Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame to Induct 10 New Members

Annual ceremony to honor local sports legends in Philadelphia

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, Philadelphia City All Star Chapter, will hold its 32nd annual awards banquet on Thursday, April 16, at Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 in Philadelphia. The class of 2026 inductees includes 10 local sports stars from high schools across the city.

Why it matters

The Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame ceremony is a long-standing tradition that celebrates the achievements of Philadelphia's top athletes and coaches, honoring their contributions to the local sports community over the decades.

The details

The event will feature a cocktail hour from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., followed by the induction ceremony at 7 p.m. The 10 new Hall of Famers being honored this year are Tom Bonk (North Catholic), Dom DiSandro (George Washington), Jahri Evans (Frankford), Tom Filer (Archbishop Ryan), Tim Gallagher (Cardinal Dougherty), Chuck Gesing (La Salle), Jayne McGinley (Frankford), Joe Ryan (Cardinal Dougherty), Kathie Beisel-Sims (St. Hubert), and Matt Walsh (Germantown Academy).

  • The ceremony will take place on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
  • Cocktails will be served from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., followed by the induction ceremony at 7 p.m.

The players

Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, Philadelphia City All Star Chapter

The local chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame that organizes the annual awards banquet in Philadelphia.

Tom Bonk

A 2026 inductee to the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, having played for North Catholic High School.

Dom DiSandro

A 2026 inductee to the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, having played for George Washington High School.

Jahri Evans

A 2026 inductee to the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, having played for Frankford High School.

Tom Filer

A 2026 inductee to the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, having played for Archbishop Ryan High School.

Tim Gallagher

A 2026 inductee to the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, having played for Cardinal Dougherty High School.

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What’s next

Tickets for the ceremony are $85 in advance and $90 at the door. Tables of 10 are also available. Interested attendees can purchase tickets by contacting Steve DiSangro at [email protected] or 215-421-7556.

The takeaway

The Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame ceremony continues to be an important annual event that celebrates the legacies of Philadelphia's top athletes and coaches, honoring their contributions to the local sports community over the decades.