January 19, 2020

Six members set to join Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame

By Mon Valley Independent

For the MV Independent

The Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame will welcome six new members during its 27th annual banquet June 19 at the St. Spyridon Hellenic Center in Monessen. 

The Class of 2020 is comprised of coaches Billy Connors, Major Corley, Jim Dumm and Bob Rosborough Jr. along with Jon Green and Ben McCauley. 

This year’s class will bring the total number of inductees to 261. 

General Chairman of the Sports Hall of Fame Steve Russell called the selections, “a remarkable group of athletes and coaches representing the Mon Valley well over six decades.”

“This class represents the continuation of the fine tradition of excellence presented yearly in the Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame selection process,” said Dennis Stitch, chairman of the Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame. “As we begin a new decade, the 2020 class exemplifies the leadership and success we have come to expect from our coaches and athletes.”

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