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 […]
Carli Lloyd
Carli Lloyd, a Delran High School standout, rose from a dominant local talent to one of the greatest players in international soccer history. As a senior captain, she led Delran to an 18–3 record while tallying 26 goals and 8 assists, earning multiple national honors including Parade All-American and Inquirer Player of the Year. At […]
Johnny Gaudreau
Johnny Gaudreau, a South Jersey native from Salem, emerged as one of the most electrifying American hockey players of his generation. He first gained national attention leading the Dubuque Fighting Saints to a Clark Cup championship in 2011, earning USHL Rookie of the Year honors. Gaudreau went on to star at Boston College, where he […]
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 […]
Agnes Stegmuller
Agnes Stegmuller, a Delaware County native and graduate of Glen-Nor High School (now Interboro High School), was a trailblazer in both lacrosse and field hockey whose impact spanned decades. A multi-sport, four-letter varsity athlete at Temple University during a time when women’s collegiate athletics had little formal support, she served as team captain in multiple […]
Hugh Douglas
Hugh Douglas made his mark as one of the most dominant defensive ends in Philadelphia Eagles history, anchoring the team’s defense during his two stints with the franchise from 1998 to 2002 and again in 2004. A three-time Pro Bowler, he earned First-Team All-Pro honors in 2000 and Second-Team All-Pro recognition in 2002 while twice […]
Jon Runyan
Jon Runyan, a South Jersey native, became a cornerstone of the Philadelphia Eagles’ success during his nine seasons as the team’s right offensive tackle from 2000 to 2008. A key free agent acquisition, he helped transform the franchise into a perennial contender, contributing to seven playoff appearances, five division titles, five conference championship games, and […]
Bobby Smith
Bobby Smith, a local standout from Steinert High School in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, built an exceptional soccer career that spanned collegiate, professional, and international play. At Rider University from 1969 to 1972, he became one of the program’s most decorated players, earning two Middle Atlantic Conference West Division MVP honors while setting school records […]
Art Still
Art Still, a Camden native and graduate of Camden High School, established himself as one of the most dominant defensive ends of his era. A four-year starter at the University of Kentucky, he earned SEC Player of the Year and All-American honors in 1977 before being selected second overall in the 1978 NFL Draft by […]
Edith Houghton
Edith Houghton, a North Philadelphia native and graduate of Girls’ High, was a true pioneer in baseball whose remarkable career began at an incredibly young age. Nicknamed “The Kid,” she was taught the game by her father and quickly rose to prominence, becoming a standout on the semi-professional girls’ team “The Bobbies” by age 10. […]