BEADLING HALL OF FAME MEMBERS
1. Gus Aitken (1946-1960)
Outstanding team player, also manager of many of Beadling's greatest teams.
2. Ken Ball (1947-1963)
Gifted forward I midfielder; played professionally.
3. Joe "Zeb" Bombassaro (1930-1946)
One of Beadling's toughest defenders. Managed several teams; played for over 15 seasons.
4. Gene Bressanelli (1957-1983)
A strong, tenacious defender; played for Beadling Senior teams.
5. Jerome Bressanelli (1949-1963)
Outstanding forward; was an All-American at the University of Pittsburgh.
6. Jim Bressanelli (1946-1964)
Captain of every team from 1953 and on. Led the '54 team to the National Title. Became a legend as a fullback.
7. Don Delach (1949-1987)
Tremendous midfielder; possessed great field vision. Also coached many of Beadling's championship teams throughout the '70's and '80's.
8. Joe Delach (1930-1975)
Devoted over 40 years as a player and administrator. Member of the United States Soccer Federation Hall of Fame.
9. Lou Delach (1930-1950)
Outstanding goalkeeper I baseball player. Beadling's only goalkeeper inducted into the Hall of Fame.
10. John Hallam (1898-1910)
Founder of the Beadling soccer program.
11. Bob Koch (1930-1947)
Outstanding, tough halfback. Excellent baseball player.
12. Bob Kohlmyer (1965-1987)
Excellent defender. One of the best marking backs in the keystone League.
13. Denny Kohlmyer (1960-1990)
A cornerstone of the Beadling defense for two decades. A key player in the team's string of league and cup championships.
14. Jim Kohlmyer (1939-1963)
One of the greatest natural athletes in Beadling. Was a prolific scorer; was recognized nationwide.
15. Al "Big Muzzy" Lorenzato (1940-1963)
Natural athlete; played fullback and forward with outstanding ability.
16. Al "Butch" Lorenzato (1957-1985)
Tenacious tackler and great one-on-one defender. Great baseball player.
17. Don Lorenzato (1960-1985)
Excellent forward and play-maker. Scoring leader on numerous occasions.
18. Fran Luxbacher (1937-1975)
Excelled as a player and coach for over 30 years.
19. Joe Luxbacher, Sr. (1900-1921)
Mr. Soccer in Beadling. Played and managed Beadling teams. Active in soccer for over 58 years.
20. Joe Luxbacher, Jr. (1960-1987)
One of Beadling's most gifted forwards. Could strike a ball with deadly accuracy with either foot.
21. Frank "Tanki" Pollock (1957-1964)
Forward renowned for his work ethic and never-quit attitude during the Beadling championship years.
22. Tony "Peanuts" Pobodnik (1938-1945)
Player and manager; one who gave more of himself for the betterment of others.
23. Regis "Cass" Patter (1935-1950)
Excellent play-maker. Managed several teams; strong soccer promoter.
24. John "Big Jack" Robson (1908-1913)
One of Beadling's best halfbacks. Captained many Press All-Star Teams.
25. Tim Robson (1930-1950)
Outstanding soccer player, as well as, baseball player. Great individual player.
26. George "Smokey" Smith (1935-1956)
Clever forward and halfback; influential player on many Beadling Championship teams.
27. Herb Smith (1918-1938)
Dual athlete in soccer and baseball. Winning pitcher for Beadling against the Homestead Gray's famous baseball team.
28. Joe Smith (1930-1950)
Outstanding center midfielder; deadly distributor of the ball.
29 Dan Vanzin, Jr. (1957-1984)
Defender who could attack out of the back. True competitor who refused to lose.
30. Sam Vieceli (1960-1985)
Gifted forward with great speed and tremendous shot. Great work ethic.
31. George Watson, Jr. (1949-1963)
One of Beadling's most complete players. Excellent passer.
32. Keith Watson (1930-1956)
Player and manager in both soccer and baseball.