Westchester Sports Hall: Six inductees honored Nov. 4
The class includes NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and former UConn star Ben Gordon, joining over 200 past members in a ceremony at the County Center.
By Christopher Singh ·
Six individuals will be inducted into the Westchester Sports Hall of Fame on Wednesday, November 4, during a dinner and ceremony at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. The event marks the annual recognition of local figures who have shaped the region's athletic history.
The 2026 class includes NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, a Bronxville native who has led the league since 2006. Goodell, a multi-sport athlete at Bronxville High School, has overseen the expansion of the NFL's international reach and media agreements. His tenure has coincided with the league's growth into a global entity with substantial economic and cultural influence.
Also joining the Hall is Ben Gordon, a Mount Vernon High School standout who led his team to an undefeated 28-0 season and the 2000 state championship. Gordon went on to win the 2004 NCAA title at UConn and was selected third overall in the 2004 NBA Draft. He played 11 years in the NBA, scoring more than 11,000 points during his career.
Broadcasting veteran Fred Gaudelli, a Harrison native, is recognized for his four-decade career in sports production. A 31-time Emmy winner, Gaudelli produced seven Super Bowls and served as executive producer for an eighth. He was inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2020 and received the Pete Rozelle Award in 2023.
Sue Adams, a White Plains High School graduate, will be inducted posthumously. As the school's first female student-athlete to earn an athletic scholarship, she attended William & Mary. Upon returning to White Plains, Adams coached girls' basketball for 11 seasons, guiding the team to four consecutive Section 1 titles and two regional championships. She received Coach of the Year honors four times.
Longtime baseball umpire Dave Greiner has officiated more than 2,400 high school games over 42 years, including four state championship contests. Greiner, who served as president of the WCBUA Executive Board, also won a Section One basketball championship as a coach in 2009. He has worked as a crisis intervention counselor at the Clear View School in Briarcliff Manor for 34 years.
Seth Morris, a Harrison High School and Brown University graduate, is being honored for his achievements in football, baseball, and indoor track. Morris earned All-State and All-Ivy honors and was a key member of Brown's 1976 Ivy League Championship football team. He remains involved in local athletics through the Harrison Football Hall of Fame and the Troilo Scholarship Fund.
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said the Hall recognizes athletes whose achievements have made a lasting impact on their sports and communities. Acting Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Conservation William Bland noted that the County Center is a fitting venue, citing its history of hosting Westchester Knicks games and local tournaments.
The Westchester Sports Hall of Fame was founded in 1968 and has inducted more than 200 members. Nominations are open to the public and reviewed by the Hall of Fame Committee. To qualify, nominees must be at least 25 years old and demonstrate integrity and outstanding achievements in professional or amateur athletics.
The ceremony will be held at 198 Central Ave. in White Plains. Each honoree will receive a trophy, and their names will be added to a commemorative plaque in the first-floor gallery of the County Center. The Hall is sponsored by Westchester County Parks and the Westchester Parks Foundation.
