Honoring Sports History

NEWARK ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME

Our mission is to enhance Newark’s quality of life by honoring past sports heroes, highlighting the city’s rich history, and inspiring its youth to reach their full potential.

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Over 30 Years Of Service

The Newark Athletic Hall of Fame deems its mission as not only appropriately needed but in meeting the challenge to improve the quality of life in the City of Newark, New Jersey. Our mission is necessary. 

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Class of 2026

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Annual Induction Dinner

This dinner is used to honor former athletes who have distinguished themselves as representatives of Newark Schools and other athletic teams will be honored at the dinner. Scholarships will be given to a scholar athlete in each of their honor.

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NEWARK ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME 2026 CLASS OF INDUCTEES

Performer Category

Matee Ajavon Malcolm X Shabazz High School 

Ramon Candelaria East Side High School 

Demond Cowins St. Benedict Prep & NJIT 

Carmine De Nicola Essex Catholic High School & NJIT

Sharif “Buddy Walton” A. Farrakhan West Side High School 

Michael Ferreira Our Lady of the Valley High School 

Eric Fields Malcolm X Shabazz High School

Eddie Greene Weequahic High School 

Sylvester Lee Hill Sr. Vailsburg High School 

Glenn Mosley Irvington Tech & Seton Hall University 

Jan Siegelman Weequahic High School 

Lynn Smith Barringer High School 

Adonis Thomas Weequahic High School 

Selvin “Chipper” White Jr. Weequahic High School

Achiever Category

Antonio “Dino” DeBellonia Seton Hall Prep 

Clinton McDonald Weequahic High School 

Stephen Niforatos Barringer High School