Tom Carr was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, and graduated from Meyers High School in 1951. He earned his Bachelor's degree in vocational education and did post-grad work at Penn State and received his Masters of Education from the University of Pittsburgh in 1966. ...
John Carr's interest in wrestling began when he would accompany his brother Tom Carr to the Wilkes-Barre YMCA where he would roll around with the "older boys". This early introduction led to his becoming a four-time PIAA District 2 Champion wrestler for Hanover Area...
An excellent athlete at Pittston Area High School, Kevin excelled at basketball and baseball. On the court, Kevin was a 2 yr. starter and averaged 22 points per game as a senior. He was team captain for Coach John Gallagher’s Division Champs team in 1971....
Dennis is from Frankville, Nova Scotia, Canada. He started playing minor hockey at the age of 5 and eventually went on to play in the Ontario Hockey League for the Kitchener Rangers and North Bay Centennials, establishing himself as an enforcer. Despite having...
Caroline Blaum is the oldest daughter of Kevin and Beth Blaum. She and her younger sister Elizabeth were given their first field hockey sticks when they were in 3rd grade and kindergarten. Both Blaum girls began competing in their 7th grade years at Wyoming Seminary...
A 1980 graduate from Bishop Hoban High School in Wilkes-Barre, Dr. Banas participated in baseball and basketball. He was named Wyoming Valley Conference MVP in basketball, a WVC All-Star in both sports and was a 1980 McDonald’s All-American Nominee in basketball. He scored...
Luzerne, Pennsylvania native A stylish boxer, won 34 of first 39 fights (9 knockouts) Changing to slugging style, had successful winning streak 16 of 17 fights (4 knockouts) Had shot at middleweight title in 1954 against “Bobo” Olson 15-round fight went to Olson on...
Kingston native Wrestling coach at Wilkes University for 42 years, the longest tenure of any coach at one institution Second coach in collegiate wrestling history to reach the 500 win mark Finished with career record of 515-171-10 Led Wilkes to 40 winning campaigns, including a string...
Plains High School Outstanding right-handed pitcher for Chicago White Sox 1904-1916 Pitched two victories in 1906 World Series, 1908 won 40 games Pitched and won both games of double-header against Boston Sept. 29, 1908 Averaged 25 wins a season over six-year period for White...
Born in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, Wall played collegiate golf at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, and graduated in 1949 with a business degree. Wall won fourteen titles on the PGA Tour, including four in 1959. That year he was chosen as the PGA Player of the Year, and also won the...
Former Hazleton Area City District educator and coach, Ernest "Erne" Valente, was also involved in community youth sports programs for many years. Valente earned a well-deserved reputation as a coach who knew how to win. He was also an excellent teacher. Erne was a 1930 graduate...