Connie Mack-Dick Allen Chapter

The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame has anounced their 2026 class of inductees. There are a few in the baseball world, and they are Ben Shibe, the owner of the Philadelphia Athletics, and the man for whom Shibe Park was named. Edith Houghton, who was the first female scout in MLB when she worked for the Phillies.
Also, David Raymond, the original Phillie Phanatic, is receiving a Legacy of Excellence.

This is from the group's press release:

Philadelphia Sports Hall

2026 Inductee Class

The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame proudly announces its 23rd Inductee Class, celebrating another outstanding group of athletes, coaches, contributors, and teams whose legacies have shaped the rich history of Philadelphia sports.

The 2026 Induction Ceremony is Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Live! Casino & Hotel Event Center in South Philadelphia.

The public is invited to join the celebration of these remarkable individuals and teams.

Join the Celebration

The 2026 Induction Ceremony & Reception is open to the public.

Event Details:

📅 Thursday, November 5, 2026

📍 Live! Casino & Hotel Event Center, South Philadelphia

For more information, tickets, and event registration, visit:

https://www.philadelphiasportshalloffame.org/


2025 Pricing in effect until May 1!!


2026 Inductee Class

Agnes Stegmuller - Lacrosse/Field Hockey

Art Still - Football

Ben Shibe - Baseball

Bobby Smith - Soccer

Carli Lloyd - Soccer

Dave Raymond - Legacy of Excellence

Edith Houghton - Baseball

Gina Procaccio - Track & Field

Hugh Douglas - Football

Jack Bauerle - Swimming

Jimmy Lynam - Basketball

Johnny Gaudreau - Hockey

Jon Runyan - Football

Lisa Salters - Legacy of Excellence

Sal Paolantonio - Legacy of Excellence

1926 Frankford Yellow Jackets - NFL Champions

1970 Philadelphia Textile Men's Basketball-NCAA College Division Champions

JFK Stadium - Venue Enshrinement

Wednesday was the 79th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's shattering of the barrier put in place by the lords of baseball in the 1880s, which prevented Black men from playing Major League Baseball. There was an event at the Philadelphia Stars Memorial Park at Belmont and Parkside Avenues. It honored Jackie and unveiled the design for an updated mural honoring Philadelphia's Negro League team. The previous mural was on a building that had to be demolished. The new mural will be on a wall that is now under construction. Here are a few pictures of what the mural will look like, and chapter member Mike Peich took pictures of Rock Hoffman with former Phillie Milt Thompson and 98-year-old Arlington "Ollie" Henderson, who played for the Stars in the 50s