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The BIG Picture
BY Paula G.
Ace Sports Reporter
New “Wall of Fame” dedicated
Langhorne: In what was nothing less than a “Who’s who” of
Redskin luminaries and stars, the newly refurbished “Wall of
Fame” just outside the entrance to Harry E. Franks Memorial
Stadium was officially dedicated this Sunday, September
19th. And with current and former players & coaches, fans,
friends, families, kids and Moms & Dads on hand for the
festivities, it was a terrific afternoon.
First unveiled in the mid-1980s, the “Wall of Fame” was
built to serve as a very public and important display of the
many players, coaches and others who have contributed so
much to Neshaminy’s football program since its first season
of 1928. With the first year class of 1985 seeing ten
members admitted to the football “Hall of Fame”, the list
now contains approximately 200 names representing the best
of 83 years of Redskin football. But with the brick and
concrete structure having begun to show its age, the “Hall
of Fame” committee set to work a few years back to design
and raise money for the $130,000.00 refurbishment project. And the result
of their hard work and effort is now available for all to
see.
Beside the updated brick work, the “tiles” that feature the
names of the inductees were replaced while the structure was
expanded to include a beautiful plaza complete with the “N”
logo of Neshaminy, flag pole and sitting area. Most
prominently too is a bronze statue of John Petercuskie which
will stand as a symbol of the many great men who have
coached Langhorne’s “Boys of Fall” for so many years now. So
be sure to stop by and take a long look at the “Wall of
Fame” when you’re next by the stadium complex and pause to
remember how much the players, coaches, staff and others have
given to us fans over the last eight decades.
(Click
here for the complete list of “Hall of Fame”
members and to learn how you can contribute to the help
retire the outstanding “Wall of fame” loan project.)
Courier article:
http://www.neshaminyfootball.com/stories/2010/petercuskie/ |
