“City League, it’s your time…It’s your turn” has been the call to reunite the legends, and on this Oct. 7 night at the August Wilson Center, there were plenty of legends to go around. The Fourth Annual Pittsburgh City League High School All-Sports Hall of Fame Inductions welcomed home many of the city’s greatest high school student athletes, as well as many that reside here. Truly, the boys—and girls—were back in town.
To be expected, a long night to be sure, with awards going to over 50 Hall of Fame inductees along with both the 1966 and 1971 Schenley City League and State Championship teams. Add to that the recognition and induction of the current City League’s outstanding student athletes into the “Future Stars” Hall of Fame, and you have a historical and unprecedented night of champions.
Everything kicked off with a welcome home bash at the Savoy, granted by owner and Hall of Famer Chuck Sanders via Chuck Sanders Charities, with the event continuing the next night at the historic August Wilson Center where a near-capacity crowd filled the lobby to enjoy the Savoy hors d’oeuvres spread and take a walk down memory lane to the sound of Sly Jock.
The nearly 350 excited supporters filled the auditorium to applaud the fourth Hall of Fame class, including the fallen champions, coaches corner, legends who paved the way and the class of 2017.
Everyone stood as a student member of CAPA sang the national anthem. Presentation by school board director, Regina Holley, and welcome intro by McErnie Bey and Achieving Greatness CEO, Bill Neal, moved the program into the fast lane.
Special thanks of course go out to the 2017 Hall of Fame committee, Curt Hefflin, Fred Lucas, Gina Thorpe, Carmen Filloy, Lorena Mitchell, Cathy Speaks, Charlene Coleman, Warren Wilson, April Payne and a cast of thousands.
Sponsors to thank include: Highmark, Judge Dwayne Woodruff, UPMC, Pittsburgh Board of Education, members of Pittsburgh City Council, Office of the Mayor City of Pittsburgh, Office of the Chief Executive Allegheny County, Attorneys William and Jack Goodrich, KeyBank, Stephen Zappala, District Attorney, and of course, the City Leaguers!
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