Inductees 2026
The Ed Romance Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame has revealed the inductees for the Class of 2026, who were honored at the chapter's 46th anniversary banquet on Saturday, March 21st. The induction ceremonies were held at the Mount Carmel Public Library at noon. The banquet took place at The Brady Banquet Hall at 2:00 p.m.
Nancy Rossi
Part of MCA's first-ever cross country championship in 1987. 4 yr letterwinner and district qualifer in track. Doubled as a softball player. Ran multiple marathons, including Boston and continues to run until this day and has helped coach a variety of youth sports.
Jill Gonzlo Reddy
One of only 2 players in MCA with over 500 assists, started 97 consecutive games. D 11 playoff team in 1993. Helped MCA to only District softball Championship in 1992 - .342 career batting average with 81 hits and .543 On Base Percentage. All-time top 10 season BA of .463. 4 varsity letters as a freshman, cross country, basketball, softball and track.
Cornelius "Condy" Mariano
Marksman, expert gunsmith, and inventor during 1920-30's. One of the region's most widely acclaimed competitors during the PA sport's transition from live to clay pigeon trapshooting. Mentored and encouraged safety/improvement of the sport.Was awarded the U.S. patent in 1937 for a "single trigger on a double barrel shotgun", which added a safety mechanism.
J. Kevin Jones
Coach/Educator and MCA graduate who ran cross country and track and field for Mr. Gerald Breslin. Initiated the Cross Counrty program at Southern Columbia SD and coached for over 30 years. 18 years as the head coach, just ending shy of 100 career wins. Coached a multitude of state medalists in track.
Robert Belfanti III
Outstanding high jumper at MCA, 1990 grad. Has a best jump of 6' 6 1/4", District Champion in high jump and Triple Jump, Schuylkill League, Breslin Relay, MCA Invitational and Schuylkill League Invitational Champion. Lettered for 3 years at Penn State with best of 6' 10" in high jump and 45 feet in the Triple Jump.
Anthony "Tony" Dunklebergerrgo
1000 point scorer at OLOL. 3 time batting champion. Basketball scholarship to Alvernia and later transfered to Penn State Hazleton, where he is a holder of multiple records, including rebounds in a singel game. He also celebrated 25 years as a basketball official.
Harold "Ducky" Dettery
One of the founders of the Mount Carmel Junion Baseball League in 1948 and the Anthracite Field. Coached Anthracite Fire for 25 years. Participated in 10 World Series and won 7. One of his teams in 1954 posted a 69-10 record. Man of the Year in 1973.