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1987 Hall of Fame Inductees

Norm Small
Baseball


Norm was one of Glen Cove’s star pitchers and earned a reputation for his fierce presence at the plate, where fielders nicknamed him “Dangerous Dan” for his powerful hitting. His dual threat as a pitcher and batter made him a standout on the diamond

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Julius “Sparky” Famulatte
Baseball

Vincent Gonsows

Baseball

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A standout on the Glen Cove High School baseball team from 1935 to 1937, Vincent batted an impressive .425 his senior year. His baseball career culminated in signing with the New 
York Yankees in 1942, marking him as one of Glen Cove's early connections to professional baseball.

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Mike Morgal
Baseball


Mike was an all-county selection from 1973 to 1975 and led the Glen Cove High School baseball team to a county championship in 1975. Named Daily News Division MVP in 1974, he went on to star at Lamar University, setting multiple school records before signing with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Henry Yoniak
Basketball


Captain of Glen Cove High School’s 1941–42 championship basketball team, Henry went on to play five years of semi-pro basketball, averaging 15 points per game. Known as one of the league’s top shooters, he was selected to the North Division All-Star Team three times.

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Howard Schoen
Coach


Howard coached Glen Cove High School to back-to-back championship seasons in 1942 and 1943, earning Coach of the Year honors in 1942. Widely regarded as one of Long Island’s top coaches of the era, his teams posted the best defensive average from 1941 to 1944, allowing just 20.9 points per game.

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Stanley Petrowski
Footbal

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James “Red” Malloy
Football


Red was an All-Long Island guard known for his powerful play on the line. He was later elected team president by his team-mates, reflecting the respect he earned both on and off the field.


Leroy Cofield
Football


Herb Kabnick
Footbal

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Robert Gribbin
Football


Captain of Glen Cove High School’s undefeated 1943 football team, Robert was named AllCounty and All-Metropolitan Center that same year. His leadership and performance were 
instrumental in one of the school’s most dominant seasons.

 

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Pat Rooney Sr.
Golf


A low-handicap golfer who rarely shot above 75 until age 50, Pat achieved a hole-in-one in 1950 and went on to place second in the New York World Telegram and Sun Hole-in-One 
Tournament. His skill and consistency on the course earned him recognition among local golf circles.

 

Shirley Giambruno
Softball


From 1960 to 1965, Shirley played in the Industrial Softball League and was named to the YMCA All-Star team in 1968. She helped lead her teams to the Long Island Industrial Softball League Championship in 1968, the Metro Softball Championship between 1970-72, and the Nassau County Softball Championship in 1971.


Joseph Stanco
Track


Joe set the Long Island record in the 220-yard dash and won the Long Island 100-meter dash championship. He was the first freshman at Alfred University to earn a varsity letter in track, showcasing his early talent and speed. His achievements helped put Glen Cove High School on the map in track and field during his time.
 

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