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George Alderman Dexter Boney Bruce Frederick Marianna Freeman Montell Owens Dan Rincon Ann Marie “Annie” Igo Rizzo Margaret Varner Ian Snell Bloss 44TH ANNUAL INDUCTION BANQUET MAY 9, 2019 • CHASE CENTER • WILMINGTON, DEL. FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK Hello sports fans, On behalf of the Board of Governors, I want to con- gratulate the 2019 Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame inductees as they enter into Delaware sports immortality. Today is all about YOU. Well done! But, how did we all get here? Well, it boils down to the many sacrifices made by some amazing people... that I believe are worth noting; so please indulge me. For the last 44 years, documenting the legacy forged by Delaware’s sports icons remains our primary discharge. Back in 1976, Delaware’s American Bicentennial Commission formed the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame. University of Delaware head football coach ”Tubby” Raymond led the charge along with award-winning journalist, Al Cartwright, who served as chair of the hall of Fame subcommittee. These two are not only founding fathers, they are also DSMHOF inductees. Delaware sports lost two eminent ambassadors when these icons both passed away. Over more than four decades, we’ve lost many other significant difference- makers along the way. One of my most proud moments as President was creating and naming the President’s Award after it’s first recipient: DSMHOF retired president, Tom Fort. Tom was one of these other difference-makers who also passed away. The 2019 recipient of the DSMHOF Tom Fort President’s Award is Frank Shea. Frank was a long-time DSMHOF volunteer and a storied sports official and referee. Delaware’s Golden Whistle Award (50 years of service in Delaware as a sports of- ficial/referee) was named after Frank Shea when Gov. Tom Carper was in office. I presented the 2019 DSMHOF Tom Fort President’s Award to Frank at his bed- side while he was still alert and in hospice. He was most honored and I was deeply thankful to see his spirit soar. My dear friend Frank Shea passed away a few months ago... just before Christmas. He will be awarded, posthumously. His son- in-law, Dennis Creighton, also one of the finest football and wrestling referees I ever saw, will receive the award for Frank. Frank was a hard-working and tireless volunteer at DSMHOF, so compelling, that we named the Volunteer Award after him. It was Bill Fleischman’s (DSMHOF Historian) idea. Last week, we learned that Bill Fleischman lost his battle to cancer. Bill was not only an award-winning journalist, he was a sports ICON in the Tri-State area, and beyond. The Flyers’ Bobby Clarke once said that Bill was a “Gentleman and a gen- tle man.” He was as fair as he was inclusive and we are a better organization from his guidance and leadership. I will miss him, very much. So, the 2019 DSMHOF Frank Shea Distinguished Service Award goes to a de- serving Fay Stone. Congratulations to Fay... and thank you for all you do. Fay Stone, Frank Shea and Bill Fleischman are among the many other es- teemed stewards who have sacrificed their time and delivered the highest-quality of support. Their collective efforts matter... so that many, many, many others might be nominated, documented and inducted into the Hall of Fame. And of course, all of these efforts are passed on to the DSMHOF membership at induction time; the DSMHOF membership body decides, by ballot, who gets in- ducted. So... if you are NOT a DSMHOF member, please join today. As a member, you can create history! Just grab one of us! Remember... only MEMBERS can VOTE... so your VOTE really, really matters. The DSMHOF, its members, volunteers and Board of Governors continue to be committed to honoring the rich legacy of sports history in the First State. The team of world-class volunteers, like Fay Stone, is led by Executive Director, Scott Selheimer. In addition, the DSMHOF Board of Governors meets every month to insure a well-positioned home as it manages its induction process for the Hall of Fame. In my view, the people, who embody the Board of Governors, are among the most highly-regarded gatekeepers anyone could imagine. These impressive pro- fessionals deliver superior-support in our efforts to safeguard the temple for Delaware sports history. I am convinced they are among the most generous, inclu- sive and intensely-fair custodians in the First State. I am honored, and quite fortu- nate, to serve with such a dynamic team. And, it is certainly dynamic. Because, much to my regret, we will soon say farewell to several board members and executive officers. As a result, we will begin to rebuild through our impressive, network recommendations. Still, replacing these Masters on the BOG will not be easy: • Bill Hayes served as an executive officer, both as Treasurer, and also as 2nd Vice President. • Jeff Cooney served as an executive officer in his role as Treasurer. • Michelle Whalen served as BOG At-Large-Member. • Tom Ogden served as BOG At-Large-Member • Bill Fleischman served the BOG as an Executive Officer/Historian. Please join me with a hearty ‘THANK YOU’ for these very special people. It has been an honor to have served with each of you. So, if you are reading this and you would like to serve on the DSMHOF Board of Governors, and/or if you know of someone who would... please contact me. Also, if you are currently not a member nor a sustaining member... please come on board. Like I said, you can join tonight! We have some amazing membership events planned and I just know you will enjoy supporting our efforts to preserve the legacy of sports in the First State. Thanks again for your continued support and I sure hope you enjoy tonight’s induction ceremony. This banquet is, by far, the largest and most-celebrated sports banquet in the Diamond State. I am delighted that your are a big part of it. Best in sports, Marty Walsh • President DSMHOF [email protected] TONIGHT’S PROGRAM Call to Order and Welcome Marty Walsh Delaware Sports Museum & Hall of Fame President Welcome Chuck Durante Delaware Sports Museum & Hall of Fame Secretary Master of Ceremonies Introduction of Past Inductees Introduction of Class of 2019 National Anthem Bips Egnor Dinner Induction Ceremonies DSMHOF Volunteers/Banquet Assistance Jack Agnew, Lorrie Alesi, Wayne Carey, Holly Fleming, Dario Mas, Barbara Owens, Fay Stone, Barb Viera, Don Voltz, Betty Wills Silent Auction Coordinators • Susan White & Sandy Albaugh Photography • Jeff Fannon Videography • Brad Wolak DELAWARE SPORTS MUSEUM & HALL OF FAME OFFICERS & BOARD OF GOVERNORS 2019 President • Marty Walsh 1st Vice President • Willy Miranda 2nd Vice President • Sandy Coveleski Secretary • Chuck Durante Treasurer • Jeff Cooney* Historian • Bill Fleischman (In Memoriam) BOARD MEMBERS Zach Carter • Amy Eaton • Bill Hayes* • Frank W. “Bud” Hitchens, Jr. • Henry Milligan • Tom Ogden* • Michelle Whalen* EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Scott Selheimer *Outgoing member of board (position open following banquet) MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame is to celebrate the history, preserve the legacy, and honor the heroes of the sports within Delaware and those who have brought recognition to Delaware by their accomplishments elsewhere. The membership strives to educate young and old about athletics, sportsmanship, and work ethic while providing inspiration to maintain active and healthy lifestyles through sports. 2019 INDUCTEES GEORGE A. ALDERMAN Over a 49-year competitive career, George Alderman was one of America’s most success¬ful sports car racing drivers, racing in Sportscar Club of America (SCCA) and Interna- tional Motor Sports Association (IMSA) events. In 1960, four years after receiving his national racing license, he was Sports Car Club of Amer- ica Formula 3 National champion in a Cooper- Norton. In 1964, he won his second SCCA National title in a Formula Libre Cooper-Alfa. In 1966 he drove a Lotus 23 to the SCCA NE Divisional Championship. George raced a Lola T70 in the Can-Am series, including 11th at the inau- gural race at Mont Tremblant, Quebec Canada. In 1967, he won the Governor’s Cup at Upper Marlboro, Md., in a McLaren Chevy en-route to another SCCA NE Divisional Championship. He was also voted into the prestigious Road Racing Drivers Club in 1967. He also competed in Trans-Am series races in a Ford Mustang. George also held many overall track lap records (Lime Rock CT in 1963 & 1965, Marlboro Md., and Virginia International Raceway in 1967). Moving to the International Motor Sports Association, he won the IMSA Baby Grand championship in 1971 in a Datsun 510. In 1974, he again won the BFG Radial Challenge Series championship in an AMC Gremlin. In the 1980’s he drove Datsun Z cars in the Camel GT series in 70 starts he had 50 top tens, 27 top fives, and five wins. At age 60 in 1992, he finished third in the Dandelion Grand Prix, behind son Paul in an SCCA National race at Lime Rock, Conn. Later in 1992, he led the winning team in the Nelson Ledges 24-hour race in a Caterham Super 7. He competed in his final race again at Lime Rock Park in 2002, just two days before his 70th birthday. A graduate of Newark High School, he also attended the University of Delaware before his service in the Korean War. He had success in a variety of vehicles, from open-wheeled formula cars, specially-built factory sports racing cars and production-based cars. An expert mechanic, he was involved in the development and tuning of each car, all while successfully running his Datsun/Nissan franchise with his late wife Marilyn.