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Inducted June 14, 1973 The first inductee into the National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame and one of the heroic figures in major league baseball, “Stan the Man” compiled a career .331 batting average in 22 seasons (1941-1963), all with the St. Louis Cardinals. The Donora,...
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Inducted June 12, 2003 In 2001, Munchak became the 27th offensive lineman to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He spent his entire career (1982-93) playing offensive line for the Houston Oilers. A devastating run blocker, he earned nine Pro Bowl appearances and...
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Inducted June 5, 1986 “Little Mo” has spent almost his entire life in football. From high school stardom in Pennsylvania, he went to All-American honors at the University of Maryland, capped his senior year by receiving the Outland Trophy as the nation’s top lineman in 1952....
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Inducted June 13, 1996 The first game official inducted by the NPASHF, Mihalik had a remarkable career that spanned 40 years, including working six NCAA tournaments, three NIT tournaments and two Olympics – 1964 in Tokyo and 1968 in Mexico City. He worked some games in...
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Inducted June 12, 1997 The seventh of eight children of Polish immigrant parents, the Pennsylvania native excelled both as player and coach in professional football. After graduating from Washington and Lee College in Virginia, where he played fullback, guard and linebacker, Michaels (brother of Lou, NPASHF...
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Inducted June 9, 1994 A star lineman on offense and defense, Michaels also served as a kicking specialist for seven teams: two high school, one college and four professional. A left-footed kicker, he did it all: kickoffs, extra points, field goals and punting. The native of...
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Inducted June 20, 2019 Allison “AJ” Mleczko played college hockey at Harvard, leading the Crimson to the NCAA title in 1999. In her senior season as captain, she scored 37 goals, 77 assists, and 114 points in only 34 games, the most prolific scoring season in...
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Inducted June 20, 2024 A long distance runner, Meyer was a four time All-American in Cross Country and Track and Field at the University of Michigan (1973-1977). He won the 1978 U.S. National Cross Country Championship, the 1980 Detroit Marathon, and the 1982 Chicago Marathon. Meyer...
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Inducted June 20, 2019 Defensive lineman at Notre Dame where he starred for three years (1967-1969). In 1969, Mike was a unanimous All-American, chosen as UPI lineman of the year and finished sixth in the Heisman voting. The Green Bay Packers made him the second overall selection...
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Inducted June 8, 1995 From day one of his 11-year pro career, Barney McCosky was an impact player. He batted a sizzling .447 in his first nine pro games, and ended his rookie season (1939) with a .311 average, 190 hits, 120 runs and a .986...