Comments for Gateway Sports Hall of Fame https://www.gshof.com Mon, 08 Sep 2025 20:14:36 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 Comment on HOWARD, VERNE by Natalie Treece https://www.gshof.com/howard-verne/#comment-592 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 20:14:36 +0000 https://www.gshof.com/?p=1638#comment-592 Verne was the 2nd Big 33 son we hosted. In 35 years we hosted 45 players and Verne was at the top. As new players joined our family, each had a high bar to reach the standards Verne left with us, His Big 33 dad passed 2 years ago but we have always been proud of his accomplishments not just as a football player but what he has committed to his family and community.-

]]> Comment on FORTE, ANTHONY J. by Bob Luther https://www.gshof.com/forte-anthony-j/#comment-522 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 20:32:38 +0000 https://www.gshof.com/?p=1516#comment-522 Mr. Forte was an amazing teacher and coach and as a student and athlete at MJHS provided many of my fondest memories of those years. As a transfer in the middle of the school year and taking my first gym class during basketball season, I managed to steal the ball from Frankie Calcagno (a future star at Gateway). Mr. Forte immediately called out”Luther, you’re on the basketball team so be at practice tonight! Great memories of track season and “ Men in Silver” too. Amazing to hear of his heroics during the war; he was so unassuming. They don’t make them like that any more and I’m blessed to have known him.

]]> Comment on HANLEY, LAWRENCE P. “LARRY” by Norm Amorose https://www.gshof.com/hanley-lawrence-p-larry/#comment-481 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:10:51 +0000 https://www.gshof.com/?p=1399#comment-481 Jane, as you may remember, Larry and I grew up together. Grade school and high school in Crafton. then IUP together. We lived in the same neighborhood, played little league baseball and football together. I have often thought of him, and could kick myself for not making contact when I was in Pittsburgh on a coaching trip. You have my deepest sincerity and love.

]]> Comment on McKINLEY, ROBERT “R.D.” by Alicia Matz https://www.gshof.com/mckinley-robert-r-d/#comment-445 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:25:04 +0000 https://www.gshof.com/?p=1617#comment-445 RD McKinely….was truly a very kind hearted individual. A very amazing person all around. Made every feel included. He was a very very lucky person to have all these wonderful family and friends around him who loved him… a very outstanding individual…. there are not very many people like him yet he will always be remembered as someone very very special to your heart…. As a Gateway Class of 1986 myself…. my girlfriends and I were apart of his life and they were all but ONLY great memories!! GOD BLESS RD MCKINELY… YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED!!!❤️❤️

]]> Comment on TOMAN, TOM by Don W Bothwell https://www.gshof.com/toman-tom/#comment-348 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 21:52:46 +0000 https://www.gshof.com/?p=1534#comment-348 Tom and Nancy were Fair Pals for me and my daughter Angela when we performed together. Wholesome entertainment. Peace be with you. Kidbucks Gameshow

]]> Comment on MURPHY, BILL by Steve Carellas https://www.gshof.com/murphy-bill/#comment-190 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:05:44 +0000 https://www.gshof.com/?p=1653#comment-190 Coach Murphy was my 9th-grade Civics teacher nearly 40 years ago. I enjoyed his class and teaching style very much and even remember a specific lesson he conducted on the stock market. As a player on Gateway’s freshman basketball team, how I looked forward to suiting up for him on the varsity! Alas, my dad and I moved to Knoxville, TN, before the start of my sophomore year, dashing that dream. Nonetheless, I haven’t forgotten Coach Murphy and only discovered this recognition when researching my “educational history” for a graduate class. Congratulations, Coach! My time with you was brief, but you left an impression!

]]> Comment on GUZZO, RALPH by Paul Katz https://www.gshof.com/guzzo-ralph/#comment-156 Fri, 10 May 2024 15:44:07 +0000 https://www.gshof.com/?p=6713#comment-156 My son loved playing for you Mr Guzzo. You have all the qualities a great Coach needs, honesty, character, and a spirit that kids know and trust. Unfortunately for some kids they do not have the opportunity to be Coached by such a man of character as yourself. You deserve every accolade.

]]> Comment on 1966 BOYS VARSITY WRESTLING TEAM by Mary Sue Wiesemann https://www.gshof.com/1966-boys-varsity-wrestling-team/#comment-130 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 22:48:02 +0000 https://www.gshof.com/?p=1735#comment-130 There’s an oversight in your list of starters – Robert Wiesemann was a valuable member of the varsity team in 1965-1966. He wrestled in the 154lb weight class with a record of 5-1-1. He is pictured in the back row, 5th from right.

]]> Comment on BETTS, ART by Sally soster https://www.gshof.com/betts-art/#comment-127 Sun, 10 Mar 2024 00:49:36 +0000 https://www.gshof.com/?p=1320#comment-127 Art was our dearest friend in Monroeville PA. We enjoyed many years of socializing with Marge and Art on Gateway Drive. Sally Soster

]]> Comment on O’TOOLE, MARK by Mark Edward O'Toole https://www.gshof.com/otoole-mark/#comment-90 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:10:09 +0000 https://www.gshof.com/?p=1287#comment-90 In reply to Douglas Atkins.

Doug,
Thank you very much for the kind words, especially about my father. He was a wonderful gentleman, administration, and above all, father. Everyone should be so fortunate.
Mark

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