, Sr. South Side Phyllis Graves-Thomas Vailsburg Liza Monique Donnell Malcolm X. Shabazz David Wright Weequahic Reggie Jones Weequahic Gary Westbury West Side & NAHF HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY Paul D’Ascensio St. Benedict’s Jerry Avnet South Side Kevin Duggan Bryant Garvin East Side Hank Cordeiro St. Benedict’s Jeffery Goldberg Seton Hall Prep Lester Fusco Barringer Dr. F. Kennedy Gordon Weequahic Richard Jacobs NAHF Dr. William King South Side Marjorie Perry Barringer Rochester “Chet” Oxford Malcolm X. Shabazz Antonio Seabra Barringer Carl Sharif Central Phil Seelinger, Jr. East Side Robert Washington Central HALL OF FAME OLD TIMERS CATEGORY Dr. James Lee

Charles Biot Newark Eagles HALL OF FAME OLD TIMERS CATEGORY Seymour “Zoom” Fleisher Weequahic Richard Glover Otis Hunter, Jr. Central Joe Aulisi Barringer Ted Kurtz Weequahic Milton Balkum, Jr. West Side Henry “Tiny” Powers East Side Edmond “Ed” Bimbo Barringer / St. Benedict’s Isiah Rasbury South Side Steve Bleier Weequahic Lillian Calabrese-Vizzuso Barringer Tom Dunn East Side Thomas J. White St. Benedict’s Ed Griffith Barringer / St. Benedict’s Larry Lengle West Side 2008 - 20TH ANNUAL 2009 - 21ST ANNUAL Inductees Inductees High School Inductees Inductees High School Dr. Walter Belfer Nate Granger Weequahic David Brown Essex Catholic Carl Biello St. Benedict’s Norm Granger Kenneth Jackson Barringer Ross Davis Barringer Jerome Morgan Vailsburg Joe Fonseca St. Benedict’s Anthony “Tony” Ray Mario Branco East Side Larry C. Hargrove Vailsburg Wilbur Ross, III Weequahic Joe Hines Weequahic John Sheppard Marteese Robinson Seton Hall Prep Ra’Him Williams Malcolm X. Shabazz Keith Hunter Barringer HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY Elizabeth Dilla Aranjo Neil Midtgard East Side Fleeta Barnes Palmer College Matt Carracino Al DeCicco Barringer Harold I. Braff Weequahic Vincent Finch South Side Judge Frederick DeVesa Essex Catholic Honorable Armando Fontura East Side Ted Fiore, Sr. Seton Hall Prep Jesse Jones Central Gary William Hayes West Side Dennis Jackson West Side Sandra Hewett Barringer Dr. John Manzella St. Benedict’s Al Reinoso St. Benedict’s Altarik White Malcolm X. Shabazz James Kaboo Sedgwick Huntington High Dr. Zachary Yamba Seton Hall University Tim Walsh Essex Catholic HALL OF FAME OLD TIMERS CATEGORY HALL OF FAME OLD TIMERS CATEGORY Clifford Anderson Essex Catholic Richard Booker Rev. Robert H. Johnson South Side Bill Baldante Ron Gasparinetti Barringer Samuel Campi Seton Hall Prep William “Bill” Bradley South Side Raymond “Ray” Clark Malcolm X. Shabazz Dr. Warren Bratter Hassan Arbubakit Weequahic George Daudelin Barringer Robert J. Mack Weequahic Walter Krause Essex Catholic Ronald Shackleton Central Llloyd Marshall Central William “Butch” Tarver, Jr. William Green South Side Jim O’Grady West Side Hollis Barry Rogers East Side

2010 - 22ND ANNUAL 2011 - 23RD ANNUAL Inductees Inductees High School Inductees Inductees High School Leonard E. Davis Randy Foye East Side Marcia Baker Gary Taylor West Side Dr. Carl DeFronzo Rutgers University Darryl Black Weequahic John A. Dennis Bruno Giordano Essex Catholic Al Cajide Paula Vaguieiro East Side Ronnie Gould Jorge Lopes East Side Dexter Cumberlander Jerry McMillan Barringer Michele Morgan Vailsburg Chester (Chet) Davis Robert J. Silvera South Side Earl Williams Central Antonio J. Oliveira East Side Peter (Pete) Petrone Seton Hall Prep HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY Shahib White* Malcolm X Shabazz Phil Barone Barringer Mildred Crump Wayne State University HALL OF FAME GENERAL CATEGORY Charles Ferrara Vailsburg Leo Bunion, Sr. Central Evening Francis J. Giantomasi Dr. Michael Morano East Side Dr. John J. Cavan Barringer John Gibbons Malcolm X. Shabazz Jack “Doc” Farrell Essex Catholic Carl Gregory (deceased) Weequahic Dr. Henry E. Grant Weequahic Honorable Sheila Y. Oliver Weequahic Michael A. James Barringer Robert Taglieri Essex Catholic David D. McCombs, Sr. Malcolm X Shabazz Dr. Leonard J. Nardone West Side HALL OF FAME OLD TIMERS CATEGORY Akbar T. Salaam South Side James “Billy” Allen Immaculate Conception John Bellavia Vailsburg HALL OF FAME OLD TIMERS CATEGORY Bill Cardone Essex Catholic Gary Edwards East Side Gerald Cetrulo, III Barringer Bill Fazioli Barringer Larry Clark Kenny Hall Central Ramon Iglesias East Side John Notte East Side John O. Melody Essex Catholic Kenneth Richardson Barringer Willie E. Nelson West Side TEAM AWARDS Edward Street South Side 1985 East Side Cross Country Team Frank Vitolo Barringer 2012 - 24TH ANNUAL 2013 - 25TH ANNUAL Inductees Inductees High School Inductees Inductees High School Louis Phillip Garrett, Jr. Robert Wright Barringer Troy Chandler Saeed A. Khalif Barringer Lawrence Hamm Arts Harrun Majeed James Walker Barringer Willie Jennings Central Barry “Cornbread” Gordon Newark Technical Ralph Lilore St. Bendedict’s Anthony Howard Joseph Lane Vailsburg Gerardo “Gerry” Napolitano East Side Angela Pulliam-Gillespie Central Robert Quinn East Side HALL OF FAME ACHIEVER CATEGORY Michael Rubas Seton Hall Prep Peter Velardi Barringer Pat Briante St. Benedicts Prep Steven Cole Central HALL OF FAME ACHIEVER CATEGORY Joseph Del Grosso Essex Catholic Warren Baker South Side Barry Gray West Side George Conti, Jr. St. Benedict’s Kathleen Holman-Witcher South Side David Giordano Barringer Tommy Girodano Carmine Vitolo East Side Richard O’Connor St. Mary’s Michael Jones Central Anthony C. Russel, Sr. Person County Matthew Lombardi * Barringer & Central Herbert Stoney Vailsburg Don Armstrong Newbery Elizabeth & St. Benedict’s Anthony Tavares East Side Anthony Plinio Vailsburg HALL OF FAME OLD TIMERS CATEGORY La Rome Talley Plainfield Donald “Don” Baskerville Vailsburg HALL OF FAME OLD TIMERS CATEGORY Anthony Delvescovo Barringer Ernest Barron Weequahic Jeffrey A. Feldman West Side James H. Chancey, Jr. South Side Arnold Gordon Maurice L. Hagan South Side Robert “Bobby” Hurt, Sr. Orange Robert “Bobby” Koval East Side Rossie Clifford Kearson Central William M. “Bill” Thompson Vailsburg John B. Murray Seton Hall Preparatory Fred Caruso* Barringer John Probst, Sr. Robert Kevin Waters Vailsburg John Snow West Side James M. Lee TEAM AWARDS *Deceased 1962 South Side High School Men’s Basketball Team 1962 Weequahic High School Men’s Basketball Team

2014 - 26TH ANNUAL Inductees High School Scott Allen United States Winter Olympic Team Leticia R. Beverly Science and Central High Scool Charlie C. Chambliss, Jr. South Side William Darby Malcolm X. Shabazz Ronnie Felton Malcolm X. Shabazz Isaiah Jackson, Jr. Barringer Brian LaGrasso East Side Lisa Morgan Columbia High School Felicia Oliver University Joseph Purzycki Vailsburg & Our Lady of the Valley Michael Purzycki Seton Hall Prep Michael Rota Our Lady of the Valley Shelby Walton East Side Marion Wingo Vailsburg HALL OF FAME ACHIEVER CATEGORY James Cook South Side Charles Griffin Central Robert King Newark Tech High School Gregory W. Stewart Central Daaimah Talley Weequahic George A. Worsley Central

TEAM AWARDS 1964 St. Benedict's Baseball Team

*Deceased