Ruly Carpenter
Ruly assumed the title of President of the Philadelphia Phillies in 1972 at age 32, following in the footsteps of
Ruly assumed the title of President of the Philadelphia Phillies in 1972 at age 32, following in the footsteps of
George came to Delaware from his native Atlanta. George was a coaching legend at Delaware State College. He was named
Grant was a standout track man and football player four years at Claymont High School. He set records in discus
A three-sport star at Salesianum School, Hagan went on to excel in football and track at West Chester State. He
Johnny Morris was a football All-Stater at Lewes High School, where he also starred in basketball and baseball in the
Whether it was baseball, basketball or football, Joe Pennick (as he was known to his fans in the 1930s) came
Harry retired in 1981 after coaching the University of Delaware’s men swimmers for 35 years. He had teams that compiled
Every inductee into the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame since our inaugural year in 1976 is represented on our website. Honoring the athletic excellence of these men and women is an integral part of Delaware sports history.
From our annual Delaware Sports Hall of Fame induction gala in May, celebrations of Black History Month and Women in Sports Month, as well as individual sports highlights, there is something for every sports fan.
A visit to the museum will take you back over 100 years of sports in Delaware, from the Lenni Lenape Indians right up to today. Experience memorabilia, artifacts, and the stories of Delaware legends.