From Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, Brandon Adair was a Virginian-Pilot All-Tidewater boys’ basketball selection before attending Virginia Wesleyan University where he would rewrite the record books for Marlins men’s basketball. During his time at Virginia Wesleyan, Adair…
A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Dan Bonner was an all-state basketball player in Pennsylvania before he found his connection to the Commonwealth when he attended the University of Virginia from 1971-1975. While at UVA he was named co-captain of the…
A native of Salem, VA and graduate of Salem High School, Murray Cook has played a role in baseball field design and development around the globe. He began his career in field management in his hometown at Billy Sample Field…
Ed George from Lynchburg, VA is the Hall of Fame’s 2025 Distinguished Virginian Award recipient. George attended E.C. Glass High School where he starred on the football field for the Hilltoppers. George played collegiately at Ferrum College under legendary Head…
Ali Krieger from Dumfries, VA and Forest Park High School has excelled at every level of soccer, and her career is distinguished by her remarkable achievements and leadership on and off the field. The 2003 Virginia Gatorade Player of the…
A Norfolk native and graduate of Norview High School, Old Dominion University and VCU, sportswriter Harry Minium has provided in-depth reporting to readers in Hampton Roads for nearly five decades. He focused on local sports, from high schools to the…
Mike Smith from Lee County, VA came to the Peninsula in the mid-1960’s and built a powerhouse football program over 50+ years at Hampton High School. After serving as an assistant coach for the Crabbers from 1965-1970, Smith took over…
Lou Whitaker, from Martinsville, VA is one of the most accomplished baseball players to call the Commonwealth home. Drafted in the 5th round of the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft in 1975 out of Martinsville High School, Whitaker made his…
From Fairfax, VA, Jill Ellis showed her love for soccer at an early age back in her native country, England. While opportunities to play organized soccer were not available to girls in the U.K., Ellis would quickly show her talents…
