honor roll members
2024 Honorees: George Genise, Hannah Storm, Dan Hicks, Ally Orrico, and Stuart Helgeson
What is the honor roll?
The Old Timers have honored local and national sports luminaries starting with the first dinner in 1961. That first dinner honored boxing legends Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney and famed Yankees GM George Weiss. Throughout the years the Old Timers have honored a who’s who of the sporting world from Duke Kahanamaku, Yogi Berra, Mel Allen, Tom Seaver, Joe Torre, Frank Gifford, Mike Eruzione, Bob Costas, Tommy Lasorda, Steve Young, Mike Richter, Tommy John to name but a few. The Old Timers awards dinner is always a special event!
We also honor Greenwich sports legends who have distinguished themselves with their athletic prowess and also by giving back to the community. Many of the local legends honorees have also coached youth sports, guiding the next generation of athletes and future honor roll recipients. The Old Timers instituted a Coaches Award in 2010, the first recipient was John Kavanagh.
Greenwich Honor Roll
1961
James Conlon
Tony Manero
George Smith
1962
Frank Millar
Judy Burns
Ed Halligan
Dutch King
Nick Bologna
Bill Burke
1964
Peter Castiglione
Jake Dower
Joe Sanger
1965
Nick Manero
Otto Albinus
Ed Smalley
1966
John Galvin
Frank Santoro
Dr. Earle Schofield
1967
Bill Tierney Jr.
Al Covino
Elwood C. Washburn
Samuel F. Pryor
1968
Bernie O'Brien
Andrew Hurta
Charlie DeLuca
Milton Chimblo
1969
Tony Bologna
Alan Helffrich
John Kolok
Lloyd Heberling
1970
Al Domiziano
Bill Cary
Fritz J asensky
Dr. Jim Halloran
1971
Sal Algeria
Sal Sava
Frank Trefny
Leonard Clark
1972
Frank McGrath
Bob Perry
BuckyAltomaro
Hoey Sudell
1973
George Dean
Mike Moretti
Charlie Jensen
R. Jackson Smith
1974
Ton Cosgrove
Babe Gioffre
Connie McCarty
Willie O'Connor
1975
Gil Shanks
Meetch Mihalec
Nelson Anderson
Bill Crichton
1976
Peter Knudsen
Harold Hansen
Ben Tocco
1977
Charlie Pirro
Thomas Lowthert
Paul Hinlicky
Lloyd Anthony
Herb Chalmers
1978
Bill DeLuca
James Grout
Fred Haas
Sam Passero
Carl Nemetz
1979
Art Altomaro
Herb Ehret
Paul Raymond
Toto Loprinzo
Frank Carrivan
1980
Arthur Blume
Arthur Bucci
Hilbert Heberling
Tony Marrocco
Walter Walden
Willard Williams
Ralph Sherman
1981
Bill Bergeron
Mike Castiglione
Frank Castronovo
Carl O'Grady
1982
John Koerner
Paul Kolok
Mike Masna
Joe Pucci
1983
John Bird
Paul Keegan
Tommy Pantas
Frank Todero
1984
Anthony Altomaro
Ralph Castronova
Sam Murray
Irving Smith
1985
Ted Brosko
Bruce Fuller
Dick Gianesello
Tony Laudonia
Bill Reynolds
Elliot Schofield
1986
Jack Fox
Larry Kristoff
Ernie Manetti
Larry Pugliese
Lit Siciliano
1987
Rocco Benvenuto
James A. Cunningham
Joe Cunningham
Lou Richiski
Tony Russo
1988
Augie Caravella
Peter Carlson
Toto DeLuca
Bill Ingraham
Lou Orlando
Bert Margenot
1989
Timothy Abbazia
Johnny Brown
Frank Keegan
John B. Lowe Jr.
Ed Tammany
Dr. Harold Trepp
1990
Ed Bachmann
Tom Deneen
Waide Howley
John Ridberg
1991
Peter Gasparino
John Kavanagh
Ed Rayner
Tom Steen
1992
John Grunow
Joseph Lanzarone
Charles Pettengill Jr.
Walter Rothenheber
1993
Gene Cullen
Joseph M. Dowling
Peter Gasparino
Rocco Murano
George Allen Smith Jr.
1994
George Armbruster
Albert Borchetta
Daniel Catanzaro
Peter Dluz
1995
Carl Brewer
Charles Chiappetta
Jerry Porricelli
Romeo Urso
1996
George Barradas
Joe Biase
John Kovach
Stanley Sandlock
1997
Robert S. Curtis
Charles Prete
Gus Prete
Dick Summers
1998
Hugh Crawford
Larry Evaristo
Jim McArdle Jr.
George O'Brien Jr.
1999
John Budkins
Billy Farrell
Jerry Coats
Mike Ornato
Tony DiPreta
2000
Prescott Bush Jr.
Lou Caravella
Jerry Dumas
Msgr. William Genuario
Jim Murphy
2001
Vic Benvenuto
William Gasparrini
William McGrath
Dario Orlando
Nino Sechi
2002
Robert Grosso
Donald R. Guerrieri
Paul Palmer
Nicholas J. Pita
2003
Ray Chickanis
Andy Anderson
Dr. Albert Repicci
Dr. Peter Arturi
Tom Fujitani
Charlie Hotetz
2004
Joe Benvenuto
Everett Fisher
Mike Harris
Peter Imbres
Harry E. Peden, Jr.
2005
Ed Baird
Bob Smurlo Sr.
Frank Sudell
Bill Tomaselli
Joe Vancho
2006
Tony Lovallo
David Peabody
Jesse Sammis III
James Stephens
2007
Rich Albonizio
Michael Dunne
Terry Lowe
Louise Munro
2008
Joe Bove
Jim Ferraro
George Fox
Dan Petrizzi
2009
Dick Leonard
Bill Mongovan
Erf Porter II
Joe Ricciardi
2010
Greg Blake
Nick Edwards
Ted Malanowski
Rod Saggese
2011
Dave D' Andrea
John Rogan
Angela Tammaro
Charlie Weiss
2012
Joe Cabrera
Brian Foster
Dick Pace
Dick Steele
2013
Mike Brown
Rick Margenot
Don Mohr
Ed Sinnott
2014
Peter Carino
William Clifford
Garry Higgins
Brian Kennedy
2015
Sue Baker
Larry Chiappetta
Ralph Mayo
Tim Ostrye
2016
Gerry Costello
Will Dunster
Bob Mata
Ed McGuinn
2017
Jim Jagodzinski
Peter J. Mandras Jr.
Lou Orlando Jr.
Bea Walko
2018
Lauri Downs
Nancy Leamy
Milton “Skip” Waddell
2019
Kim O’Gorman Menges
DeDe Passerelle
2021
Lisa Hurst
Fritz Hohl
2022
Ralph Arnone
Pat Fuscaldo
2023
Ken Kavanagh
Cami Berizzi Rawleigh
2024
Ally Orrico
Stuart Helgeson
2025
John Loughran
Mary Beth Fratello
national Honor Roll
1961
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
George M. Weiss
1962
Eddie Arcaro
Duke Kahanamaku
Lank Leonard
1963
Ford Frick
J. Walter Kennedy Peter Rozelle
1964
Mel Allen
Vaughn "Bing" Devine
Murray "Muzz" Patrick
1965
Vic Ghezzi
Andy Robustelli
Col. Roscoe Turner
1966
Yogi Berra
Pat Summerall
Willie Turnesa
1967
Gil Hodges
Don Maynard
Gene Sarazen
1968
Tucker Frederickson
M. Donald Grant
Doug Ford
1969
Mike Sandlock
Bill Shea
Jimmy Turnesa
1970
Jack Dolph
Bowie Kuhn
Dave Marr
Bill Skiff
1971
Arthur Daly
Carl Lindemann Jr.
Tom Seaver
1972
Bill Jennings
Sal Maglie
Jon Matlack
1973
Emile Francis
Lindsey Nelson
Dick Siderowf
1974
Lee MacPhail
Bob Murphy
Richie Powers
1975
Dave DeBusschere
Gabe Paul
Al Schacht
1976
Ralph Branca
Ralph Kiner
Bill Talbert
1977
John Brodie
Curt Gowdy
Skip Lockwood
1978
Len Dawson
Bobby Murcer
Joe Torre
1979
Mike Adamle
Frank Gifford
Jim Simpson
1980
Ken Harrelson
Gordie Howe
Tim Ryan
1981
Mike Eruzione
Fran Healy
Bobby Valentine
1982
Buddy Amendola
Zeke Bella
Otto Graham
Chico Vejar
1983
John Dockery
Joe Klecko
Tony Veteri
1984
Terry Hanratty
Tim McCarver
Chet Simmons
1985
Nick Buoniconti
Jim Frey
Sam Rutigliano
Dick Stockton
1986
Pete Castiglione
Bob Costas
Lee Mazzilli
Vince Promuto
1987
Allie Sherman
Tim Teufel
Steve Thurlow
1988
George Foster
Dave Maloney
Bill Mazer
1989
Clyde King
Paul Maguire
1990
Tony Attanasio
Terry O'Neil
1991
Tommy Lasorda
Michael Roarty
1992
Denis Potvin
Eugene Orza
Rick Cerone
1993
Ed Charles
Dave Jennings
Craig Swan
Charlie Steiner
1994
Sam Huff
Fay Vincent
1995
Keith Hernandez
Brian Kelley
Randy Rasmussen
1996
Rod Gilbert
Freeman McNeil
1997
Jim Burt
1998
Brent Jones
Bennett Salvatore
1999
Ken Singleton
John Riggins
2000
Bill Daughtry
Pat LaFontaine
2001
Chris "Mad Dog" Russo
Brian Cashman
2002
Steve Young
Billy Sample
2003
Ahmad Rashad
George Bodenheimer
2004
Bill Bergesch
Gerry Cooney
Thomas"Hollywood"Henderson
2005
Bob Lurtsema
Chris Berman
2006
David Cone
George Martin
2007
Donna de Varona
Cedric Jones
2008
Mike Haynes
Tommy John
Joe Pepitone
2009
Sean Landeta
Bert Sugar
2010
Bobby Richardson
Dr. Russell Warren
2011
Jim Bouton
Sue Merz
Mike Richter
2012
Ron Darling
Ron Greschner
2013
Bart Oates
Mookie Wilson
2014
Bucky Dent
Jeff Feagles
2015
Sparky Lyle
Wesley Walker
2016
Barry Lyons
Beasley Reece
2017
Mark Herzlich
Howard Johnson
2018
Harry Carson
Nelson Figueroa
2019
Kenny Bell
Art Shamsky
2021
Ottis Anderson
Martin St. Louis
2022
John Ledecky
Todd Zeile
2023
John Filippelli
Patrick Kerney
2024
Hannah Storm
Dan Hicks