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Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame | John Louis Popple Chapter, 1985
Founded 1985
The Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame endeavors to perpetuate the memory of local athletes, male and female, who have brought lasting fame and recognition to the state of Pennsylvania through their athletic achievements and community involvement.
Eligible for such distinction are those individuals who have brought similar recognition to the state through their contributions to sports through general managerial, promotional, and other influential capacities.
LCSHOF Scholarship Program
The Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame – John Louis Popple Chapter is pleased to present a Scholar-Athlete award to a male and female senior athlete chosen from school districts in counties which comprise this chapter.
Help the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame
The Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame, John Louis Popple Chapter is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit community-based organization. All donations/contributions to our organization are tax deductible.
Annual Induction Banquet
The 2020 Induction Banquet is scheduled to be held on Sunday, August 9 at the Best Western Genetti Hotel & Conference Center, 77 East Market Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.
State Hall of Fame Inductees from Luzerne County Chapter
Browse the gallery of inductees from our local chapter who have been inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
8 LikesRocky Castellani
1985, State Inductee
4 LikesJohn Reese
1990, State Inductee
5 LikesEdward Arthur (Big Ed) Walsh
1986, State Inductee
6 LikesEd Rutkowski
1998, State Inductee
9 LikesJoe Perkowski
1998, State Inductee
4 LikesJames Mungro
2016, State Inductee
5 LikesGeorge Raveling
State Inductee
7 LikesChuck Sieminski
1987, State Inductee
6 LikesJoe Skladany
1986, State Inductee
4 LikesDiane Madi
2005, State Inductee
1 LikeKaren E. Klassner
2003, State Inductee
5 LikesChristy Mathewson
2000, State Inductee
5 LikesJim Cefalo
2000, State Inductee
6 LikesElmer Valo
1994, State Inductee
2 LikesJack Henzes
1994, State Inductee
5 LikesMendy Rudolph
1987, State Inductee
3 LikesGeorge Curry
1991, State Inductee
3 LikesCharles Trippi
1985, State Inductee
4 LikesElvetta Gemski
1999, State Inductee
7 LikesTom Woodeshick
1993, State Inductee
10 LikesDr. Robert Williams
1991, State Inductee
6 LikesDr. Walter Tewksbury
1990, State Inductee
8 LikesRobert Tucker
1987, State Inductee
3 LikesJohn Mazur
1986, State Inductee
17 LikesWalt Michaels
1985, State Inductee
30 LikesLou Michaels
1985, State Inductee
29 LikesGreg Skrepenak
2001, State Inductee
30 LikesFrank Crossin
1985, State Inductee
31 LikesPaul “Bucky” Greeley
2003, State Inductee
39 LikesBruce Kozerski
1997, State Inductee
41 LikesHughie (Browntown) Jennings
1986, State Inductee
43 LikesStanley “Bucky” Harris
1986, State Inductee
42 LikesGeorge Chaump
1993, State Inductee
40 LikesSteve Bilko, Sr.
1986, State Inductee
38 LikesJames T. Atherton
1990, State Inductee
