INDUCTEE “Pud” McCarthy was one of Mt. Carmel Catholic’s first great football players. He was a four-year starter and was utilized first by coach John Pachuta and later by coach Ray Green as both a lineman and a battering ram fullback. He captained the team his senior year; the first sign of the leadership qualities […]

INDUCTEE Jim Bach graduated from Mount Carmel Catholic High School in 1963. While in high school, Jim played varsity baseball and football. Bach played both ways for the “Rams” as center, tackle, defensive end, middle guard and linebacker. During his three years as a varsity player, the “Rams” posted twenty-five wins and only five losses. […]

INDUCTEE Ed “Secky” Dallabrida was a flashy football and basketball star at Kulpmont High School during the period 1930 to 1934. After completing his high school career for the Wildcats he played for a local semi-pro team known as the Anthracite Maroons. “Secky” was a stylist, known for his classic running form and his speed. […]

INDUCTEE Frank Miriello was one of Kulpmont High School’s finest all-around athletes during the mid-sixties. He was not only a three-sport star; but his leadership ability was apparent even then, because he was co-captain of the Wildcats football, basketball and baseball teams as a senior. He played for East Stroudsburg from 64 thru 66. He […]

INDUCTEE In this area of the coal region, along with great high school athletes, there was always a fine semi-pro circuit and certain men dominate all types of sports. Even though they worked 5 to 6 days in the mines, they were not too tired to get out after work or on weekends to compete. […]

INDUCTEE Sam Scicchitano was a “tough as nails” running back for Mt. Carmel Township Golden Bears from 1929 to 1933. During that period he rushed the ball long enough and often enough to place him among the Township’s All-Time Leaders in every conceivable rushing category. He is listed among the top ten in scoring, single-game […]

INDUCTEE Johnny Stank was an outstanding quarterback for the Tornadoes from 1931 through 1933. He led the fine teams which also included fellow Hall-of-Fame Inductees Pete Avizienis and Tom Vershinski (Vernon). Stank was an outstanding drop-kicker, a phase of the kicking game no longer used, in which the kicker would kick field goals and extra […]

INDUCTEE Charles Sacavage was a terrific football and track competitor at Mt. Carmel High School and Gettysburg College; but it was a wrestler where he gained most prominence. He was the District IV Long Jump Champion and once scored two touchdowns in less than two minutes, testimony to his performance in those sports. But as […]

INDUCTEE “Coach” Joe Paskevich was a four-year starter as a Mount Carmel High School lineman from 1930 through ’34. Along the way he also held the javelin throw record for the Tornado Track Squad. He was also president of his graduating class. After graduation he headed for Wyoming Seminary in Wilkes-Barre, where he continued his […]

SCHOLAR ATHLETE Phil Kosvitch continues the tradition of fine student athletes honored by the Ed Romance Chapter. He played football for the Tornadoes as a frosh and sophomore before deciding to concentrate on baseball, cross country and wrestling for the balance of his high school career. As a cross country runner he made the Schuylkill […]