Chester County Sports Hall of Fame

CHESTER COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAMERS (Historical) - 2023

Dr. John H. Hewlett, III
Dr. John H. Hewlett, III: Coach
Historical Class of 2023

Dr. John H. Hewlett, III was born in 1937 and had a distinguished career as educator, Track and Field Coach at West Chester’s B. Reed Henderson High School (1967-1975) and founder, sponsor and coach of the West Chester Area Track and Field Club (1967-2005). LEARN MORE...

Charles B. Lewis
Charles B. Lewis: Track & Field
Historical Class of 2023

Charles B. Lewis was raised in Avondale (PA) where he was a standout athlete at Avon Grove High School in baseball, basketball, soccer and especially track & field. During his sophomore year (1954), Charlie won the PIAA 440-yard run and finished to his brother, Joe, in the 100-yard dash. LEARN MORE...

George Meklos
George Meklos: Coach
Historical Class of 2023

Born in Phoenixville in 1913 and became a lifelong resident. He was a three-sport athlete at Phoenixville Area High School and was a three-letter winner in football, basketball, and baseball. He captained the football team as a senior and was selected first-team center by five regional newspapers. LEARN MORE...

Manuel Rivero
Manuel Rivero: Football
Historical Class of 2023

Manuel Rivero, born in 1908, is recognized for his many athletic achievements and his distinguished career (1934 to 1977) as Athletic Director, Administrator, and multi-sport coach at Lincoln University (Chester County, PA). LEARN MORE...

Jenepher Shillingford
Jenepher Shillingford: Athletic Administrator/Coach
Historical Class of 2023

Born in 1932, Jenepher Shillingford spent much of her life involved in amateur athletics. She enjoyed an outstanding career in women’s sports as a player, coach, administrator and umpire/referee. LEARN MORE...


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