La Salle College High School will be unveiling a Hall of Athletics, which will honor athletic legends at the school. The inaugural induction ceremony will take place on Friday evening, September 14, 2012, in conjunction with Homecoming Weekend. The inaugural inductees will be:
Individual Athletes
Tom Gola '51
Jack Stanczak '89
Teams
Basketball Team 1945-46
Football Team 1957-58
Leaders
John Tex Flannery '42
Charles "Obie" O'Brien
Click here to watch the official announcement
Over 5,000 alumni, parents, faculty, students, and friends of La Salle College High School nominated individual athletes, teams, and leaders (coaches, moderators, athletic directors). The Hall of Athletics Selection Committee reviewed all nominations solely on accomplishments and performances at La Salle College High School. Accolades achieved following high school or while not representing La Salle College High School were not considered. Individual athletes must have graduated at least ten years ago (prior to 2003 for this nominating class) and coaches must have been retired from active coaching for at least one year.
The Hall of Athletics Selection Committee was comprised of the following individuals:
Marty Stanczak '60
Chairman
Athletic Director 1970-1991
Dean of Students 1991-2007
Joseph Colistra '64
Hall of Fame Football Coach
Paul Colistra '00
Office of Institutional Advancement Representative
All-Catholic Selection in Football and Lacrosse
Dave Diehl '55
50 Years as a Principal, Teacher, and/or Administrator
Football and Golf Coach
Bill Donohoe '96
Football and Basketball Coach
School Historian
Sean McCook '86
Alumni Association Representative
All-Catholic Runner
Bob Peffle
Hall of Fame Soccer Coach
Head Wrestling and Baseball Coach at Frankford High School
Joe Parisi
Athletic Director 1991-2001
Head Baseball Coach
Brother James Rieck, FSC '57
Christian Brothers Representative
Admissions Director 1989-2011
Tony Resch
Athletic Director 2001-present
Hall of Fame Lacrosse Coach
Bill Whiteside, Esq. '46
Board of Trustees Representative
Football Player, University of Notre Dame
Founder of the Hockey Program at La Salle College High School
