Summit County Sports Hall of Fame
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The Summit County Sports Hall of Fame has been recognizing outstanding athletes, coaches and contributors since 1957.
Akron, OH
Joined April 2024
Thanks to everyone who attended the Summit County Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony and banquet last night! A message from SCSHOF board of directors president Jeff Kurtz from the vault at The Bank at East End ⬇️
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Congratulations to Joe Vassalotti, a member of our board of directors!
Joe Vassalotti to retire as leader of athletics in Akron Public Schools
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Joe Vassalotti to retire as leader of athletics in Akron Public Schools
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Joe Vassalotti is set to retire as the Coordinator of Athletics in Akron Public Schools. Find out when and what he thinks about working in APS.
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Picking an all-time Akron City Series football team is daunting. We tried anyway. A special @beaconjournal project with @LingerRon, @RStallsmithABJ, @cbeavenREP, @MBeavenABJ and others just in time for Turkey Day⬇️ @APSathletics1 @SummitSportsHOF
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Akron City Series football started in 1911 and has featured dozens of future NFL players. Our voting for the league's best ever provided lessons.
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Golf legend Frank Wharton dies after sharing his passion for decades as a Fairlawn Country Club fixture @beaconjournal @SummitSportsHOF @nohiopga
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Frank Wharton played on the PGA Tour and worked as the head golf professional at Fairlawn Country Club from 1967-2009. Wharton recently died.
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Members of the Summit County Sports Hall of Fame board of directors attended another great Akron Public Schools Athletics Hall of Fame banquet this past weekend. Congratulations to SCSHOF board member Frank Williams on his induction into the APS Athletics HOF! @APSathletics1
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Congratulations to Summit County Sports Hall of Famer Mike Buckner for being inducted into the Akron Public Schools Athletics HOF over the weekend! @APSathletics1 @AKBuchtelGriffs
Legendary @AKBuchtelGriffs coach Mike Buckner was inducted into the Akron Public Schools Athletics Hall of Fame during a ceremony filled with emotion. Here's how he changed lives at @1040Griffs ⬇️ @beaconjournal @APSathletics1 @akronschools @LingerRon
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Night of celebration, honoring ten 2025 APS Athletics HOF inductees with 8 high schools/sports represented and a 97-year span from George Sisler/1911 Akron HS to Whitney Mercilus/2008 Garfield! @akronschools @akronschools @Merci380 @1040Griffs @ElletAthletics @SummitSportsHOF
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Revere football shows its love for Andy McCollum as Super Bowl champ enters @SummitSportsHOF
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Former longtime NFL player and new Summit County Sports Hall of Famer Andy McCollum treasures lessons he learned from coaches at Revere High School.
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Whitney Mercilus made a long #NFL career as the hammer after a memorable experience as the nail at Garfield HS. Now the Akron Public Schools Athletics Hall of Fame beckons for a businessman giving back to the community @Merci380 @APSathletics1
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Garfield High School graduate Whitney Mercilus played for 10 NFL seasons. He'll be inducted into the Akron Public Schools Athletics HOF on Oct. 18.
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Legendary @falconathletes cross country and track coach Bill Huntington provided a lesson about the Summit County Sports Hall of Fame during his induction speech Oct. 7 in Akron. Thanks for schooling everyone on our rich history, Bill! 📚🫡
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Congratulations to Revere Alumni Andy McCollum on his induction into the Summit County Sports Hall of Fame last night! Thanks to former Head Coach Joseph Pappano and Asst.’s Fred Tomei, Joe Zwisler, Phil Hatton and Mike Velten for attending! Fantastic Evening!
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On Tuesday, we proudly celebrated Coach Dan Boarman V70 on his induction into the Summit County Sports Hall of Fame! A true Irish legend, Coach Boarman led STVM to 4 state titles — 2 in football ('12 & '13) & 2 in baseball ('86 & '89). ☘️ #IrishPride #ForeverIrish #HallOfFame
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Mike Fox brought Summit County pride to his speech when he was inducted into the Summit County Sports Hall of Fame on Oct. 7 in Akron! Congratulations, Mike! 🏈💪😎
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Frank Williams champions late friend Virgil Brown's HOF induction. Williams to be honored next
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Frank Williams will enter the Akron Public Schools Athletics Hall of Fame. He also championed Virgil Brown's posthumous induction into another HOF.
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Congratulations to Walsh Jesuit Alumni, Josh Ritchie, class of '93, on his induction into the Summit County Athletic Hall of Fame last night
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Photos: Summit County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025 induction ceremony photos
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Check out familiar faces from the 2025 Summit County Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony and banquet on Oct. 7 in Akron.
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Shout out to @SummitSportsHOF for a wonderful Hall of Fame ceremony. Larry Pantages, Dan Boarman and many more honored. Oldest HOF in Ohio. You’ve set a high bar for us at @GCLESPORTSHOF
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Frank Williams champions late friend Virgil Brown's induction into the Summit County Sports Hall of Fame. And on Oct. 18, Williams will be honored by the Akron Public Schools Athletics HOF @SummitSportsHOF @APSathletics1 @beaconjournal @AkronZips @ZipsTFCC
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Frank Williams will enter the Akron Public Schools Athletics Hall of Fame. He also championed Virgil Brown's posthumous induction into another HOF.
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Congratulations to coaching legend Dan Boarman on his upcoming induction into the Summit County Sports Hall of Fame! The induction ceremony Oct. 7 in Akron is sold out. Thanks to everyone who bought tickets to this year’s event!
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