Sal Paolantonio
Sal Paolantonio built a distinguished career in sports journalism rooted in Philadelphia, beginning with The Philadelphia Inquirer in 1985, where his reporting earned both the AP Sports Editors Award and Philadelphia Magazine’s Best Sportswriter honor. Since joining ESPN in 1995 as a national NFL correspondent, he has become one of the most recognizable and respected […]
Lisa Salters
Lisa Salters, an Upper Merion High School graduate, has built a distinguished career as one of the most respected journalists in sports and broadcast media. A former Penn State basketball player, she transitioned into journalism and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming the first West Coast correspondent for NewsOne in 1995 and later serving as […]
Dave Raymond
Dave Raymond, a Newark, Delaware native and University of Delaware graduate, transformed the world of sports entertainment through his groundbreaking work in mascot performance and branding. Beginning as a promotions intern with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1976, he introduced the Phillie Phanatic in 1978 and, as the character’s original performer, revolutionized the role of mascots […]
Lynne Carter
Lynne Carter was a pioneering figure in women’s lacrosse, with strong ties to the Philadelphia region where the sport has deep roots. As a coach and educator, she played a key role in developing talent and expanding opportunities for female athletes. Her influence helped sustain Philadelphia’s reputation as a lacrosse stronghold.
Dick Jerardi
Dick Jerardi has been one of Philadelphia’s most trusted and insightful sportswriters, covering college basketball and horse racing for decades. A fixture in the city’s media landscape, he built strong relationships across the Big 5 and beyond, helping tell the stories that define Philly sports. His work has been instrumental in documenting the region’s rich […]
Allen Lewis
Allen Lewis was a longtime sportswriter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, best known for his coverage of golf. His reporting brought national attention to Philadelphia’s courses and players, while his thoughtful storytelling resonated with local readers. Lewis helped elevate the city’s presence in the golf world through his journalism.
Angelo Cataldi
Angelo Cataldi is one of the most influential voices in Philadelphia sports history, best known as the longtime host of the morning show on SportsRadio 94WIP. For over three decades, he helped shape the conversation around Philadelphia’s teams, becoming a daily fixture for generations of fans with his passionate, opinionated, and often humorous take on […]
Bill Giles
During more than four decades working in the Phillies front office, Bill Giles provided a classic example of a person who made things happen. In fact, Giles made so many things happen that under his reign the Phillies became the winningest, most lucrative, and most popular team in franchise history. Giles was a working member […]
James Isaminger
Baseball writer extraordinaire James Campbell “Jimmy” Isaminger was born in Hamilton, OH, in 1880 and began his journalism career with the Cincinnati Times-Star in 1895. In 1905, he was recommended by American League founder and president Ban Johnson and joined the staff of the Philadelphia North American. When the paper folded in 1925, Isaminger moved […]
Bill Lyon
