27th Annual Awards Dinner October 22, 2015

President’s Message

Inductees, Scholarship Recipients, Family and Friends,

It is with great honor that I welcome you tonight to our 27nd 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 cre- ating a positive environment where friendships, camaraderie and memories can be renewed. Tonight we continue that tradition with eighteen new Inductees, four Scholarship Winners, a Life Time Achievement Award and two State Championship Teams, the 1963 Central Basketball and the 1966 South Side Football Teams

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 six 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 Hall of Fame.

Tonight we also celebrate Harvey Grimsley as our “Life Time Achievement Award” recipient. He is a true American hero and inspiration to all who have met him.

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.

Harry Snyder Class of 2005 October 22, 2015

Dear Inductees:

Congratulations on your induction into the Newark Athletic Hall of Fame!

As a 22-year-educator in the Newark Public Schools system, I know how impor - tant sports and athletics are in building young minds and bodies. They teach valuableble lif fee lessons about sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, and personal resilience. As Newark’s Chief Executive, I am proud of how these athletes de - fined Newark’s excellence on the playing fields and then in life, serving as role models and mentors as youth and adults.

TToonigonight’s special honoree is the great Harvey Grimsleyy,, who played semi-pro baseball in Orange, landed in Normandy on D+1 in 1944 and served in the US Army in combat in Europe, and then excelled as a Rutgers University ffoootball star. After that, he became a teacher in the Newark Public Schools, and then our City’s first frA ican-American athletic coach when he became Assistant Football Coach at South Side – now Malcolm X Shabazz – High School. From there, he went on to coach in Piscataway and serve as a recruiter and counselor at Gov - ernor’s State University in Illinois. He is truly one of Newark’sRenaissance men.

I also want to extend my best wishes to the other honorees: John Brooks, Clif - ford L. Christian, Nicholas F. Colangelo, Ronald Ferry, Jamillah Jabbar-Robinson, Athelstan E. Nelson, Sr., Aulcie Perryy,, Jamal Pierce, Robert Hockaday Robinson, Kendall W. Southerland, Philip TTaaylorlorr,, George Watson, Kcyied Zahirahirr,, AL-Mu’assis Karriem ABdAllah, Dr. Wayne S. Fisherr,, Morris Griffin, .,Sr Rev. Paul F.X. Huberr,, Robert Leblein, and the Central High School Men’s Basketball TTeeam of 1962- 1963 and the South Side High School Football TTeeam of 1966.

I welcome you into the brotherhood and sisterhood of the Newark Athletic Hall of Fame, as it marks its 27th anniversary. YYoour excellence has powered our ef - forts to transffoorm Newark into a City we can all believe in.

All thee best!

Mayor

OFFICE OF THE MAAYYOR 920 BROAD STREET, RM 200 • NEWARK, NJ 07102 TEL: (973) 733-6400 • FAX (973) 733- 3711 The Newark Athletic Hall of Fame Board Members Would Like to Recognize and Thank All Who Have Contributed to the General Scholarship Fund

Joe Abruzzese / Discovery Communications Scott Allen Fleeta Barnes Jim Catullo Geri Coles Frank Cosentino Dexter Cumberlander Ollie Dickerson Milton Gaylord Enrico ( Rick ) Giancola John Gibbons Gold Hat. Inc. Gary W. Hayes Isaiah Jackson, Jr. Robert “Shahid” Jackson Marcellus King Jorge M. Lopes Windy McGriff National Basketball Trainers Assoc. Foundation Neil Rasbury Autrey Reynolds Sanford Salz Harry Snyder Charles Talley John Thomas Timothy A. Walsh

You Make a Difference 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 Autrey Reynolds Peter Rubas Charles Talley John Thomas Timothy Walsh Gary Westberry

President Emeritis * Jerome Greco * Louis Dell’Ermo

Vice President Emeritis * Arthur Coles, III

* Deceased Newark Athletic Hall of Fame 2015 Inductees

Performers Category

Inductees High School John Brooks Barringer Clifford L. Christian Science Nicholas F. Colangelo St. Benedicts Prep. Ronald Ferry Weequahic Jamillah Jabbar-Robinson Science Athelstan E. Nelson, Sr. * Barringer Aulcie Perry West Side Jamal Pierce Central Robert Hockaday Robinson Weequahic Kendall W. Southerland Irvington Philip Taylor West Side George Watson Weequahic Kcyied Zahir Arts

Achievers Category

Inductees High School AL-Mu'assis Karriem ABdAllah South Side Wayne S. Fisher, PhD College High Prep. Morris Griffin, Sr.* Central Rev. Paul F.X. Huber, O.S.B. * St. Benedicts Prep. Robert Leblein West Side

LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Harvey Grimsley ~ Orange High School ~ Rutgres Univerity ~ Newark Teacher/Coach

TEAM AWARDS

1962-1963 Central High School Men's Basketball Team 1966 South Side High School Football Team PROGRAM

Call to Order ...... Autrey Reynolds Inductees Procession...... Charles Talley and Gary Hayes Introduction of Minister Onaje Crawford ...... Ollie Dickerson Invocation...... Minister Onaje Crawford “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 ...... Ollie Dickerson

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Discovery Communications Scholarship – Male Athlete ...... Joe Abruzzese, Discover Isiah Odom, University HS Newark Athletic Hall of Fame Scholarship – Female Athlete ...... Harry Snyder, NAHF Yaminah Smith, Weequahic HS National Basketball Trainers Assoc. Scholarship Male Scholar-Athlete Francis Addae Barringer HS ...... Jim Catullo, Barringer Alum National Basketball Trainer’s Assoc. Scholarship Female Scholar-Athlete Ivana Negron, Malcolm X. Shaabazz HS ...... Tim Jennings, South Side Alum

TEAM INDUCTIONS

1966 South Side Football Team 1963 Central Basketball Team

DINNER IS SERVED

Musical Tribute to Inductees ...... Ambiance Lifetime Achievement Award, Harvey Grimsley...... Marcellus King Introduction of the Class of 2015...... Tim Capstraw Closing Remarks ...... Harry Snyder, President, NAHF John Brooks Barringer High School Kansas Wesleyan University

John Brooks has been with the Gramon Family of Schools for special needs children for 16 years, working in several capacities at all three schools, The Gramon School, Glenview Academy and New Beginnings. He currently is Transportation Coordinator, Staff Coordinator, Disaster team leader, senior advisor and student support leader at Gramon. John has been working with special needs children/adults for 30 years. He has worked in Kansas at the Cerebral Palsy center of Salina. He has been a mentor at the Newark summer jobs program. He also worked as a morning and aftercare director for the Montclair YMCA and director for teens in 1996-1999 at their camp.

In 2000, John was asked to travel to Johannesburg, South Africa as a missionary to speak to 3000 young people about conflict resolution and peer pressure.

After graduation from Barringer in 1980, John attended Kansas Wesleyan Univ. in Salina KS. He excelled in academics, football and track. Winning the NAIA conference championship in football in 1982 while averag- ing 24 yards per catch as a wide receiver. As of march 22, 2014, He also STILL holds track records in the 200m, 400m, 4X1OOm relay, and 1600m relay!

In 2007, John was honored in Salina KS at the Kansas Wesleyan University Homecoming and inducted into its Athletic Hall of Fame for his contributions in 1982 with the school's first football Conference Championship.

More recently, John joined CASA, as a court appointed special advocate for abused and neglected children. He loves to work with young people and enjoys mentoring them. He has volunteered with the F.E.L.L.A.S. (Fathers Empowered to Learn, Lead, and Achieve Success) Fatherhood Program of Essex County where they discuss, analyze and offer solutions to the pandemic of violence which plagues the Township of Irving- ton, NJ) and the YOUNG FATHERS program located within UMDNJ (created to assist young men in the Greater Newark area to meet the obligations of fatherhood. The program serves young fathers or soon-to-be fathers 15-24 years old. Most are unemployed and out of school). He also is a mentor for the Pernell Nelson Education Fund (P.N.E.F.), a group of successful professionals who give back to the community by mentor- ing young men and women each summer.

John is a tremendous presence at the school and the students have a genuine respect for him. His verbal de-escalation skills are very good and the students respond well when he speaks to them. On his leisure time, John enjoys spending time with his family, his wife, Janette is a 1O year employee at New Beginnings, and they have a beautiful daughter, Jahzara Sarai John's son, John Jr. was also employed at the school be- fore relocating to South Carolina.

One of John's favorite quotes is; "kids don't care how much you know untilthey know how much you care" "Mr. Brooks" as the kids so affectionately call him, has founded his own mentoring program entitled "My- BrothersKeeperNJ" and is currently working with several young men in his church and community.

John feels that his "calling "to help others is divine and will continue to "walk the walk". Clifford L. Christian Science High School

Clifford Christian was born and raised in Newark, in which he attended school through high school. He started running track at the early age of 10 under the leader ship of his older sister. By the 8th grade Chris- tian had set a meet record at the Untermann Field Invitational in the 400m run of 53.2, as well as being a top finalist in the 100m dash. This accomplishment had earned him great recognition from the local high school track and field coaching staff.

The following year, Christian would go on to join Ollie Dickerson and the Science High Chargers, where he became a strong 400m runner alongside the current State Champion Nakia Fenner. In 1995, the two led the team to win the 4x400m relay at The NJSIAA Meet of Champions. Earlier that same year, Christian broke Fenner's freshman 400m record at Seton Hall's indoor track in an impressive 49.2 formerly set at 49.5. These honorary achievements had already earned him a full scholarship at Ohio State.

Throughout Christian's Science High School career, he was always a threat in the 200m run with a time of 21.9 and a personal best in the 800m run of 1:54.9, the indoor 400m record holder, a two time State Cham- pion in the 400m run and 4x400m relay, competed in the National Championships as the top five favorites, and became The Newark Star Ledger's Athlete of the Week .

Upon graduating from Science High School, Christian would unfortunately fail to maintain his Scholarship. However, he has taken every experience, good or bad, and channeled it into the positive energy that fuels his desire and humility. Christian joined the Marines, where he spent four years touring the world and serv- ing our country. While serving, he earned a Good Conduct Medal, two Humanitarian ribbons, Overseas ribbon, three time expert shooter badge and a few other commendation awards.

Christian has recently graduated from his local college with an Associate in Applied Science in Drafting and Design. He now lives in Jacksonville N.C. where he owns his own business and is married to Ameya Chris- tian. Together they have three beautiful children. Nicholas F. Colangelo St. Benedicts Prep

Nicholas F. Colangelo, Ph.D. was born and raised in Roselle, NJ. As a youngster he played sandlot and schoolyard ball in a neighborhood environment where adults were always trying to help young kids improve, get ahead, and stay out of trouble.

While attending St. Joseph's elementary school he played organized ball for the Roselle Fire Department where the coaches stressed discipline and skill development. In 1958, Nick was enrolled at St. Benedict's Prep where he played football, basketball and wrestled. His participation in football as an offensive tackle and defensive end earned him placements on the Star Ledgers and Advocates All-City, All-State teams. He graduated from St. Benedict's in 1962.

Nick attended Boston University from 1962 to 1966 on a football scholarship where he played as a middle guard and center until his career was ended by fracturing three vertebrae in his neck. He graduated from Boston University in l 966 with a B.S. in Education. Nick then went on to graduate from Farleigh University in 1977 with a M.A. in Human Development and from the International College in 1982 with a Ph.D. in Psychology. He dedicated much of his time coaching at East Hampton Connecticut where he was the Assistant Soccer Coach and Assistant Basketball Coach from 1966 to 1967. He was the Assistant Football Coach, Freshman Basketball Coach, and Varsity Track Coach at Abraham Clark High School, Roselle NJ from 1967 to 1970.

Nick Colangelo is now the Chief Executive Officer at Clearbrook Treatment Centers in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Clearbrook is one of the country's leading inpatient treatment centers for alcoholism and chemical dependency. Over the past 38 years, Dr. Colangelo has become a recognized leader in the field of addictions and substance abuse treatment. His professional responsibilities and consultant activities have resulted in the development and implementation of over 1,000 treatment beds for alcoholics, chemically dependent persons, and family members throughout the United States. He is a well-known lecturer and educator in the addictions and substance abuse treatment fields across the United States, Europe, and South America. He works tirelessly on a daily basis to help those afflicted by the disease of addiction. He was awarded the Medal of St. Benedict's in2012, the Distinguished Alumnus Award from St. Benedict' s in 2006, the 2005 Geraldine O. Delaney Leadership Award presented by Little Hill Alina Lodge, and the Al Silverman Award in Recognition of Outstanding Service in the Field of Alcoholism in 1985.

Dr. Colangelo resides in Dallas, Pennsylvania with his wife of 46 years. Trish. He enjoys the company of their twin daughters, son-in-laws, and four grandchildren, who also reside in northeastern Pennsylvania. Special thanks to the St. Benedict, s tradition of discipline and coaching of young men. A heart felt thanks to Coaches Joe Kasberger, Johnny Allen) Gene:: Schiller, and Mike Sheperd. Ronald Ferry Weequahic High School University of Minnesota

RONALD FERRY: Bing! Bang! Boom! Into Basketball Royalty

For Ron Ferry, the game of basketball began with a Bing, a Bang, and a Boom! Those were the thunderous sounds that, thanks to Billy Ferry, heralded his official introduction to the sport, sounds that, after more than 40 years, still resonate with him. "One Saturday morning," Ron recalls, "my half-brother, Billy, said, 'Let's go for a ride.' He drove us to one of his friend's house and we went to a playground to play a game of one-on-one; his friend was an older guy. I took the ball out first and made the first shot. The next time I went to make a move, all I remember is Bing, Bang and Boom! The older guy then proceeded to manhandle me. 'Welcome to basketball,' Billy told me." From that childhood baptism, administered by Jimmy Smith, a 1960s West Side High School star, Ron would go on to carve a lasting imprint on the history of Weequahic High School basketball before moving on to a stellar college career in Minnesota. A senior at Weequahic in 1972, Ron averaged 22 points and 25 rebounds per game, leading the state of New Jersey in rebounding. He made First Team All City, First Team All-County, and was named by The Star-Ledger and Newark News as the Most Valuable Player of the Year. Following a storied career at the powerhouse Newark school, where his teammates included Newark Hall of Famers Wilbur Ross and Lou Grim- sley, Ron headed to Morris, Minnesota, on a four-year scholarship, to play for the University of Minnesota Cougars of the NAIA conference. His success began immediately as he, though a freshman, gained a starting berth on the varsity, which proved to be a wise choice by his coach since Ron averaged 24 points and 21 rebounds per game. The feat earned him First Team All-Conference honors which preceded his selection as the MVP of the Conference All-Star game. His play impressed Division I coach Bill Musselman, head coach of the University of Minnesota Gophers, who told Ron he would be offered a two year scholarship to play for Minnesota if he first went to a junior college for a year and came to UM as a junior. Ron then attended Indian Hills Community College in Centerville, Iowa, and again distinguished himself as part of the superior stock on the college level, which was good enough for him to be recruited by Iowa University and other Division 1 schools. Ron decided to attend Minnesota under Musselman, but it was not to be. In the summer of 1974, while preparing to go to the mid-west school, Ron lost his beloved mother to ill- ness. "The loss of my mother was so devastating that I was unable to return to school," Ron remembers. Not long thereafter his father was the victim of gun violence, from which he succumbed a few years later. While these painful losses derailed Ron's burgeoning basketball career, his legacy had already taken root. There are certain terms that define the basketball career of Ron Ferry: power, strength, fierce, beast, all of which seem to coalesce in one, overarching idea - Dominance. Another of Ron's Weequahic teammates on that 1972 team that The Star-Ledger ranked number one in the state, point-guard Dwight West, is an expert on Ron's dominance and overall excellence as a hoopster. "Ron was strong and unstoppable down low. He was a man among boys, a Moses Malone kind of player. Ferry was a ferocious rebounder. He had this thing that when he'd grab a rebound, he would smack the ball with his large hands and the sound could be heard throughout the entire gym. No one ever took the ball from him once he got it. Ron couldn't jump over a nickel but his long arms and wide shoulders could reach the rim and he would snatch rebounds off the glass with the best of them." One thing is certain: Some kind of dominance is occurring when an individual, at any level, averages 25 and 21 rebounds a game. Historians know that basketball during the early 1970s had quite a different emphasis than today's brand. Since the advent of the 3-point shot, the game has reordered itself to the point that the lane play that used to be the hub of court action has shifted dramatically further and further away from the basket. During Ron's time, the opposite was true. Competent strategists knew that in order to win games on any level, a strong physical presence was needed in "the hole," which is where Ron Ferry built his legacy. It is interesting to note that in today's vernacular, the area around the basket is called "the paint", which doesn't carry the same connotation as "the hole", which suggests a more battle tested space. It is where dominance occurs, because it is where true power manifests itself. West recalls a highlight of their time playing together. "In Ron's senior year, we played East Orange for the Essex County Tournament Championship at Seton Hall. The gym was full to capacity and standing room only along the baseline and under the basket. By the time the E.O. coach, Bob Lester, called timeout, we were up 25 to 3 and Ron had scored 12 points in row. After the timeout, Ron went to inbound the ball and he had to back the E.O. crowd up to get behind the out-of bounds line. An E.O. fan pushed Ron. Ron turned around and, in no uncertain terms, corrected the fan. Ron then inbounded the ball and beat everyone up court to score a layup. He was so zoned in for that game that I don't think he realized what had just happened. We won the ECT Championship by 25 points over an East Orange team that was led by Mike Dabney." Halls of Fame are established to memorialize the contributions of people who have made a timeless impact on their particular field of endeavor. Those contributions are reflected in the skill and talent with which they were achieved. There is another aspect, however, to Hall of Fame recognition, one that is indispensable to the everlasting observance of one being among the best ever character. As it embodies integrity, nobility, and honor, character can neither be overstated nor overlooked if one is to be considered among the ranks of the immortal. The career and person of Ron Ferry adheres to those demands. As Dwight West notes, "Ron and I were classmates since the seventh grade at Chancellor Ave. School. Ron Ferry has been one of my closest friends for many decades. He is a very good soul with a great sense of humor. He is a very giving person that will go out of his way to do you a favor, if you need it. During our school years, Ron occasionally befriended a student that most people would think was of a different character than Ron. That student was usually shorter and weaker in appearance than Ron, but they were Ron's friend and he was their protector. This shows the kind of heart Ron has. He's a sincere friend and a good person and I'm sure all who know him will agree." Halls of Fame are meant for people who are unforgettable, the hallowed, those who will forever be remembered as part of the core of whatever that particular group practices and values. In many ways Ron Ferry personifies that. It is indisputable that those who saw him play re- member him, and do so with much esteem for the contributions he made to Newark, New Jersey high school basketball. "I have many people to thank for my success in basketball," Ron reflects. And it is certain that among that legion is the one to whom he pays homage for "teaching me the true meaning of basketball," the one responsible for that Bing, Bang, Boom that he treasures to this day-Jimmy Smith. Jamillah Jabbar-Robinson Science High School Rutgers, the State University of N.J.

Jamillah Jabbar was born in Newark, New Jersey. She was raised in various sections of Newark but grew up primarily in the Hyatt Court Housing Projects. Jamillah did not become interested in track and field until her 7th grade year when she was running through the fields in the Newark Housing Projects and was discovered by a coach (Mr. Barr). At this time, Jamillah began running for the Newark Police Athletic League but due to her father's strong religious beliefs, she was unable to continue running. Jamillah's father passed on early into her 8th grade year. Through her athleticism in gym class her gym teacher encouraged her to run at the city meet, with no practice, she won the 100 meter dash. At this time, she met Coach Ollie Dickerson who in- troduced her to hurdles and the love for track and field. Jamillah was accepted into Science High School as a freshman and learned events such as high jump and hurdles. With the interest of coach Ollie Dickerson and Kenneth Duke, track at Science High School became a matter of way for Jamillah Jabbar. Jamillah became an all-around runner, competing mainly in the high jump and hurddles and later competing and doing well in the pentathlon and heptathlon. Many of her accomplishments at Science High School included com- peting in the NSIC National Scholastic Athletic Foundation where she competed in her first pentathlon as a freshman. Indoor and Outdoor Essex County Champion, Group I Sectional Champion and State Champion and qualifying for NJSIAA Meet of Champions in both hurdles and high jump.

In 1997 Jamillah went on to Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey where she ran track as a walk on and later was offered partial scholarship money. While at Rutgers Jamillah won the ECAC Championships in the pentathlon, she was 6th in the Big East also in the pentathlon and during outdoor season in the heptathlon. Jamillah is currently ranked #6 in the Rutgers' Pentathlon record book. Jamillah Jabbar received her BA Degree in Sociology in 2002. Jamillah married her college sweetheart Cornelius Robinson Jr. in 2006, they have two children through their union, Cornelius Robinson III and Andre Robinson, they live together in Burlington County New Jersey.

Jamillah began her professional career in the social work field. Currently Jamillah is an Investigator for the New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency where she has been employed for over 10 years. Jamillah has coached cross country for the last three years at Life Center Academy in Burlington, New Jersey and for the last four years at the Burlington Township Track Club during the indoor and outdoor seasons. Jamillah's passion and dedication for coaching comes from the passion that coaches like Ollie Dickerson and Kenneth Duke once had for her. Through her busy life she still manages to live a healthy and active life. Athelstan E. Nelson, Sr. Barringer High School Morgan State University

Athelstan (Thel) E. Nelson, Sr. was born in Laurenburg, North Carolina on July 13, 1928 to Rev. James Canty Nelson and Roseanna Nelson (both deceased). The family relocated to Newark, New Jersey where Thel was educated in the Newark School System. He attended Barringer High School and graduated in 1946.

At Barringer, football was Thel’s sport of choice. He excelled on the gridiron, consistently showcasing his talents as a Guard. In 1945, he became the first black captain of Barringer’s Football Team in 109 years. That year, Barringer captured the City Championship title. Thel earned honors as 1st Team All City, 2nd Team All County and 3rd Team All State.

Thel was highly recruited by many colleges. He decided to follow in the footsteps of another stellar athlete from Newark, his older brother, James “JC” Nelson. Thel and JC attended and played football at the histori- cally black university, Morgan State University (Baltimore, MD). His success on the field continued with the Morgan State Bears where he was a 4-year starter and became one of the best Guards that Morgan has ever had. At that time, Morgan State was a member of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA). Thel played on two undefeated Morgan State teams that won the CIAA Championship (1946 and 1949). He also won All-CIAA honors in 1948 and 1949. Thel also served as co-captain in his senior year.

His accomplishments as an athlete at Morgan State is acknowledged in the book A Hard Road to Glory – Football, a historical study by Arthur R. Ashe, Jr. that examines the role of African American Athletes in America. At Morgan State, Thel was initiated into the Pi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity in December 11, 1947. His athletic accomplishments were recognized and honored in 1976 when he was inducted into the Morgan State University Athletic Hall of Fame.

In 1950, Thel was drafted into the United States Army where he served his country during the Korean War until he was honorably discharged in 1952. In 1953, he began a long and remarkable career at the Essex County Youth House that lasted until his retirement in 1982. He held the positions of Counselor, Supervisor, Recreation Director, Administrative Assistant and Intake Officer.

Thel departed this life on December 7, 2003. He was married to the late Vashti Ellis Nelson and the late Gloria Casey Nelson. His family also include three children Deborah Anita Humbert, Kim Hilda Nelson (deceased), Athelstan E. Nelson, Jr.; granddaughters, Tarran Humbert and Breanna Humbert and great-grand- daughters, Zillah Humbert Williams, Autumn Humbert Williams and Ja’nyssa Barkley. Aulcie Perry West Side High School Bethune-Cookman University

Aulcie Perry was born July 3, 1950 in Newark, New Jersey. Aulcie attended Cleveland Elementary, West Kinney Jr. High and West Side High School class of 1968. Aulcie was a significant basketball player for West Side during the "68" season where he was awarded Second Team All-City.

Aulcie also attended Bethune-Cookman University where he became one of the school's best players ever, a prolific rebounder and the first player to score a triple double in the school's history (24 points, 17 rebounds, and 11 blocked shots).

At 6 foot 10 inches and 210 pounds Aulcie signed with the Virginia Squires of the American Basketball Association where he averaged 8 points and 5 rebounds a game as a rookie before being released.

Aulcie was cut from the team during the "74-75" season; however, he spent the remainder of the season with the Allentown Jets of the Eastern Professional Basketball Association. The following year Aulcie was signed by the New York Knicks but never played for the team. Released by New York, Aulcie returned to the Jets where he won 2 Championships ("75-76").

During the summer of 1976, Aulcie was spotted by a scout for the "Macabbi Tel-Aviv" Basketball Club while playing in the Rucker's Summer League. In his first year he led "Macabbi" to its first European Championship, a prize he took again 4 years later.

Aulcie played a total of 9 years for the club winning 2 European Championships, 1 Inter-Continental Title, 6 Israeli Cups and 7 time League Champs. Aulcie was nominated as one of Europe's all-time basketball players.

Aulcie converted to Judaism in 1978 and became a dual citizen of Israel. Since then, he's built his life and family in Israel. He is involved socially and voluntarily in the Israeli Society.

Aulcie is taking part in many activities which contributes to the development of youth programs in Israel. He also gives his time and energy to raise awareness to the underprivileged in the Israeli Society.

Since making his home in Israel, Aulcie has worked with his club, (Macabbi) Youth Basketball Program, training and building the next generation. Aulcie is also leading a successful clinic called "WINNING TEAM", which combines basketball skills and business values. These clinics are given to business people and top managers in the Israeli Society. Jamal Pierce Central High School Winston Salem University

Jamal Pierce was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on September 21st, 1967 and was raised by Clayrine Dix- son in the Central Ward of Newark, New Jersey. Clayrine Dixson was influential in the strong work ethic that Jamal exhibits till this day. Jamal was educated in the Newark School System and was a graduate of Central High School. As a youth growing up in the Central Ward, Jamal's first love was basketball. While attending Central High School he became an exceptional student and a phenomenal athlete. Jamal was mentored by Dr. E. Wyman Garrett M.D., Bill Wimbley Sr., Coach Calvin Blue and Coach "Big House" Clarence Gains whom all had a tremendous impact on Jamal's life as a young man.

In 1986, Jamal rose to the occasion and became the catalyst behind Central High School winning a Group 2 North New Jersey Sectional State Championship. During that time, among his numerous accomplishments, Jamal averaged 26 points per game, 6 rebounds and 8 assists during his senior year. He also scored a staggering 1000 points plus during that same year. By achieving this, he was awarded All City, All County, All State and Honorable Mention McDonalds All American. After being highly recruited by over 300 colleges, Jamal ultimately chose to go to Winston Salem State University where he majored in Political Science and minored in Business Administration. Jamal's passion for basketball culminated as an All CIAA student athlete.

Presently, Jamal is employed by Fedex Ground with over 24 years of service with Fedex. Jamal is actively involved with numerous charities such as The Make a Wish Foundation, The United Way, The Lupus Foundation and the Fedex Cares Campaign for local communities. To date, Jamal's greatest achievement is his family. Jamal is married to his loving and devoted wife, Towana Pierce, his best friend and closest confidant. Together, Jamal and Towana. have 3 beautiful children Ayanna, Avery and Jalen Pierce who bring joy to their lives every day. They are the rare and amazing people who remind you why it's all worth it. Robert Hockaday Robinson Weequahic High School College of the Desert

Robert Hockaday Robinson was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey. He attended Weequhaic High School from September 1971 to June 1975. Robert had one brother Larry Hockaday who he loved to emulate on the football field.

Robert was the first running back in Weequahic school history to run 1,000 yards in a single season. He made all City honors in his sophomore, junior and senior years and second team all county honors in his senior year. After high school Robert went on to play at the College of the Desert in Palm Springs, Califor- nia under coach Ray Butcher. While at the College of the Desert, Robert made all "Desert Conference" during his freshman and sophomore year earning the college its first conference title in the history of the college.

After attending the College of the Desert, Robert went on to Utah State University in Logan Utah where he played under Coach Bruce Snyder. Coach Snyder was OJ Simpson’s running back coach while he was at USC. During his time at Utah State University, the university won two Pacific Coast Athletic Association Championships.

After Utah Stare University, Robert tried out with the Winnipeg Jets in Canada where he made the cut but wasn't able to play due to knee surgery. In pursuit of football he played semi pro football with the Palisade Rams for one year. He also coached the Pop Warner football lead and was a volunteer football coach at Weequahic High School from 1992 - 1993.

Robert is a lifelong resident in the City of Newark and has been working for the City of Newark Department of Engineering as a carpenter for twenty years. Kendall W. Southerland Irvington High School Cheyney University University of Southern California

Kendall William Southerland was born on December 5, 1971 in St. Michael's Hospital, Newark, New Jersey. He attended Sussex Ave. Elementary School pre-K to 1 grade before his family moved. As a young child, Kendall showed great interest in all sports but excelled in football and wrestling . Kendall was a member of the Newark Pop Warner All Star football team and had the opportunity to play in the championship game held in Virginia.

Kendall attended Irvington High School where he accomplished many accolades in several sports. As a result, he was named Student / Athlete of the Year in 1989. Kendall was the captain of both the varsity football and wrestling teams as well as a member of the track & field team.

In wrestling as a freshmen weighing 122lbs, Kendall won both the Kearny High School and Bloomfield High School wrestling tournament. The following year, Kendall broke his elbow which resulted in him missing the wrestling season. As junior at 160lb weight class, Kendall won the Essex County Tournament, District Tournament , and placed 2nd in the Region 3 State Tournament. In his senior year , Kendall placed 2nd in both Essex County and District 10 tournaments. He won 1st place in the Region 3 State Tournament. Kendall’s overall high school wrestling record was 53-10 and named Most Valuable Player Wrestling in 1989.

In football, Kendall played offense (center) and defense (middle linebacker). In his junior year, Kendall made 2nd team Essex County, 2nd Team All Area , 2nd Team All TV-3 and All-Conference. During his senior year, he led the team with most tackles (a record that was broken in 1997). He made 1st team Essex County, 1st Team All Area, 1st Team All TV-3 and All-Conference. Kendall was named Most Valuable Defense Player Football in 1989.

Kendall was also part of the JROTC program where he became Sergeant 1st class. He was a member of Peer leadership/ mentoring program where he continued to develop into a leader. Later in 1997, Kendall was inducted into Irvington High School Hall of Fame.

After graduation, Kendall attended Cheyney University in Pennsylvania where he continued to participate in sports. Kendall only played one year of football for Cheyney. He decided to concentrate mainly on Wrestling. He placed 2nd in 1991 Division II NCAA Tournament and competed in the National Tournament. Kendall was ranked 151 in 1992 season Division II and made the All- American Team. While at Cheyney, Kendall met his wife and from this union 3 children (Quincy, Jordan, and Marcus) were born.

Kendall became a member of Phi Beta Sigma Incorporated National Fraternity and earned a BS degree in Special Education. Later in 2010, Kendall was inducted into Cheyney University Hall of Fame.

Kendall moved his family to Delaware where he accepted his 1st Teaching position in Delaware Red Clay School District. In 1998, Kendall was voted as Teacher of the Year. Kendall was also the head wrestling coach where he coached a state champion who received a full scholarship to Rider University.

In 2001, Kendall moved back to New Jersey. He became a High School Special Education Teacher and the Assistant Wrestling Coach for Glen Ridge School District. He became the Wrestling Head Coach in 2007 and two years later, 2009, named District 13 Wrestling Coach of the Year. In 2011, Glen Ridge Senior Class dedicated their yearbook to Kendall.

As Glen Ridge wrestling coach, Kendall student athletes have compiled these records: 7 Essex County Championships, 11 District Championships, 4 Regional Championships, and 4 Qualifiers in State Tournament. Kendall has had wrestlers compete in the State Tournament in Atlantic City for 4 years in a row. He has coached 2 of the 4 Glen Ridge players with winning over 100 matches.

In 2008, Kendall obtained his certification as North Jersey FOA Football Official. He currently referees in Newark Pop Warner and Newark High School games. He has also volunteered to teach newly referees at the Newark Annual Football High School Camp.

Kendall is still employed as a Special Education Teacher and Head Wrestling Coach for Glen Ridge School District. Philip Taylor West Side High School

Born and raised in the City of Newark, NJ, Philip Taylor is a proud product of the Newark Public School system, having attended Oliver Street School and West Side High School. An avid athlete, Taylor was a mem- ber of the High School track team for four years, was a two-time varsity letterman as a high and low hurdler and in his senior year, he was recognized as one of the "Top Two Hurdlers" in the City and earned a top ranking in Essex County. He went on to be a top-point scorer for his team. Ever diligent about reaching his goals and setting an example, Taylor continued to pursue track at William Paterson University. Again, he let-tered this time in track and went on to hold the school record for "The Hurdles" in 1972.

InIn 1974, after receiving his B.S. Degree, Taylor returned to his alma mater (West Side High School) where he taught math for 32 years, inspiring others about the value of a good education, coupled with passion and discipline. He coached track for several years and took great pride in serving as a mentor and advisor to countless young men.

After retiring from Newark Public Schools in 2006, Taylor continued his work as an educator with the New Jersey Youth Corps Program at Union County College in an effort to make a difference in the lives of others. He also continued his work with Headline Promotions, a successful promotional products company he founded in 1987, to continue his passion for entrepreneurship in the marketing and promotions industry.

Taylor is a recipient of numerous awards recognizing outstanding service, including The Newark Public Schools Recognition Award for 25 years of Dedicated and Exemplary Service to the Newark School District, The 2006 Special Recognition Award for Dedicated Service to The Athletic Program, West Side High School, and The 2006 West Side High School Recognition Awards for Loyalty and Dedication to the Students and Community.

Taylor is married to his lovely wife of 33 years, Mikki and the couple have three children, Samantha, Philip Jr., and Ashley and a granddaughter, Medina. When not spending time with his family, he can be found on the "greens" at one of his favorite golf courses. George Watson Weequahic High School Phoenix College

George Watson is a native of Georgia, Swainsboro. Watson's family moved to Newark in August 1960 when he was 12 years old at that time. Watson attended Bergen Street Elementary school for one year; he was in the 6th grade. This is where he started playing basketball. From the 7th through 9th grade, Watson attended Clinton Place Jr. High. He made the basketball team as a 7th grader, played for one year. Watson entered Weequahic High School as a 10th grader in September 1965. This is the time he met Coach Lester Fein and learned the game of basketball under his direction. At that moment, he made the Varsity team, by mid-season Watson was a starter on the team that went on to be rated as the #2 best high school basketball team in the country (1965-1966).

In 1966-1967, Weequahic High School went undefeated. They were rated #1 high school basketball team in the USA.

In August 1967, Watson entered Phoenix Jr. College on a basketball scholarship - played Freshman/ Sopho- more year, two conference championships, and two trips to National Jr. College final 4. Led Arizona Jr. College Conference in rebounding 2 years, Watson once had 35 in a game -1st all conference 2 years - Average double-double points - Reps 2 Years.

September 1969, Watson entered USC on a basketball scholarship 1st year. USC was ranked top 5 teams Division 1 College Basketball. Watson was part time starter.

In Watson's senior year (1970-1971) they went 24-2 lost 2 games to eventual NCAA Champs UCLA. They finished the season as the #2 ranked team in country and couldn't go to the Big Dance because the conference went to playoff.

Watson lived in Southern California for the past 42 years. He was married for 37 years. He has three sons that blessed him with three beautiful grandchildren; 2 grand daughters and 1 grandson. Watson retired from Novartis Pharmaceuticals in 2012 after 31 years as an Executive Sales Consultant; (Cardiovascular Division). Kcyied Zahir Arts High School University of Maryland Eastern Shore Seton Hall University

Kcyied Zahir is currently the Head Track and Field Coach at Weequahic High School in Newark, NJ. He began his coaching career in 2003 as a volunteer. He was quickly promoted to head coach, and has maintained that position for more than a decade. During his tenure at Weequahic, Zahir transformed an almost non-existent program into a perennial powerhouse. Since 2005, Weequahic has dominated the Newark City Track and Field Championships. The Indians of Weequahic won 18 Newark team titles in cross country and outdoor track and field. In addition to dominating the city, Coach Zahir also led his team to more than 12 Super Essex Conference titles, 1 Essex County title, and 8 NJSIAA State Titles. Coach Zahir breeds success, and his career at Weequahic High School is a representation of that.

Kcyied Zahir was born and raised in Newark NJ. Born the son of a civil rights activist (mother), and accom- plished jazz musician (father), Kcyied benefitted immensely from watching both his parents dedicate their lives to their craft and their community. Although Zahir was not raised with both parents in the same home, both parents were active in his development.

Zahir attended Newark Arts High School, where he studied Fine Arts, and was a State Champion track and field athlete. Zahir earned a track scholarship to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. He competed while earning degrees in Mathematics and Secondary Education. After concluding his running career, Zahir turned to coaching. While earning his master's degree from Seton Hall University in Psychology, Zahir volunteered to coach at Clifford J. Scott High School in East Orange NJ. Two years later, in the fall of 2003, Coach Zahir arrived at Weequahic High School. He accepted a position as a math teacher but had no idea what the next twelve years would bring.

The 2014-2015 season proved to be a historic one for coach Kcyied Zahir and Weequahic track and field. In one year, Zahir has led his team to 2 SEC conference titles, 1 Essex County title, and 6 NJSIAA State Titles. Coach Zahir was also selected as both Essex County, and NJ Star ledger Coach of the Year. Of all of his accomplishments, coach Zahir's most notable accomplishment is that every athlete that has ever Committed to Zahir's coaching has gone on to college. Zahir believes in "leaving no runner behind". Coach Zahir has become the "Icon" of Newark Track and Field. AL-Mu'assis Karriem ABdAllah South Side High School

AL-Mu’assis Karriem ABdAllah was born Franklin Lee Durant July 4,1945, to his mother Lucille Lillian Durant and father Bernie Durant Sr. His roots are from Sumter South Carolina. Siblings: brother Bernie Durant and sister Carolyn Durant. His schooling: 18th Avenue School, Cleveland Jr. High, West Kinney Jr.High and South Side High. At the age of 15 Al Henderson a professional photographer took Karriem under his wing. Al helped Karriem grow to be a better person. At the age of 17 he was introduced to karate by my childhood friend the late Charles Moore. Where he met his only karate teacher the late, great, James Cheatham. In 1962, Karriem’s dream was to become the 1st person in Newark, New Jersey to become a World karate Champion. As his ability as a martial artist grew, he became undefeated as a fighter, winning or being disqualified at contest for extreme contact. In 1966 his teacher James Cheatham died in a airplane crash. This forced him to retire from karate, momentarily. But the kids in Felix Fuld Projects encouraged him to teach them. So, in 1967 Karriem started teaching in his playground in the Housing Projects for free. Later in 1967 he opened his first karate school, at 491 Springfield Avenue. In 1967 Karriem was Blessed to become the 1st Black Man in the history of the United States to create a new karate system. It was known as The KA System of Karate. His KA System boys and girls won trophies throughout the country.He made the front cover of Karate Magazines and had hundreds of articles written about himself, his students and The KA System. Champions are what he produced. On September 30,1975 Karriem fought for The Karate Heavy- weight Championship of The World , on the Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier undercard (The Thrilla in Manila), which was viewed by over 55 million viewers, world wide. This was the 1st Karate event of its kind. Karriem ABdAllah’s 1st book, The Freestyle Crouch, was published in 1988. He has 24 more Styles in His KA System of Karate to introduce to the world, in print form. Wayne S. Fisher, PhD College High Prep Upsala

Wayne was born and raised in Newark and attended Ridge Street School and College High School in Montclair where he played football and basketball. Wayne left College High as the school’s all-time basketball scoring leader averaging over 20 points per game during his three years as a varsity player. In 1966 he received All-County recognition and was named to the Newark Star Ledger’s Private and Prep All-State Team. Wayne played quarterback on College High’s 1965 undefeated, Tri-State (New Jersey, New York and Connecticut) championship, six-man football team. He set the Tri-State record of 31 touchdown passes in a season and was named to the 1965 All Tri-State team. Wayne attended Upsala College on a basketball scholarship where he was a four-year varsity player and graduated in 1970.

Following graduation from Upsala College, Wayne joined the Newark Police Department serving for nine years as a police officer and detective. While with the department Wayne received a Master’s Degree from Montclair State University, and in 1979 he received a PhD in Sociology from the City University of New York, becoming the first police officer in New Jersey to earn a PhD. Wayne left the Newark Police Department to accept a position with the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice where he served for 23 years including 14 years as Deputy Director of the Division. As Deputy Director in charge of Law Enforcement, Wayne was responsible for overseeing all Division activities involving the police function and police departments throughout the State. He exercised general leadership and supervisory responsibilities regarding local police on behalf of the Attorney General, the State’s chief law enforcement officer. Wayne was responsible for developing operational policies and directives for police agencies on behalf of the Attorney General in such areas as use of force, vehicular pursuit, internal affairs and drug testing. He also served as Chairman of the New Jersey Police Training Commission and directed staff responsible for the development of the statewide police training curriculum and for oversight of the State’s 23 certified police academies.

Wayne has been an adjunct professor at the Rutgers University School of Criminal Justice for 30 years, and currently serves as a Senior Policy Advisor to the Rutgers University Police Institute. He has testified as an expert witness in police-related litigation in state and federal courts. Wayne has published works in the areas of police authority in New Jersey, electronic surveillance, juvenile prosecutions, community policing, the use of DNA, police use of force and internal affairs. He is also the author of Drug and Alcohol Use Among New Jersey High School Students, published every three years from 1980 to 2001. Morris Griffin, Sr. Central High School East Stroudsburg State College

Morris Griffin Sr., was born and raised in the City of Newark, New Jersey. He was one of six children born to loving, supportive parents Walter and Genevieve Griffin. Morris attended 18th Avenue and Cleveland Elementary schools, West Kinney Junior High and he graduated a Blue Devil from Central High School in 1966.

Growing up in the shadows of his two highly talented and athletically acclaimed brothers, Morris was a late bloomer. He developed his basketball talents by playing for the Queen of Angels in the Newark CYO league, West Kinney Summer League and the prestigious Elmwood Park Summer League in East Orange.

Morris accepted an offer to play basketball for Savannah State College in Georgia. He played one season at Essex County College and later transferred and finished with an outstanding basketball career at East Stroudsburg State College (ESSC) in PA. Morris was voted all-conference in the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference, Eastern Division in both his junior and senior years. Morris married and had two daughters Sonja and Carrie.

After graduating from ESSC in 1973, Morris returned to New Jersey and began his teaching and coaching career. He developed personal commitment, leadership and dedication as an educator, coach and mentor of the many students, athletes and assistants he has had over the years.

With Morris as Junior Varsity Coach, Plainfield High School won two NJ Group IV Championships and his JV team won two Union County championships. Morris then became Head Boy’s Basketball coach at East Orange High School where his team won back-to-back Essex County championships (1985-86 and 1986- 87). After six seasons as Panther coach, Morris moved on to the Head coaching job at Hillside High School. He guided the Hillside Comets to five 20+ victory seasons and five straight Group II Championship appearances (1989-94). The Comets became Group II Champions in 1989-90 and 1991-92.

Morris was named Star Ledger Boy’s Basketball Coach of the Year in 1992.

Morris accepted the position as Head Coach of the Atlantic City High School basketball team and relocated his family to South Jersey in 1995. His AC team captured the South Jersey Group IV Championship 1996- 97. During his tenure with AC, his Vikings won five Cape Atlantic Division championships and two Cape Atlantic League Championships.

Morris became the Assistant Coach of the Atlantic City Seagulls (of the USBL) under Coach Mike Gatley. Morris retired coaching with a statewide record of 371 wins and 119 losses. Morris remained a teacher and mentor until 2014 when he retired after 41 years of service to New Jersey youth.

Morris is blessed with three children Sonja, Carrie and Morris Alexander II, two granddaughters Audrey and Lauren, and a devoted wife of 27 years Debra Waites-Griffin. Morris is proud to be a product of Brick City, and inductee into the Newark Athletic Hall of Fame. Rev. Paul F.X. Huber, O.S.B. St. Benedicts Prep. Seton Hall University

Inducted into the NJ Boxing Hall of Fame on September 22, 1974

Rev. Paul F. X Huber, O.S.B., Pastor Emeritus, was born August 16, 1896, in Newark, New Jersey. As Frankie Huber, he began a boxing career in 1912, scoring a 4 round kayo, in Gus Troxlers Gym. His boxing and punching ability made him a favorite and a star bout performer on the Troxler Gym Programs. Frankie engaged in 27 bouts, winning 26 of them, 18 by knockouts, while losing only one. Boxed Jimmy McVey, Frankie Dowd, Tommy Houck, Nick Kline, and the great Ad Wolgast, a toe to toe slugfest, with Huber win- ning by a knockout. Retired in 1916, at the age of 20, and attended St. Benedicts Prep School in Newark and St. Anseims College in Manchester, New Hampshire. While attending these schools, Frankie held the position of Athletic Director, teaching boxing to the students. From 1920 to 1924 he attended Seton Hall Col- lege in South Orange. Graduating, he entered the Benedictine Novitiate at St. Vincent's Archabbey at La- trobe, Pennsylvania and was professed as a Monk in September, 1925. Frankie Huber, ex-boxer, was ordained to the Priesthood on May 25,1929.

Father Paul has taught at St. Benedicts Prep, Pastor at St. Benedicts Church in Newark, and Pastor of Sa- cred Heart Church in Wilmington, Delaware. While serving in the Newark area, Rev. Huber was Chaplain of Local 825 of the Operating Engineers for 29 years. Retired since 1968, Father Paul, still travels to Chester- town, Maryland, every Sunday to offer Mass.

Always interested in Youth, rebuilding their schools, doubling their enrollment, and helping people to find God and themselves, has been the life work of Rev. Paul Huber, since retiring from the ring in October, 1916. Robert Leblein West Side High School Seton Hall Prep Kean College

Bob was born and raised in Newark, NJ by two civil servants who also gave a great deal of their lives to the betterment of the City of Newark. Bob's father Frederick was a proud Newark Firefighter up until his death in 1967. Bob's mother Ida became a Newark Court Clerk after his Dad's death and continued to serve for more than 25 years reaching the title of Chief Court Clerk. Both of his parents were born and raised in the City of Newark and were proud Navy Veterans.

Bob lived in the Newark Bradley Court Apartments for most of his formative years, before moving to the Vailsburg section of Newark until his marriage in 1989. Bob is the father of three children and currently lives in Verona, NJ. Robert attended Seton Hall Prep where he was a standout baseball and basketball player and later played for Kean College Baseball. He had a stellar athletic career there.

He found his way to coaching college level basketball at NJIT. He was employed by the Newark Board of Education in 1990. Mr. Leblein retired from the Board of Education after a 20+ year career teaching Physical Education and Health and coaching a variety of sports during that time.

In addition to teaching, Bob was pivotal in the growth of the Metropolitan Golf Association providing jobs in the golf industry for City youth. Robert also had a career and passion for broadcasting and has done sports play by play and color commentary for regional television. Lifetime Achievement Award

Harvey Grimsley Orange High School

Born in Halesburg, Alabama, Harvey Grimsley grew up in Orange, New Jersey. Following in the footsteps of his uncle, MLB Hall of Famer, Monte Irvin, Mr. Grimsley was an outstanding athlete at Orange High School, starring in football and basketball. After graduating from high school, Mr. Grimsley played semi-professional baseball with the Orange Triangles, throwing a no-hitter in the summer of 1942.

Mr. Grimsley was inducted into the U.S. Army in March, 1943. He was assigned to an amphibious “duck unit,” which provided specialized water skills training. In March, 1944, Mr. Grimsley’s unit sailed to Wales and was part of the second wave of Allied soldiers to land at Normandy Beach, France, on June 7th, the day after D-Day. Later that year, while the 469th Duck Unit was stationed in the port of Le Havre, France, the Germans broke through on Christmas Eve of 1944 for what became know as the “Battle of the Bulge.” About 15 members of his unit volunteered to help “close the Bulge;” none of the 15 survived. The 469th followed General George Patton and his tank corps across France and Germany. When the War ended in May, 1945, Mr. Grimsley was stationed near Wiesbaden, Germany; somehow, the 469th Duck Unit was challenged to play a baseball game there against General Patton’s tank corps. Mr. Grimsley pitched a no-hitter, the second of his career!

Returning from the war, Mr. Grimsley was honorably discharged from the Army in March, 1946. On the G.I. Bill, he enrolled in Rutgers University and excelled as a member of the football team over the next four years. As Rutgers leading running back, he was known for scoring three touchdowns in the fourth quarter to defeat Lafayette College 20-0 in 1947, a record that has stood for 70 years and was tied by Ray Rice in 2007. He graduated from Rutgers with a degree in Education in 1950, and was inducted into the Rutger’s Football Hall of Fame in 1993.

After graduating from Rutgers, Mr. Grimsley taught in the Newark school system and, in 1951, became the first African American coach in Newark, serving as assistant football coach at South Side High School. He later taught and coached at Piscataway High School before moving to Illinois where he became a university recruiter and counselor at Governors State University.

In addition to being a teacher and a coach, Mr. Grimsley has been a valued mentor to many student athletes in the Greater Newark area, as well as in Piscataway and Illinois. His recent return to New Jersey has been warmly received. Newark Public Schools 2015 Female Scholar Athlete of the Year

Ivana Negron Malcolm X. Shabazz High School

Ivana Negron leaned on the commitment, dedication and passion of her father Ivan Negron to successfully land her an outstanding high school career as an athlete. Ivana started playing basketball at the age of 6 at the North Bergan Recreation Center under the direction of her father who was her coach. What Ivana learned was used as a Segway to the development of a solid career.

Ivana career began to flourish when she started high school in New York City at Christ the King High School. The early skills development provided by her father helped her paved the way to a successful start. In her junior year she transferred to Malcolm X. Shabazz where she helped lead the Bulldogs to the tournament of champions. Towards the end of her junior year, Ivana tore her ACL. It was this injury that motivated her to excel to her greatest potential which landed her a scholarship to play basketball at Delaware State University. Ivana worked through her injury and help lead the Bulldogs to the sectional title in her senior year.

Ivana success in the classroom is contributed to the drive of her mother Mayra for academic excellence. Ivana finished her high school career at Malcolm X. Shabazz as the Salutatorian with a G.P.A. of 4.0. She was inducted into the National Honor Society and was the Essex County Scholar-Athlete of the Year. She was also the team captain in her senior year for the basketball team.

Majoring in Biology at Delaware State University, and playing basketball for her high school coach, NAHF Vanessa Watson (Assistant Head Coach for the Delaware State University Hornets), Ivana ultimate goals is to make a positive contribution to her community. Newark Public Schools 2015 Female Athlete of the Year

Yaminah Smith Weequahic High School

At the early age of 9, Yaminah was introduced to sports. She participated and excelled in Cheerleading, Basketball and Track. However, by the beginning of her 7th grade year she realized that she had a special talent for running and she set her mark on becoming the best she could in the sport. When she entered Weequahic High School in her freshman year, the raw talent she had demonstrated in elementary school was the spring board that her coach, Mr. Kcyied Zahir used to developed one of Essex County Top performing Girls Track Program.

Yaminah used track as a two-folded purpose. First to help her to elude the tuff neighborhood in which she was raised and second to be a part of an event where achieving and excelling was the only option. She parlayed this philosophy into her studies where she also excelled academically. During her tenure as a runner for Weequahic High School, she led her team to more than 10 titles (3 City Championships, 3 Conference Championships and 4 State Sectional Titles). Personally, Yaminah holds several records in the Super Essex Conference for the 800 meters, 1600 meters and the 3200 meters. Moreover, Yaminah is the only female in Weequahic High School history who competed in the state meet of champions for Cross Country.

Currently, Yaminah attends the University of Maryland Eastern Shore where she is studying Animal Science and she is a member of the Track & Field Team. Newark Public Schools 2015 Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year

Francis Addae Barringer High School

Francis K. Addae who entered into the United States of America for the first time in 2012 wasted no time with the opportunity to gain a solid educational foundation and to use his special interest and talents in Soccer to help secure a space at Pennsylvania State University. Francis started Barringer High School in his 10th grade year and with a strong commitment to academic excellence and a dedication to self-improvement finished his career a salutatorian of the class of 2015.

Francis received numerous awards and citations. He received the U.S. Marine Corps Distinguish Athlete Award 2015, Essex County Scholar-Athlete Award 2015, Barringer High School Overall Scholar-Athlete Award 2015 and the Superior Academic Excellence Award 2015.

Francis qualities of excellence were easily identified by his coach and he was named Captain of his Soccer team in both his junior and senior years. On the Soccer field, he demonstrated outstanding skill play which landed him the All-Newark City and All-Super Essex Conference honors. He has a general philosophy that "No one sees success, you have to feel it, believe it, dream it, and go after it".

Francis attends Pennsylvania State University, University Park where he is majoring in Computer Engineering. He will participate in the Soccer program in 2016. Newark Public Schools 2015 Male Athlete of the Year

Isiah Odom University High School

Isiah Odom learned about leadership and responsibility early in life. The oldest of 4 children and with his mother working long and inconsistent hours, Isaiah roles were many. He used these lessons to handle the tasks of being an outstanding student-athlete at University High School.

Academically, Isiah demonstrated this consistency in class and was named to the Principal’s Honor roll list in all four years at University High School. He was a member of the University High School Law Academy, was inducted into the University High School National Honor Society where he served as secretary and received the Essex County Scholar-Athlete honors in 2015. Further, Isiah attended the Seton Hall University Upward Bound Program for 4 years and in the summer of 2015 attended the UBS NextGen Leaders Program in New York City.

In the community, Isiah contributed several hours during the week and weekend with University High School in conducting cloth and food drives for the homeless, collection of use cell phone drive for domestic violence victims, offering free tutorial services to younger students and the toy drives for the less fortunate. He was a regular volunteer at the community food bank in Hillside, New Jersey.

On the athletic fields, Isiah was a 4 year letterman in Track & Field. He holds University High School record in the 800 and 1600 meters run. He was the Essex County 800 meter Champion in 2015. He was the 1st University High School male student to ever achieve this title. He was the Newark Public Schools 800 and 1600 meters champion and also medal in the New Jersey State Sectional Championship.

Currently, Isiah attends Rutgers University in New Brunswick where he is majoring in Economics and he is running for the Scarlet knights Track Team. 2015 Team Inductee

1962-1963 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM

Willie Jennings • Vic Morton • Bill Key • Neil W. Rasbury Matt Lombardi, Coach

Till now, though you may wonder why we consider ourselves so fortunate ? From December 1962 until March 1963, we were honored and privileged to participate vicariously in a series of events which, if interpreted properly, can be of far more value, perhaps, than any other in our high school career. We watched a group of mild mannered industrious and dedicated individuals, working together under the guidance of a fine leader, achieve for themselves and their school, a place in the history of Newark and the State of New Jersey. The Central HS Basketball Team, under Coach Matt Lombardi, once a Central boy himself, won a City, County, Sectional, Regional and State Championship in a single year. An opposing coach, who produced a State Championship Team himself a year ago, stated that this Central Team may be the greatest ever from the City of Newark. A member of the class of June 1963, however, recalling the events of this senior year will remember and cherish above all, the story of our basketball team and say to himself, “ I am a member of a group whose past is Glory, whose present is Struggle and who’s future is Victory”. Vic Morton, Willie Jennings, Neil Rasbury, Bill Key, Bob Lester, George Reynolds, Ron Lott, Drayton Bembry, Frank Rokins, Bob Morton, Robert Kurl, Coach Matt Lombardi. 2015 Team Inductee

1966 SOUTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM

1966 South Side High School Football Team “The Bulldogs” The 1966 football season turned out to be one of the most celebrated in school history. The Bulldogs amassed a record of 7 wins and 0 losses as they outscored their opponents 137 to 19. They had the best defensive record in the State that year. They averaged 19 points per game, while holding their opponents to an average of 2.5 points per game. 4 opposing teams were shut out, while only 1 scored 7 points. South Side was the first undefeated team in school history, they were undefeated City Champs and were Co – State Champs in Section II, Group III. The captains of this team were James Kirkland and Marvin Wilder. Head Coach was Pete DelGuercio with Assistant Coaches Vincent Finch, John Petrozzino, Duke Cerrato, Arthur Hooper and Edward Peart, associate coach/trainer. In Memory Of

Rev. Isaiah Jackson Barringer H.S. Athletic Chaplain 1964 Thru 1984

Presented By His Loving Wife Lucille Jackson & Children

Leslie Jackson Davis Class of 1964

George Jackson Class of 1966

Robert Jackson Class of 1969

Patricia Jackson Quick Class of 1972

Kenneth Jackson Class of 1975

Isaiah Jackson Jr. Class of 1978

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On Your 2015 Induction into The Newark Athletic Hall of Fame

From Your Fellow West Side Roughriders

Wilbur Allen, West Side HS, NAHF Milton Balkum, West Side HS, NAHF Dennis Jackson, West Side HS, NAHF Gary Taylor, West Side HS, NAHF William ‘Bill’ Thompson, West Side HS, NAHF Gary Hayes, West Side HS, NAHF 2015 NAHF INDUCTEE Athelstan E. Nelson Football Guard, Team Captain Barringer 1945, Team Captain Morgan State University 1949 Barringer City Champs 1945 All-City, All-County, All-State Morgan State Univ. undefeated CIAA Champions, 1946 and 1949 1st Team CIAA Guard 1949

Gary Hayes, NAHF Bd. Member, Mr. Nelson’s neighbor

CONGRATULATIONS AL-Mu’assis Karriem ABdAllah 2015 NAHF INDUCTEE CREATOR OF THE KA SYSTEM OF KARATE USH! Gary Hayes, NAHF Bd. Member, former student To Our Father, Harvey Grimsley Congratulations, Dad, on being selected to receive the Newark Athletic Hall of Fame’s Lifetime Achievement Award for 2015. Yet another reason to be proud of you.

Love ya, Lisa & Scott Congratulations to Richard Giles and the entire Undefeated Championship Football team of 1966 at South Side High School in Newark, New Jersey

The Giles Family salutes the Bulldogs as you are inducted into the Newark Hall of Fame CONGRATULATIONS 2015 NAHF INDUCTEES! Bill Thompson, Class of 1965 West Side Roughrider South Side Bull Dog Benedict College, South Carolina Northwestern Univeristy Fellow ADL Management Institute Scholar 2013 NAHF Inductee

Mint Printing would like to congratulate all the inductees of the 2015 Newark Athletic Hall of Fame on all of your accomplishments on and off the field.

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

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

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

Robert J. Silvera Vanessa Watson Harry Singleton Tiffany “Jackson” Weatherford Alfred “Al” Smith Dr. Elnardo T. Webster Leroy Smith Gary Westberry Mike Smith Peter Westbrook Dave Smuckler Fred Westphal * John Snow Altarik White Harry Snyder Loraine White Dr. Bruce V. Soriano Shahib White * Kendall W. Southerland Thomas White Frank Spatizzi Annette William John Speary Earl Williams Frank Sterling Eric Williams Gregory W. Stewart Lorraine Williams Ed Stickel Ra’Him Williams Allie Stolz * Keith Willis Ronald Stone * William “Pony” Wilson Herbert Stoney Marion Wingo Tom Stramamra David Wolff Edward Street Robert Wolfarth Robert Taglieri Stanley “Tony” Woods Charles Talley George A. Worsley Daaimah Talley David Wright Dwain Talley * Lonnie Wright * La Rome Talley Robert Wright Anthony Tavares Al Wujiak William “Butch” Tarver, Jr. Dr. A. Zachary Yamba Gary Taylor Lorenzo Zackery Philip Taylor Kcyied Zahir Andre Tippett Richard Zeitler John Thomas Al Zmiejewski 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 George Watson 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 2015 - 27TH ANNUAL Inductees High School Inductees High School Scott Allen United States Winter Olympic Team John Brooks Barringer Leticia R. Beverly Science and Central High Scool Clifford L. Christian Science Charlie C. Chambliss, Jr. South Side Nicholas F. Colangelo St. Benedicts Prep. William Darby Malcolm X. Shabazz Ronald Ferry Weequahic Ronnie Felton Malcolm X. Shabazz Jamillah Jabbar-Robinson Science Isaiah Jackson, Jr. Barringer Athelstan E. Nelson, Sr. * Barringer Brian LaGrasso East Side Aulcie Perry West Side Lisa Morgan Columbia High School Jamal Pierce Central Felicia Oliver University Robert Hockaday Robinson Weequahic Joseph Purzycki Vailsburg & Our Lady of the Valley Kendall W. Southerland Irvington Michael Purzycki Seton Hall Prep Philip Taylor West Side Michael Rota Our Lady of the Valley George Watson Weequahic Shelby Walton East Side Kcyied Zahir Arts Marion Wingo Vailsburg HALL OF FAME ACHIEVER CATEGORY HALL OF FAME ACHIEVER CATEGORY AL-Mu'assis Karriem ABdAllah South Side James Cook South Side Wayne S. Fisher, PhD College High Prep. Charles Griffin Central Morris Griffin, Sr. Central Robert King Newark Tech High School Gregory W. Stewart Central Rev. Paul F.X. Huber, O.S.B. * St. Benedicts Prep. Daaimah Talley Weequahic Robert Leblein West Side George A. Worsley Central TEAM AWARDS TEAM AWARDS 1962-1963 Central High School Men's Basketball Team 1964 St. Benedict's Baseball Team 1966 South Side High School Football Team

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