Museum/Virtual Tour
Showcasing Notable PA Athletes and Their AchievementsThe Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport unveiled
the Luzerne County & Northeastern Chapter Sports Memorabilia Museum in Avoca, PA.
This installation was a cooperative effort between two prominent chapters in Pennsylvania –
the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame & Northeastern Chapter.
Virtual Tour
Hall of Fame 2023
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Banquet 2023
Program
Unveiling of the Display
October 25, 2018
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Carl Beardsley
Executive DirectorWilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
Timothy McGinley
AVP Board ChairmanLuzerne County
Chris Chermak
AVP Vice-ChairmanLackawanna County
Lee Ann McDermott
CouncilLuzerne County
Deb Domenick, Esq.
CommissionerLackawanna County
Jerry Notariani
CommissionerLackawanna County
C. David Pedri, Esq.
CouncilLuzerne County
Jim Martin
PresidentLuzerne County Sports Hall of Fame
Bob Walsh
PresidentNortheastern Chapter
“We just like to say thank you for this opportunity to create a marriage between the Northeastern chapter and the Luzerne chapter in presenting a museum-like exhibit to be put on display in an area where we are so proud of our athletic heritage.
This is what we wanted to present to our community. This is present and past shaking hands.”
Silver Medalist for the second year running!
Recent winner of a silver medal in the Times Leader Best of the Best 0f 2023 contest, our exhibit displays artifacts and pictures of our most recent class of inductees including the “God of Sod” George Toma and several of the Northeast Chapter’s most storied athletes. We thank our community, our members, our athletes, the Times Leader, and the airport for providing such a great showcase for our Luzerne and Lackawanna Hall of Famers.
Inductees Showcased
Browse a selection of notable inductees currently showcased
Art Wall
His most notable career achievement was his victory in 1959 at the Masters Tournament. In the final round, he birdied five of his last six holes to shoot a 66 and overtake Cary Middlecoff and defending champion Arnold Palmer.
He was a member of three United States Ryder Cup teams: 1957, 1959, and 1961.
Dr. Walter Tewksbury
The “sprinter without a peer,” Dr. Walter Tewksbury was the oldest living Olympic star in the world. He was also known by residents of Tunkhannock “as the man who put Tunkhannock on the map.” In 1900 he won the Olympic and world’s championship in the 200 meter dash. He took first place in the 400 meter hurdles at the Olympics, and also came in second in the 60-meter and 100-meter dash and was third in the 200-meter hurdles.
James H. Crowley
"He gained fame as one-fourth of the University of Notre Dame's legendary "Four Horsemen." After a brief career as a professional football player, Crowley turned to coaching. He served as the head football coach at Michigan State College, Fordham University. He lived the last 33 years of his life in Scranton and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1966." —wikipedia.org
Peter A. Carlesimo
"Peter A. Carlesimo was University of Scranton's head football coach (1944-1960), University of Scranton's head men's basketball coach (1944-1946 & 1951-1955), Royal head men's cross-country coach (1961-1968), and Fordham University Athletics Director (1968-1978)." —athletics.scranton.edu
Stan Coveleski
"Stan Coveleski took his baseball seriously—after all, it was his ticket out of the coal mines surrounding his birthplace of Shamokin, Pennsylvania. In 1969, he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in recognition of a career record of 215-142, a .602 winning percentage, 38 shutouts and a career E.R.A. of 2.89." —baseballhall.org
Charley Trippi
"Charley Trippi could and would do anything on a football field. He played as a left halfback for four seasons before switching to quarterback for two years. Charley then moved back to offensive halfback for one campaign before changing almost exclusively to the defensive unit in 1954 and 1955. He also was the Cardinals' punter and he excelled on the punt and kickoff return teams." —profootballhof.com
Read More About Our Partnership
Read more about the partnership between the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame & Northeastern Pennsylvania chapter
with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
Airport display celebrates local sports history
The Citizens' Voice | By: Borys KrawczeniukA few months ago, Jim Martin dropped off his mom at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport for a flight and spotted a place where local sports history could settle.
The airport display case that caught Martin’s eye that day culminated in a new permanent display that highlights the accomplishments of famous athletes from across the region...
Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame inductees include Special Olympics athlete
Times Leader | By: Bill O’BoyleTracey Tribendis is familiar with being first.
In 1994, she was the first U.S. athlete to win a gold medal in the World Games Special Olympics in New Haven, Connecticut.
And in 2018, she became the first special-needs individual to be inducted into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame and the Pennsylvania Special Olympics Hall of Fame...
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Airport has best September in history
PAHomepage.com | By: Eric Deabill...When people visit the airport, they'll also have a new display to check out.
The Luzerne County and Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapters of the Sports Hall of Fame put new items on display Thursday.
Past and present athletes put medals and trophies on display for visitors to see.