PA Sports Hall of Fame- Montco Chapter

09/29/2023

09/29/2023

Remembering Smokin’ Joe Frazier! Congratulations to Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame Montco Class of 2011, Joe Frazier, Marc Bailey, Joe Conwell, Mary Ann Harris, Rich Johnson, Elaine Pomian Knobloch, Ron Livers, Joe McIlvaine, Fran Crippen, Paul McKernan and Robert "Bob" Levy on their 12th Anniversary of Induction.

Thank you Smokin' Joe, incredible; the first to arrive, last to leave, spreading kindness, stories, signing everything, taking pictures with all! Part of the story is here in Tony Leodora's Delco Daily Times Article - Remembering Joe's last public appearance.

I rememberJoe Frazier. I remember the pumping, piston-like fists, the non-stop motion, the bobbing head that seemed like an inviting target until an opponent threw a punch … a move that alway…

09/25/2023

Happy 11th Anniversary to the PA Montco Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2012! Thank you Wally Triplett, John King, Kim Gallagher, Richard (Dick) Ritting, Bonnie Smith Taylor, Hank King, Bob Bloss, Bill Bartle! It was great to meet, hear and honor all. The incredible stories PSU's Wally Triplett told about the horrific difficulties he and teammates had to overcome back in the 1940's, before and after he became the first African American to ever be drafted and play in the NFL (the Jackie Robinson of football as some said) still need to be heard. Thankfully Penn State and others are continuing to tell it, including origins of the famous (and often copied) “We Are … Penn State” chant.
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09/20/2023

Congratulations once again to our incredible 2023 PA Sports Hall of Fame Montco Class of Inductees; Tiffany Abney, Charles L Blockson, Tony Darden, Dale G. Hood, Chris Kwortnik, Frank Mascaro, Christy Morgan, Kristin Sommar, and special recognition of Kobe Bryant,the1985 North Penn HS Softball Team and the 1973 Norristown HS Track Team. Please join us Friday Oct 20th.

09/02/2022

Our spotlight today is on one of our 2022 inductees. Harry Joe Yorgey is being inducted at our banquet on October 14th at the Presidential Caterers in East Norriton. Harry had a phenomenal career as a professional boxer. If you had the chance to see one of his bouts in person you were treated to a great fight! We welcome Harry and all of our inductees this year! Come join us as we celebrate Harry and all of our inductees on this special night. Please visit our website for ticket information to purchase. http://www.montcosportshof.org/

Harry Joe Yorgey (12) Professional Boxer / Upper Merion / Bridgeport

* Career Record of 27-2-2
* 12 KOs, 2 TKOs.
* Fought for UBA World Middleweight Title
* With 16 -0 Record (Eight by Knockout) Fought for IBU World Junior Middleweight Championship
* Defeated Ronald Hearns to set himself up for a World Title Fight
* Fought Alfredo Angulo for the interim World Boxing Organization Super Welterweight Title on HBO
* Lost to Future World Champion Jermell Charlo on Showtime
* Upper Merion High School Star Running Back with 34+ College Scholarship Offers

08/16/2022

2022 Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame Montco Chapter Inductee Henry "Hank" Williams with the perfect release after beating Dr. J / Julius Erving off the dribble vs the New York Nets at the Nassau Coliseum in 1974. Henry, a Norristown High School three time All-State player, Jacksonville State University Dolphins star and American Basketball Association (ABA) Utah Stars forward will join his brother 'Big' Jim Williams (Class of 2013) as a Montco Sports Hall of Fame Inductee. This years Induction Celebration is Friday October 14th at Presidential Caterers.

08/11/2022

Tickets and program ads are now available for the Induction Banquet for our Class of 2020 (postponed previously because of the pandemic)to be held on October 14th, 2022 at the Presidential Caterers in East Norriton. See the link below to order your tickets today!

PA Sports Hall of Fame- Montgomery County Chapter is a non profit organization founded to perpetuate the memory of athletes, male or female, who have brought la

01/30/2022

We are looking for new members. As a member you are eligible to vote for our incoming inductees that are honored each year at our banquet. Be a part of our organization that gives back to youth sport programs in our area thru fundraising events we have. If you are interested please see the attached link to our website and fill out the membership form. If you have any questions feel free to contact us.

PA Sports Hall of Fame- Montgomery County Chapter is a non profit organization founded to perpetuate the memory of athletes, male or female, who have brought la

10/30/2021

I’ll be a part of this program tonight. Stop by and learn the stories of some of the people that lived here many years ago. I will be talking about the Balmer family who lived in the Port Kennedy section of the township. John Balmer was the town grocer. His home and store were taken in the 1920’s for the expansion of Valley Forge park. More of his families story and others hope to see you there!

Grave Tales at Port Kennedy Presbyterian Church
Tonight starting 5-7pm.
Learn the history of the Upper Merion Village that has disappeared! You may even get to meet an apparition or two as we tour the cemetery and get to know the "residents" that helped shape the history of our area.
Learn about the prehistoric Port Kennedy Bone Cave and the creatures that once walked where you stand! And learn about and see the silent movies that were filmed here and at the nearby Betzwood Studios.
This event will be rain or shine!
We may move indoors in case of inclement weather. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes and bring a flashlight.
Suggested donation - $5 per person / $10 per family
Port Kennedy Grave Tales
Saturday October 30, 2021 5:00 -7:00 pm
Tours will be approximately on the hour
First Presbyterian Church of Port Kennedy, 1084 Old Forge Lane.
Directions:
Located at the end of Old Valley Forge Rd. King of Prussia
Enter the road for the Valley Forge Towers at Route 23 and Moore Rd. Take an immediate left. Follow to the end to the church.