Six Westchester Athletes Join Hall of Fame
The November 4 ceremony in White Plains recognizes local figures in sports media, coaching, and competition.
By David Almasi ·
The Westchester Sports Hall of Fame will install six new members on Wednesday, November 4. The induction ceremony will take place at the Westchester County Center in White Plains.
The group includes a mix of athletes, coaches, and media professionals. Sue Adams, a White Plains High School graduate, was the first female student-athlete from that school to win a scholarship to William & Mary. She later coached girls' basketball at her alma mater for 11 seasons. Her teams won four straight Section 1 titles and two regional championships. Adams is being honored posthumously.
Fred Gaudelli, a Harrison native, spent four decades in sports broadcasting. He won 31 Emmy Awards and produced seven Super Bowls. Gaudelli served as executive producer for an eighth game. He is credited with creating the “1st & Ten” virtual line for Sunday Night Football. The Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame inducted him in 2020.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, a Bronxville native, has led the league since 2006. He was a multi-sport athlete at Bronxville High School. During his tenure, the NFL expanded its international reach and signed major media deals. Ben Gordon, who grew up in Mount Vernon, led his high school team to a 28-0 season and the 2000 state title. He won the 2004 NCAA Championship at UConn and was drafted third overall by the NBA. His 11-year professional career included scoring over 11,000 points.
Dave Greiner officiated high school baseball for 42 years. He worked more than 2,400 games, including four state championship contests. He also coached basketball to a 2009 Section One title and has served as a crisis intervention counselor at Clear View School in Briarcliff Manor for 34 years. Seth Morris, a 1974 graduate of Harrison High School, excelled in football, baseball, and track. He helped Brown University win the 1976 Ivy League Championship and now supports the Harrison Football Hall of Fame and the Troilo Scholarship Fund.
William Bland, acting commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation, said the County Center is a fitting venue for the event. He noted the facility hosts Westchester Knicks games and local tournaments. Each inductee will receive a trophy and have their name added to a plaque in the first-floor gallery.
The Hall of Fame was founded in 1968 and has inducted more than 200 individuals. Nominations come from the public and are reviewed by a committee. Candidates must be at least 25 years old and demonstrate integrity and athletic achievement. The event is sponsored by Westchester County Parks and the Westchester Parks Foundation.
