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Delaware Sports Hall Of Fame
The Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame was founded in 1976. Al Cartwright, who helped found it, was its first president and was inducted to its hall of fame in 1980. The current museum building was constructed in 1993. The Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame is a member of the International Sports Heritage Association. The Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame contains the Izzy Katzman Sports Library, named after a 1993 inductee. Gallery Image:Judy.Johnson.Field.JPG, Backwall next to museum with I-95 in background. Image:Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame building.jpg, Museum building File:2024 Delaware Sports Museum & Hall of Fame Inductees.png, 2024 inductees File:2025 Delaware Sports Museum & Hall of Fame Inductees.png, 2025 inductees Inductees to the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame A complete list of inductees to the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame is as follows: * 1976: Jimmy Caras, William "Judy" Johnson, Marion Jessup MacLure, Ed Michaels, Creighton "Cott ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laurel Wreath
A laurel wreath is a symbol of triumph, a wreath (attire), wreath made of connected branches and leaves of the bay laurel (), an aromatic broadleaf evergreen. It was also later made from spineless butcher's broom (''Ruscus hypoglossum'') or cherry laurel (''Prunus laurocerasus''). It is worn as a Chaplet (headgear), chaplet around the head, or as a garland around the neck. Wreaths and crowns in antiquity, including the laurel wreath, trace back to Ancient Greek culture, Ancient Greece. In Greek mythology, the god Apollo, who is patron of lyrical poetry, musical performance and skill-based athletics, is conventionally depicted wearing a laurel wreath on his head in all three roles. Wreaths were awarded to victors in athletic competitions, including the ancient Ancient Olympic Games, Olympics; for victors in athletics they were made of wild olive tree known as ''"kotinos"'' (), (sc. at Olympia, Greece, Olympia) – and the same for winners of musical and poetic competitions. In a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ed Koffenberger
Edward Leroy Koffenberger (July 4, 1926 – September 21, 2014) was an American stand-out basketball and lacrosse player for the Duke University in 1945–46 and 1946–47. He is considered Duke's first "two-sport star" even though most of his accolades came from playing basketball. A native of Wilmington, Delaware, Koffenberger was the only First Team All-American basketball player from his home state when the Helms Foundation awarded him the distinction. As a center, Koffenberger led the Blue Devils in scoring during both seasons he played for them, and during his senior season of 1946–47, he led the Southern Conference in both scoring and rebounding. He was a two-time All-American and two-time All-Conference selection in basketball, and in lacrosse he was a one-time All-American for his intimidating defensive presence. In 54 career basketball games he scored 733 points, including a then-Duke record 416 in 1946–47. Koffenberger was selected by the Philadelphia Warriors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Cole (American Football)
William or Bill Cole may refer to: Business * William Rossa Cole (1919–2000), American children's writer * William Washington Cole (1847–1915), part owner of the Barnum & Bailey Circus Fine arts and entertainment * William Cole (musician) (1909–1997), English conductor and organist * Bill Cole (musician) (born 1937), jazz musician, jazz and African American scholar * Bill Cole (television journalist and producer) (1922–2006), foreign correspondent for CBS News and public television producer Military and law enforcement * William Cole (police officer) (c. 1840–1900), British policeman * William Carey Cole (1868–1935), U.S. Navy admiral ** USS William C. Cole, USS ''William C. Cole'', a destroyer escort named after the admiral * William E. Cole (1874–1953), U.S. Army general Politics * William Colle (fl. 1397–1414), MP for Leominster in 1397 * William Cole (burgess) (1691-1729), planter and member of the House of Burgesses, grandson of William Cole (immigrant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Wharton (American Football)
Charles Wharton may refer to: * Charles Wharton (MP), Member of Parliament (MP) for Berwick-upon-Tweed Berwick-upon-Tweed (), sometimes known as Berwick-on-Tweed or simply Berwick, is a town and civil parish in Northumberland, England, south of the Anglo-Scottish border, and the northernmost town in England. The 2011 United Kingdom census recor ... * Charles S. Wharton (1875–1939), U.S. Representative from Illinois * Charles Wharton (American football) (1868–1949), American football player * Charles Kemeys-Tynte, 8th Baron Wharton (1876–1934) * Charles John Halswell Kemys-Tynte, 9th Baron Wharton * Charles Henry Wharton (1748–1833), Episcopal clergyman and president of Columbia University See also * Charles Warton (1832–1900), politician and businessman {{hndis, Wharton, Charles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tex Warrington
Caleb Van "Tex" Warrington Jr. (March 21, 1921 – September 21, 1993) was a professional American football player for the All-America Football Conference (AAFC)'s Brooklyn Dodgers. He played in 39 games between 1946 and 1948 Events January * January 1 ** The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) is inaugurated. ** The current Constitutions of Constitution of Italy, Italy and of Constitution of New Jersey, New Jersey (both later subject to amendment) ... after his collegiate career at William & Mary (1942) and Auburn (1944). In 1978, he was inducted into the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame. References 1921 births 1993 deaths Auburn Tigers football players Brooklyn Dodgers (AAFC) players Sportspeople from Dover, Delaware Players of American football from Delaware William & Mary Tribe football players {{Amfoot-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David M
David (; , "beloved one") was a king of ancient Israel and Judah and the third king of the United Monarchy, according to the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament. The Tel Dan stele, an Aramaic-inscribed stone erected by a king of Aram-Damascus in the late 9th/early 8th centuries BCE to commemorate a victory over two enemy kings, contains the phrase (), which is translated as " House of David" by most scholars. The Mesha Stele, erected by King Mesha of Moab in the 9th century BCE, may also refer to the "House of David", although this is disputed. According to Jewish works such as the '' Seder Olam Rabbah'', '' Seder Olam Zutta'', and '' Sefer ha-Qabbalah'' (all written over a thousand years later), David ascended the throne as the king of Judah in 885 BCE. Apart from this, all that is known of David comes from biblical literature, the historicity of which has been extensively challenged,Writing and Rewriting the Story of Solomon in Ancient Israel; by Isaac Kalimi; page 3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dim Montero
Dominic "Dim" Montero (January 13, 1918 – December 11, 1980) was an American football coach. After attending Salesianum School in Wilmington, Delaware, Montero played college football for the Pennsylvania Military Cadets and La Salle Explorers before serving in World War II and playing with military service teams; he was a selection to the Little All-America team. After his time in the military, Montero had coaching stints as an assistant with the Pacific Tigers (1945), at Salesianum (1945) and St. James High School for Boys (1946–1948). He then served as the head coach for the Washington College Shoremen (1949–1950) and King's Monarchs (1951) before resigning. After a brief stint with the VMI Keydets, Montero returned to Salesianum and served as head football coach from 1956 to 1965, being highly decorated while leading the team to several undefeated seasons. He coached as an assistant for the Maryland Terrapins from 1967 to 1972 before retiring. Early life and playing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dallas Marvil
Joshua Dallas "Dal" Marvil (October 24, 1910 – March 12, 1977)Ancestry.com. Florida, Death Index, 1877-1998 atabase on-line Joshua Dallas Marvil, born 24 Oct 1910 in Delaware, died 12 March 1977 in Broward, FL. Mother's maiden name: Yingling. was an American football player and coach. He played at the tackle position for the Northwestern Wildcats football team and was a consensus first-team All-American in 1931. He played for three Big Ten Conference championship teams at Northwestern University, two in football (1930, 1931) and one in basketball (1930–31). He also served as an assistant football coach at the University of San Francisco. Early years Marvil was raised in Laurel, Delaware. He played basketball and was a "weight man" for the track team at Laurel High School. Northwestern Marvil played college football at the tackle position for Northwestern University. In 1930, he helped lead the Wildcats football team to a Big Ten Conference championship and was selected by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave Douglas (golfer)
David Douglas (January 1, 1918 – November 16, 1978) was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1940s and 1950s. Early life Douglas was the son of Alec Douglas, a golf professional originally from Scotland. At the time of David's birth Alec was the professional at Aronimink Golf Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In the early 1920s, Alec became the professional at the newly opened Rock Manor Golf Club in Wilmington, Delaware and remained the professional there until retiring in 1957. Professional career In 1939, Douglas turned professional. He was the club professional at the Newark Country Club in Newark, Delaware from 1940 to 1942. He qualified for the 1940 U.S. Open but failed to make the cut. After serving in the army in World War II he became an assistant professional to his father at Rock Manor. At 6' 2" tall and 165 pounds, he was lean and lanky and was known for his smooth swing. Douglas won eight tournaments on the PGA Tour between 1947 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vic Willis
Victor Gazaway Willis (April 12, 1876 – August 3, 1947) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher. He played for the Boston Beaneaters, Pittsburgh Pirates, and St. Louis Cardinals in 13 seasons in the National League (NL) from 1898 to 1910. In 513 career games, Willis pitched 3,996 innings and posted a win–loss record of 249–205, with 388 complete games, 50 shutouts, and a 2.63 earned run average (ERA). Nicknamed "the Delaware Peach", he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1995. Early life Willis was born on April 12, 1876, in Cecil County, Maryland. He moved to Newark, Delaware, as a young boy, where he attended school. He attended high school at Newark Academy and played both on the high school baseball team and in semi-pro baseball leagues throughout Delaware. Prior to joining the major leagues, Willis played football and baseball for the University of Delaware, then known as Delaware College, despite never attending the college. This was du ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ron Waller
Ron Waller (February 14, 1933 – December 16, 2018) was an American football player and coach. He played in the National Football League (NFL) as a running back for the Los Angeles Rams from 1955 through 1958 and for the American Football League (AFL)'s Los Angeles Chargers in 1960. He was the interim head coach of the NFL's San Diego Chargers for the final six games of the 1973 season, and held the same position with the Philadelphia Bell of the World Football League (WFL) in 1974. Waller was also the head coach of the Wilmington Clippers and the Norfolk Neptunes of the Atlantic Coast Football League (ACFL). Prior to his professional career, Waller played for Laurel High School in Laurel, Delaware, and the University of Maryland, College Park. In 1977 he was inducted into the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame. Waller died in Delaware on December 16, 2018, at the age of 85. See also * List of American Football League players This is a list of players who appeared in at least one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
