Washington / Greene County Chapter www.wash-greenesportshall.org ANNUAL INDUCTION DINNER Friday, June 14, 2019 Double Tree by Hilton Meadow Lands “Remembering Athletic Excellence in Southwestern Pennsylvania” 1 Affordable In-Home Personal Care Pento Homecare Agency 68 Lebanon Ave., Uniontown, PA 15401 724-322-1683 [email protected] Visit our website at www.PentoHomecareAgency.com 2 Welcome to the 2019 Banquet of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame Washington-Greene County Chapter. We hope you enjoy your evening, reminiscing and getting reacquainted with friends. We congratulate all of the inductees and their families and thank them for their participation in their respective sports and the Washington-Greene Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame. 3 WHAT IS THE PENNSYLVANIA CRITERIA FOR INDUCTION INTO THE SPORTS HALL OF FAME? PENNSYLVANIA SPORTS HALL OF FAME WASHINGTON-GREENE COUNTY CHAPTER It is a nonprofit organization founded to perpetuate the memory of athletes, male or female, who have brought lasting fame and recogni- NOMINATION OF LIVING INDIVIDUALS tion to the State of Pennsylvania through their athletic achievements. 1. Must have been retired from the sport or position a minimum of two (2) years, or Also eligible for such distinction are those individuals who have 2. Been in the sport or position a minimum of four (4) years or brought similar recognition to the state through their contributions 3. Other extenuating circumstances to be approved by a majority of to sports in general in managerial, promotional, or other influential Executive Committee capacities. 4. Any member in good standing may nominate for induction and present credentials for consideration. MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ALL 5. Insure, if elected, will attend Annual Induction Ceremonies. Membership in the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame Washington/ Greene County Chapter is open to all sports minded individuals NOMINATION OF DECEASED INDIVIDUALS interested in perpetuating the memory of athletic greats who have 1. Must have been deceased a minimum of two (2) years prior to brought recognition to this state during their careers - either through nomination. their own achievements or personal influence or contributions. 2. Furnish name of Nominee’s representative who will represent the deceased individual at the Annual Induction Ceremony. The membership fee is ten dollars per annum ($10.00) and our chapter retains $8.00 of that sum for expenses, although no salaries are to be paid to any officers, chairmen or members of committees. They all INDUCTEE serve on a volunteer basis. Nominees must have been active participants as team members, coaches, individuals, managers, all sport officials or promotional, BANQUET administrative or new media personnel. The Washington Greene Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame induction Ceremonies Banquet is a memorable affair. It is a All who have paid their $10.00 membership fee are invited to attend unique gathering of people running the gamut of athletic achieve- chapter meetings and assist in the identification of potential award ments. The ceremonial banquet is held on a Friday evening in June. recipients. Members who have attained their 21st birthday and who have attended a minimum of four previous meetings in the current PENNSYLVANIA SPORTS HALL OF FAME year; shall be eligible to vote for the election of chapter officers and WASHINGTON-GREENE COUNTY CHAPTER other chapter business. MEETING SCHEDULE January Final approval of current year list of inductees and final vote by chapter members. Welcome, welcome, welcome to our February Committee appointments for Ceremonial, 33rd Annual Washington Greene County Banquet, tickets, awards, etc. Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall March Progress report on Induction Ceremonies, of Fame Banquet. We meet annually to program advertisement sales honor the past accomplishments of local April Program completion, progress report on athletes and community leaders. And as Induction Ceremony you can see, this year's inductees are May Final arrangements for Induction Ceremony. well deserving of this honor. On the Monday before Ceremonies all committee chairmen meet for detail. The Without the help of our membership, this annual Hall of Fame Ceremonies are held in banquet would not be possible. There is June. strength in numbers. So, we ask everyone June Final report, Ceremonies, Banquet, Program, here today to consider being a part of our organization. For the $10 general critique of all aspects of Ceremonial membership fee, you would be able to nominate and vote for future and recommendation for improvement. inductees. Membership also allows you to attend our monthly meet- July Vacation ings which are the heart of this organization. August Plans for fall activities, Appoint induction chairman and committee Once again, welcome, sit back and enjoy yourself as this banquet is September Discuss upcoming events always a treat. October Nomination and election of officers November First presentation of nominees Thank You! December Second and final presentation of nominees Ray Dallatore and vote of executive committee for final approval. President 4 Congratulations to all Hall of Fame inductees! Serving Southwestern Pennsylvania for 94 Years Checking, Savings, CD’s, IRA’s, Mortgages & Home Equity Loans PLUS 24/7 Online Banking, Bill Pay & Mobile Banking! 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JEFFJEFF CASPERCASPER MICHAEL DEEGAN FootballFootball Baseball & Basketball Inducted 2018 Inducted 2012 Football career at Trinity • Earned nine letters at Trinity for football, baseball, and basketball • 1979 football season, broke all-time single season record for receptions (32) 2018 INDUCTEE • 1979 Football Honors: • 1st Team All-Western Conference • 1st Team All-WPIAL • Pittsburgh Post Gazette Finest 22 Selection • Pittsburgh Press Fabulous 44 Selection • PAC 33 All-Star Game selection/starter • Big 33 All-Star Game Football career at University of Pittsburgh • Full football scholarship to University of Pittsburgh • Lettered 4 years at Pitt • Played in Gator Bowl, Sugar Bowl, Cotton Bowl, and Fiesta Bowl • 1985, invited by Pittsburgh Steelers to try out as a free agent • Earned BA degree from Pitt in Administration of Justice BLANCA D’HOEDT ERICKSON PATRICKPATRICK SADLERSADLER Track and Cross Country BaseballBaseball Inducted 2010 Inducted 2018 Baseball career at Trinity: 6 • 4 year starter/letterman in Baseball • 2 year letterman in Basketball • 2 time PA High School Pre-Season All-American nominee for Baseball • Helped lead 2000 Trinity Baseball Team to first PIAA playoff game • Member of team to win first PIAA baseball playoff game • 2001 USA Today top 50 players Honorable Mention Baseball career at California University of Pennsylvania: 2004 PSAC West All-Star 2nd team catcher • Started all 51 games • Career Batting Average of .346 • Helped lead 2004 team to school’s first PSAC State title • Signed as a free-agent in 2005 with Ohio Valley • Picked up in a dispersal draft in 2006 by Washington Wild Things • Associate Scout for Seattle Mariners Baseball AUTO · MOTORCYCLE · QUAD · BOAT · RV/CAMPERS HOME · RENTERS · LANDLORD · FARM OWNERS BUSINESS · BUSINESS AUTO · LIABILITY TERM & WHOLE LIFE ANNUITY · IRA/401k ROLLOVERS · GAS ROYALTIES 329 East Maiden Street WASHINGTON PA 15301 724-228-3448 1-888-627-3448 78 Main Street 7946 Steubenville Pike HICKORY PA, 15340 IMPERIAL, PA 15126 724-356-7700 724-695-1490 www.dayinsurance.com · Follow us on Facebook! 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