Class of 2015, Hall of Fame Members
NATIONAL LEAGUE MVP PITCHER Casimir (Jim) Konstanty was raised on a farm in Strykersville. He starred in sports at Arcade High School and played basketball at Syracuse University. Konstanty pitched briefly for the Cincinnati Reds in 1944 and the Boston Braves in 1946...
Class of 1993, Hall of Fame Members
The Buffalo News Sportswriter Though Joe Dimaggio and Ted Williams played decades ago, baseball fans still speak of them in awe. Fans everywhere still remember Dimaggio’s grace and style. They still recall Williams’ sweet swing and determined...
Class of 1997, Hall of Fame Members
High School Volleyball Coach For conclusive proof that the future is hidden from our eyes, one need only consult the coaching career of Sally Kus. Upon her arrival at Sweet Home High School in the early 1970s, Kus was called upon to coach girls’ volleyball. With...
Class of 2007, Hall of Fame Members
Duke All-American and NBA All-Star ‘The Shot’ seen around the world of college basketball in the East regional final of the 1992 NCAA tournament was the product of a native Western New Yorker. Christian Laettner of Angola, New York honed his skills on the...
Class of 1999, Hall of Fame Members
Buffalo Sabres Forward In considering the candidacy of Pat LaFontaine, one must start with his career numbers: totals of 468 goals and 1,013 points (second-best among American born players), .541 goals per game (eighth all-time), two seasons with 50 or more goals and...
