The 57 th Curbstone Coaches Hall of Fame banquet, sponsored by Briarfield Health Care Centers and Ed and Diane Reese, is set for Sunday, May 3, 2026, with 12 new members set for enshrinement during ceremonies at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center in Boardman.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers standout wide receiver, Louis Lipps, who spent nine seasons in the NFL, is set to serve as guest speaker.

The 2026 class includes Bonnie Beachy (basketball, posthumous), Rich Denamen (basketball), Dave Dravecky (baseball), John R. Greene (football), YSU President Bill Johnson (contribution to sports), Vince Julian (special award), Billy Lyell (boxing), Rich Martinko (baseball), Tom Morella (contribution to sports), George Phillips (baseball), Jerry Sweed (contribution to sports) and Sonny Vaccaro (contributio

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